Stained Glass Windows

Kindergarten skills in tracing and cutting out proved very valuable to students. They worked with tissue paper to create a stained glass mirror effect for their Medieval art projects. This project turned out to be very tricky. A number of students missed gym to finish their work or .... to start again.
After gym, students worked on spelling words and agendas. We focused on list 14 and 15 words today before joining Mrs. Henein for drama class.
After French class, grade 3 students worked on a strategy lesson in math. Today's strategy was to solve a tricky problem by first solving a simple problem. This strategy can be used in any math unit. The grade 4s completed yesterday's class work on drawing bar graphs by hand. Once done, the students used Microsoft Excel to create bar graphs. There is no MMS homework for both grades today.
In arithmetic we learned that there are 5 280 feet in a mile and 1760 yards in a mile. Many students worked hard and completed all their arithmetic in class.
We discussed what it means to be open-minded today as this is the learner profile we are focusing on for the month of January. The students shared their ideas of what this means to them. Ask your child what open-minded means, and share your understanding with them.
Some students have not let me know what they will be contributing to the Medieval feast on Friday. Please check the menu on last Friday's blog and be sure to let me know.

The SJA Parent Guild have decided on the date for this year's Gala event. Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 24 at 4 pm.

Homework and Reminders:

• Spelling lists 13-17
• Arithmetic p. 119 & 120
• Sign language and arithmetic tests coming home today
• Complete the comparison of Medieval and modern societies
• Medieval building project supplies are due tomorrow
• Tonight 's IB Parent Info. Night begins at 7 pm