Ms. Foti's Grade 3 Class: A Message from Ms. Hayward & Melvil !

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION

All bolded dates are events/ important dates for Lower School (JK- Grade 6)

January 15 Personal Project Showcase

January 20 - January 29 Exams (Upper School)

January 24 Town Hall, 7pm - 9 pm (State of the School Discussion)

January 30 Casual Day

January 30 Study Hall (Upper School)

January 31 Semester Turnaround: No School (Upper School)

February 6 Oral Competition: JK - Grade 3

February 7 Oral Competition: Grade 4 - Grade 8

February 7 Report Cards Sent Home (Upper School)

February 8 Open House, 10 am – 2 pm

February 10 Year Ahead Day (Lower School)

February 13 100th Day of School (Lower School)

February 13 Spirit Day: Valentine's Day Dress Up

February 14 PD Day, IB Training (No School for Students)

February 17 Family Day (No School)

February 21 Picture Day - Siblings & Graduation (Grade 6, 10 & 12)

February 25 Pancake Tuesday

February 25 Casual Day

February 26 Pink Shirt Day

February 27 Oral Competition: SJA vs Maples Academy

March 2 - March 6 Spirit Week

March 9 - March 20 March Break (No School)

March 23 Back to School

March 23 Term 3 Begins (Lower School)

March 25 Casual Day

March 26 Grade 10 Personal Project Presentations

March 27 Report Cards Sent Home (Lower School)

March 31 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (Grade 10)

April 2 Student-Led Conferences (Lower School)

April 2 Autism Awareness Day – Blue for Two

April 6 Spelling Bee (JK – Grade 2)

April 7 Spelling Bee (Grade 3 – Grade 8)

April 8 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Upper School)

April 9 Spirit Day: Easter Colours Dress Up

April 10 Good Friday (No School)

April 13 Easter Monday (No School)

April 16 Parent-Teacher Conferences (Upper School)

April 18 Open House, 10 am – 2 pm

April 22 Earth Day

April 22 Shakespeare Play

April 24 Dynami Evening, 7 pm – 9 pm

April 24 Report Cards Sent Home (Upper School Semestered Courses Only)

April 29 Casual Day

April 29 Ability Awareness Silent Dance

May 1 Grade 6 Exhibition

May 1 DP Exam - Business Management paper 1 (pm)

May 4 DP Exam - Business Management paper 2 (am)

May 4 DP Exam - Mandarin Language & Literature paper 1 (pm)

May 5 DP Exam – Mandarin Language & Literature paper 2 (am)

May 5 DP Exam - History paper 1 & 2 (pm)

May 6 DP Exam - History paper 3 (am)

May 7 DP Exam - Biology paper 1 & 2 (pm)

May 8 DP Exam - Biology paper 3 (am)

May 11 DP Exam - Mathematical Studies paper 1 (pm)

May 11 DP Exam - Mathematics paper 1 (pm)

May 12 JK - Grade 2 Arts Night Performance

May 12 DP Exam - Mathematical Studies paper 2 (am)

May 12 DP Exam - Mathematics paper 2 (am)

May 14 DP Exam - English A Language & Literature paper 1 (pm)

May 14 DP Exam - English B paper 1 (pm)

May 15 PD Day - IB Training (No School for most Students)

May 15 DP Exam - English A Language & Literature paper 2 (am)

May 15 DP Exam - English B paper 2 (am)

May 15 DP Exam - Chemistry paper 1 & 2 (pm)

May 18 Victoria Day (No School for most Students)

May 18 DP Exam - Chemistry paper 3 (am)

May 20 DP Exam - Physics paper 1 & 2 (pm)

May 21 DP Exam - Physics paper 3 (am)

May 22 DP Exam - Contingency hold

May 26 Arts Night (Grade 3 – Grade 8)

May 27 Casual Day

June 1 – 15 Exams & Study Hall (Upper School)

June 1 Track & Field Day (JK – Grade 8)

June 2 Track & Field Rain Date (JK – Grade 8)

June 11 Inter-School Track & Field

June 12 Inter-School Track & Field Rain Date

June 15- 17 Elements Trip (Grade 12)

June 15 Promotion Ceremony: JK & SK

June 16 Promotion Ceremonies: Grades 1 - 11

June 16 Grade 6 PYP Graduation

June 16 Grade 10 MYP Graduation

June 17 House Cup Assembly

June 17 Last Day of School

June 17 Reports Sent Home (Lower School)

June 18 – 24 PD Days No School

June 23 Grade 12 & DP Graduation

June 30 Report Cards Mailed Out (Upper School)

Lunch Menu

Click on this link to bring you to the lunch ordering website if you would like to order hot lunch for you child. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja

Hot Lunch Daily Schedule

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3) OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

Side of rice

Side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

Veggies & Dip

Crackers & Cheese

Cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel with cream cheese

Soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

Chocolate or white milk

Apple or orange juice

Yogurt tube

Healthy choice cookie (Halal)

UNITS OF INQUIRY

Where we are In Place and Time
Central Idea: The interactions between newcomers and First Peoples shape our world.
Key Concepts: Change and Perspective
Lines of Inquiry:
- Life in Canada during the early 1800s
- Indigenous peoples views and uses of land and resources
- Aspects of life in early-settler communities and present-day communities

Who We Are
Central Idea: Individuals’ well-being and self-worth are connected to one’s beliefs, values and experiences.
Key Concepts: Connection and Causation
Lines of Inquiry:
- Ways our personal beliefs and values shape us
- Identifying stressors and ways to cope successfully with situations of adversity
- The effect self-worth has on individuals’ approaches to learning and social interactions

How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: A variety of art engages the performer in different forms of expression.
Key Concepts: Form and Connection
Lines of Inquiry:
- The use of body language to express ideas
- Different forms and elements of drama and dance
- How drama and dance are connected to cultures and creativity

How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: Landforms and environmental factors influence the development of communities.
Key Concepts: Form, Causation and Change
Lines of Inquiry:
- Features of urban and rural communities
- Factors that influence the location of communities
- Changes in modern-day communities in Ontario

Sharing The Planet
Central Idea: Humans are responsible to care for plants and soils as they are essential for life on Earth.
Key Concepts: Form, Change and Responsibility
Lines of Inquiry:
- Characteristics of plants and soils
- Growth in plants and formation of soils
- Protecting plant & soil habitats

How The World Works
Central Idea: Humans and the environment are impacted by forces.
Key Concepts: Function, Responsibility and Connection
Lines of Inquiry:
- Types of forces and their effects
- How we can protect ourselves from harmful forces
- Using force to work and manipulate objects

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!

Ms. Foti's Grade 3 Class

Thursday, September 6, 2018

A Message from Ms. Hayward & Melvil !

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