Math activities, reminders and updates

Good evening parents:

Here are some fun games and activities for helping with telling time:

Extra practice with telling time:

http://mrnussbaum.com/clockworks/

Some extra practice with elapsed time (this can be a tricky concept!) :

http://www.softschools.com/time/clock_games/elapsed_time_games/

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/time/mathman_time_elapsed.htm

http://www.primarygames.com/math/roboclock3/

Reminders:

Grade one market:

March Break Camp:

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 child 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 choose 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. 

Hot Lunch program:

The system is now open to order Hot Lunch for February. Lunch orders are due Friday, January 26^th, 2018. After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for February ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, February 9^th, 2018.

This month's special is Vegetable Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice that will be available every Friday!

Re-registration:

We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families.

We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of.

Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

After care:

 After care invoices have all been sent out via freshbooks. Payments can be made online and are due January 29th.

Jump Rope for Heart:

St. Jude’s Academy is please to be holding a Heart and Stroke Foundation Jump Rope for Heart event on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2018. All money raised will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research.

Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. They also learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and giving back to their community. This year marks Jump Rope for Heart’s 36^th Anniversary and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is striving to get 1 million kids jumping in close to 4,000 schools across Canada. Let’s be part of it!

We need your help to reach out School fundraising goal of $1000.00.

Please help support your child’s fundraising efforts by registering them online at JumpRopeForHeart.ca and send out donations request emails to friends, family, and colleagues. Online fundraising is the quickest way to reach all of your contacts and online donors receive and automatic tax receipt.

Please visit JumpRopeForHeart.ca and start fundraising today!

Each student has brought home pledge envelopes if you prefer to collect donations in-person. Please ensure that their pledge envelope is returned on the day of their school’s Jump Event Day.

Have a wonderful evening!