Daphne's going party and Graduation

Silkworm Farm

Hello,

There will be 6 extra seats on the bus for the silkworm farm field trip next week.  If anyone would like to come could you please let me know.  First come, first serve.

Thanks
Have a great weekend
cheers
Braedon

Measure the School with Rulers

Friday, May 25 2012

Things have been very busy around HIS and I am sorry for not having a blog post last week.  We are still investigating insects and are still waiting for our silkworm eggs to hatch in the classroom.  We also have a live butterfly and many small insects that we caught over the past two weeks in the classroom.  Next Friday is our silkworm field trip; please remember to pack a suitable lunch to eat outside,  also sunscreen and bug repellent.  I hope to see many of you next Wednesday at the art show, as the Pre-K’s will have many pieces of work displayed.   The school will also have a special exhibit on the famous artist, Matisse.

Next Tuesday is going to be Daphne’s last day with us in the Pre-K class as she will be heading back to Singapore.  We will all miss her so much and wish her good luck at your next school. 

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Writing about insects.

2.      Pull CVC game.

3.      Computer story “Diary of a Bug” and “Diary of a Worm.”

4.      Compound word insects cut and paste.

Math Centres

1.      Spring number stories book number 2.

2.      End of year testing.

3.      Bug addition board game.

4.      Water estimation.

Student of the Week

The student of the week is Thomas.  He has exemplified the word of the month, “perseverance,” himself and has even helped others to not give up or quit.  Way to go, Thomas.

Reminders and Notices

1.      May 25^th “Annie” musical

2.      June 1^st Monthly Assembly

3.      May 30^th Art Exhibition

4.      June 19^th Last Day of School Dismissal at 1:00pm

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

Baby Boss and Randoms

Silkworm Field Trip

Dear Parents,

For our last field trip of the year and to end our unit on insects I am planning a trip to a silkworm farm.  It is located north of Miaoli and will take around 40 minutes by bus to get there.  It is going to take place Friday June 1st from 9:00 until 2:00.  We will be taking a bus to the farm. The cost of field trip will be 450nt; this will give us a guide to take us through the entire process from the trees to the silk, insurance and for the bus.  Also, on the day we will be having our lunch at the farm so could you please pack a suitable lunch.

cheers

Vicky and Braedon

Mothers Day

Friday, May 11 2012

      The annual Baby Boss field trip was a major success and I really want to thank everyone that came to Taipei last Friday with us.  I had lots of help and it was great to see everyone together.   The refund from the extra money was sent home this week.  The reason for variation in the amount refunded is because some parents paid for taxis and/or had Baby Boss VIP cards.  If you have any questions please come by and speak to me.

This month the Pre-K’s will be studying insects and in math; estimation, volume, measurement and addition.   For our insects unit we will start raising silkworms in our classroom.  They are currently eggs but soon will be hatching into tiny silkworms.  The students especially enjoy watching the metamorphosis from eggs to moths.  At the conclusion of this unit I would like to take the students on a field trip to the silkworm farm in Mioali.   It is a small farm where the students can see how silk is used and learn about the entire process from eggs to silk (below is the link to the farm).  It is a great trip and will be the last field trip for the Pre-K’s.  It will be in early June sometime.  For this trip I am still debating asking parents to carpool or to renting a bus.  The cost of a bus will be approximately 450nt per student.  Please let me know what you prefer so I can make the necessary arrangements.

Today I also sent home the word rings.  There will be many new words on the rings; could you please practice the sight words with your son or daughter.  Once you are finished could you please send them back to school. 

Mailo silkworm farm:

http://en037931264.tranews.com/

What we did in our centres this week.

Literacy Centres

1.      Mothers Day books.

2.      Phonics Yy book.

3.      Computer story “Ace Lace Wing Bud Detective.”

4.      Mattise art creations.

Math Centres

1.      Spring number stories.

2.      Wooden puzzles.

3.      Bug addition board game.

4.      Measuring the classroom using rulers.

Student of the Week

The student of the week is Bryan.  He was very well behaved on the Baby Boss field trip by following our directions.  We are very proud of you Bryan keep up the great work!

Reminders and Notices

1.      May 16^th Water Safety Assembly

2.      May 17/18 Mid Semester Break

3.      May 25^th “Annie” musical

4.      May 25^th Monthly Assembly

5.      May 30^th Art Exhibition

6.      June 19^th Last Day of School

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

Baby Boss Reminder

Baby Boss Reminder

Just a reminder that our annual Baby Boss field trip is this Friday May 4^th, and students need to be dropped off at the Jubei high speed train station at 8:40am.  Our meeting point in the train station will be the 7-11.  Students will be dismissed at 3:10 at the same location, inside the Jubei high speed train station 7-11.  Students need to bring a form of ID (health card, ARC, etc) and please pack a suitable snack and lunch for the trip.  Also please dress your child in the school uniform (P.E uniform).

Cheers

Braedon