Thursday, January 19, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Pre-K
class has been learning a lot about Chinese New Year this week. We made two kinds of dragons, wore red
clothes, used chop sticks and learnt how to write Chinese calligraphy. Today we also did a graphing exercise with the
stuffed animals that your child brought into school.
The Pre-K
class has grown again and this week Andy Son joined us. He is from South Korea and has an older sister
in the 3rd grade. So, if you
see Andy or his parents around the school could you please welcome them to the
Pre-K team!
The
read-a-thon totals are in and as a class we raised over 19 000NT and read over
700 books. Ms. Vicky and I are so proud
of all of you by reading so many books.
Next week is
Chinese New Year and there will be no school.
Ms. Vicky and I want to wish everyone a happy and restful break and we can’t
wait to see you in the New Year!
What we
did in our centres this week.
Literacy Centres
1. Zoo animal acting using masks.
2. At the Zoo cut and paste sight word books.
3. Computer
story “Red is a Dragon” and “One is a Drummer”.
4. Guided reading
with a teacher.
5. Phonics
book Oo.
Math and Science Centres
1. Tangram
blocks making animals.
2. Tangram
computer game.
3. Monkey
scales.
4. Tracing
3D shapes.
Student
of the Week
The student of the week this week is Bryan .
He has only been with us for a short time but during P.E this week Mr.
Burt saw him doing an excellent job, he was listening and participating all the
time. Way to go Bryan !!!!!
Reminders
and Notices
1.
Chinese
New Year will be from January 23rd to 27th and there be
NO school.
2.
Valerie
has lost her white jacket, could everyone please keep their eyes open for it.
3.
Zoo
money and permission forms needs to be brought in ASAP!!!!
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
Vicky and Braedon
Monday, January 16, 2012
Correction
Hello all,
I made a mistake on the blog regarding when to bring chopsticks to school. It is this Friday January 20th, sorry for any confusion.
cheers
Braedon
I made a mistake on the blog regarding when to bring chopsticks to school. It is this Friday January 20th, sorry for any confusion.
cheers
Braedon
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
It has been
a great week in the Pre-K class this week.
We have been really enjoying our zoo animal unit. We have been talking about what animals eat,
where they live, and the climate that they come from. If you have time this week could you ask your
child about their favourite animal and talk about how animals live. Also, next Friday (January 20th) I
would like for everyone to bring in one stuffed animal from home. We will be doing a graphing exercise with
them.
The Pre-K
class keeps growing and we have two need students. Bryan and Arnav have joined us and we are so
happy to have them. If you see them or
their parents please welcome them to HIS and the Pre-K team.
Next week
we will be celebrating Chinese New Year with many activities throughout the
school. On Wednesday everyone will be
asked to wear red and Friday we will be eating with chop sticks. Could you please send in a set of chop sticks
next Friday for us to use at lunch time.
What we
did in our centres this week.
Literacy Centres
1. Zoo animal acting using masks.
2. African writing books.
3. Computer
story zoo stories.
4. Guided reading
with a teacher.
5. Phonics
book Mm.
Math and Science Centres
1. Tangram
animal blocks.
2. Tangram
computer game.
3. Monkey
scales.
4. Making
3D shapes
Reading
Tips
Your Child's Teacher
When children see their parents and teachers working together,
they feel more secure and confident. Taking an interest in your child's
education will help your child do better in school.
Teachers can provide advice about helping your child learn to
read. Here are some topics you could discuss with them:
·
your child's reading
level
·
the reading goals for
your child and how you can support your child in working towards
those goals
·
books that your child
could read easily and books that he or she would find more difficult
·
books and authors your
child might enjoy
·
the level of your
child's interest in reading – for example, whether he or she chooses to read
for enjoyment
·
reading strategies your
child could use
·
books or guides that
could help you help your child
At least a few times a week I sit with each
students listen to them read. I am
constantly taking notes and seeing where each child needs to improve. We then work on our goals during our next
guided reading time together. If you
ever want to come talk to me about the strengths and weaknesses of your child’s
reading level I am always willing to talk.
Keep reading and thanks for all you do for your children.
Student
of the Week
The student of the week this week is Valerie for her
participation and energy during music class this week. Great job Valerie, Ms. Faye and I, are very
proud of you!!!!
Reminders
and Notices
1.
Chinese
week will be January 16th-20th
2.
Please
send in chop sticks Friday January 20th.
3.
Please
dress your child in red January 18th.
4.
Please
send in a stuffed animal January 20th.
5.
Chinese
New Year will be from January 23rd to 27th and there be
NO school.
6.
Valerie
has lost her big white jacket, could everyone please keep their eyes open for it.
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
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at
twenty or eighty.
~Henry Ford
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Read-a-Thon Instructions
1. Record the total minutes on the Student Sponsor Form
2. Calculate the amount that each Sponsor owes
3. Add the total amount of money raised and record the number in the GRAND TOTAL box
4. Collect all of the money from your sponsors
5. Place the money and the Student Sponsor Form in the yellow envelope and give it to your homeroom
teacher before Friday, January 13
3. Add the total amount of money raised and record the number in the GRAND TOTAL box
4. Collect all of the money from your sponsors
5. Place the money and the Student Sponsor Form in the yellow envelope and give it to your homeroom
teacher before Friday, January 13
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
January 6th
Friday, January 6, 2012
I hope
everyone had a relaxing holiday. I have
heard through the students that you all had some great adventures and fun over
the break. I spent my time in Thailand , Qingjing Farm and Taipei .
However, by the end I was excited to get back to school and see all of
my students again.
This month in
literacy and social studies we are investigating zoo animals and since Hsinchu
has a zoo I am planning on taking the students for a field trip. Permission forms will be sent out very shortly.
I am also planning on a few other field
trips throughout the rest of the school year because I believe that there are
many learning opportunities to be had outside of the classroom setting. In math and science this month we are investigating
greater than, less than and equal to and various 2D and 3D shapes.
Happy New Year and stay warm!
Student of the Week
The student of the week is Daphne. She did an amazing job following and being a great leader during music and dance class. Keep up the great work Daphne!!!!!!
Student of the Week
The student of the week is Daphne. She did an amazing job following and being a great leader during music and dance class. Keep up the great work Daphne!!!!!!
Reminders
and Notices
1.
Literacy
week sponsorship forms are due January 6
2.
There
will be no school over Chinese New Year January 23-27
3.
Zoo
field trip will be February 3rd please bring in your permission
forms ASAP
What we
did in our centres this week.
Literacy Centres
1. Phonics Mm.
2. African writing books.
3. Computer
story “Meet the Meerkats”
4. Making
animal masks.
Math Centres
1. Tangram
animal blocks.
2. Tangram
computer game.
3. Free
exploration of scales.
4. Making
3D shapes.
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
Children have to be educated, but they have
also to be left to educate themselves. ~Abbé Dimnet, Art of Thinking, 1928
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