Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Class!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Day 163

Happy Terrific Tuesday!

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday, June 6 - Raptors Day - Jersey's or Shirt only (must have the logo, not just black and red colours)
Wednesday, June 12 - Year-End Play Day
Monday, June 10 - House Cup Day - Wear House Colours
Friday, June 14 - Last day of school and promotion ceremony

SJA Summer Camp

With summer around the corner, what better way for your children to spend the summer but here at SJA! SJA summer camp registrations were sent home earlier this year. We are offering 7 weeks of summer fun with a minimum of 3 excursions per week. There is lunch and snack options and before and after care available. Register before it is too late! Ms. Hughes would be happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be reached at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com

Track and Field Results

A Message from the Grade 4s

African Lion Safari Field Trip

Today was African Lion Safari Day! We had so much fun learning about different animals habitats, food they eat and living conditions. We learned that many of the animals at the safari are endangered and/or extinct. We were able to view and touch many of the animals, the kids and parents had a wonderful day!

Have a great evening!

Monday, June 3, 2019

Day 162

Happy Marvelous Monday!

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday, June 4 - African Lion Safari Field Trip
Wednesday, June 12 - Year-End Play Day
Friday, June 14 - Last day of school and promotion ceremony

Agenda:

Math review due Thursday
Math test Friday
Spelling sentences due Friday
Spelling test Friday
Raptors day on Wednesday
Field trip tomorrow - bring disposable lunch and wear gym uniform

Our trip to African Lion Safari is tomorrow! Please make sure your child comes to school in their gym uniform and shoes. They should bring a disposable lunch that can be thrown in the garbage when they are done. We are looking forward to a great day!

We started our day with the principled awards being handed out at our morning assembly. Congratulations to all the winners and a special congratulations to Maya and Marloe in our class who were chosen by me and Mlle Jessica. Keep it up girls!

Math
Today we reviewed the concept of capacity. We talked about how capacity refers to how much something can hold. We used containers and blocks to demonstrate what a container looks like when it is filled TO capacity, filled OVER capacity and filled UNDER capacity. Then we talked about what things we fill to those capacity's in our everyday life like the bathtub, a glass of milk, a bowl of cereal, etc. Math reviews have been sent home and are due on Thursday. Our unit test will be on Friday.

French

Please see Mlle Jessica's blog at http://mllehousja.blogspot.com

Physical Education

Please see Ms.Yustin's blog at https://sjaayustin.blogspot.com

Music

Please see Ms. McMillan's blog at www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

UOI

Today we started our summative presentations. The students got to tell the class about their chosen animal and the habitat they live in. They used their research package information to give us an insight about what their animal looks like, what they eat, etc. They did a great job so far! Presentations will continue on Wednesday.

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!

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Day 163

Monday, June 3, 2019

Day 162

Promotion Ceremony Pictures

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