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.