Newsletter Dec. 12

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: December 12-14               

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: This week the students will be bringing home their graded informational writing. You will see their assessed writing that he or she completed INDEPENDENTLY. Students were given some time to do research on the Internet or books. Then, they used their writing folders, anchor charts, writing checklists and other tools to help them plan, draft, revise, and publish their piece. The scores on the rubric are: not yet meeting, approaching, meeting, and extending. Please note that “Meeting” scores are the expectations for the END of fifth grade.

While reading them, I learned a lot about a variety of topics!

Math: As we move forward in our decimals unit, students are learning to add and subtract decimals.  We have multiple tools and strategies to help students develop conceptual understanding.  As the week continues, they will choose ways that are most efficient for them.

Unit of Study:

Students will be finishing their PSA’s and Podcasts this week for a 5th grade share on Wednesday. Ask your child about their project. They have worked hard on the products are going to be great. In addition, some of the classes have put together a Brochure on their renewable energy source. Look out for those as well.

***NO HOME LEARNING THIS WEEK***

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Friday Dec. 15...last day of semester 1

Monday Jan. 8, 2018...first day of semester 2

Enjoy your three week break and don’t forget...as Dory always says, “Just keep reading, just keep reading…”

Highlights - Last Week:

Christmas Around the World and the wonderful band concert...well done students and Ms. Endel

Photos from S1

Buddies Maker Space Project Photos

Sustainable Energy MakerSpace Photos

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 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