14-28th November

14-28th November

Feedback on the PADLET hasn't been too successful this year. I assumed no one was reading the blog, however we have actually had more hits than any other class - I'm motivated !

Let us know what you enjoyed hearing about this week by writing on this...   http://padlet.com/wall/lsdw8km6syuc

A few notices 

We're having a small Christmas celebration on Friday along with our very first Kids UP Front by Laila. If you know nothing about this please look for an EMAIL from Kim as there is something you all need to do, and some volunteers needed too. 

It's come to my attention that some of you haven't noticed the tabs at the top of this page.  Please find some time to explore these if you are interested in what your child has been doing in MUSIC AND LANGUAGES. There are some useful resources there, too.

THURSDAY :The children have just been at a rehearsal for the UN DAY performance. I look forward to seeing you there. As you'll know from the eBrief your child will need to dress to represent a country of significance to them.   Our performance is at 12.30 , and you are welcome to take your child home afterwards.  However, PLEASE PICK them up from the classroom so I keep track of everyone.

Parents do not attend the FOOD FESTIVAL unless your child has a food allergy, or you are helping at a stand ( it's just too busy to have parents there too). Your child will be there with their Grade 5 Buddy. They NEED a NAMED EMPTY LUNCH BOX to collect some food in. A facecloth in a zip lock bag might be helpful too.  Definitely send a morning snack , however, I suggest you also send lunch if you think your child will not find food which they like that day. 

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank XiaoWei for supporting in our classroom every morning this term.  Here are some children storytelling using PUPPET PALS 2 , a fabulous story telling app on the iPad. If anyone feels they could consistently help several days a week, even for a short burst please be in touch.

And now for the week :

A number of children have been practicing handwriting at home. Have you noticed an improvement in the way your child writes on the lines, forms letters accurately and ensures all the letters are the same size? 

Others have been coming in the morning asking for us to sign them off their "Just Nice To Know" spelling words. It's great to teach such motivated children.

FUN with the iPADS or POETRY ?     We used STRIP DESIGNER to do this. You might be interested in putting it on your home iPad... We hope that this activity ha an impact on the children's writing and expressive poetry .

We have been thinking about Connections between our UOS unit and the real world. It's very important for children to be active learners, which involves thinking for themselves.

I set these up and then the children go so in to INQUIRING about the lungs we didn't look at them. Maybe you'd like to look and discuss together...

Using the information which we have learnt to inquiry is a great way for me to see how curious your child is. Ask your child what they have been doing in MYSTERY BAGS ( Inquiry) time.

Ask your child why we INQUIRE.

Ask your child what INQUIRY they did this week.

Today some children arrived with MOs for MOVEMBER. This was a great opportunity to explain fundraising to the class and to wish Sarah the very best for her SPONSORED BIKE RIDE around Bedok Reservoir this weekend to raise money for GREEN UMBRELLA school in CAMBODIA.

GO SARAH ! 

Have you noticed your child asking deeper questions when reading with your each day ?  They have been learning to ask THICK and THIN questions. Your modelling of this is vital as your child is starting to read in more depth.
Encourage your child to ask you some THICK and THIN questions , see how deeply you can answer these.  Miss Ameer made everyone a bookmark to remind them to do this at home. Have you seen this bookmark ?

More FLAT STANLEYs are coming in. This week an envelope arrived at school with FLAT STNLEY and his adventures with Luis. Thanks Luis !    If you haven't done so please plan to take Flat Stanley out and about over the holidays.