Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Class!: Day 144

Monday, May 6, 2019

Day 144

Happy Magnificent Monday!

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, May 7 - Arts Night (JK-Grade 2)
Thursday, May 9 - Shakespeare Play
Tuesday, May 14 - Arts night (Grade 3-8)
Friday, May 17 - PD Day - NO SCHOOL
Monday, May 20 - Victoria Day - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, May 23 - Track and Field Day
Monday, May 27 - Inter-School Spelling Bee at Sunnybrook
Wednesday, May 29 - Casual Day
Friday, May 31 - SJA vs TMA Track and Field Competition
Friday, June 14 - Last day of school and promotion ceremony

Agenda:

Spelling sentences due Friday
Spelling test Friday
Bring arts night costume
Arts night tomorrow
Creative quest form due Thursday
Bring last page of report card

Arts Night

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Arts Night is quickly approaching and we are very exited to showcase all of our hard work! We would like to formally invite you, your family, and friends to the JK-2 Hollywood Land Performance! Everyone is welcome to attend both performances of 12:00pm and 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 7th.
Please note some important information regarding the evening:
- As parking is limited at the dome, a shuttle bus for all parents will be available beginning at 6:00pm from SJA to the dome and then from the dome back at the end of the performance.
-Students need to be in their classroom by 6:00pm sharp, ready for their performance (costumes, props etc.)
- There is no food or drinks allowed in the dome, but bottles of water and dates will be provided for the end of the performance.
- At the end of the performance students can be picked up in their classrooms at SJA. Due to safety concerns students cannot be picked up at the dome.
We ask that all parents PLEASE enjoy their night and stay until the very end as there is a finale that students are to be present for. We are looking forward to a wonderful evening with you! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com or omanning@stjudesacademy.com

Math
Today students wrote their math test! They also completed a pre test for our new unit of 2D shapes so I could see what they know before we dive into it.

UOI with Language Focus

Today students wrote their spelling test and then got their new words of the week. They had some time to work through their spelling exercise book.

Arts Night Rehearsal

We did 2 rehearsals at the dome today. Tomorrow is the big performance! Please have your child bring their costume tomorrow if they haven't already. We are so excited to show you what we've done! Please have your child in the classroom by 6pm sharp.

Have a great evening!

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UNITS OF INQUIRY

Unit 1 - Rules, Relationships and Responsibilities

Central Idea: People living around the world all have relationships, rules, and responsibilities.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Important relationships within the community

- Home, school and community rules and their importance

-How rules and relationships change over time

Key Concepts

- reflection

- responsibility

Unit 2 - We are Going Pre-Historic

Central Idea: Animals can change and adapt over time

Lines of Inquiry:

-Describe animals which lived on earth during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Period

-How information about dinosaurs is gathered

- Ways people can protect living things which are endangered or extinct

Key Concepts

- causation, connection, change

Unit 3 - Outrageously Organized

Central Idea: People often use organization as a system to establish order.

Lines of Inquiry:

- Reasons why people use systems of organization

- Strategies to organize ourselves at home, school, and in our community,

-Consequences of a presence or absence of organization

Key Concepts

- causation

- connection

- change

Unit 4 - Inventions, Innovations and Discovery

Central Idea: Inventions are a response to challenges and opportunities, and impact our daily lives.

Lines of Inquiry:

The origins of different inventions and how they have changed over time

· Events that lead to the creation of important inventions

Significant inventors and the importance of their inventions

Key Concepts

- causation

-function

Unit 5 - Art Attack

Central Idea: People use art forms to express their culture.

Lines of Inquiry:

· -The art forms of local and international cultures both past and present

· -How art is used for expression and communication

· -How art can demonstrate various cultural experiences (e.g. language, beliefs)

Key Concepts

- perspective

- reflection

Unit 6 - Hoppy Hoppy Habitats

Central Idea: Living things require specific conditions within a healthy environment to survive.

Lines of Inquiry:

· Needs of plants and animals within various ecosystems.

· The characteristics which define habitats around the world.

· The ways human actions can affect ecosystems.

Key Concepts

- change

- responsibility

- form

IB Learner Profile

IB learners strive to be:

1. Inquirers
2. Knowledgeable
3. Thinkers
4. Communicators
5. Risk-takers
6. Open-minded
7. Caring
8. Balanced
9. Principled
10. Reflective

Spelling Words and Homework

What is Action?

Many people think that Action is easy to define. It is something you do, right? But Action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world?

If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop. Taking action can happen at any age. It’s all about how we as parents, educators, and the community, support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents!

I’d love to hear about the action your children take part in at home and in the greater community. Please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know so we can celebrate together!

About Me

Hello, my name is Sara Brasil and I am so excited to be joining St Jude's Academy for the remainder of the school year! I completed my education at Wilfrid Laurier University and Nipissing University where I achieved an undergraduate degree and a teaching degree. My background is Portuguese, and I will be getting married this October.
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to be a teacher and worked hard to pursue my dream. I love working with children and working alongside them to build their potential and realize their own dreams!
I look forward to a great year getting to know you and your child and helping them grow to be the best they can be.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at sbrasil@stjudesacademy.com

Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Class!

Monday, May 6, 2019

Day 144

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