Weekly Newsletter August 28-30

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: August 28-30, 2017

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: We have all begun our new novels. The students are now reading novels in groups and having wonderful discussions about their books. They are talking about connections, predictions, characters, and most importantly THEMES (life lessons). More to come on themes soon...

Math: We will be continuing our work with multiplication, becoming more effective and accurate with multi digit problems.  We will also start reviewing long division and move towards solving problems with double digit divisors.

Unit of Study: Grade 5 will continue to learn about the different forms of government, and as Melaka is just a few weeks away we will begin to learn LOTS about Melaka and the important role it played throughout history being, at one time, the largest trade port in the world.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)

• No school this Thursday and Friday as it’s National Day and Hari Raya Haji.
• After School Activities begin Monday, September 4.
• Next Monday information will be sent home regarding a wonderful service opportunity for the Red Hats...visiting the Children’s Hospital on Sundays. Please look out for that!
• MELAKA...is 16 days away!!!!

Melaka Trip Introductory Information Letter

Coffee Morning Melaka Information Slides

Highlight from Last Week:

Free Dress Day was a roaring success as donations totalled over RM2,500. The newly crowned Red Hats did a wonderful job collecting money in the morning and 5JV were the lucky money counters. The donation will go to the Children’s Hospital and will be personally delivered by the Red Hats!

Weekly Newsletter August 21

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: August 21-25, 2017

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: In reader’s workshop, we will be learning about ways to record our thinking when reading texts so that we can provide evidence for our ideas.  We will practice having group discussions that are focused and keep the conversation going. Students will also begin taking the ideas they gather to write effectively about a text.

Math: We will be continuing our work with powers of ten and move into multiplication, becoming more effective and accurate with multi digit problems.  We will also start reviewing long division and move towards solving problems with double digit divisors.

Unit of Study: Grade 5 will continue with the ideas of leadership that were presented during Red Hat training and explore the role of citizens in making positive impacts on their community.  Additionally,  we start to learn about the different forms of government.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)

Individual Photos on Aug. 22nd (students can wear clothes from home if you wish)

Friday is Free Dress Day....be sure to bring 5 ringgit!

Master Class continues:

Day 1-Flute

Day 2-Clarinet

Day 3-Saxophone

Day 4-Trumpet

Day 5-Low Brass

Day 6-Percussions

Melaka Trip Introductory Information Letter

Highlight from Last Week:

Red Hat Training is now complete and students have been presented with their Red Hats.  They are the role models of the school.

A Big Thank You to Our Parent Chaperones for Melaka:

Elsje van Omme, Deepa Mireles, Melissa Loring, Samantha Urlwin, Amanda Howe, Tracy Simpson, Monica Larrieu, Janet Tay, Marcos Alves, Geeta Hardikar, Tan Bee Hong

Weekly Newsletter August 14

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: August 14-18, 2017

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: Readers Workshop will focus on how students grow as readers. In order to grow, readers choose strategies such as reading ‘just right’ books, building stamina, monitoring their reading and taking the time to reflect and goal set. One strategy is using think marks to keep track of their thinking while reading. This week students are expected to keep track of their reading as well as their THINKING!

Math: Place value and powers of ten will be the focus this week. Students will notice patterns and use their knowledge of basic multiplication facts, arrays, the area model and algorithms.

Unit of Study: Grade 5 classes will continue to participate in the Red Hat’s leadership and team building activities focusing on the importance of collaboration, and what it means to be a leader. The week will culminate with students receiving their Red Hats and taking on the role of leaders of the Melawati Campus.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)

August 14-ASA registration begins

August 15-10:40-11:30 MAP testing (Reading)

August 17-10:40-11:30 MAP testing (Math)

Master Class starts this Wednesday!

Day 1-Flute

Day 2-Clarinet

Day 3-Saxophone

Day 4-Trumpet

Day 5-Low Brass

Day 6-Percussions

Swimming Dates for Semester 1

Melaka Trip Introductory Information Letter

Highlight from Last Week:

Red Hat Training Days have been great fun! New students are not “new” anymore! We are ALL a part of the ISKL learning community!

Announcing GLC and Room Parents:

Grade Level Coordinator-Geetashri  Hardikar

5DH Room Parent-Melissa Loring

5JV Room Parent-Tracy Simpson

5LT Room Parent- Elsje van Omme

5MM Room Parent- TBD

Welcome to 5JV

WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE!!

My name is Jennifer Vincent. This is my sixth year at ISKL as a fifth grade teacher.

Before coming to ISKL I taught in Arizona and Washington state. I home schooled my daughter (Victoria) as we sailed the waters of Mexico. I have also been an international teacher for over 10 years. I have taught in the Dominican Republic, Shanghai, China and Amman, Jordan.

During the course of my teaching career I have taught 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th (my favorite!) grades.

Over the past week I have been working with the 5^th grade team and we have been very busy planning, preparing and discussing the year ahead. This is a very exciting year with becoming Social Change Makers, Red Hats, Melaka, and Night of the Notables, just to mention a few unique events in grade 5. Of course, the best part is when the students arrive. I am really looking forward to this year.

I enjoy getting to know the parents as well as the students. Our classroom door is ALWAYS open! Please feel free to contact me by email: jvincent@iskl.edu.my 

For emergencies, my hand phone number is 017-350-2357.

Here’s to a great year!!

Fondly,

Jennifer Vincent

Grade 5, ISKL