JKs @ St. Jude's Academy

2010-06-11T09:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for all your support throughout the year.
I really enjoyed teaching your child.
Enjoy your summer and I'll send you a picture of my baby.
God bless you all!
Yours truly,
Mrs. Padovan

2010-06-10T10:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
As you certainly know, kids just say what's on their mind.
Here are some sentences that I heard through the year and want to share with you.

“Mrs. Padovan, my daddy has a Superman butt!”

“Mrs. Padovan, you don’t have a mommy, only kids have mommies.”

“My Daddy and my Mommy are married and they kissed, but I’m not married.”

“My daddy’s job is to go to work.”

“My mommy’s name is mommy!”

“Mrs. Padovan, I want to be a big Mommy when I grow up.”

“My back has a headache.”

"Mrs. Padovan, when I go to the bathroom, my friend keeps looking at my private parts and this is supposed to be a private school!”

“When I grow up, I want be a rock star. Because girls go crazy for rock stars.”

“My Mommy drives crazy.”

I love this prayer!

2010-06-10T09:28:00.000-07:00

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL

2010-06-07T08:27:00.000-07:00

Tuesday - Casual Day
Wednesday - Graduation @6:50pm (girls-wear dress or skirt, boys-wear collar shirt and dress pants)
*Thursday - Wonderland or Pancake Day
*Friday - Class party and half day of school

*If your child is not going to wonderland we will be making pancakes on that day.
*On Friday we will have class party feel free to send in snacks to share.

Arts Night

2010-06-03T12:51:00.000-07:00

2010-06-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

ARTS NIGHT

PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL BETWEEN 6:30-6:45PM.
DROP OFF YOUR CHILD IN OUR CLASSROOM.
FIND A NICE SEAT FOR YOU IN THE AUDITORIUM.
STUDENTS MAY WEAR SMART CASUAL.
AFTER STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE THEY MUST SEAT WITH THEIR PARENTS.
THANK YOU AND I'LL SEE YOU TONIGHT!

2010-05-27T05:32:00.000-07:00

Award Ceremony

June 11 is our last day of school and we are going to have an Award Ceremony @ 11am.
Parents are welcome to come.
Please note that not everyone will get an award on Graduation evening, due to time restrains. That's why we're having the Award Ceremony on Friday, where all students will receive some award.

IMPORTANT

2010-05-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
It’s hard to believe that we have only 3 more school weeks left.
Please stay tuned as we have lots of events going on in these last 3 weeks. Please, check your child’s agenda everyday as well as our class blog.

Upcoming dates:
Friday, May 28 is Track and Field day and we are looking for volunteers from 12:30 to 3:30pm.
Please send your child in Gym uniform this day, apply sunscreen before you come to school and send in a hat.

Wednesday, June 2 is Arts Night and JKs will be performing a song on stage and also presenting their art pieces.
Please send your child in smart casual clothes this day.

Tuesday, June 8 is normal casual day.

Wednesday, June 9 is graduation day and JK students will be receiving awards for their accomplishments through out the school year.
Girls may wear a dress and boys collar shirt.

Thursday, June 10 is Canada’s Wonderland. If you opted for sending your child to school, we have put together a fun and exciting program for them that day.
Gym uniform is required.

Friday, June 11 is our last day of school. Please, remember this is only a half school day, and school will end at 12pm. If you require after school care on that day, please let us know ahead.
The students may wear casual clothes on that day.

Monday, June 14 Summer Camp starts.

If you have any questions please contact me.

Mrs. Padovan

It feels like Summer!!!

2010-05-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

We are glad the sun is bright and shine!
Please feel free to apply sunscreen in your child before coming to school in the morning and to send in a hat in your child's backpack.
Thanks

Water Balloon and Pie Throwing Event

2010-05-18T12:50:00.000-07:00

In conjunction with their efforts to raise funds for the All-Girls' School in Afganistan, grades 4-8 (Interact Club of St. Jude's Academy) will be hosting a Water Balloon and Pie Throwing Event this Thursday, May 20th. Tickets can be purchased at lunchtime and end of day. New Prices: Water Balloons for $2 (@ a Teacher)and $5 (@ Mr. Sawatsky). Pie for $50 (@ Mr. Sawatsky). Their overall goal for all their efforts is to raise $500.

IMPORTANT NOTE IS GOING HOME TODAY, PLEASE READ, INDICATE YOUR CHOICE AND RETURN THE FORM ON THURSDAY, MAY 20.

2010-05-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

Video that we played on Grandparent's Day

2010-05-17T07:06:00.000-07:00

You Will Be In My Heart

2010-05-14T12:54:00.001-07:00

Poem

2010-05-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

It's Grandparents' Day and we're here to say,
"We love our Grandparents in a major way."

So sit right down and take a seat,
And we'll put on a show that can't be beat!

Some Grandparents are skinny. Some eat a lot.
Some are funny. Some are not.

Some short, some tall, some big, some small.
It doesn't matter. We love them all.

Reptile Show

2010-05-11T07:30:00.000-07:00

Please remember to send in permission form and money by Friday, May 14.
Thank you

JKB Language Arts

2010-05-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

We have been working on our Journals everyday.
It's very exciting to see the progress of your child.
Little by little they put the letters together and try to make the sound of the word. Most of the time (at this stage) they can't spell the word exactly, but they are certainly on the right track when they sound out letter by letter.
Enjoy some of their work:

By David Stirling
By Malachi Garraway
By Porsha Adoghe
By Sofia Marty
By Angelina Tong

Naming Coins

2010-05-10T09:48:00.000-07:00

Today we watched this video in class.

Identifying pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, loonies and toonies

2010-05-10T09:21:00.000-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

2010-05-07T11:20:00.000-07:00

Motherhood is a tough 24 hour job. There is no pay, and no day off. Sometimes motherhood is unappreciated, but yet resignation is impossible. Even though motherhood is a full time job, a mother's work is never done. A mother is a woman who was created by God to bring love, joy, happiness and caring into his world.
Happy Mother's Day.

Uniform

2010-05-07T11:08:00.000-07:00

We still have 5 more weeks of school.
Please make sure your child comes in proper St. Jude's uniform.
Thank you,

Progress Report

2010-05-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

Please find Progress Report Term 3 in your child's friday envelop.
Thanks

UPCOMING EVENTS

2010-05-04T12:58:00.000-07:00

May 5 - Due date for grandparents pictures
May 5 & 12 - Pop Corn ($1 a bag)
May 7 - Car wash and P.R. go home
May 14 - Grandparents Day and due date for Reptile show form and money
May 20 - Reptile Show
May 21 - P.D. day (no school)
May 24 - Victoria Day (no school)
May 25 - Casual Day
May 28 - Track and Field day

Portrait

2010-05-04T10:50:00.000-07:00

We have a new friend

2010-05-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to St. Jude's Academy Jayden!

2010-05-04T05:30:00.000-07:00

FYI

Dear Parents,
Please do not be alarmed if your child went home on Monday talking about head lice.
We had an isolated case in our school and it has been treated already.
As we are studying bugs for science I thought this incident was a very good opportunity to lecture to the students.

The students have learned that sharing hats, hairbrush or hair ornaments it is not a good idea.

If you want more information about head lice visit:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns,
Mrs. Padovan

Pop Corn Day

2010-05-03T10:57:00.000-07:00

On Wed., May 5th Gr. 7-8 are going to sell pop corn for $1 a bag.

Parent Guild

2010-05-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, May 4th we will be having Parent Guild meeting.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

2010-04-30T07:08:00.000-07:00

Please remember to send in 2 or 3 pictures of your child's grandparents.
I appreciated if you send the pictures by Wednesday, May 5.
Thank you,

PICTURE DAY

2010-04-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

Please write a note in your child's agenda if you want a professional photo taken this Thursday, April 29.
Thank you,

Pop Corn

2010-04-27T07:39:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow Gr. 7-8 are going to sell pop corn just after lunch @12:20pm.
The cost of a bag is $1.00 and the money will be going towards building a school for girls in Afghanistan.
This is one of the activities that St. Jude's students are going promote in the next couple of weeks.
St. Jude's Academy is part of Interact Rotary Club of Mississauga. Students (12-18 years old) get involved in different projects in order to help the community locally and internationally. To have a better understand about Interact Club please visit:

http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/YouthPrograms/Interact/Pages/ridefault.aspx

Thank you,

Language Skills

2010-04-27T06:58:00.000-07:00

JKB Parents,
This last trimester of school we are emphasizing short and long vowel sounds.
You may support your child's learning by reinforcing the following words at home:

You may also allow your child play online games, here are a couple of helpful websites:

http://www.starfall.com/n/level-a/learn-to-read/load.htm?f

http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/go.cgi?id=3279

Casual Day is this Tuesday, April 27th

2010-04-23T13:05:00.000-07:00

EARTH DAY

2010-04-23T07:04:00.000-07:00

2010-04-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
We will be celebrating Grandparents Day on May 14th. Please send in your child grandparent's addresses, we will be mailing the invitation.
Thank you,

EARTH DAY

2010-04-19T10:49:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
This Thursday we will be celebrating Earth Day.
Please send your child in green or blue.
Students will be going to the park nearby to collect garbage.
We will have supervision on what they are picking up from the ground and they are going to use sanitary gloves at all time.

Science Fair

2010-04-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

Please feel welcome to visit St. Jude's Academy annual Science Fair.
Students from gr. 1-8 are working very hard on their projects.
The science fair is this Wednesday from 3:45-6pm.
Thank you,

Dear Parents,

2010-04-16T16:40:00.000-07:00

JK students had fun today!
I'm very pleased to say that they behaved very well and tried their best on skates.
Have a great weekend!

SKATE-A-THON

2010-04-16T16:19:00.000-07:00

More info regarding Skate-A-Thon

2010-04-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

Friday's Attire - Students participating in this Friday's Skate-a-thon (Grades Pre-K to 6) are asked to dress in casual attire.

Skate-a-thon permission forms, including fee ($15) are due. Be sure to submit ASAP if you haven't done so already. Only students that have submitted the necessary forms and fee will be allowed to participate.

All students participating in the Skate-a-thon are required to wear a helmet. Please be sure that your child brings a helmet to school on Friday.

Skate-a-thon pledge forms are due Friday. Please ensure your child's name and grade are filled out and that all monies collected are enclosed in envelopes and marked off received. Thank you for your co-operation.

Thank you,

Roller Skate-A-Thon

2010-04-09T08:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
This is our 3rd year roller skating with lower school.
The students always have a blast. Even if they don't have any experience.
For the student's own safety please send in a bike helmet.
We will be having lunch at school around 11:15am, leave the school at 12pm and return around 3pm.
Please consider volunteering for this event.
If you didn't send in the permission form and money yet, please send in this Monday, April 12th.

Thank you,

Velcro Shoes

2010-04-09T08:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
I kindly ask that you send in velcro shoes for your child.
Please, avoid shoes that need to be tied, unless your child is able to do it by him/herself.
Thank you,

Picture Day Change

2010-04-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
The picture day is going to take place on April 29th.
If you wish your child to take a professional picture on that day, please send your child on casual clothes. If your child is not taking the picture just send him/her on Gym uniform.
Thank you,

Last couple of weeks...

2010-04-09T07:01:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EASTER!

2010-04-01T09:44:00.000-07:00

Enjoy your long weekend!

Math

2010-04-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
This week we read a story in class called "Three Bears" as part of our math unit.
The students really enjoyed.
Your child is taking a copy of the story home, please take the time to read with your child and ask questions as you go trough the story.

Easter...

2010-04-01T08:36:00.000-07:00

JKs

2010-03-31T11:50:00.001-07:00

IMPORTANT DATES FOR APRIL

2010-03-31T05:24:00.000-07:00

April 1 - Spirit Dress Up Day (Easter colors)
April 2 - No school
April 5 - No school
April 6 - Uniform change (polo shirt)
April 6 - Due date for the glass jar
April 8 - Due date for Roller Skate-A-Thon money and forms
April 16- Roller Skate-A-Thon (JK-Gr4) volunteers are welcome
April 22- Earth Day (Wear green or blue)
April 27- Casual Day

Thursday, April 1st

2010-03-31T05:18:00.000-07:00

Please wear Easter colors tomorrow Thursday, April 1st.
We will be playing some games, if you didn't bring a hard boiled egg today, please bring in tomorrow.
In the afternoon we will be watching a movie about Easter.
Thank you

Tomorrow is Casual Day

2010-03-29T13:38:00.001-07:00

No reading homework this week.

2010-03-29T13:37:00.001-07:00

Reading Homework Books (only for JKB)

2010-03-24T06:45:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
Please be reminded that your child is taking home two books every week to practice his/her reading skills learned in class.
The books are to be returned every Thursday.
Thanks

New Theme

2010-03-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Parents,
This term we are going to start a new theme called “Bug’s Life”.
Children generally love bugs and we are excited to learn about them. We will be using real bugs for some of the experiments, but only if the bugs are harmless.
Students are going to be challenged to discover things on their own. Discovering will certainly give them a wonderful feeling of success.
All they need is friendly guidance, a few good ideas and their natural curiosity.
We will be doing a lot of hands on experiments and while playing, your child will find out the answer to questions such as “Do bugs have teeth?” or “How high can bugs jump?”
Please send in a small or medium size glass jar by Monday, April 5th.
Thank you for your help,

Mrs. Padovan

Have a nice March Break!!!

2010-03-05T11:42:00.000-08:00

See you on March 22nd

Water Bottles

2010-03-05T11:39:00.001-08:00

I'm sending your child's water bottle home. Please bring it back on March 22nd.
Thanks

MARCH BREAK HOMEWORK!!!

2010-03-04T11:41:00.000-08:00

Dear JKB Parents,
Have fun with your child practicing phonics at home. Access the following website:
http://www.professorgarfield.org/transport/transport.html

Spirit Day is on Friday

2010-03-02T07:57:00.000-08:00

Please note the change: Spirit dress up day is this Friday (not Thursday).
Wear green and/or white.
Thanks

2010-02-26T07:19:00.001-08:00

Reading books

2010-02-23T09:58:00.000-08:00

Dear JKB Parents,
Please, remember to return reading books every Thursday.
Thank you

J says /J/J/J/

2010-02-22T10:56:00.000-08:00

We watched this little video in class just to help us to remember what J says for.
Let your child watch it again at home!

This week...Feb. 22-26

2010-02-22T10:10:00.000-08:00

Monday - Pizza forms go home
Tuesday - Casual Day
Wednesday - Oral Presentations 9:00am (Gr. 1-8)
Friday - Show & Tell (bring in something that starts with letter J)

IB Primary Years Program

2010-02-22T09:49:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
As we mentioned in our Night in Tuscany last Saturday, St. Jude's Academy is on the process of implementing IB Program. If you are interest reading more about the program, please visit their website @ http://www.ibo.org/pyp/

Everybody did a great job!

2010-02-22T09:48:00.000-08:00

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A Night in Tuscany

2010-02-22T06:56:00.000-08:00

Enjoy watching...

2010-02-22T05:23:00.000-08:00

A Night in Tuscany

2010-02-17T06:57:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
For this Saturday girls may wear a dress and boys collar shirt.

Thanks

Atention JKBs

2010-02-16T13:17:00.000-08:00

No reading homework this week.
Thanks

A little help...

2010-02-16T13:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,

I'm kindly asking you that if your child has a pair of sunglasses, please send them in his/her backpack no later than Thursday, Feb. 18.

We will be using in our presentation this Saturday (A night in Tuscany).

It would be much appreciated if we have the sunglasses for our rehearsal on Thur. and Fri.

Thank you,

IMPORTANT

2010-02-16T08:08:00.000-08:00

Please, remember to purchase your tickets for "A Night in Tuscany".
I'm sure it's going to be a pleasant evening!

Say "Valentine"...

2010-02-12T05:40:00.000-08:00

FUN THURSDAY!

2010-02-10T05:25:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow we are going to celebrate Valentines Day with house games and exchange of Valentines cards.
Please feel free to bring snacks to share (nut free).
Thank you

A Night in Tuscany

2010-02-08T09:40:00.000-08:00

Last chance to get your tickets!
Don't miss a wonderful spaghetti dinner while being entertained by the students of St. Jude's.
We are working hard!

This week...Feb. 8-12

2010-02-08T06:35:00.000-08:00

Wed. 10 - Pizza Day (if you ordered)
Thu. 11 - Spirit Dress Up Day (red, pink or white) and T2 Progress Report go home
Fri. 12 - PD Day (no school)

Registration Forms

2010-02-05T09:49:00.000-08:00

Registration packages for the 2010-2011 school year will be going home today Friday, February 5. All forms are due March 1, 2010.

This week...

2010-02-03T05:06:00.000-08:00

JK students are learning letter G (name, sound and formation) for Language Arts.

For Science we are going to investigate the phases of matter by examining snow.

They are also learning patterns and reviewing unit on Number Sense for Math.

We are finishing the mixing colors project in Art class.

In Phys. Ed. we are doing all sort of activities focusing on balance, following instructions and how to work as a team.

A Night in Tuscany

2010-02-03T05:00:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
Just a quick reminder to purchase your tickets with Mrs. Brazil.
All JK students are going to perform on this event.
Don't miss it!
Thanks

Show & Tell Tomorrow

2010-01-28T11:40:00.000-08:00

Please bring in something that starts with D.

Thanks

Olympic Games

2010-01-27T12:59:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun today!
Enjoy the pictures...

Art Class

2010-01-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

Art Class

2010-01-27T12:48:00.001-08:00

2010-01-26T17:24:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
Just to clarify, we have two types of curriculum in our class: JKA and JKB.
JKA students are not required to do homework as I understand they need to go home, rest and spend quality time with their family. Our day is already pretty busy for this group age.
JKB students have started reading homework on a weekly basis and I'll give them some extra homework every once in a while.
Please, if you need more information regarding our curriculum, do not hesitate to contact me.
The following is our class list:

JKA
Alexis
Shane
Jeffrey
Dumeir
Adi

JKB
Malachi
Sofia
David
Angelina
Porsha

Reading Homework Books (only for JKB - 4y.old)

2010-01-26T11:57:00.000-08:00

Please find books for reading homework in the front pocket of your child's agenda.
Thank you

Pics from Monday, Jan. 25th

2010-01-26T08:03:00.000-08:00

Letter D

2010-01-26T06:49:00.001-08:00

Spirit Dress Up Day

2010-01-25T12:56:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday, January 27th we will have an afternoon of Olympic Games between the houses. Please send your child dress up in his or her house colors, according to the following list:
Shane
Adi
Angelina
Sofia
Jeffrey
Dumeir
David
Malachi
Porsha
Alexis

Casual Day

2010-01-25T09:48:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is casual day!

A Night in Tuscany

2010-01-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, February 20th we will be having a fundraiser dinner.
All students are going to perform on that evening, including JK class.
JKs are practicing with enthusiasm.
Mark in your calendar!
More information will be posted soon.

Lost and Found

2010-01-25T07:28:00.000-08:00

Please remember to label your child's uniform.
We have a couple of sweatshirts in our lost and found box.
If you are missing a Gym sweatshirt, check the lost and found.
Thanks

Reading Homework Books (only for JKB - 4y.old)

2010-01-20T05:16:00.000-08:00

Please, remember to return the books tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 21.
Thanks

Here is a little video to reinforce letter C

2010-01-18T09:56:00.000-08:00

What's going on in January...

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Monday, Jan. 18 - Reading Homework (only for JKB - 4y.old)
Wednesday, Jan. 20 - Hot Lunch orders due
Friday, Jan. 22 - Pattern Day (wear something with patterns)
Tuesday, Jan. 19 - Parent Guild @ 7pm
Tuesday, Jan. 26 - Casual Day
Wednesday, Jan. 27 - Olympic Games

Field Trip to ROM Dec. 4th, 2009

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Show & Tell

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Fun Friday!

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Please bring in a stuffed animal this Friday, Jan. 15.

Thank you

LOST AND FOUND

2010-01-14T11:58:00.000-08:00

I have a small sweatshirt in my class. Please contact me if you are missing one.
Thanks

Glad to be back!

2010-01-11T13:26:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
I'm happy to say that I felt a warm welcome from the students this morning.

This week we are learning letter S (name, sound and formation), the students can bring a stuffed animal on Friday, Jan. 8th.
We are also learning Patterns, please check in your child's Friday Envelope for more details.
Thanks,

Mrs. Padovan will be away...

2009-12-03T09:37:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
As many of you know I'll be away from Dec. 7 - Jan. 8.
Please, if you have any questions or concerns contact Mrs. Foster (suply teacher) or Mrs. Wheeler (Vice principal).
I wish your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Yours truly,
Mrs. Padovan

ROM Field Trip Info

2009-11-30T07:11:00.000-08:00

As you know we are going to the ROM this Friday, Dec.4th.
Please be advised that the bus will arrive at 8:45am, be at school at 8:30am the latest.
Please, pack your child lunch and drink, the students are to bring only their lunch bags, NOT backpacks. I'll make sure to take them to the bathroom as often as possible to avoid any accidents.
The students are required to wear their full uniform, which includes black shoes.
We will be back in school for usual pick up time (3:30 - 3:45pm).
Please contact the school office (905) 814 0202 if you have any further questions or email: kpadovan@stjudesacademy.com

I’m sure we are going to have lots of fun!

WINTER IS HERE

2009-11-27T11:14:00.000-08:00

Dear Parents,
Just a quick reminder to send in hats, mittens, scarf and a winter
jacket with your child. It's getting colder and colder.
We take the students for outdoor recess two times daily for 20-30 min.
Thank you,
Mrs. Padovan