Dear Parents,
Today we had a briefing about Book Day once again, and Auction Day (Maths) both on 6 July. On 6 July Friday, the children will be having a whole day of activities, including for the CL pupils, Sing-a-Rainbow competition as well. We also had a Think-Pair-Share activity in class with the children retelling a story that they have read (Is the Wise Owl Wise?) using SPACE, and then getting the children to write to re-tell it in the SPACE format. This was done as classwork. The children also did their school worksheets to review the topic of Mental Calculations today, as well as a comprehension exercise.
The children (except 4 of them and I have reminded them once again - if your child did not copy then your child is one of the 4. Please help to remind them.) had all copied Homework and Things to bring for tomorrow as well as for Friday. I have also briefed them as to what to expect for tomorrow when I am away. They will be having Spelling (for Week 2 - brought forward one day), as well as to do a book review. For Maths, they have to do classwork on their Maths Activity book and then to spend the rest of the time preparing for the auction on Friday. They are to create the items for the auction, and also prepare a script to introduce the items to their classmates. The Maths part of the activity will be done on Friday with the tabulation of amount used and spent on the auctioned items, as well as amount raised for the class' charity. This is an integrated learning activity involving both English and Maths skills.
Homework (due Thursday 5 July) - prepare for Spelling (Week 2)
Homework (due Monday 9 July ) -
a) Picture composition ( 3 WS was given. The cover page with the pictures and helping words, the planning template - some have started on it as there was a bit of time in class, and a writing sheet.) - Just like before, the children are to submit all stapled and in this order - the cover page with pictures and helping words, the planning template - completed, a draft of the whole picture composition with indications of self-editing done on foolscap paper, and the final completed handwritten submission written neatly in paragraphs on the writing sheet provided. Extra foolscap paper may be attached if there is insuffiicent space for writing on the writing sheet. This is the usual required submission.
b) Maths Activity Book 2B Part 1
- the children did not copy the pages as I wanted them to know only tomorrow when they have the book with them. I am copying this to you now and the children will be told tomorrow regarding this.
Classwork pages 58 to 64. Homework will be pages 65 to 73, as well page 89.
Things to bring on 5 July
- Foolscap Paper - 4 sheets
- Things your child will need to create their items for Auction Day ( Must be low cost and using paper or recycled objects. It can be bookmarks, drawings, self-created story books, poems, objects made via recycled products. Effort and care is more important. At least 2 items to be prepared. 1 item is acceptable if the item takes great effort e.g. creation of a story book with illustrations. The children can take back the items they have "purchased" at the end of the day.)
- A book (English) that your child has read
Things to bring on 6 July
- Colouring materials
- A4 size paper - 3 sheets
-items for the auction
Note: On 6 July, to be dressed as favourite book character.
Advance Notice :
1) On 12 May, it will be Maths Day for the pupils, with various Maths activities planned for the whole level, including a Mental Sums competition.
2) For the Learning Journey, pupils need to bring along their own packed snacks for recess, as well as insect repellant, poncho / raincoat, and clipboard with attached pencil for the worksheets given. As mentioned, Mrs Mona Leong will be going with them.
3) Term 3 Week 9 Thursday will be the English Quiz.
4) Term 3 Week 10 Tuesday will be the Maths Quiz.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
