Saturday, December 22, 2012

exam dates


Carmen christmas break 01


Dear Parents,

As we finish this week and prepare for Christmas, I just wanted to thank you all for a wonderful end to 2012.  I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a happy and restful New Year!

Over the break, students may review in a variety of ways.
Here is a list of ideas:
-McOnline
-Read for fun/pleasure
-Help cook-this activity combines reading and math in a fun way.
-Write thank you notes for gifts
-Write about their holiday break or what they want to do in 2013.

Students have their textbooks and workbooks for English, Math and Science.  They should be reviewing each subject in order to revise for the Semester 1 exams.  Children can start at the place in the book they have gotten to in the review in our classroom and continue on.

Most of all, please have a safe and wonderful holiday break!

I look forward to seeing you in 2013,
Ms. Janet

JANET WRENSEN
Teacher

Singapore International School
A candidate for WASC Accreditation
Block C2 (NT III B) Ciputra Hanoi International City, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84-4) 3758 2664 Fax:(84-4) 3758 2706
Website: http://www.kinderworld.net  Email: janet.wrensen@ciputra.sis.edu.vn

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

pablo little party

Hello Parents. 
I was thinking to have a Christmas party this Friday. We could have a gift exchange. Each child could bring a wrapped gift that cost around 100.000 VND that would be good for either a boy or a girl. Also, if each child could bring one thing to share like a bag of chips or a box of cookies. Please let me know if there is interest in doing this. Thanks, Nina
Nina Kraft
Teacher International Year 1

Singapore International School
Block C3 (NT III B) Ciputra Hanoi International City, Hanoi,Vietnam
Tel: (84-4) 3758 2664    Fax: (84-4) 3758 2706

Sunday, November 11, 2012

pablo week 12


Year 1 International Weekly Information 12th- 12-16 NOV
W.A.L.T. (We Are Learning To):

English-Unit 6 Jobs People Do
·       name different jobs people do
·       tell the things people do in their jobs
·       use am, is, and are with the correct pronouns
·       read stories and answer questions about the stories
·       learn the beginning sounds of q, v, x and words that begin with each sound
Math – Unit 6 Ordinal Numbers
·       name ordinal numbers 1st-10th
·       use ordinal numbers to talk about position
·       name position using before, between, next to and after
·       use the words first and last
·       name positions from left to right
Science – Unit 6 – Plants
·       name the parts of a plant
·       look at the difference between different types of plants
·       look at the difference between leaves, seeds of fruits, and flowers
·       explain why plants are living things
SOSE – Jobs People Do
·       tell the different kinds of jobs people do
·       tell what they want to be when they grow up

Spelling Words
bin, win, fin, gun, fun, run, said, like
High Frequency words
said, like, on, am, are, is
Challenge Words
plants, November, Wednesday, school, teacher

Upcoming Events
Christmas Concert
Book Fair

Chinese Lesson Plans
Date: 12th-16th, Nov.
1.     Review Chinese initials: ai ei ui ao ou iu and relative spelling &reading exercise; Learn how to mark tones on Pinyin.
2.     Learn three new Chinese initials: ie üe er and relative spelling &reading exercise.
3.     Review Chinese initials: ie üe er and learn Chinese children’s song: two tigers.
4.     Learn two words: yŏu (have)and méi yŏu(don’t have);Learn to express sentences like: I have brothers; I have sisiters; I have book……etc.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

carmen week 11

Dear Parents,

This week was fun for both students and teachers.  On Wednesday, we went to Pegasus and made delicious pizzas.  On Friday, we participated in the walk-a-thon and had fun while exercising.  I think it was a great way to end a fun filled week.

Next week is Parent Teacher Interviews.  Each time slot is ten minutes long  We will be discussing how your child did this term and what their plan for next term is. During the interview, I will give you their Term 1 comments.  Please know that you are able to meet with me at a different time to discuss your child in more depth.  This interview doesn't need to be the only time we meet to discuss my comments.

Here are some things you can ask your child as preparation for the Parent Teacher Interviews:
1. Is there anything you would like to discuss with your teacher?
2.  Are there any questions you would like to ask your teacher?  Write them down if possible.
3. Is there anything you would like to share with your teacher? (Hobbies, family, interests, etc.)  Knowing this can be helpful in the teaching process.

Next week's Chinese lessons from our Chinese teacher Ms. Li-
Learning Subject: Learn daily communication language.
Language point:  Come in, please.
                               Sit down, please.
                               Quiet, please.
                                Look, please.
                               Hand up, please.
                              Sorry. --------that’s all right.
                              Thank you. ---------you are welcome.
Chinese character: 坐(sit)
Just a reminder, children should be at school before 8:30.  This is to ensure they have enough time to write down their homework and to get started on the warm-up activities.  The warm-up activites are usually a grammar exercise and a math review.

Next Wednesday is Halloween.  The school will be celebrating with an assembly in the morning.  If children have paid 50,000 VND they are able to wear a costume or an outfit of their choice.  There will be a costume contest and the winners will be announced during the assembly.  All of the money will be donated to a Children's hospital.  In our class, we will celebrate with a small party in the afternoon from 2:15 to 3:00.  Parents are welcome to come.  If students would like to bring a small treat that is fine.  There will be other small treats provided by me for the students to enjoy.

Thank You,
Ms. Janet

JANET WRENSEN

Teacher

Singapore International School

Block C2 (NT III B) Ciputra Hanoi International City, Hanoi, Vietnam

Tel: (84-4) 3758 2664 Fax:(84-4) 3758 2706

Website: http://www.kinderworld.net<http://www.kinderworld.net/>  Email:janet.wrensen@ciputra.sis.edu.vn<mailto:janet.wrensen@ciputra.sis.edu.vn>

Friday, October 26, 2012

Pablo week 11


Year 1 International Weekly Information

W.A.L.T. (We Are Learning To):

English-Unit 5 – Where do they live? Learn about our neighborhood and people who work in our neighborhood.
·      adjectives
·      verbs – do not and does not
·      pronouns – his, her, their, my,
·      letters w, y, s, and z
Math – Unit 6 Ordinal Numbers
·      name ordinal numbers 1st-10th
·      use ordinal numbers
·      name position using before, between, and after
·      use the words first and last
·      name positions from left to right
Science – Unit 5 Parts of an Animal
·      identify the parts of different animals

SOSE – Our Neighborhood- please write your address and have your child bring it to school on Monday. Thanks

Spelling Words
fun, sun, hug, bug, do, not, does, goes
Challenge Words
live, library, Tuesday, house, where


Upcoming Events
Halloween festival next Wednesday


Chinese Lesson Plans
1)    Learn three Chinese initials: ao  ou  iu and relative new words: mao(cat), shu bao(bag), gou(dog), gao lou( tall building), niu(cow), houzi(monkey).
2)    Review initials: ao  ou  iu and relative new Words:  chao cai (cook)  sao di(sweep floor)  xi shou(wash hands)  zou lu(walk)  zu qiu (soccer) niu nai(milk).
3)    Chinese songs: two tigers
4)    review