Good afternoon everyone!

I hope you had a wonderful night. We have added an item to our Arts’ Night pictures. We are asking that each student bring in a recent AND a childhood picture…it can be of any stage (baby, toddler, young child, etc). Please send in all pictures no later than April 20^th. Thank you in advance and I apologize for any inconvenience!

Grade 6 Exhibition is well under way. The 'Deforestation' group - Mehar, Laryssa, and Kian, sharing information about deforestation and how we can help stop it. Please see note sent home tonight!

Ronit rocking out to Greg Le Rock during French!

Tomorrow morning, the Student Council will be hosting a career day presentation for students in Grade 2-6. They have asked that if students would like to dress in a career of their choice they may do so!

As you may be aware, there was a tragic accident that occurred in Saskatchewan on Friday evening. The Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team was involved in an accident while travelling by bus to one of their playoff games, claiming the lives of 15 people and injuring many others. Around the country and world, organizations have shown their support to these victims, their families, and the Humboldt community. Here at St. Jude’s Academy, we strive to have students apply the learner profile attributes and attitudes not only through their studies at school, but in their community. St. Jude’s would like to show our support for the victims and their families by sending our students to school on Thursday, April 12^th, wearing their favourite sports jersey to honour the Humboldt Broncos. The school will be holding a short assembly and a moment of silence on Thursday morning for Grades 3-12 to honour these players, coaches, and families. We are asking parents from JK – Grade 2 to have a home conversation with their child in regards to why their child will be wearing a jersey to school on Thursday. For students not wanting to participate, they are required to wear their full summer uniform.

SPRING FUNDRAISER!!!!! Our annual Spring Fundraiser is fast approaching. This year our Spring Fundraiser will run from Monday, April 16 to Friday, April 20. We are hoping to raise $12,000. All of the funds raised this year will go towards improving technology for our classrooms, such as tables, TVs, 3-D printers, and reading stations. Each day that week, we will host a different activity. For $2 on Monday, students can dress like a ‘Pirate.’ On Tuesday, enjoy a bag of popcorn for $2. Wednesday is Pancake Breakfast. Order 1 pancake for $2 or 3 pancakes for $5. Gluten-free pancakes are also available! 1 gluten-free pancake for $2.50 or 3 for $6.00. On Thursday, enjoy an ice cream sundae for $5. Sundaes include two scoops of vanilla OR chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. Add a banana or apple for $1. To wrap up the week we will be hosting a dance party for $5. Order forms have been sent home and will be due no later than Thursday, April 12. For students who collect a minimum of $35, they will get to enjoy a morning or afternoon at Kidsport. Please use the pledge sheet provided and be sure to turn in on a daily basis! All pledges will be due on Thursday, April 19. Daily prizes for the most amount of money brought in are; bonus casual days, getting to sit at your teacher’s desk for a day, or shooting Mr. Foster with a Nerf gun. And let me tell you there are many Nurf gun options to choose from! School wide fundraising targets will allow students the opportunity to give Mr. Rozario a makeup lesson or water balloon their teachers. So, get out there SJA, and raise some money!!!!!

St. Jude’s FC – A new and exciting soccer program has arrived at SJA. St. Jude’s FC is the official soccer academy affiliated with SJA, which is currently taking applicants for its inaugural season. St. Jude's FC will be playing against the best REP teams around the area. Do not miss the opportunity to sign your child up to not only play against the best, but be coached by the best as well.  Please see flyer sent home for further information. If you are interested in joining, please fill out the flyer and send into Ms. Dawn. Let’s go St. Jude’s FC!!

Upcoming Dates & Events

Thursday, April 12 – Jersey Day to honour those lost in the horrific bus crash last week and show support for the Humboldt Broncos– please keep in mind it must be a sport jersey and not a t-shirt. Students not wanting to participate must wear their full uniform.

Monday, April 16-Friday, April 20 – Spring Fundraiser

Friday, April 20 – Earth Spirit Day – wear your Earth colours

Wednesday, April 25 – Gregg Le Rock concert & Casual Day

Thursday, April 26 – Spring Fundraiser trip to Kidsport for those students who raise a minimum of $35

MATH:

Today we wrote our Transformational Geometry Test. I will mark as soon as I can and send home for you to review.

Homework:

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LANGUAGE:

Today we read chapters 7-9 of Frindle. Those who finished reading began their 3^rd activity. We also had a visit with our reading buddies.  

Homework:

-Frindle activity #3 due on Tuesday

-Finish reading chapters 7-9 of Frindle

Reading Frindle!

Visiting our reading buddies!

UNIT OF INQUIRY:

Today we began discussing weathering, erosion, and deposition. Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals by physical, chemical, or biological processes. Erosion is the movement of sediment from one location to another by means of water, ice, or wind. Deposition is when particles are carried away by ice, water, or wind and dropped in another location. Tomorrow we will conduct experiment on each.

Homework:

-Begin collecting pebbles (very teeny tiny rocks) and place in a Ziploc bag with your name on it

I hope you have a wonderful night!

Mrs. Hocevar J