Trip to Canada's Wonderland

Thursday is our trip to Canada's Wonderland. Here are some things you will need to know.

-the bus leaves at 9 am. Please be on time or you will miss the bus.
-wear your Phys. Ed. uniform
-wear a hat
-wear sunscreen - teachers will not apply sunscreen - students must come to school with sunscreen already applied
-you must bring money for lunch as Canada's Wonderland will not permit lunches to be brought in
 This is what is stated on the Canada's Wonderland website:
"The safety of our guests and associates is our number one priority. We need your assistance in an effort to make the park entry process as efficient as possible. Here's how you can help:
Please leave all non-essential purses, backpacks, book bags, fanny packs and other bags and packages at home or locked in the trunk of your car.
You will be asked to open purses, backpacks or other bags for inspection upon entry.
Please note that food and drinks MAY NOT be brought into the park. Plastic bottled water is permitted."
http://www.canadaswonderland.com/visit/visit_tips.cfm

-lunch is expensive. Please send $10 for lunch. If you wish your child to have a snack or extra drink throughout the day please send $15
-please see the Canada's Wonderland website for more details http://www.canadaswonderland.com/

What to Wear?

Tuesday - Casual Day
Wednesday - Regular uniform
Graduation (Wednesday at 7 pm) - Girls - dress, Boys - pants (no shorts please) and a collared shirt
Thursday - Canada's Wonderland - Phys. Ed. uniform
Friday (half day)  - Casual clothes

SK Homework

Please note that there is no more homework for SK students.

Reading Homework

Grade one students are being sent home with two booklets. Please have your child read the booklets this week. There are no questions to answer as Arts Night is this Wednesday. The booklets are yours to keep.

Arts Night

Please have your child at SJA by 6:30 - 6:45 pm at the latest.

What to wear?
Carter - please come dressed as a farmer
Jessica - please come dressed as a farmer's wife
Ephraim - please come dressed as a farm boy
Victoria - please come dressed as a farm girl
Julia and Olivia - please wear a purple top or dress
Everryone else - please come dressed in smart casual clothes

Spelling

This week is a review week. There are no new spelling words. There are no more spelling tests this year.

Upcoming Events

Arts Night is Wednesday, June 2 at 7 pm. Your child will be performing a play on stage. Your child should wear smart casual clothing. Your child's art work will also be display. Please invite friends and family.

Graduation is Wednesday, June 9 at 7 pm. Your child will be receiving a certificate for successfully completing their grade. Some awards will also be given out. Most of the awards will be given out on Friday, June 11 during our last assembly of the year.

The last day of school is June 11. Please note that this is a half-day only. Pick-up time is 12 pm. After school care begins at 12 pm. Please let us know if you require after school care for that day.

Track and Field Day

Wear your gym uniform, hat and sunscreen. Bring a water bottle.

Spelling test this Friday!

All words end in ing.

doing
being
going
singing
ringing
hiding
having
rowing
sleeping
blowing

Track and Field Day

This Friday is Track and Field Day! We will be walking to the local park. All students will be participating in these activities. We have been busy practicing! Please make sure your child wears their gym uniform. Please apply sunscreen to your child since we will outside all afternoon. All students should bring a hat and water bottle. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please let me know.

Another case of head lice was reported to the school. Please check your child's head for 45 minutes before sending them to school. There is a form in your child's agenda that must be signed and brought back with your child to school each day. If you do not bring the form, your child will not be admitted to school.

If you find any lice, please do not send your child to school. Your child must be free of lice for several days before returning to school.

If you have any questions, please contact the school.

Trip to Canada's Wonderland

In the front pocket of your child's agenda you will find a form regarding Canada's Wonderland. Please read the options carefully, fill out the form and return it by this Thursday. If your child is attending the trip and will be purchasing a ticket from SJA and riding on the bus, simply write your child's name in the corresponding spot. This will indicate that your child is attending the field trip and no alternate arrangements are required. If you have any questions, please contact me at kwheeler@stjudesacademy.com

Grade One Reading

This week students in grade one are to read 10 minutes each night. Students may read a book of their choice. If  you do not have suitable reading material at home, please let me know and I will send home several books that you can read and return on Thursday. There are no questions to answer or book reviews to write as it is a short week. If you have any quesations, please contact me.

Spelling test this Thursday!

All words end in ed.

fixed
wanted
cooked
played
needed
asked
looked
passed
pulled
picked

Spelling Words for May 10-14

All words have ch or sh.

shoe
she
should
show
shop
dish
chop
child
push
lunch

Happy Mother's Day!

Car Wash

Help support the Interact Club at SJA as they raise money for a girls' school in Afghanistan. SJA students will be washing cars this Friday. The car wash starts at 3pm. Donations are gladly accepted.

Spelling for May 3-7

All words feature WH or TH this week.

with
when
why
where
white
mother
father
bath
tooth
wheel

Parent Guild

There is a Parent Guild meeting on Tuesday, May 4. Come out and get involved!

CAT 4

This Wednesday, the grade one students will be writing the CAT (Canadian Achievement Test). This test assesses students' reading, language, spelling and math skills. The CAT also evaluates how well students perform in comparison to other students across Canada.

There is no specific preperation for this test. The test is comprised of elements that have been taught throughout the year. We will be taking the test together. Please make sure your child gets proper rest and eats a good breakfast. Please be on time and present for the day.

Casual Day

Tomorrow is casual day.

Spelling

This week is a review week in spelling. There is NO test this week.

Tomorrow is Earth Day. After lunch we will be walking to the local park to pick up garbage. Please dress in green and blue. Don't forget to bring a hat and wear sunscreen.

Grandparent's Day

Once again, we will be celebrating Grandparent's Day in May. All grandparents are invited to come. A tour, food and class presentations are just some of the things the grandparents will enjoy. Please send in addresses for your grandparents. We will be sending out invitations by mail to those grandparents both near and far. Even if you think that your grandparents will be unable to attend, we would still like to send them an invitation. Please send in the addresses by Wednesday.

Spelling for April 19 -23

Words with y:
puppy
stay
happy
funny
sunny
family
many
ladybug
pony
baby

Science Fair

The grade 1-8 students have been busy working on science fair projects. The grade one students have completed a science fair project. It will be on display this Wednesday afternoon until 6 pm. Please make sure you stop by and check it out.

The St. Jude's Skate-a-thon is this Friday. The goal is to raise $2500. If every child raises $40 we will meet our target.

Don't forget to bring a helmet on Friday. Skates are

Snowpants

As you are putting away all the winter gear, please check to see if you have an extra pair of snowpants. One student is still missing their snowpants. If you find them, kindly return them to the lost and found.

Spelling Words for April 12-16

Words with y!

July
pay
day
cry
try
away
they
my
sky
maybe

No School

There will be no school on Friday, April 2 or Monday, April 5 due to the Easter holiday.

Happy Easter!

Bring in an Egg!

Please bring in a hard-boiled egg on Wednesday. Please make sure there are no cracks in the shell. We will be using the eggs for several Easter related activities. Fun!

Reading homework

Continue reading the assigned pages. There are no questions to answer this week since it is a short week. Please use the extra time to practice your spelling words. Spelling test is this Thursday.

Spelling test this Thursday!

blue
black
plane
flag
play
clay
glass
fly
glad
clock

Readers

We are missing several readers. Please return any readers that you may have at home.
SK- please bring your reader with you every day as we use them in class.
Grade one - please bring in your reader and reading folder every Friday.

Missing snowpants

Snowpants are missing! Please check at home to see if you have a pair of snowpants that aren't yours.

Spelling List for March 22 - 26

This week all the spelling words have an r blend.

green
brown
trap
grow
broke
from
great
train
drum
drink

Book Orders

Book orders are due Friday.

Wear Green on Friday

Wear green this Friday to show your St. Patrick's Day spirit. Yes, we're celebrating ealry!
Please note that this is a change from the earlier scheduled day. Please come dressed in your gym uniform on Thursday.

Reading homework

Please read the pages indicated on the piece of paper sent home in your reading folder. The students who are reading The Great Outdoors, please answer the first question in each "How do you know?" section.

The students who are reading Secrets and Surprises, please answer the following questions:

Monday and Tuesday
Why is Beth's and Brad's mom baking them a cake?
What was Beth's and Brad's surprise?

Wednesday and Thursday
What was in the box?
Why did Brad feel sick?

Spelling for March 1-5

This week is review week. There are no new words. Students will be tested on the following words:

meal
dime
make
out
came
we
road
five
rope
found
fold
bake
down
kite
three
name
toe
our
bike
place

Spelling list for February 22-26

This week all words have ou or ow.

out
our
frown
down
house
mouse
how
around
found
owl

New Reading Homework for Grade One

There is a change in the grade one reading homework. Students who are reading Animals in the Great Outdoors are to answer the first question in the "Do You Know?" section after reading each assigned story. Please write in complete sentences. Record your answers in your writing notebook.

For students reading Secrets and Surprises, there has been a change in the reading schedule that was sent home earlier today. Please follow the new schedule. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Record your answers in your writing notebook.

Monday and Tuesday - Let’s Go to the Farm!

What animals did Barb see on the farm?
What must Spot not do?

Wednesday and Thursday - Let’s Go Camping!
What did Todd eat for supper?
Where did Todd sleep?
Please return your reading folders on Friday.

Spelling List for February 16-19

This week, all the spelling words have the long e sound.

we
she
feet
three
tree
eat
neat
meal
heat
teach

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! There is no school on Friday or Monday. Have a great long weekend. See you on Tuesday!

Tickets, tickets! Get your tickets!

Thursday, February 11 is the last day to purchase tickets for the Night in Tuscany. Get yours today!

Pirates!

The SK/Grade One class will be performing a pirate skit for the Night in Tuscany. Please have your child come dressed that evening as a pirate. A simple stripped shirt and bandana will do. Eye patches are welcome!

Piano Auditions

Several students have expressed an interest in playing the piano at the Night in Tuscany. Ms. Rocca is holding auditions tomorrow at lunch. Please bring your music to school tomorrow.

Spirit Day

Come dressed in red, white and pink on Thursday. Earn house points! We will be celebrating Valentine's Day with house games, festive clothing and a class party. If you wish, you may bring a treat to share with the class.

Spelling test this Thursday!

Since Friday is a P.D. day, we will be having our spelling test on Thursday instead. This week, all the words feature the long "o" sound.

road
toad
soap
toe
rope
bold
fold
both
home
coat

2010-2011 Registration

Registration packages for the 2010-2011  school year will be going home on Friday, February 5. Please check your child's backpack for a large white envelope. All forms are due March 1, 2010.

Tickets, tickets! Get your tickets!

Tickets are now available for the Night in Tuscany on February 20.

Tickets for adults are $50. Children 14 and under are free. Tickets are available until February 11.

Spelling List for the week of February 1-5

This week, all the words have the long i sound.
bike
like
mine
time
ice
five
dime
ride
kite
smile

Spirit Day

Tomorrow is spirit day. Come dressed in your house colours.

Sh for sheep!

And another sheep video...just for fun...

A Night in Tuscany

You are invited to A Night In Tuscany! This fundraising event, put on by the SJA Parent Guild, takes place on Saturday, February 20. Tickets are $50 per person.

Funds from this evening will be put towards the implementation of the IB programme. Please visit http://www.ibo.org/ for more inforamation about IB.

Please note: Each class will be performing that evening. Student attendance is required.

If your child plays a musical instrument, sings, dances or has any other special talent, and would like to perform that evening, please let me know. We would like to show case all the talent at SJA.

More specific details about this great event will follow. Please book the date now. I look forward to seeing you all at A Night In Tuscany!

This week, students in grad one will be starting a geometry unit. Please look in your recycling box for 3-D geometric shapes. Cubes, rectangular prisms (boxes), spheres, cones and cylinders (paper towel tubes) are needed. Please do not send in irregular 3-D items.

Happy searching!

Spelling Words for January 25-29

This week, all of our spelling words feature the long a sound.

age
bake
take
game
name
came
place
make
gave
late

Upcoming Dates

Tomorrow is casual day. 

Wednesday is our olympic spirit day. Come dressed in your house colours on Wednesday. Be prepared to compete in some fun olympic events in the afternoon. We are looking for parent volunteers. If you are interested in helping out with this event, please let me know. Festivities begin at 1 pm.

NO BOOK REVIEW THIS WEEK

Please note that there is no book review due this week, despite what was written in the agenda on Monday. Book reviews will resume after the oral presentations in February. Please continue reading on a daily basis and record your efforts in the reading log. The reading log and books are to be turned in on Friday as usual. Please use the time to memorize your poem.

If you have already written your book review for this week, you will receive extra house points for your efforts.

Grade One Oral Presentations

Each year, all students in grades one through eight are aksed to make an oral presentation. Students in grades one to three memorize a poem. Today, your child was sent home with a poem. Please check the front pocket of the agenda. All students will be presenting their poems in class on February 18. At that time students will be chosen to compete school wide on February 24.

Due Dates:
January 19 - begin memorizing first stanza
January 26 - present the first stanza in class
February 2 - present the first and second stanzas in class
February 9 - present the first, second and third stanzas in class (students whose poems only have two stanzas, will present both stanzas again on this day)
February 18 - oral presentations will be judged by Mr. Sawatsky
February 24 - school wide oral presentations - those students chosen on February 18 will compete again in front of the entire school

Grade One Spelling Test

Review week! This week we will be reviewing words from previous spelling tests.

puppet
stand
wait
will
boat
hook
food
fence
jump
quick

Grade One

Please bring in a picture of a pet. It may be a photograph or hand-drawn picture of your pet. If you do not have a pet, you may cut a picture from a magazine or print a picture from the internet.

Grade One Math Homework

Due: Wednesday, January 20
Unit: Data Management and Probability

1. Make a name graph using six names of family members or friends.  The graph should have the following three columns: Less Than 5 Letters, 5 Letters, More Than 5 Letters.

2. Create a list of things that always, sometimes and never happen at home.

oa in goat

Spelling List for the week of January 11-15

All of the words this week have the short e sound.

jet
ten
red
went
end
rest
seven
neck
cent
fence

SK - Long Vowels

Spelling test this Friday!

lot
got
not
pot
job
drop
off
pond
lock
follow

SK Kids

SK kids are learning about geometry. Please bring in  3-D geometric shapes. You will receive 50 house points for every regular geometric shape. We will be using cubes, prisms, cones and cylinders to construct robots.