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