Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  October 15-19, 2018

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: Students are continuing with book club groups using discussions to help them 
stretch their thinking about the book and develop themes. We are encouraging students to 
think about what they are learning about real life from their books. These ideas that are
generated from their book club books will be used in their literary essays, which we will
continueto learn about next week.

Math:  Adding and Subtracting Fractions continues this week as we move into operations 
with unlike denominators. Students will develop conceptual understanding using 
manipulatives and models to show their thinking.

Unit of Study:  We will continue our learning on Types of Government, and will begin our
preparation for Melaka trip by looking into the history of the area.

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:

• Tues Oct 16, PTA Meeting, 9:30-11:30, MPR 3, click HERE to RSVP (helpful for

planning purposes)

• Wed Oct 17, HOS Coffee, 9:30-11:00, MPR3 Click Google Reply Form to RSVP 
  click HERE for letter

• Friday Oct 19 RED HAT Free Dress Days for RM 5 Donation to charity

Upcoming Events :

• New Event: Fri Oct 26, 6:30-8:00, 1st Annual PTA Family Trunk or Treat, click

HERE to sign up and see flyer below for more details.

• ES Halloween Dress UP Day, Wed Oct 31, School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks,

NO scary costumes

• New Event: Bake Sale for International Fest click HERE for details
• Sat Nov 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00, see flyer below
• Tues Nov 13, Deepavali Cultural Celebration Tour,  Temple of Fine Arts. More details

coming soon.

• ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details

Grade 5 Specific:

• Tues 23 - Wed 24. Oct - Melaka Trip - 5DH, 5KC  
• Wed 24 - Thurs 25. Oct Melaka Trip - 5CB, 5CC and 5JV

Highlight from Last Week:

The kiddos have a great Social Change Makers Conference on Thursday last week
listening to passionate changemakers in our society. We look forward to our students’ future
contribution as new changemakers, and we are also excited welcome more speakers in 
April.

Children’s Hospital visit started yesterday with our students.There are more opportunities
for your child to partake in this great community service. If you haven’t yet signed up,
do so >>HERE<<