April 28th 2011

Friday, April 28 2011

    

  Once again we have had a very busy week in the Pre-K class.  Our trip to the fire museum was a lot of fun and we were even able to take ride in the ladder truck.  I want to thank Mr. and Mrs Cheng and Mrs. Chou for generously driving us.

A gentle reminder for tomorrow (Friday April 29^th) to please have your children at school by 8:30am, this will enable us to be on time for our next field trip to the Taichung Science Centre.   When we are on the road coming home I will SMS/text each of for an approximant time when we will be returning to school.  We are hoping to be back at 4:30pm. 

Next week we be visiting the fire station and Baby Boss.  I want to thank everyone for their support in Baby Boss.  I am aware that it is a costly trip but I know the students will gain so much from it.  Please remember that children need to be dropped off and picked up at the Taiwan high speed rail station. 

Lastly, we have a date for sports day.  It will be next Wednesday May 4^thin the afternoon.  We will have an early lunch (11:00am) then go over to the back field to have some fun.  Below are the t-shirts I would like each child to wear.  Like it was suppose to before it corresponds with their team.  If any parent would like to come and watch you are more then welcome.

Name                              Team and Colour of shirt they need to wear

Kristopher, Vincent                                       Green Team 

Jerrick, Nathan                                            Blue Team
 Duncan, Ashley                                             Red Team

Reminders and Notices

1.       Anything other then the “Aa, Ss” books can be kept at home.

2.     Please replace extra clothes when they come home.

3.     May 4th fire station field trip (morning).

4.     May 4^th sports day (afternoon).

5.     Taichung science centre school field trip April 29^th.

Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Braedon

Taichung Field Trip

This Friday is the field trip to the Taichung science centre.  Could you please dress your child in the HIS P.E school shirt.  This will make it easier to keep track of the students.

Thanks
Cheers
Braedon

April 22, 2011

Friday, April 22, 2011

      

We had a very busy week in the Pre-K class.  Our visit to the grocery store and general store went really well.  I was very proud at how well the students were able to count out their money and then buy fruit and candy at the stores.  It keeps reminding me how far we have come since August.  The visit to the post office was also a major success.  We learnt about stamps and how to write our address on letters.  Then we ended the week off with decorating Easter eggs followed by an Easter egg hunt. 

Next week we will be looking at firefighters, followed by a trip to the fire station museum.   Mr. and Mrs. Cheng (Ashley’s mom) and Mrs. Chien (Nathan’s mom) have generously offered to drive us there.  Also next Friday we will go to the Taichung Science centre. 

Finally, I would also like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Keng (Jerrick’s mom and dad) on their new baby girl.  I have seen a few pictures of her and she is beautiful.  Her name is Jeralynn, and we are all very eager to see the newest member of the Keng family.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Making sentences using big letters and fishing rods.

2.      Buddy reading green binders.

3.      Computer story Starfall word games.

4.      Writing letters for the post office.

Math Centres

1.      Grocery store buying fruits and vegetables with money.

2.      Math activity books.

3.      Water dice game.

4.      Computer whale number game.

Reminders and Notices

1.       Please bring back “Aa, Mm” books.

2.     Anything other then the “Aa, Ss” books can be kept at home.

3.     Please replace extra clothes when they come home.

4.     April 28^th fire museum field trip.

5.     Fire station field trip has been moved to May 4th.

6.     Taichung science centre school field trip April 29^th.

Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Braedon

Field Trip to the grocery store.

Easter

Hello,

This Friday we will be celebrating Easter.  We will be having an Easter egg hunt and decorate eggs.  I am inviting any parents that have time to come and join in for the festivities.  You can come by after lunch at 1:00.  If you are going to attend could you please let me know so I can make the necessary arrangements.

thanks
cheers
Braedon

Police Station Field Trip

Making Pottery

April 14th 2011

Friday, April 14, 2011

      

I hope everyone had a great Spring break I heard many stories (some real, some not!) about all of the places you went.  I had a great time in Penghu on the beach.  It was my first time there and I would definitely return. 

We have started the Community Helpers unit and we had an amazing time at the police station today.  Next week we will be looking at grocery stores and where we buy food, followed to the fruit market.  During the upcoming weeks it would be a great opportunity for you to talk about the various people in our community and how they help us.   Talk about where the people in the community and the job that they do.

There is a change in dates the fire station trip is going to be moved to May 4^th at 10:30 not April 27^th. 

          

      The weather is warming up and the students get very hot and sweaty.  Try to bring clothes that are comfortable for them to wear.  Short sleeve shirts, shorts and hats are always good during this warmer weather.  Also remember to replace clothes that we send home.

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Making sentences using big letters and fishing rods.

2.      Buddy reading green binders.

3.      Computer story “The Biggest Job of All”

4.      Making police hats and badges then playing in the police station.

Math Centres

1.      Snap card game.

2.      Pattern work books.

3.      Water dice game.

4.      Computer adding game.

Reminders and Notices

1.       Please bring back “Aa, Mm” books.

2.     Anything other then the “Aa, Ss” books can be kept at home.

3.     Please replace extra clothes when they come home.

4.     Parent teacher evening April 19^th and 20^th.

5.     April 21st Fruit market and local store field trip.

6.     Taichung science centre school field trip April 29^th.

Like always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email or come by and speak to me in person.

Cheers

Braedon