Weekly Newsletter - Aug. 28

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!

Free Dress Day - Friday, Aug. 25th

This Friday is our first Free Dress Day...

As always we ask that the students bring RM5 as a donation to a local organization. This week's donation will be going to the Children's Cancer Hospital. 

We frequently donate to this hospital as it's a place where 5th grade Red Hats go to volunteer their time. 

The money goes to the nurses who work at the hospital and they, in turn, give it to patients in need of a little financial help. 

Your donation goes directly to those who need it most.

Thank you and know that you are making a difference in our local community.

Weekly Newsletter Aug. 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 - Aug 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 thinkmarks 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 5LT

Welcome to 5th Grade!

I am Lucy Thompson.  This is my fifth year teaching at the International School of Kuala Lumpur.  I am thrilled to be back and am looking forward to a great year.

A little about me…

I was born in England, but subsequently moved to Bermuda.  I spent my early childhood on the island.  Subsequently, I moved to Atlanta, GA and was there until I graduated high school.  I went to Colorado College, where I played football (soccer) and did lots of hiking.  After college, I spent some time in Nepal and Malaysia before returning to the US to get my Masters in Elementary Education.  Since then, I have taught in Cambodia and Lebanon.  I am excited to now be at ISKL.

A little about the year to come…

The 5th grade team is ready for a great year.  Andrea Bongarzone will be our English as an Additional Language (EAL)  teacher, supporting in a variety of groupings as well as collaborating and co-teaching with teachers.  We have some great lessons, trips and activities ready, which you will find out about as we go through the year.  I am eager to get started and share them all with you.

I am looking forward to getting to know the students and families here at ISKL.  Please feel free to share any news with me.  I have attached a form to this letter that will allow me to get the ball rolling on getting to know students a bit better as well as their parents.  Please fill it out and return it to me.  If there is anything else you wish to share that has not been asked, please write it on the back of the paper or send me an email.

School communication will happen through ISKL email and class blog. The class blog will have all grade level and class information, including photos and a weekly newsletter. Please make sure you check these on a regular basis.  If you wish to contact me or schedule a time to meet at any point in the year, my email is ljthompson@iskl.edu.my.  If something is urgent (and not in school hours), my mobile is 011-2350-4302.

Let’s have a wonderful year!