Drinking water & Brushing teeth

Dear parents, it has been brought to my attention that the children may not be drinking enough water during class time and that they need more time and a space for teeth brushing.

I encourage students to have their water bottles under their desks and to refill their bottles every period. Please let me know if you would like me to keep a better watch on an individual who might not be drinking enough.

In first grade its optional for children to brush their teeth after a meal, it’s not done collectively. However, If you would like I can provide a space in the classroom for the students to put their mug and toothbrush. I will give them some extra time as well.  Just send it in on Monday.

 I understand how important both these issues are to you! Please just let me know if your child needs that extra push through out the day. 

If you have any other concerns please feel free to bring them up so we can discuss together. I appreciate everyone's support for a great school year!

Recap of our day:

Language Arts - Discussed What is a sentences, why is it important to speak loudly and clearly, and why is writing important.
Math - Numbers 1 - 20 We will be practicing their written form (for example, 13 is 'thirteen')  in their notebooks soon.
Reading - Finished "Lets Go to the Moon", talked about what is a main idea and completed some pages from the phonics book. 
Science: What do we use to measure objects? Rulers, measuring cups, balances, measuring tape etc...
Students also had their first Music class with Ms. Ng!
 


 A few announcements for tomorrow:

-Tomorrow and every 2nd Friday of each month, students are allowed to come to school in casual clothing (Not uniforms), they may wear jeans or anything comfortable and appropriate for the day. Since they have PE in the morning before 10, I recommend they come in their PE uniform shirt and any bottoms they wish, and bring an extra casual shirt to change into after PE class.   

-Lunch Fee (NT$ 5,850) and Class Funds (NT$ 4,000) are due this week. Please send the envelope with your child's name if you have not done so already. 

-Friday ECA Clubs will begin tomorrow, please make sure your child has sent in his preferences for joining a club.

-Julia has sent all students invitations for her birthday party Saturday, Sept. 6th. Please find the invitation attached to their Assignment Book.

 

 Have a wonderful day!
 

Quick reminders for parents:

• Class funds and Lunch Fees are to be paid this week.
• Students will need 6 A4 Notebooks for class writing, notes and activities, that means 1 for each subject.
•  Some students have brought their class materials labeled with their names, but its important to remind them that the material will be part of a communal classroom supply area. They are not to take back their colors or items home as they will all be mixed together for class use. This is important for highlighting sharing and community values within our school, as I had mentioned in the Welcome Letter. 

I thank you in advance for your understanding and support.

Mid Week Post!

Hello parents! Today we began our Reading class and talked about the story we read "Let's Go to the Moon!" and discussed the difference between real (non fiction) and not real (fiction) stories. In science we discussed the 5 senses and which body part we use for each, and how they are important. Since it is the first time they will be having a Language Arts class we discussed what that will entail through out the year. They also had their first PE class which the kids were really excited about. Homework for today will be once again in the MPB (Math Practice Book) and a page from their Science book SF (Science Fusion). You can find the information for  homework in their Assignment Books. I am attaching our first class picture, hope you enjoy it!

FIRST CLASS PICTURE

Quarter 1 Schedule for 1st Grade

The following is a copy of the schedule we will be using the first quarter for first grade, if you have any questions please let me know.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:30-8:35	ASSEMBLY		Morning Prayers / Homeroom
8:35 - 9:15	ASSEMBLY	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts
9:15-10:00	Health 1	Christian Living 1	PE 1	Christian Living 1	PE 1
10:00-10:15			Break Time
10:15-11:00	Math 1	Math 1	Math 1	Math 1	Math 1
11:00-11:45	Reading	Library	Reading	Reading	Computer 1
11:45-12:45			Lunch
12:45-1:30	Social Studies 1	Social Studies 1	Social Studies 1	Music 1	Reading
1:30-2:15	Art	Science 1	Science 1	Science 1	Science 1
2:15-2:30			Break Time
2:30-3:15	Chinese 1	Chinese 1	Chinese 1	Chinese 1	Chinese 1
3:15-4:00	ECA	ECA	ECA	ECA	ECA
16:00 - 16:10			Dismissal

Tuesday, Aug. 11th 2014

Hello parents! We have officially started Unit 1 in Math and Social Studies today! Your children will be taking home Math homework which they have written down in their Assignment book, and should be completed in their Math Practice Workbook.

I see some of them have already brought in class materials which is wonderful! If you have not sent in material, anytime this week would be great and I thank you in advance. I ask you please send the class funds and lunch fee in separate envelopes labeled with your child's name and what it's for. 

The kids also had their first library visit with Ms. Jeana !

Jason reading!

Lining up for book borrowing!

Julia~

Luca concentrating!

Bella enjoying the library!

Jinny :)

First Day of Class Pictures!

Just wanted to give you a quick picture update of our first day of class! We had fun drawing and talking about ourselves, as well as gathering our new books and getting familiar with classroom procedures! A great day and great start to a great new year :)

Jason, Luca and Nison

Jonathan, Fiona, Zoey and Jinny

Olivia, Jackie, Bella and Julia