10/29-11/2 News Letter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  October 29-November 2, 2018 


Curriculum Information for the Week:
Literacy:
Encourage your child to discuss with you a topic that is near and dear to their heart. Tuesday the students will have 30 minutes in class to research a topic that they already know a lot about. We will then have one hour to draft our first informational writing piece!
Wednesday we will have our on demand, post-assessment for the opinion, literary essay.  This will consist of reading the text, planning and drafting....all in one day!
We will also have our post-assessment for Reading on Friday!

We hear from many parents, how do I support my child in reading anything but fantasy? Well the next reading and writing units are a supportive step in that direction. From now until the winter break students will be immersed in the world of nonfiction (but still have that independent choice reading book!). In fifth grade we ask them to tackle a more complex text and look at how the content is organized, how to decode content specific words, and how to approach a text with multiple main ideas. Since reading and writing are heavily linked, we will also be asking kids to produce this type of writing aligned with our science unit on renewable energy.  As a parent you can support by talking about articles that you are reading, current events, or interesting non-fiction books that you have read (in any language!). Who knows, maybe they will set down Percy Jackson for a few minutes...by choice!

Math:  Subtracting Fractions continues this week as we move into operations with mixed numbers and unlike denominators. Students will continue to develop their conceptual understanding by drawing and labeling rectangular fraction models to show their thinking.

Unit of Study:  The students will  finish our learning on Types of Government, and Responsible Citizenship. Thursday students will have a written assessment on government, followed by the creation of a FlipGrid as a reflection of Responsible Citizenship.
We will also start our first science unit of the year, where students study energy sources and its properties as well as sustainable alternative energy sources.  They will also be participating  in a variety of lab experiences, looking at electrical circuits, energy consumption and conservation. You can support at home by engaging with your child’s home learning.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC updates)
This Week: 
ES Halloween Dress UP Day, Wed Oct 31, School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks, NO scary costumes

Upcoming Events :

• New Event: Bake Sale for International Fest click HERE  for details
• Sat Nov. 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00
• Tues Nov. 13, Deepavali Cultural Celebration Tour,  Temple of Fine Arts. More details coming soon.
• Tues. Nov 20 NO SCHOOL, Prophet Muhammad's Birthday 
• ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details

Highlight From Last Week:
What an amazing trip as students climbed a ropes course, wondered about the rich history of Malaysia and of course went swimming in Melaka. You know it was a rich experience when kids come home smiling and exhausted.

A HUGE SHOUTOUT to our parent volunteers who joined us in Melaka. We could not have had a successful trip without you!!!

Children’s Hospital visits sign up doc is >>HERE<<
Our next visit is on Sunday 4 Nov.

10/22-10/26 News Letter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  October 22-26, 2018 


Curriculum Information for the Week:
Literacy: Just prior to and following our annual trip to Melaka this week, the students will spend time revising and editing their literary essay on either Marble Champ or Papa's Parrot. This will prepare our writers for our upcoming on demand post assessment next week. We will work closely with the checklist and rubric to do the final revisions and edits on our process piece.

Math:  Subtracting Fractions will begin this week, with a focus on mixed numbers and unlike denominators. Students will continue to develop their conceptual understanding by drawing and labeling rectangular fraction models to show their thinking.

Unit of Study:  The students will continue our learning on Types of Government, and conclude our preparation for the Melaka trip by looking into the rich history of Melaka.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC updates)
This Week:

• Tues. 23 & Wed. 24 Oct: 5DH & 5KC will travel to Melaka. 8:00am departure.
• Wed. 24 & Thurs. 25 Oct: 5CB, 5CC & 5JV will travel to Melaka. 8:00am departure.
• Special thanks to our parent chaperones who are volunteering their time to help us keep the students safe on the trip.
• Upcoming Events :
• New Event: Fri Oct 26, 6:30-8:00, 1st Annual PTA Family Trunk or Treat, click HERE to sign up and see flyer below for more details. 
• ES Halloween Dress UP Day, Wed Oct 31, School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks, NO scary costumes 
• New Event: Bake Sale for International Fest click HERE  for details
• Sat Nov. 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00, see flyer below
• Tues Nov. 13, Deepavali Cultural Celebration Tour,  Temple of Fine Arts. More details coming soon.
• ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details

Highlight From Last Week:
The students had opportunities to watch ISKL volleyball and cross country teams compete at the IASAS tournament last Thurs. Fri. and Sat. at our new gyms and fields! 

Children’s Hospital visits sign up doc is >>HERE<<
Our next visit is on Sunday 4 Nov.

10/15-10/19 Weekly News Letter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  October 15-19, 2018


Curriculum Information for the Week: 

Literacy: Students are focusing on reading short stories and picture books. We will be reading a couple of selections closely in class. We will then write our literary essays based on these close readings.

Math:  Adding and Subtracting Fractions continues this week as we move into operations with unlike denominators. Students will develop conceptual understanding using manipulatives and models to show their thinking.

Unit of Study:  We will begin preparation for our Melaka trip by looking into the history of the area.

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

Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)
This Week: 

• Tues Oct 16, PTA Meeting, 9:30-11:30, MPR 3, click HERE to RSVP (helpful for planning purposes)
• Wed Oct 17, HOS Coffee, 9:30-11:00, MPR3 Click Google Reply Form to RSVP click HERE for letter
• Friday Oct 19 RED HAT Free Dress Days for RM 5 Donation to charity

Upcoming Events:

• New Event: Fri Oct 26, 6:30-8:00, 1st Annual PTA Family Trunk or Treat, click HERE to sign up.
• ES Halloween Dress UP Day, Wed Oct 31, School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks, NO scary costumes
• New Event: Bake Sale for International Fest click HERE for details

• Sat Nov 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00
• Tues Nov 13, Deepavali Cultural Celebration Tour,  Temple of Fine Arts. More details coming soon.
• ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details 

Grade 5 Specific:

• Tues 23 - Wed 24. Oct - Melaka Trip - 5DH, 5KC  
• Wed 24 - Thurs 25. Oct Melaka Trip - 5CB, 5CC and 5JV

Highlight from Last Week:
The kiddos have a great Social Change Makers Conference on Thursday last week listening to passionate change makers in our society. We look forward to our students’ future contribution as new change makers, and we are also excited welcome more speakers in April.

Children’s Hospital visit started yesterday with our students.There are more opportunities for your child to partake in this great community service. If you haven’t yet signed up, do so >>HERE<<

10/8-1012 News Letter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  October 8-12, 2018 

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: 
The students will continue read independently using their book club discussions to go more deeply into one book or story to write their literary essay. They will continue to discuss connections, predictions, characters, setting and most importantly THEMES (life lessons). You can support your child by making sure that your child is reading for 30 minutes a day (365 days a year!) at home on a just right book (graphic novels/comics count!). 
During writing, the students will continue to work on making a claim (opinion) about a theme(s) of a short story or novel and provide evidence from the story to support their claim.

Math: 
We continue on with your understanding of fractions.  Ordering, identifying and comparing fractions is just the beginning! Having a conceptual understanding is demonstrated through modelling, either with diagrams or through the use of manipulatives.  This will help to secure the students’ understanding before we begin adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Unit of Study:  
The students will be participating in the Social Change Makers Conference. 
Children’s Hospital October 9:
Dr. Teh Kok Hoi - works at the KL Children’s Hospital as a Paediatrician.
Conference Part 1 October 11:
Janine Williams - volunteers at the CWO (Chin Women's Organization)
Suan Tan - works for WWF Malaysia
Naima Ismail - Community Health Educator at HEI (Health Equity Initiatives)
Siti Kasim - lawyer who volunteers as a legal advocate for Malaysian indigenous people - the Orang Asli
Munirah Hamid - set up and organizes volunteers at the The Pertiwi Soup Kitchen
Ana Popovich - volunteer ‘Trash Hero’ and  ISKL MS student

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

Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)

G5 Melaka Trip Parent Information meeting and Q & A on Thursday, October 11 from 9:15-9:45 am in the ES Community Room. Parents are invited to attend. 
G5 Social Change Makers Conference will be on Thursday, October 11 from 10:30am-12: 30 pm. A list of presenters will be available shortly. Parents are invited to attend.

Band Master Class continues:
Day 1-Flute
Day 2-Clarinet
Day 3-Saxophone
Day 4-Trumpet
Day 5-Trombone
Day 6-Baritone and Tuba
Day 7-Percussion

Highlight from Last Week:
Thank you so very much for attending the conferences either Thursday or Friday. It is so very important that children take the time to reflect on their learning and set attainable goals. Your support is invaluable!