Happy Weekend Parents!

I hope you all are having a fantastic and relaxing weekend! We had a very fun day yesterday in grade 3! We began our day with some time to work on our summatives. Students are currently working on their good copies, most are working on their illustrations.

We then went to the auditorium for our last Spring Fundraiser presentation! I was so excited to announce that as of Thursday night we had raised $6, 000 which means that teachers got silly stringed! Students loved watching Mrs. Haag and Mrs. Hocevar get covered in silly string! The top raising student also got to pie Mr. Oliver in the face! We will find out if we reached $9,000 on Monday and who the top raising class was!

After the assembly, lunch, and recess the class headed to the PYP Dance Party! They had so much fun! They got glow sticks, there was an amazing snack bar, and even a DJ who played such amazing music! Even I danced the whole time!

After second lunch and recess we ended the day with music, gym, agendas, and another little dance party in class before heading off to kiss and ride!

Important Information:

• Reading Comprehension Due Monday 
• Please bring in a Mason Jar for our new UOI unit next week! Needed for Wednesday!
• Spelling Tests and Math Tests will be returned Monday 
• Summer Camp information went home 
• Spelling bee information went home-Practice those words at home!!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Glover

Happy Thursday Parents!

What an exciting day in 3rd grade! We began our day with the math test and from what I can tell so far the students all did really well and worked hard!

In language students began working on the good copies of their summative stories! I made edits and read them last night-so far they are AMAZING and I am incredibly proud! I cant wait to read the final copies!

After lunch and recess we had UOI and the class continued to work on their good copies! During French period we went to the cafeteria where we had SUNDAES! for students who brought in money for the spring fundraiser! It was a perfect day for sundaes!

Afterward we went outside to run around before coming back in for our second last Spring Fundraiser Assembly where the top raising students was not only able to sit in their teachers chair for the day but also PIE MR SAWATSKY IN THE FACE!!!!

Important Reminders: 

• Last Day for Fundraiser Money tomorrow!!!!! 
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• Tomorrow is the PYP dance party happening in the auditorium there is still time to bring in 5 dollars to attend and if you are going make sure you bring extra money for the CANDY BAR!!! (Ms. Glover loves candy!) Those who paid for the dance will also be allowed to wear casual clothes tomorrow!
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• Read 25 minutes 
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• Aftercare Fees/Lunch Forms 
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• Bring in Mason Jar for our new UOI unit next week (it needs a lid) 

Have a wonderful evening!
Ms. Glover

Happy Wednesday Parents!

We had a great day in grade 3! We began our day with Math where we focused on reviewing key concepts for our upcoming test tomorrow! At 9:30 we went to the cafeteria where students ate their pancakes!

When we came back we spent more time reviewing key concepts before students were provided with more time to complete their rough drafts for their summatives.

After lunch, recess, and French we had an assembly for the Spring Fundraiser! Tomorrow is going to be the best prize yet! The student who brings in the most amount of pledges will not only be allowed to sit in their teachers chair for the day they will also get to pie Mr. Sawatsky in the face!!!!

After the assembly we worked on peer editing the rough drafts of our summative stories. The class used the skills they learned yesterday to edit for spelling, grammar, word choice, and organization!

After second lunch and recess we ended the day with Music and Gym before heading off to kiss and ride!

Important Information:

Read 25 minutes
Math Test tomorrow! Review due tomorrow!
Spelling Test Friday
Bring in those Pledges let's be the top raising class!!!
Aftercare fees and lunch forms!

Have a wonderful evening,
Ms. Glover

What's Happening at SJA?

We always have so much happening here at St. Jude's our staff and students work hard all year to offer different events for the students to participate in to showcase their hard work and talents. Here is what is happening:

Exhibition:

A note from your Grade 6 class : Dear SJA Families,
The Grade 6 class invites you to attend the Exhibition on Friday, May 5, 2017, from 9 am to 11 am, or from 6 pm to 8 pm in the auditorium.
The Exhibition is the culminating task of the IB Primary Years Programme. It is where students work collaboratively to explore a local issue that interests them.  This year’s Grade 6s have chosen the following topics to explore:

Terrorism
Elder Abuse/Neglect
Physician-Assisted Dying
Developmental Disabilities
Animal Abuse/Neglect
Immigration
Garbage Pollution
Climate Change
Crime

Some great reasons why you should attend if your child is NOT in Grade 6 include:
·         Supporting and celebrating with the Grade 6s
·         Learning about these issues
·         Being aware of what will be expected of your child when they are in Grade 6
We hope to see you then.

Sincerely,
The Grade 6 Class

We will be viewing the presentations next Friday. This is a 6 week long project that the Grade 6’s work very hard on. So, if you can make please show your support. We will be watching presentations that are appropriate for the grade 3's. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me!

Spring Fundraiser

It’s here! It’s here! Our annual SJA Spring Fundraiser is finally here. It began on Monday and runs until Friday. This year, we are raising money for technology and our goal is $9000. If we raise $3000 as a school we get to wrap a teacher in toilet paper! If we raise $6000 as a school we get to silly string a teacher! If we reach our goal of $9000, students will get to water balloon the teachers! There will be a number of events happening throughout the week and amazing prizes for students who participate, as well as a grand prize, which includes a movie and pizza party!! Some of the daily prizes include a gum day, silly string a teacher, an extra casual day, sit on your teachers chair for the day, and pie Mr. Sawatsky in the face! 

Wednesday, April 26 – Pancake Day - bring in $2 to $6 and the form and enjoy some yummy pancakes in your classroom!
Thursday, April 27 – Ice Cream Day - bring in $5 and the form and some ice cream! You may also purchase an apple or a banana for $1 a piece!
Friday, April 28 – Casual Day and Dance Party - bring in $5 and the form and be able to wear casual clothing and boogie-woogie away!

For a pledge of $35 or more, your child will be able to attend a class trip to Kidsports Indoor Playground on Thursday, May 11. Thank you so much in advance for your participation. We greatly appreciate it!


Pledge forms and money is due by Friday, April 28.

KEEP BRINGING IN THOSE PLEDGES!!

Happy Tuesday Parents!

We had an amazing (and crazy!) Tuesday here in grade 3! We began our day with a special assembly! We have reached our first goal for the spring fundraiser of 3,000! Students toilet-papered three of our teachers! Our next goal is 6,000 and afterward a student gets to silly string a teacher! I know we can do it!!

Afterward we came back to class and had a centers math review. Students focused on areas we have been working on in groups and worked together to problem solve! They were great communicators!

In language we learned how to edit! This is to help us when we peer-edit our stories for our summatives! We used a compliments, suggestions, corrections method to help us edit work!

After lunch, recess, and French, we came back to class and students were provided with time to work on their summative stories, most students are finished their rough draft.

After second lunch and recess we spent some time reviewing key math concepts again as a class.

We ended the day with an amazing assembly where the student who brought in the most pledges today was able to put makeup on one of the teachers! Poor Mr. Foster was covered in makeup! Afterward the whole school had a freeze dance party before kiss and ride!

Important Information! 
Math review-Math test Thursday
Spelling Test Friday
Bring in those pledges! Let's get to 9,000! I know we can do it! and if we are the top raising class we get a PIZZA PARTY!!!
Read 25 minutes
Aftercare fees due
Online Lunch forms for May and payments



Have a wonderful evening!
Ms. Glover

Happy Monday Parents!

I hope you had all had a great weekend! We began our day with math where we learned about patterns on grids! We even made some connections and thought about where we can see patterns on grids outside of class, we came up with quilts and gardens! The math test for this unit will be on Thursday a review is being sent home today!

In language we began by brainstorming the importance of illustrations in stories then students began creating their title pages for their stories.

After lunch, recess, and French, we came back and the class had time to work on their summative stories! They are working incredibly hard and ensuring that they make note of the success criteria that we came up with as a class.

After second lunch and recess we cam back and had a brief spelling lesson. Students then had a work period where they could work on their math homework, spelling work, or summatives.

We ended the day with gym, and agendas before heading off to kiss and ride!

Happy Costume Day!!!!!

Important Information:

• Math page 186-187/Math review for test Thursday 
• Spelling Lesson 26 Due Thursday 
• Popcorn day tomorrow for those who brought in their money! 
• Keep bringing in those pledges! Today Jaya brought in a wonderful amount of pledges! Wonderful work! 
• After school activities information went home 
• Summer camp information went home 
• Read 25 minutes 

Have a wonderful evening,
Ms. Glover

Spring Fundraiser Information!

Spring Fundraiser

Just a reminder that the forms you can still hand in your forms for the spring fundraiser! It is the last chance! Please continue to bring in the pledges up until April 28th! This year, we are raising money for technology and our goal is $9000. If we raise $3000 as a school we get to wrap a teacher in toilet paper! If we raise $6000 as a school we get to silly string a teacher! If we reach our goal of $9000, students will get to water balloon the teachers! There will be a number of events happening throughout the week and amazing prizes for students who participate, as well as a grand prize, which includes a movie and pizza party!! Some of the daily prizes include a gum day, silly string a teacher, an extra casual day, sit on your teachers chair for the day, and pie Mr. Sawatsky in the face! 

Monday, April 24 – Costume Day – bring in $3 and the form and be able to wear a costume instead of the uniform!

Tuesday, April 25 – Popcorn Day - bring in $2.50 and the form and enjoy a bag of popcorn!

Wednesday, April 26 – Pancake Day - bring in $2 to $6 and the form and enjoy some yummy pancakes in your classroom!

Thursday, April 27 – Ice Cream Day - bring in $5 and the form and some ice cream! You may also purchase an apple or a banana for $1 a piece!

Friday, April 28 – Casual Day and Dance Party - bring in $5 and the form and be able to wear casual clothing and boogie-woogie away!

For a pledge of $35 or more, your child will be able to attend a class trip to Kidsports Indoor Playground on Thursday, May 11. Thank you so much in advance for your participation. We greatly appreciate it!

All daily activity forms and money are due tomorrow and the pledge form and money is due by Friday, April 28.

Happy Friday Parents!!!

We had another amazing day in Grade 3! We began our day with Math games that we played on the tablets! The students worked in pairs and explored different math games online where they had to use their knowledge and understanding of number patterns and other key math concepts.

In language we had our spelling test and then the students were given time to work on their summative assignments. We reviewed the success criteria that we created as a class.

After lunch, recess, and French I quickly reviewed some key concepts related to patterning after marking the students homework and making note of the common errors. Then students were provided with more time to work on their summative assignments.

After second recess we an amazing presentation from two grade 6 girls working on their exhibition project. They are discussing the barriers to individuals with disabilities. The girls read a story to the class about a child with a disability and then the class completed a sheet to reflect on their learning.

We ended the day with gym and agendas before heading off to kiss and ride!

Important Information:

• Math Package is sent home for completion this weekend it is fairly long but easier concepts. 
• Reading comprehension due on Monday 
• Spring Fundraiser starts next week! Let's be the top raising class! There is still time to buy into some of the events! 
• Monday is costume day for those who have paid! I know I will be in costume! For those who have not paid it is a regular dress uniform day! 

Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Glover

An Answer to the Lost Uniform Items! Iron-On Name Labels!

Happy Thursday Parents!

The short week is almost over already! We began our day today with math where we learned about repeating patterns with three attributes. The class even took up the work together today to ensure the students understood the key concepts!

In language we began with a quick review of how to properly use quotation marks and then the students spent the period working on their summative storyboards!

After lunch, recess and french the class came back and we co-constructed success criteria for our summative assignment. This is to teach the students to be responsible for their learning and to ensure that they all understand and had a part in making the criteria for this assignment! They came up with some very amazing ideas and connected the assignment to everything we have learned so far in the unit! They spent the rest of the period working on storyboards and starting rough drafts of their stories!

The class ended the day with music, gym, and agendas before heading off to kiss and ride!

Important Reminders:

• Math page 184-185
• Make corrections to 182-182
• Read 25 minutes 
• Spelling test tomorrow lesson 25
• Spring fundraiser! There is still time to bring in forms for the activities that are happening next week! You do not want to miss out on the fun events! 
• Earth Day tomorrow-wear earth day colours (green, blue, brown)

Have a wonderful evening!
Ms. Glover

Happy Wednesday Parents!

We had an interesting day today in third grade! We were joined by Ms. Hung's class! We started our day with Math where we learned about repeating patterns. We learned how to identify the core of a pattern (the repeating part) and how to identify the attributes (characteristics) that are changing (size, shape, etc!).

The students had gym during Ms, Hung's regular gym time and after they returned we investigated into how to write a dedication for a story. Students looked at stories and we decided what was similar about their dedications and then students wrote their very own dedications.

After lunch, recess, and gym, the students had time to work on their summative stories. Students began writing story boards to help them organize their thoughts and ideas in a way that makes sense.

After second lunch and recess we spent more time working on our summatives and then we had a quick math review to help the students feel prepared for their homework tonight.

Important Information:

• Math homework 182-183
• Corrections 180-181
• Read 25 minutes 
• Spelling Lesson 25 

Have a wonderful evening!
Ms. Glover

Happy Tuesday Parents!

It is great to be back in class after a nice long weekend! We began our day with math where we learned about growing patterns! We used pattern blocks to make patterns and then draw a table and write out a pattern rule to explain the patterns we made!

In language we wrote About the Author sections for our summative assignments. We started by looking through books to investigate what the About the Author section includes. We then used an organizer to write a rough draft and then completed a good copy for their final summative assignments!

After lunch, recess, and French, we began the planning process of our summative assignments. The class is starting with a graphic organizer that we will use to help us create a story board for our final stories. I am excited to see that many people are choosing different genres of stories! We also brainstormed other words to choose instead of said! 

We ended the day with music, gym, and agendas before heading off to kiss and ride!

Important Reminders:

• ·       Spring Fundraiser Activity forms and money are due tomorrow! (not the pledge forms-those are due April 28^th)
• ·       Math Homework: 180-181
• ·       Make Corrections to 178-179
• ·       Summative Organizer (just point form is alright-this is to help them get inspiration for writing their story)
• ·       Spelling Lesson 25
• ·       Read 25 minutes

Have an amazing evening!

Ms. Glover

Spring Fundraiser!! (and Summer Uniform Information)

It is that time again SJA. Our annual SJA Spring Fundraiser is fast approaching. It will run the week of Monday, April 24-Friday, April 28. Forms and information were sent home today. This year, we are raising money for technology and our goal is $9000. If we raise $3000 as a school we get to wrap a teacher in toilet paper! If we raise $6000 as a school we get to silly string a teacher! If we reach our goal of $9000, students will get to water balloon the teachers! There will be a number of events happening throughout the week and amazing prizes for students who participate, as well as a grand prize, which includes a movie and pizza party!! Some of the daily prizes include a gum day, silly string a teacher, an extra casual day, sit on your teachers chair for the day, and being able to pie Mr. Sawatsky in the face! 

Monday, April 24 – Costume Day – bring in $3 and the form and be able to wear a costume instead of the uniform!

Tuesday, April 25 – Popcorn Day - bring in $2.50 and the form and enjoy a bag of popcorn!

Wednesday, April 26 – Pancake Day - bring in $2 to $6 and the form and enjoy some yummy pancakes in your classroom!

Thursday, April 27 – Ice Cream Day - bring in $5 and the form and some ice cream! You may also purchase an apple or a banana for $1 a piece!

Friday, April 28 – Casual Day and Dance Party - bring in $5 and the form and be able to wear casual clothing and boogie-woogie away! 

For a pledge of $35 or more, your child will be able to attend a class trip to Kidsports Indoor Playground on Thursday, May 11. Thank you so much in advance for your participation. We greatly appreciate it!

All daily activity forms and money are due by Wednesday, April 19 and the pledge form and money is due by Friday, April 28. 

Summer uniforms will begin when we return from Easter on Tuesday, April 18. Summer uniform consists of grey pants/shorts/skirt, the white polo t-shirt, and navy blue socks/stockings.

Hello Parents!

Yesterday our day began quite interestingly! Some of the students noticed mysterious eggs around the classroom! I told them that I had no idea where they came from but that we should check the room to find all of them! Each student found an egg with their name on it!

For math the class completed a mystery challenge-they had to solve a series of number patterns and the rules helped them figure out a mystery sentence!

In language we worked on writing poetry as part of our UOI unit. The class made beautiful shape poetry in different Easter shapes including bunnies, baskets, flowers, and eggs! They really used the new figurative language tools we have learned about including alliteration and similes! They look amazing!

After lunch, recess, and French we made Easter sock bunnies! The students personalities really came through as they each decorated their own bunny!

We ended the day with a classroom dance party before handing out treats from friends and heading to kiss and ride!

Important Information:

• Reading Comprehension Homework 
• Summative Information was sent home! (date correction April 18th for examples of genres for their summative assignments)  
• (not in the Agenda-but I am still looking for more action stars for this unit! I am encouraging them to write at home and share their writing with the class!) 
• Read 25 minutes 
• Sign and Return Spelling Tests!

Have an amazing Easter Weekend!
Ms. Glover