This week has been a bit unusual as we had Tuesday off for the typhoon, Wednesday the school’s 40th Anniversary, and Friday the start of Chuseok!
In English we wrote letters to ourselves for the school time capsule and we started our Cambridge Primary unit on nouns and adjectives. We are still getting some reading assessments done so whole class instruction was implemented, and I have to say, everyone showed me their very capable and determined attitudes! The homework includes a worksheet on adjectives. If this is tricky due to English language ability, please do not feel obliged to complete it. If this seems too easy, try finding nouns and adjectives in whatever you may be reading at home! You could write them out and turn them in if you’d like a very happy teacher. 🙂
You will also find a spelling words list, please study these words for a spelling test next Friday. I may differentiate lists based on how our class does these next weeks, so if you find these words too challenging, do your best and please don’t stress. (If you are an English Language Learner, please note that you will not need to partake.)
For IPC we closed our Brainwave unit with a reflection on one of the schools core values: Growth Mindset. As students progress through the year, I hope they will continue to remember that the process of growth carries as much, if not more, value as being correct or perfect the first time or every time. Next week we will start the unit ‘They Made A Difference’ on figures of historical significance. I look forward to some great projects for this unit!
Math also saw the beginning of our Cambridge Primary curriculum starting with whole numbers and place value. Student’s are encountering digits and their values from various approaches, and while it may have been a bit tricky at first, most everyone was feeling confident with whole class practice! The homework features problems exactly like the ones tackled in class, and if there are any particular problems that are extra tricky, circle them so I can see where additional review and support can be implemented. Again I am very proud of the can do attitudes and focus shown during these lessons.
Lastly, a big kudos to all the students as they really showed their best behavior at the 40th Anniversary Assembly. Everyone was very respectful and got to place their letters to themselves in 10 years in the school’s time capsule. However, I think the highlight of the student’s day was all the delicious cake, cookies, fruits, and snacks provided by the PTA. We thoroughly enjoyed our treats and played some games before calling it a week.
I hope everyone enjoys the Chuseok Holiday and I will see you all back in class Tuesday!
