Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

Just a reminder to send your child with proper outdoor gear…coats, boots, hats, mitts, and snow pants.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

March Break camp forms have been sent home. If you have any questions about the March Break camp, please email Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesadacemy.com. Please send in the forms and money as soon as possible.

Reading logs due every Friday.

After school activities forms and money due tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24.

Tomorrow Wednesday, March 24 is casual day and is National Anti-Bullying Day so remember to wear PINK!

MYP Shakespeare Play ‘The Merchant of Manhattan’ is happening on Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM…EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 6:30 PM with free childcare. Performance begins at 7:00 PM.



SJA’s next bake sale will happen Tuesday, March 1 & Wednesday, March 2.

CN Tower field trip is taking place on Thursday, March 3. All students will be expected to wear their full uniform. Permission forms and money due tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24.

Please check out our Facebook page at:

PARENT GUILD
Another movie night is fast approaching! It will happen on Friday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30 with free child care from 6-6:30! Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) will play from 6:30-8:30 and then a dance will take place from 8:30-9:30!

Check out our latest blog for pictures:

Please remember to check out our website at: http://mainsite.stjudesacademy.onmessagestaging.com/

MATH
Today we began Transformational Geometry, which will be a short unit with only 3-4 lessons and we will do an ‘art’ project as our unit test, which will most likely happen on Wednesday, March 2.

LANGUAGE
Today we continued working on our city/country writing activity. We took our jot notes from our graphic organizer and created sentences with them.

Oral Presentation Day will take place on Thursday, February 25. Please note that family members ARE more than welcome to join us and support our talented SJA students! Our top 3 students (Laryssa, Tomas, and Kamaljeet) will present their speeches beginning at 12:00 PM.

UOI
Today we continued working on our maps. For this summative, students will be working in groups to create a map of an urban and rural community. We will be looking for things such as roads, hospitals, stores, bank, a dump (located outside of the city), houses, highways, and as we move out to the country we should see more green land, houses spread apart, farms, etc. This summative will be due Wednesday, March 2, as our CN Tower trip is on Thursday and then Friday is the last day of school before March Break. I have attached a picture of the rubric and an example of what I am looking for.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for the trip. Ms. B and myself drew names out of a hat and Tomas' mother and Rishaan's mother will be joining us on the field trip!

Have a wonderful night!

Mrs. Hocevar J






Beginning our good copies of our maps!



































Monday, February 22, 2016

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and enjoyed the gorgeous Saturday we had!

Just a reminder to send your child with proper outdoor gear…coats, boots, hats, mitts, and snow pants.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

March Break camp forms have been sent home. If you have any questions about the March Break camp, please email Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesadacemy.com. Please send in the forms and money as soon as possible.

Reading logs due every Friday.

After school activities forms and money due Wednesday, February 24.

Wednesday, March 24 is National Anti-Bullying Day so remember to wear PINK!

MYP Shakespeare Play ‘The Merchant of Manhattan’ is happening on Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM…EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 6:30 PM with free childcare. Performance begins at 7:00 PM.

SJA’s next bake sale will happen Wednesday, March 2 & Thursday, March 3.

CN Tower field trip is taking place on Thursday, March 3. All students will be expected to wear their full uniform. Permission forms and money due Wednesday, February 24.

Please check out our Facebook page at:

PARENT GUILD
Another movie night is fast approaching! It will happen on Friday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30 with free child care from 6-6:30! Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) will play from 6:30-8:30 and then a dance will take place from 8:30-9:30!

Check out our latest blog for pictures:

Please remember to check out our website at: http://mainsite.stjudesacademy.onmessagestaging.com/

MATH
Today was our math test. I will mark and send home as soon as I can. Our next unit, Transformational Geometry, will be a short unit with only 4-5 lessons and our ‘art’ project as our unit test, which will most likely happen on Wednesday, March 2.

LANGUAGE
Today we read chapters 5 & 6 of ‘Stuart Little’ and answered some comprehension questions. We also began spelling lesson #21 activities.
Oral Presentation Day will take place on Thursday, February 25. Please note that family members ARE more than welcome to join us and support our talented SJA students! Our top 3 students (Laryssa, Tomas, and Kamaljeet) will present their speeches beginning at 12:00 PM.

UOI
Today we began planning our maps. For this summative, students will be working in groups to create a map of an urban and rural community. We will be looking for things such as roads, hospitals, stores, bank, a dump (located outside of the city), houses, highways, and as we move out to the country we should see more green land, houses spread apart, farms, etc. This summative will be due Wednesday, March 2, as our CN Tower trip is on Thursday and then Friday is the last day of school before March Break. I have attached a picture of the rubric and an example of what I am looking for.




Have a wonderful night!


Mrs. Hocevar J






Our blue prints for our maps!



Friday, February 19, 2016

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

Just a reminder to send your child with proper outdoor gear…coats, boots, hats, mitts, and snow pants. 

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

March Break camp forms have been sent home. If you have any questions about the March Break camp, please email Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesadacemy.com. Please send in the forms and money as soon as possible. 

Reading logs due every Friday. 

Wednesday, March 24 is National Anti-Bullying Day so remember to wear PINK!

MYP Shakespeare Play ‘The Merchant of Manhattan’ is happening on Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM…EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 6:30 PM with free childcare. Performance begins at 7:00 PM. 

SJA’s next bake sale will happen Wednesday, March 2 & Thursday, March 3. 

CN Tower field trip is taking place on Thursday, March 3. All students will be expected to wear their full uniform. Permission forms and money due Wednesday, February 24.

Please check out our Facebook page at:

PARENT GUILD
Another movie night is fast approaching! It will happen on Friday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30 with free child care from 6-6:30! Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) will play from 6:30-8:30 and then a dance will take place from 8:30-9:30! Tickets are $10 and include popcorn, water, and a treat. Pizza will also be made available for $2/slice. Forms have been handed out and the deadline has been extended until Monday, February 22! Be sure to get your tickets for this super fun event. The first movie night was a great success and you will not be disappointed!

Check out our latest blog for pictures:

Please remember to check out our website at: http://mainsite.stjudesacademy.onmessagestaging.com/

Today we spent the morning with the grade 3’s doing our speeches. I am so very proud of how hard all of the grade 4’s worked on their speeches. Once again they never seize to amaze me. I am so proud to be their teacher. Well done to all of you. A big congratulations to Laryssa (1st), Tomas (2nd), and Kamaljeet (3rd), who will compete on Thursday! . Great job!

MATH
Our unit math test will take place on Monday, February 22. A review was handed out on today! Please use the review sheet and your MMS practice book to study. Our next unit, Transformational Geometry, will be a short unit with only 4-5 lessons and our ‘art’ project as our unit test, which will most likely happen on Wednesday, March 2

LANGUAGE
Oral Presentation Day will take place on Thursday, February 25. Please note that family members ARE more than welcome to join us and support our talented SJA students! Our top 3 students will present their speeches beginning at 12:00 PM.

UOI
Our Urban/Rural summative will begin next on Monday. For this summative, students will be working in groups to create a map of an urban and rural community. We will be looking for things such as roads, hospitals, stores, bank, a dump (located outside of the city), houses, highways, and as we move out to the country we should see more green land, houses spread apart, farms, etc. This summative will be due Wednesday, March 2, as our CN Tower trip is on Thursday and then Friday is the last day of school before March Break. I have attached a picture of the rubric and an example of what I am looking for. 


Have a wonderful weekend! 


Mrs. Hocevar J


Thursday, February 18, 2016

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

Just a reminder to send your child with proper outdoor gear…coats, boots, hats, mitts, and snow pants.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

March Break camp forms have been sent home. If you have any questions about the March Break camp, please email Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesadacemy.com. Please send in the forms and money as soon as possible.

Reading logs due every Friday.

March lunch forms, movie night forms, and January aftercare money are due by tomorrow, Friday, February 19 by 3:30 PM.

Wednesday, March 24 is casual day & National Anti-Bullying Day so remember to wear PINK!

MYP Shakespeare Play ‘The Merchant of Manhattan’ is happening on Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM…EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE. Doors open at 6:30 PM with free childcare. Performance begins at 7:00 PM.

SJA’s next bake sale will happen Wednesday, March 2 & Thursday, March 3.

CN Tower field trip is taking place on Thursday, March 3. All students will be expected to wear their full uniform. Permission forms and money due Wednesday, February 24.


Please check out our Facebook page at:

PARENT GUILD
Another movie night is fast approaching! It will happen on Friday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30 with free child care from 6-6:30! Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) will play from 6:30-8:30 and then a dance will take place from 8:30-9:30! Tickets are $10 and include popcorn, water, and a treat. Pizza will also be made available for $2/slice. Forms have been handed out and will need to be returned by Friday, February 19!
Check out our latest blog for pictures:

Please remember to check out our website at: http://mainsite.stjudesacademy.onmessagestaging.com/

MATH
Today we looked at adding and subtracting money. The key to this is remembering to put the decimal and dollar sign in the right place. For example: $4.25 + 2.10 = $6.35 & $10.50 – $4.50 = $6.00.
Our unit math test will take place on Monday, February 22. A review will be handed out on Friday! Our next unit Transformational Geometry will be a short unit with our ‘art’ project as our unit test, which will most likely happen on Wednesday, March 2. More details to come!

LANGUAGE
Today we took a break from speeches and read chapter 3 of ‘Stuart Little.’ We also competed some comprehension activities. Please keep practising to memorize your speeches! Top 3 will be chosen tomorrow, Friday, February 19! Oral Presentation Day will take place on Thursday, February 25. Please note that family members ARE more than welcome to join us! Time TBD!!

UOI
Today we looked at fishing communities. We read some information and then answered some questions. Our Urban/Rural summative will also next week. For this summative, students will be working in groups to create a map of an urban and rural community. We will be looking for things such as roads, hospitals, stores, bank, a dump (located outside of the city), houses, highways, and as we move out to the country we should see more green land, houses spread apart, farms, etc. This summative will be due Wednesday, March 2, as our CN Tower trip is on Thursday and then Friday is the last day of school before March Break. I will post a copy of the rubric on the blog or send it home within a few days. I will also send an example of what I am looking for!
Have a wonderful night!

Mrs. Hocevar J

Nikhil reading chapter 3 of 'Stuart Little.'




Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Good afternoon,

I hope everyone had a lovely night!

Just a reminder to send your child with proper outdoor gear…coats, boots, hats, mitts, and snow pants.

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION:

March Break camp forms have been sent home. If you have any questions about the March Break camp, please email Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesadacemy.com. Please send in the forms and money as soon as possible.

Reading logs due every Friday.

March lunch forms, movie night forms, and January aftercare money are due by Friday, February 19 by 3:30 PM.

Wednesday, March 24 is National Anti-Bullying Day so remember to wear PINK!

MYP Shakespeare Play is happening on Tuesday, March 1 @ 7:00 PM…EVERYONE IS INVITED TO WATCH THIS WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE. 

SJA’s next bake sale will happen Wednesday, March 2 & Thursday, March 3.

CN Tower field trip is taking place on Thursday, March 3. All students will be expected to wear their full uniform. Permission forms and money due Wednesday, February 24.

 Please check out our Facebook page at:

PARENT GUILD
Another movie night is fast approaching! It will happen on Friday, February 26 from 6:30-9:30 with free child care from 6-6:30! Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) will play from 6:30-8:30 and then a dance will take place from 8:30-9:30! Tickets are $10 and include popcorn, water, and a treat. Pizza will also be made available for $2/slice. Forms have been handed out and will need to be returned by Friday, February 19!
Check out our latest blog for pictures:

Please remember to check out our website at: http://mainsite.stjudesacademy.onmessagestaging.com/

MATH
Today we looked at subtracting decimals and money. The key to this is remembering to put the decimal and dollar sign in the right place. For example: 4.25 – 2.10 = 2.15 & $10.50 – $4.50 = $6.00.
Our unit math test will take place on Monday, February 22. A review will be handed out on Friday!

LANGUAGE
Today we presented our memorised speeches. Please keep practising to memorize your speeches! Top 3 will be chosen this Friday, February 19! Oral Presentation Day will take place on Thursday, February 25. Please note that family members ARE more than welcome to join us! Time TBD!!

UOI
Today we looked at forestry communities. We read some information and then answered some questions. Information on the summative coming soon! This will be a partner or group project!

Have a wonderful night!


Mrs. Hocevar J