Happy Friday!

Today we began the day with a house game in the Gym.
We came to our classroom, had snacks and morning circle time.
In Language Arts students completed their journals, today the topic was "My favorite video game".
Next we did an activity dealing with sequence. Students were instructed to cut the pictures and put them in order.
In the afternoon we did our science experiment: fireworks. We mixed oil, food coloring and warm water. It looked like fireworks in a jar!
Students also participated in centers and Gym class.
Have a great weekend and come with your craziest hair ever on Monday!

HOUSE COLORS

Dear Parents,
Next week we will be having "House Colors Day" on March 6th. Please, refer to the list below:

Orange (KIP)
Nicole
Aidan
Jacob
Gabriella D.
Alyssa
Andreas
Kareena

Blue (TSPs)
Lennard
Ninorta
Laila
Gabriella B.
Cayden

Green (ZBP)
Nathan
Anthony
Miqueas
Raiyan

Great Thursday!

Today our day was different.
We began the day watching the Oral Presentations. Congratulations to Alyssa, Kareena and Anthony!
Next we came in class and had a snack.
In Language Arts we completed a page on letter p and also wrote in the journals. Today the topic was "My ouch story..."
Then we went back in the Gym to watch the award ceremony.
In the afternoon we made our science experiment. Today we put celery in food coloring and tomorrow we will see what is going to happen.

To finish off the day we had silent reading and centers.

Have a great evening everyone! 

Happy Wednesday!

Today we began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks and French class.
In Language Arts students completed 2 pages that dealt with reading.


Next students completed their journals. Today the topic was: "If I were a teacher..."
Interesting answers for sure!


In Math students completed an activity that involved identifying numbers 1-20 and putting it in sequence.

For older students in the class, they also completed an addition worksheet.


After lunch students practiced their cutting skills by making a puppet.

We also had centers and Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!

Fun Tuesday!

Yes, we had lots of fun today!
We began the day with morning circle time, snacks, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts students completed 2 pages. The first page they practiced writing y and z. The second one they practiced reading and writing the following: v, j, w, k, me,mess.
In Math we reviewed the 3D shapes and students made a booklet.
In the afternoon we made slime, it was messy and super fun!!!
Next students had centers and Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!

 

Soccer at SJA

St. Jude's will be having soccer try outs for all interested students from JK to Grade 8 on March 24-28th. 

 Once the team is selected, practices will take place during second recess indoors until the outdoor fields are dry enough to use. Some after school practices will happen closer to game dates. Practice times will begin immediately and be announced during morning announcements. 

 The small school athletic federation games will begin in May and occur after school against various private schools. The schedule will be sent out once it becomes available. 

 

 

Please, let me know if you wish your child to participate in the try outs.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Browning

Fun Monday!

Although we had to stay indoors today...we had fun!
We began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks and French class.
In Language Arts we met our new animal friend of the week: Ya
Students completed a page where they had to trace and write upper/lower case y.
They also had to circle pictures that begin with y sound.
And we watched this video: http://youtu.be/4EwfoeZtazI
In Math we reviewed patterns and students created their own patterns on stripes of paper. Take a look at our bulletin board.
After lunch we had Arts in our UOI time. Students watched this story: http://youtu.be/t5mGeR4AQdM
It is a book titled: The Dot
Then each students created their "dot" art piece.

To finish off the day we had centers, Gym class and silent reading.
Have a great evening everyone!

Oral Presentations

The Oral Presentations event is this Thursday, February 27th.  JKA-Grade 3 poetry starting at 9:00am.  Grade 4-9 speeches starting at 12:15pm.  ALL families and friends are encouraged to attend this event to support the SJA students and to hear from/interact with three very exciting judges. 

1) Lesley Kenny- Writer and Co-Editor for Descant (Canadian Literacy Magazine)

2) Bruce Hunt- Founder of Toronto Speakers Academy, President of Downtown Toronto Toastmasters Club and Chief Organizer of Fear of Public Speaking (meet up group)

3) Brianna Locke- Youth and Student Engagement Provincial Leader

Ms. DaCosta's Grade 2 class along with Brianna will be having a final Rainbow Loom rings ($.50) and bracelets ($1.00-$2.00) sale in support of school supplies for World Vision.  All SJA students, teachers and families are encouraged to show school spirit and reflect on how much we can and are making a difference for children around the world.  The sale will be from 11:30-11:50 in Ms. DaCosta's classroom (right across from the gym).  Thank you!

We look forward to having you all at SJA for this exciting event and Congratulations to ALL SJA students!

 

Awesome Friday!

We had a great day today!
We began the day with morning circle time, snacks Drama and French classes.
After that we had Arts. Today we made dry play dough. Students made a snowman.

Next we had silent reading.
After lunch, part of the class rehearsed for the Gala and students who are not going worked on a Language worksheet.
To celebrate our Pattern Day, students created a pattern shirt and we made patterns using colorful fish crackers.

 

Have a great weekend everyone and I'll see you at the Gala!

LOST GYM SWEATER

A students has misplaced his Gym sweater, please check the tag to make sure you have the correct sweater.
Thank you for your co-operation.

Happy Thursday!

Today our day was a bit different!
We began the day as usual, morning circle time, snacks and French class.
Then Mrs. Smith came to our class for the Poem Presentation. The top 3 are: Kareena, Alyssa and Anthony. Great job everyone working on your poems!
After that we did some cutting/math work involving the Olympics.
After lunch we had a rehearsal for the Gala and it is looking awesome!!!
Can't wait for Saturday!
If you wish to purchase tickets, please contact Mrs. Molan.
Next students had Gym and we read a nice story.
Have a great evening everyone and remember Pattern Day is tomorrow!

Happy Wednesday!

Today we began the day with morning circle time, healthy snacks, French and Drama classes.
In Language Arts students had a writing assessment done for Term 2.
In Math students completed a couple of worksheets on numeracy skills, where they had to count and circle the correct number.
In the afternoon, for our UOI we made another science experiment. Today was "Dancing Raisins".
First I asked students what they think it would happened when we put raisins in Sprite.
Here is what they guessed:
Table 1 - raisins will make bubbles
Table 2 - raisins will explode
Table 3 - raisins will change color
And the result was that we had "Dancing Raisins" because of the gas in the soda.
After the experiment they all wanted to try the soda.
To finish the day we had centers, Gym class and story time.

 

GALA

Dear Parents,
JKs will be performing at the Gala. Please be there at 6pm and dress "fancy".

Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents,
On Wed., March 5th we are going to have a visit from the fire truck. The visit is scheduled from 10-11am. I'll need 2 parents to volunteer during the visit. Please, understand first come first serve basis.
Thank you for your co-operation!

Happy Tuesday

Today we start off the day with morning circle time, snacks and French class.

In Language Arts students wrote in their journals and completed a couple of worksheets on letter W.

In Math, students completed a worksheet on numeracy skills.

In the next couple of weeks we will be doing science experiments during our UOI time.

Today we did the "Sink or Float?" experiment.

Ask your child what is a hypothesis. :)

Students conclusion was that size is not important, what is important is the material each item is made of. That will define if it will sink or float.

Have a great evening everyone and Happy Birthday to Anthony!

Thank you for the delicious fruits Anthony!