Christmas Advent Calendar

Greeting card made with Smilebox

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 15^th 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 15^th 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