SJA Mission:

St. Jude's Academy aims to teach students through planning, inquiry, instruction and assessment in order to prepare students to be conscientious world citizens.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Wonderful Wednesday!

We started our day with Reading Buddies with the grade 4 students.

Inquiry into Language
The students were introduced to the formation and sound of the blend OA.  The SK's worked on their printing skills in their booklets.  The students had the opportunity to practice their poems for the Oral Competition coming up soon.

Inquiry into Math
The students continued learning more about single digit subtraction equations and strategies.  The students continued to learn more about the number line strategy using the large number line in the classroom to help answer subtraction questions.  The students also practiced with partners with an activity sheet.

Unit of Inquiry
We continued learning more about the season Winter and worked on a sentence writing activity.

Gym
Ms. V was away assisting the grade 5's on their ski trip today.

French
Please visit Mlle. Jessica's teacher blog.

Mr. Foster’s Farmers Market and Ms. Gandy’s Groceries

As part of their summative assessment the grade one classes have decided to open a market to complement their organization unit. The market will include fruits, vegetables, drinks and other healthy snacks. It will be held in rooms 12 and 18. The market will take place all day Thursday, January 23rd and Friday, January 24th. All profits made will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.



Important Dates:
  • January 29th-Casual Day & January Spelling Test
  • February 13th-100th Day of School & Spirit Day (students may dress in Valentine's Day colours/theme)
  • February 14th-Valentine's Day & PD Day (No school).
  • February 17th- Family Day & No school
  • February 25th-Casual Day
  • February 26th-Spelling Test & Pink Shirt Day
  • February 31-Subtraction Test









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