Friday, December, 2nd
December
and the cold weather has arrived in Taiwan, but at least the upside is
it will force us to get into the Christmas spirit. We have finished off studying Nursery Rhymes and
today we made gingerbread cookies.
However, after we made them they all disappeared and took us for a
scavenger hunt around the school.
Luckily we tracked them down and now they are all safe and sound!
Next week
we will begin our Christmas unit and start the school wide literacy week. Please remember to try to find sponsors so we
can reach our school wide goal of 500 pledges.
All proceeds go to a local charity and our school library, and if we do
reach the goal then I will shave my head.
So lets all try to work together and raise some money for a good cause.
As I mentioned previously we
are now practicing for our Christmas performance. December 15th is just around the
corner and next Wednesday we will be having a dress rehearsal. Below you will find what your child will be
required to bring in. Please start
sending in the appropriate clothes as soon as possible so we can ready for this
special day!
Some parents have inquired
about the voluntary homework that I provide.
If you are interested in now joining please come see me as we will start
it again in January.
Christmas Performance Clothing
Wayne: Black t-shirt and pants
Lucy: (Ms. Faye already gave you instructions)
Valerie: All white (shirt,
shorts or pants)
Ian: All red (as much as you can,
blue pants will also be ok)
Thomas: All red (as much as you
can, blue pants will also be ok)
Fressia: All white (shirt,
shorts or pants)
Sim Ru: All white (shirt, shorts
or pants)
Natasha: All white (shirt,
shorts or pants)
Student
of the Week
The student of the week this week is Ian. He has only been with us for a short time but
he is fitting in very well here at HIS and is very thoughtful, kind and
generous to the other students. Amazing
Ian!!!
Reading
Tip of the Week
Listen to your child read
As your child learns to read, listen to him or her read aloud. Reading to you gives your
child a chance to practise and to improve his or her reading skills.
As you listen to your child, remember that your reactions are
important. Above all, listen without interrupting. Be enthusiastic and praise
your child as often as you can. If possible, be specific with your praise so
that your child knows what he or she is doing well.
·
Show your child that you
are enjoying the story by indicating interest and by asking questions.
·
Give your child time to
figure out tricky words, and show your child how he or she can learn
from mistakes.
·
Try to have your child
read aloud to you at times when there will be no interruptions.
·
Make sure that your
child selects books that aren't too difficult. Don't worry if the books your
child chooses are a little easier than the ones he or she reads at school.
·
Encourage your child to
"listen" to his or her own reading. Listening will help him or her
hear mistakes and try to fix them.
·
Take turns reading with
your child, especially if he or she is just beginning to read, or try
reading together.
·
Talk about a story after
your child has read it, to make sure that he or she understands it.
Don't forget to encourage your child to read on his or
her own!
Reminders
and Notices
1.
Christmas
performance will be December 15th at 6:30pm in the downstairs
auditorium.
2.
Please
bring in the necessary clothes for the Christmas performance
3.
Literacy
week is December 5-9
What we
did in our centres this week.
Literacy Centres
1. Painting Gingerbread Men.
2. Gingerbread Man labeling
3. Computer
story “Gingerbread Man.”
4. Writing
sight words using magnetic letters.
5. Phonics
text books Ll.
Math Centres
1. Gingerbread
Man counting game.
2. Play
dough and toothpicks making shapes.
3. Shape
monster book.
4. Gingerbread
Man count and draw game.
Like
always, if you have any questions or concern you can always write me an email
at bsharp.his@gmail.com or come by
and speak to me in person.
Cheers
Braedon
When
you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to
learn.
Tom Landry
