Tuesday January 23rd 2018

Hello,

Here is what we did today.

Math: We took up last nights math homework and then started learning how to tell time. So we started making our own clocks! We are missing a part of our clocks so we will finish making them tomorrow.

Music: Please see Mr. Oliver's blog for more information
Language: Today we talked about mystery stories! We learned about the features of a mystery including: a clue, the witness, the culprit and the red herring! Next we solved a mystery at St. Jude's! Someone has stolen Mr. B!!! They had to go around the school in order to determine who the suspects were, what their alibi was and the clue they gave. They had so much fun!

Lunch/Recess

Gym: Please see Mr. B's blog for more information
UOI: They finished off their mystery packages! Unfortunately some people were being very silly and spent their time running around the hallways instead of doing their work and they were unable to finish within the allotted time. When they came back we went through the clues and found out that Ms. Jasolka was the culprit!! They had so much fun.
Math: We spent more time talking about clocks and how to tell time. We learned that the hour hand is the small one and the big hand is the minute hand. Next we learned how to know which hour it is. We learned that sometimes the hour hand is not always going to point to directly to the hour so we have to figure out which two hours it is in between. We also talked about time terminology and how we use fractions on a clock. When the minute hand is pointed at the 3 that is quarter past means it is a quarter way through the clock. When the minute hand is pointed at the 6 is is half way through the clock which means it is half past the hour. FInally when the minute hand is pointed at the 9 it is the quarter to THE NEXT HOUR. For example, quarter to 9 is not quite in the hour of 9. So we go to the hour before and that is 8. I know that the minute hand is pointing to the 9 for quarter to so that means it is 8:45. We did several examples together using my miniature clocks and they seem to be doing well.  Finally we did some work in the textbook.

TIP!! If they are having trouble seeing which line the minute or hour hand is pointing to try using a straight edge.

Lunch/Recess

French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
Math: We took up the work we did from the textbook.

Have a good night!

Miss. Ross

*Spelling test Friday
*Spelling due Thursday
*Math worksheet
*Read 25 minutes
*Raz kids twice before Sunday

*Re Registration package due February 11th
*After Care due January 29th
*Lunch forms due 26th 
*Jump rope for heart
*Food Drive for people in Venezuela 
*Bake Sale tomorrow



March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate!We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.