We had our first history lesson today. We will be covering Early Modern Times over the course of the year. Today's lesson went back to 1500 and the circumstances that led to Charles V becoming the king of The Netherlands, Spain and Germany (....and more). Ask your child to tell you what they remember. The children drew a map of Europe to show the countries Charles' family ruled. They also drew a graphic representation of today's history lesson.
For our inquiry unit into poems, students displayed their illustrated cinquain poems. They also recited their poems to the class. Children reflected on their own recitals ans well as the message of their peers. We are doing a great job of tackling all 3 inquiry lines for this unit in the first week.
Both grades ended their day with math. Grade 3s solved subtraction problems involving 3-digit numbers. Grade 4s had their last period to solve their unit problem on planning a cross-Canada trip.
Look out for Picture Day forms coming home today.
The children attended french and gym class today.
Parents of all SJA students are invited to a Cheese and Wine Evening by the SJA Parent Guild. This event will take place on Thursday, November 1, 2012, from 7pm to 8:30 pm at the school. Child care will not be available Please make arrangements for your children to be taken care of. Please RSVP to parentguild@stjudesacademy.com by October 29, 2012.
Reminders:
- Sign and review math, spelling & arithmetic tests
- MMS 3 p. 48 & 49
- Arithmetic p. 51 & 52
- Picture Day forms
- Find our what a water mocassin is
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