Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful night!

Please ensure to send warm clothes, as the colder weather is here to stay!

Please label all uniform pieces - both gym and school uniform.

Important information and reminders:

Halloween is happening on Monday. We have a fun day planned. Students are welcome to come dressed in their costume, or Halloween colours, or casual day clothing if students do not celebrate Halloween. A kind reminder that there should be no scary costumes or weapons of any sort. Masks will be allowed but may be removed during class. Treats are aloud but the must be wrapped. Treats will also be sent home.

If you have not paid your after care payments, please do so !

St. Jude’s Academy is excited to welcome back to our school the talented artists from ArtReach Mississauga to lead exciting art workshops for our students. Students will have a chance to join the ArtReach professionals for a two-hour workshop at SJA that focuses on engaging and comprehensive visual art activities. ArtReach will be joining SJA on November 30^th, December 1^st, and December 2^nd. The cost of the workshop is $15.00. This cost includes the workshop fee, and all materials. Forms and fees are due back to the school by November 3^rd, 2016. Forms were sent home yesterday!

The MYP students are putting together a used winter clothing drive for Syrian Refugee families living in Mississauga. We are asking for gently used winter gear such as hats, mitts, snow pants, boots, coats, scarves, etc. The clothing drive will run from October 27 until November 18.

LANGUAGE:

Today we read chapter 18 of Anne of Green Gables. We also completed the comprehension questions. We have 1 chapter left! We also visited our reading buddies and made a trip to the library!

Homework - Remember to read for 30 minutes each night!

- Story worksheet – write a story to go along with the picture

- Sign and return spelling test – write out wrong words 10 X

MATH:

Today we played math games! We began with around the world, where students had to tell me the amount of money on the flashcard. Then using coins, students had to show me a particular amount.

Homework – math worksheets

Unit of Inquiry:

Today we continued our posters. These will be hung around the school to remind students how to protect their hearing!

Homework – finish the ‘how to protect your hearing’ poster

Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the weather tomorrow!

Mrs. Hocevar J

Congrats to Ekaam for winning the Knowledgeable award! Tristan also won the physical education award! Well done boys!

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Counting coins!

Our finished fractured pumpkins!