Good afternoon everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Mark was away on an ice fishing weekend up north, so it was me and my boys this weekend! We spent some time outside and took in our first Raptors game! They boys were so excited!

  

Today was a very long and not so fun for the Grade 5s. We listened to 41 speeches today. I am very proud of all of our risk-takers. It was a very hard decision, but the two students from my class who are moving on to the Top 6 on Friday are Joshua and Munira!! Congratulations!! They will be presenting their speeches between 9-10:30.

Tomorrow is a Day 4 (music and library). Pancake Tuesday has been moved from Tuesday, February 5^th to Tuesday, March 5^th.  **Aftercare invoices have been sent out. Please pay your invoice by Friday, February 15^th to avoid interest charges**

**Please do not order lunch on the following days – February 20^th (second ski trip), March 7^th (third ski day) and March 27^th (Legislative Assembly field trip).**

It seems as though the cold and snowy weather is here to stay. Please ensure that students are sent to school with proper outdoor gear - winter coats, hats, mitts, winter boots, scarves, etc. Students will not be allowed to stay in at recess if they are not dressed accordingly. I thank you for your support. 

A note regarding Caribou Math Contest - The next Caribou contest will take place on Wednesday February 13th, 2019. Please arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. You will have one hour to complete the test. Bring your own device. Ensure your device is full charged. The next interactive question will be Sudoku which you students can practice now on the Caribou games page. This time grade 3/4 participants will have to solve a 6x6 Sudoku problem, although with an increased number of digits already inserted. There is no history question in the coming contest.

  

A note from Ms. Melissa regarding re-registration packages - Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due no later than Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year! **If we are the first class to have all registration forms returned we will have a pizza party and movie afternoon the Friday before March Break. Drinks and chips/treats will be included!!**

A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year poems/stories/speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7^th, JK-Grade 3 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8^th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches. The tentative schedule is as follows: On Thursday, JK and SK poems will run from 9:00-10:30 and Grades 1-3 stories will run from 11:00-1:00. On Friday, Grade 4-5 will recite their speeches from 9:00-10:30 and Grades 6-8 will recite their speeches from 11:00-1:00. Division winners (Grades 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8) from this round will compete against students from the Maples Academy on Wednesday, February 13^th. This year the inter-school competition will take place at the Maples Academy campus in Orangeville. Finalists will be bussed to the competition at the Maples Academy.

Jump Rope for Heart – It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14^th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can pledge using cash or you can donate on the website. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity – JK to Grade 3 will have a dance party and Grades 4-6 will have device time. Let’s see what we can do SJA!

**We have raised $1500 thus far. Let’s keep it up, SJA!!**

Book Fair – It’s here! It’s here! Our book fair is finally here!! Our book fair will be taking place all week long, from February 4^th to 8^th.

Don't miss out on your chance to reserve your spot for our March Break Camp!!

Important dates/items:

Thursday, February 7 – JK-Grade 3 Oral Competition

Friday, February 8 – Grade 4-8 Oral Competition

Monday, February 11 – Re-registration packages due – be sure to reserve your spot

Wednesday, February 13 – SJA vs. TMA Oral Competition and 100^th Day of School

Thursday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day Spirit and SJA Parent Guild cookie decoration

Friday, February 15 – No School – PD Day

Monday, February 18 – No School – Family Day

Tuesday, February 26 – Bake sale

Wednesday, February 27 – Casual day and bake sale

Thursday, February 28 – Anti-Bullying Day

Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8 – Spirit Week

Tuesday, March 5 – Pancake Tuesday

Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 22 – No School – March Break

Monday, March 25 – First day back after March Break and Term 3 begins

Wednesday, March 27 – Casual Day

Friday, March 29 – Term 2 report cards go home

Unit of Inquiry

Today we listened to speeches. Our government unit begins tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

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Our new Unit of Inquiry board!

Inquiry into Mathematics

Today we listened to speeches. Our next unit, Area, Perimeter and Volume will begin tomorrow.

Points to remember:

HOMEWORK

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Some helpful hints for our next math unit!

Inquiry into Language

Today we began spelling lesson #19, which focused on compound words and words with ou and ow. 

HOMEWORK

-Spelling lesson #19 if not completed in class

Have a wonderful night!

Love, 

Mrs. Hocevar