Tuesday, 30 December 2014

First 3 days of school

Hi Parents,

The school holidys are going to be over soon. School will start again this Friday. Can't wait to see all the kids again. :D

Here are some information on what we will be doing on the first 3 days of school (2nd, 5th and 6th January):

1) Bonding days

There will be no lessons on the first 3 days of school as we have planned some bonding activities for the whole level.

2) Things to bring

No need to bring any books this Friday. On the 5th and 6th, pack the school bag according to the list that I will be giving out on Friday.

3) School hour

School hour is still the same. Assemble in the school hall by 7.45am and school dismissal is still 2pm everyday except Wednesday, 1.30pm.

4) Parent's email

In this new year, I'm going to try out a new way to provide timely feedback on your child's academic progress through weekly email update. Hence, I will be giving out a letter on Friday for you to write your most updated email address that I can send the email to. :) Do indicate that the email belongs to Dad or Mum.

Alright, have a good New Year's eve!

Irene













Thursday, 30 October 2014

Test Papers and important info

Hi Parents,

Here are some important information to take note:

Test Papers 

1) English listening test

2) Maths Review test 5

3) English Compo test


Please look through, sign and return all papers on Monday.


Meet-the-parents session 2014

It is the time of the year for us to meet and disucss the achievements your child has accomplished this second part of the year. Looking at the schedule, I have to meet 18 parents from 8am to 11.20am (FULL BOOKING). Hence, I would like to ask for your understanding that even if you have book at 10am, for instance, you might not be able to see me at 10am. Of course I will try to stick to the 10 min per child rule, but sometimes the conversation might continue.

If you see a long queue, then maybe you can go and see the Mother Tongue teachers first and come back to see me. Would really appreciate your understanding!! :D

Second, to make our discussion a fruitful one, I would like to request that you come with a list of questions that you want to ask me. For example:

1) What are the strategies that I can use to help my child in his Comprehension?

This way, I can answer to your questions directly, and we will all learn something from the discussion. :D

Thank You!!

Regards,
Irene

1 Peace Amazing Star 2014

Hi Parents,

Today is the performance for the P1 Amazing Star.

From a teacher's point of view, I truely think that 1Peace is a really awesome class. Each and everyone of them is so responsible and the moment I gave them the script, they took the initiative to memorize without me chasing after them.

We only had to rehearse 3 times and all of them got it! I'm really so blessed and proud to have them this year. :D

Here are some pictures













Monday, 20 October 2014

Composition test

Hi Parents,

I've managed to mark the latest composition homework and returned the book back to your child for revision over the public holiday. I've also given them a mock composition test just now. Here are some worrying things that I observed in their mock test:

1) Can't finish their story within the given time, 30 minutes

Some of them could not finish their story in the 30 minutes given. This is quite serious because their results will be 1 band down and if their content is insufficient, then they might fail the test.

2) Me and my brother, I and my family

I've nagged countless time, but 1 or 2 are still making this mistake. It should be my brother and I.

3) Finger spacing and 3 paragraphs

some of them are still not leaving 2 finger spacing at the start of the paragraph! this leads me to the next problem. They did not even write in 3 paragraphs!!

4) Not using the 4 pictures given

Some students only wrote based on the title and not the picture. This is clearly evident in their compo writing when they wrote about the beach and having a picnic when the picture depicts a PARK!



To help them write good introduction and conclusion, I've given them a template. Do guide them through using the template. I believe it will help them on Friday!


Hang on and all the assessments will be over soon! :)
Mrs Say

Sunday, 12 October 2014

No school from 14th Oct to 17th Oct

Hi Parents,

Just a reminder, there will be no lessons from the 14th oct to 17th October due to PSLE marking. I will be going to another school to do marking. :)

Meanwhile, try to do revision with your child as when they reutrn on the 20th October (monday), there will be many assessments coming their way.

Here are the assessment schedule:

1) 20th October (Monday)
Listening test



2) 24th October
Picture writing (composition)
They have to write a composition using the 4 pictures given on the day of assessment.

I will be giving them a compo to write during the holiday. Try to let them write on their own first, so you can have a rough gauge of how well they can write.

I have taught them to use an individual checklist (we created this checklist together as a class) to check their own writing. Please enforce this at home when they are writing as this will really reduce those unnecessary writing errors such as capital letters and paragraphing.


3) 30th October
Maths review test 5

Topics will include numbers to 100, add and subtract, time, money, multiplication and division.
Do get your child to MEMORISE the multiplication table for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10!

And there is a difference when we write 2 x 5 and 5 x 2
2 x 5 means 2 groups of 5 whereas  5 x 2 means 5 groups of 2. Do ensure that they write the correct multiplication statement when they are practising at home.

4) 31st October 
English Mini Test (STELLAR Units 9 to 13)

An important emphasis for this test is, to ensure your child answers in full sentences for the Comprehension. Do refer to The King's Cake unit to understand what I mean.
For example,  when your child writes

"once a year"  --> phrase, not a full sentence.

"He only gets to eat birthday cake once a year." --> full sentence! :D

Other than the assignments, I also have given them homework!

1) Helpful Eliasians @ home
Parents need to help your child to endorse this when they perform a certain household chore at home.
2) Multiplication and division worksheet
3) Composition
4) Signatture for Stellar unit and Maths


LASTLY, could all parents remind your child to bring another 30 clear plastic folders to be put into their portfolio file???

THANK YOU!

Mrs Say


Thursday, 2 October 2014

Children's Day

Dear 1 Peace,

HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY!

There were so many fun and exciting programs lined up for them yesterday. First, they had fun playing at the Games Carnival that was organised by our Parent Volunteer Group. It was indeed a job well done. The children sure had their fun. Look at the pictures below and you will know how much effort was put in.











 I personally love this 'tikam tikam' booth. LOADS of presents to be won!





After which, Spongebob Squarepants actually appeared in EPPS!! Look at how well received he was by the lower primary children.






Took a quick picture with Spongebob and Mdm Kamsiah! Both of us had to relish our childhood hahaha!

Following that, we went back to class and it was PARTY TIME! I went to Giant hyperstore the night before and bought bags and bags of tidbits for 1P! Saw many teachers doing last minute buying too. The shelves were practically empty!

1P children put on their handmade party hats, and I gave them each a personalised card and their presents. Do read the messages I wrote for them. While I was typing the messages, I could still remember the first time I saw each and every one of them. Time flies and they have all grown up. One day, they will no longer be under my care and I WILL DEFINITELY BE VERY SAD. :(

I was so busy giving out food during the party that I has no time to capture their happy faces. :( Oh well, we shall wait for next year!

On a side note, I also gave out multiplication table for them to memorize during these 4 days of holidays. That is the only homework I gave them. So when I see them next Tuesday, I will be testing them on multiplication table 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10. Apart from that, to reduce the torture of memorizing the numbers, I put it into a song and had given them the lyrics. I will be reinforcing the multiplication tables through the songs. :)

Take care, big hugs and I will see all of you next Tuesday

Mrs Say

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Home based learning day 1 - SUCCESS!

Hi Parents,

Thank you for the help in ensuring your child logs into the McOnline portal on time. Just ensure that they complete the assignment by today. :)

Thank you once again.

Irene

Monday, 22 September 2014

Happy birthday!

Hi all,

To celebrate my birthday, I promised to treat the kids in 1Peace cupcakes! So, here are the cupcakes. I ordered from Sweetest Moments (all new parents will know this company! haha). The kids were really really elated!





Here are some photos of them











I'm thankful that I ordered the cupcakes for them. I didn't know that it will make them so excited and happy about it. I promised them that I will get them more food next year.

On a side note, there will be a Mathematics Review test 4 tomorrow.Do revise with your child.

Irene

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Money money money!

Dear 1P parents

Its been some time since I upload pictures ofyour child! Here are some photos of them learning how to count money.

I gave them $3 (play money) per group and they are to look at the price list of the different stalls and plan the food that they can buy with $3!















                The menu from each group. :D