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Thursday March 31st

JK & SK

Today we learned the song Old MacDonald Had a Farm.

Grade 7 & 8 Design

Due to technical difficulties our online interactive assessment has been pushed back two days. Students are asked to continue bringing a laptop to school next week to both start and continue the assessment.

Grade 8 History

Today students participated in a round-table discussion/note-taking/question session regarding their Unit Test next Tuesday April 5th. If students have further questions they are encouraged to ask them in tomorrow's class before the start of the weekend.

AUTISM AWARNESS DAY!

Saturday April 2nd is Autism Awareness Day.

 Oakwood and SJA will be celebrating this day tomorrow March 31st by wearing blue.  

Wednesday March 30th

JK & SK Music

Today we learned our last song for our music term of study "Old MacDonald Had a Farm."

Grade 9 & 10 Art

Students completed a written reflection regarding their Merchant of Manhattan performance. 

Due Tomorrow (Thursday March 30th) on my desk before 9:00 a.m.

1. Technology Video

2. PRINTED Video Transcript

For Friday April 1st:

Students are asked to bring in any supplies needed to start creating their "Colour Wheel"

Grade 7 & 8 Design Technology

Today students finished their Ecological Footprint handouts and compared their footprint with that of the person sitting next to them. We discussed (as a class) ways in which we can reduce our footprint in our day-to-day life.

Tomorrow (Thursday March 30th)

*Students are to bring a laptop to class to complete an online assessment activity!*

Grade 8 History

Today we finished our Daily Life in the 1850's presentations.

Monday April 4th

UNIT TEST!! 

Tuesday March 29th

JK & SK

Today we made Easter Egg Maracas in class!

Grade 7 & 8 Design Technology

Students defined the term Ecological Footprint. They also calculated their own Ecological Footprints and are in the process of identifying ways in which they can reduce their footprint on a personal and everyday level.

A Note to Parents:

*Thursday & Friday this week students will require a laptop computer for their end of unit assessment. If your child is unable to gain access to a laptop computer please email me tonight or tomorrow and I will find a different source for their assessment.*

Grade 8 History

Today we continued with presentations. This Friday students will be writing a Daily Life in 1850's Canada unit test. Students are asked to review their notes and ask any questions regarding the topic before the end of Thursday's class.

SUMMER FIESTA!

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Happy Easter

Happy Easter Everyone!

SCHOOL CLOSED!! (Thursday March 24th)

Good Morning

St. Jude's Academy will be closed today due to inclement weather. Have a fantastic Easter everyone!!

IMPORTANT DATES!

Thursday March 24^th Spirit Day (Easter Colours)

* Friday March 25^th Good Friday (No School)

* Monday March 27^th Easter Monday (No School)

Wednesday March 30^th Casual Day

Thursday March 31^st

- Grade 10 Ontario Literacy Test

- Grade 9 & 11 Ryerson University (Robotics Trip)

Monday April 4^th Waterloo University Trip Grade 7-11

Tuesday April 5^th Grade 8 Graduation Photos

Thursday April 7^th Creating an App @ Ryerson University – Grade 9-11

Friday April 8^th Study Hall Day

Tuesday March 22nd

JK & SK Music

Today we learned the words and actions for the song "Who Stole the Cookie From the Cookie Jar"

7 & 8 Design Technology

Today we reviewed the email etiquette homework examples (pros and cons of each email) and rated them from most successful to least successful.

Homework: students are to send me a formally written email with the following details:

To: rachelleakerr@gmail.com
Subject Line: Design Technology - Email Etiquette

Email Body: 
1. Greeting
2. Information (5 Sentences)
     a) 1 Question
     b) 1 Positive Comment
     c) 1 Improvement
3. Signature

Grade 8 History

Today we started our Daily Life in 1850's British North America presentations.

The Merchant of Manhattan

The Merchant of Manhattan

Production is this Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. 

From 6:00-7:00 p.m. the grade 7's and 8's will be hosting a bake sale to raise money for the arts program. 

Also, on Wednesday night we will be providing child care for any families who have younger children.This will take place in Ms. Padovan's room and will start at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, March 21st

Welcome Back!

Grade 9 & 10 Art

Today students were introduced to the "Colour Wheel" and the following terms: primary/secondary/tertiary colours, analogous, complimentary, split-complimentary, tint, shade etc. 

http://www.slideshare.net/myerstho/the-color-wheel

JK & SK Music

Today we learned the songs and some of the actions for "Whole Stole the Cookie From the Cookie Jar"

Grade 7 & 8 Design Technology

Today we went through and discussed "Email Etiquette." Students were asked to look at email examples and find the errors and make the proper corrections for class tomorrow.

http://www.slideshare.net/elliesimons/email-etiquette-26673915?qid=e2d3fd20-aec8-4f97-825c-5aa33c7c82fa&v=&b=&from_search=3

Grade 8 History

Students used class time to finalize their presentations which are taking place tomorrow.

HAVE A GREAT MARCH BREAK!

Thursday March 3rd

JK & SK

Today we reviewed the song "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" as well as worked on lyric comprehension.

Grade 7 & 8 Design Technology

MYP students took advantage of Free-Design day! They could choose between designing their own colouring page and/or colouring an existing one.

Grade 8 History

Today students had a work period to complete the putting together of their Daily Life presentations. These presentations are due Monday March 21st.

*Important Reminder: If students have any questions regarding assignments/projects due for Design Technology, History, Technology and/or Art they are encouraged to ask questions today and tomorrow before the start of the March Break!*

Wednesday March 2nd

Important Reminders

1. The bake sale has now been extended until Friday

2. We have a few March Break spots still available, please contact me to register bsmith@stjudesacademy.com

3. Squash & Hatch forms are Due Tomorrow

Squash (Gr. 2 & up)

Hatch (Gr. 3 & up)

JK & SK

Today we worked on music comprehension with the lyrics to "Incy Wincy Spider."

Grade 8 Design Technology

Students had a work period to put together their presentations for history class.

Tuesday March 1st!

Today in Senior Kindergarten:

We shouted "YEE-HAW" and designed our own cowboy/cowgirl boots!