Weekly Newsletter Nov. 27

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: November 27-30               

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: The students have combined efforts between Science and Literacy. As they have finished their research, students have begun writing an informational piece of writing on the sustainable energy topic of their choice.  As the week progresses, students will complete their informational writing piece and look forward to creating either a Public Service Announcement (PSA) or podcast in the weeks to come.

Math: As we move forward in our decimals unit, students are beginning to round up to the thousandths place, as well as continuing to practice the appropriate vocabulary for these difficult numbers.  Rather than saying, “One point 3”....practice saying, “One and Three-tenths!”. This week we will also begin to move into the adding and subtracting of decimals.

Unit of Study: 5LT will continue to work on their innovative idea prototypes in the Science Lab/Maker Space. The students have come up with some unique and ideas, so it will be interesting to see how the prototypes take form. Check out the photos here - more will be added throughout the week.

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 December 1-Prophet’s birthday

Highlights - Last Week:

Another great speaker last Friday, Mr. Hector, who spoke about wind energy and fast grass for biomass.

Thank you again to the parents involved in the Xmas Ornament making. We look forward to getting them on the tree!

Weekly Newsletter Nov 20

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: November 20-24, 2017                

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Students will continue their nonfiction reading and writing units. Reading and writing are integrated with our science unit: Sustainable Energy. Students have chosen a topic and are doing in-depth research in preparation for their writing.

Math: This week we will continue with our math unit entitled, Unit 4: Decimal Place Value & Decimal Operations. This week students will name decimals in expanded, unit, and word forms by applying place value reasoning. They will also be comparing decimal fractions to the thousandths using like units, and express comparisons with >, <,  =. As we learn about decimals, we will be using our knowledge to help us discuss the "Economics of Healthy Eating."

Unit of Study: The students will continue their inquiry into Sustainable Energy. This week, students will begin designing their creative idea for sustainability. We will be drawing and explaining our ideas before heading to the MakerSpace to build them. This week students will also hear from Hector Ingram on Friday, November 24th from 10:30-11:15am. He will present on wind energy and ‘fast grass’ - a fast growing grass used as a biofuel. All are welcome to attend this presentation as it will be most informative.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Hector Ingram on Friday, November 24th at 10:30 in the grade 5 common area. Come hear about Wind Energy and ‘Fast Grass’.

Highlights - Last Week:

Last week, we had the pleasure of having special guests Dave Perrau and Brad Knowles who reviewed Sustainable Practices at the new ISKL campus. They discussed the plans for the new school and talked about how simple ideas like light reflecting off shelves will help to make a school more sustainable, keep areas cool and will also help lower electricity bills.  

Mr. Andy Baker has also been a guest speaker. He had many fun activities for students to help them understand the various aspects of the oil business.

Weekly Newsletter Nov 13

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: November 13-17, 2017

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Students will continue their nonfiction reading and writing units. Reading and writing are integrated with our science unit: Sustainable Energy, so students will be using texts about sustainable energy to improve their nonfiction reading and writing. Last week students got to hear a visiting author presentation by Bryn Barnard, who spoke about the challenges of being an author along with climate change and the ocean, the topic of one of his books, The New Ocean: The Fate of Life in a Changing Sea.

Math: This week we will be begin our new math unit entitled, Unit 4: Decimal Place Value & Decimal Operations. This week we will explore the value of decimals by representing them in various ways and reviewing their relationship in our base 10 number system. This unit runs through to Semester 2 as it encompasses place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Unit of Study: The students will continue their inquiry into Sustainable Energy. This week, students will be answering questions through lab work and research. Last week, we had the pleasure of having Andy Baker, Mrs. Schneider’s husband, come to speak about petroleum. It was a great day and the students even got to dig for oil using a cake and gummy dinosaurs! This week on Monday Nov. 13th we will have special guests Dave Perrau and Brad Knowles who will present about Sustainable Practices at the new ISKL campus.  This will take place in the common area from 2:00-2:45.

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 on Monday Nov. 13th we will have special guests Dave Perrau and Brad Knowles who will present about Sustainable Practices at the new ISKL campus.  This will take place in the common area from 2:00-2:45.

Highlight - Last Week:

The International Day Parade was a hit as usual.  We also enjoyed the cultural presentations and were excited to represent our countries. There were also two excellent guest speakers. Please see photos of these event and other pictures from our Instagram account.  

Weekly Newsletter Nov 6

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: November 6-10, 2017

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Students will be continue their nonfiction reading and writing units. This is integrated with our science unit: Sustainable Energy, so students will be using texts about sustainable energy to improve their nonfiction reading and writing. In addition, the students will attend a visiting author presentation by Bryn Barnard, who will feature his nonfiction books. Bryn will present to our students on Thurs. 9 Nov. from 10:30-11:15am in the G5 common area.

Math: Students will review and complete Unit 3: The Coordinate Plane. Midweek they will complete a written summative assessment. Our next math unit is titled, Unit 4: Decimal Place Value & Decimal Operations. It’s quite a lengthy unit - 40 school days - so the unit will take us into early second semester.

Unit of Study: The students will continue to work on the Sustainable Energy unit. This week, they will continue to work in the science labs exploring sustainable energy: solar, wind and hydro power. Amy Schneider’s husband, Andy Baker, who is an engineer with Schlumberger, will conduct a presentation on ‘Fossil Fuels’ this Fri. 10 Nov. in the G5 common area from 10:30-11:30am.   

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

This Friday 10 Nov. is our annual International Fest. Flag Parade at Melawati from 8:15-9:15am. Students should come dressed in their national costume, clothing comprising colors of their country’s flag, etc. Parents are invited to join us for the Flag Parade and the Parade of Nations Assembly in the Studio. Don’t forget to attend the PTA’s International Fest at the Ampang Campus this Sat. 11 Nov. from 11:00am-3:00pm.

This Monday, parents are reminded to look out for your child’s two opinion writing samples with rubrics and an accompanying parent letter, which your child will bring home to share with you.

Highlight - Last Week:

Our Deepavali Cultural Day last Friday 3 Nov. was definitely the highlight of last week! Nalini Krishnan and her organizing team organized another wonderful day of activities for our students, especially the assembly from 11:00-11:45am and the various hallway demonstrations and workshops.