Math Homework Today

Dear Kiddos,

As you are aware, there are four questions for you to complete for homework.
Please ignore the part that says 'estimate'. You are required to 'decompose and divide'.

You might need another piece of paper to do them though.

:)

I want to see the whole working/thinking behind each step you take.

Thank you!

Ms B

Math Homework Today

Dear students,

We have learned a new way to divide a 2 or 3 digit number by a 2 digit number. As promised you have been issued a daily math practice sheet to complete for homework.

If you feel confident for the concepts covered in class, complete Q1c, 1d, Q3, and 4
If you feel okay and you feel you need some practice, complete Q1b, 1c, Q2, and Q3.
If you feel you need help, please come and see me. Also, complete Q1a, b, c, and d. If you want to try Q2, you can. We will be checking it tomorrow in class.

Ms B

GLC Update

Dear Parents, 

There is NO SCHOOL on Mon Sept 17, we start this week on Tues Sept 18 on Day 6.

 Quick Tip #1: There's just a few spots left for our PTA Welcome Committee hosted Batik Workshop on Thur Sept 27...click HERE for sign up (Click image on the left to see flyer & details)

Quick Tip #2: Interested in school community vendor space at ISKL International Festival? Tables are going fast and the cost is very competitive to other KL events. Click HERE for details.

This Week: 

• NO SCHOOL Mon Sept 17: Malaysia Day
• Wed Sept 19, 10:30, MPR1, PantherPay Training: Just added event click HERE to RSVP & for more details

• Wed Sept 19, Learning at ES/Parent Workshop
• 8:15-9:00 Literacy & Math Workshop
• 9:15-9:45 G2-G5 MAP: understanding & explanation, MPR4 
• click HERE for ES/Parent Workshop  
• click HERE for MAP

Upcoming Events :

• Red Hat Free Dress Day, Sept 21, 5 rm suggested charitable donation
• Sept 24-27 , ES Photos, watch ISKL email for more details on student photos & family portrait opportunities
• Oct 13 & 14, G4 & G5 Social Change Makers WWF opportunity click here
• ES Dress Up Days for the year: click here and check for updates throughout the year
• Thur Sept 27, Batik Workshop PTA Welcome Committee, 9:30-11:30 AM , click HERE for sign up (flyer below)
• Sat Nov 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00, see flyer below for volunteering info 
• Looking to support Boosters? Click here: ISKL Boosters and thank you for volunteering!

Thank you! 

Ms B

Reminder: Swimming

Just a friendly reminder - if you have PE with Ms Smith on even days, you have swimming tomorrow!!

Starting on Tuesday, September 18

If you have PE...

on odd days with Amy Simpson you will swim on day 1

on even days with Amy Simpson you will swim on day 2

on odd days with Tim Pettus you will swim on day 3

on even days with Tim Pettus you will swim on day 4

on odd days with Gail Smith you will swim on day 5

on even days with Gail Smith you will swim on day 6

on odd days with Val Vieytes you will swim on day 7

on even days with Val Vieytes you will swim on day 8

Swimming Information for Head of PE

Swimming Info / Days / Dates

Semester 1 2018

Swimming lessons (during PE class) will begin the week of September 17 (Monday is a holiday), and finish with the swim carnival on December 19.  All students will swim once per eight days. Please see the days and dates your student / class will be in the pool.

Students will need to bring

*Swimsuit

*Towel

*Goggles and swim caps are optional

*Long hair to be tied back

*There is no "ISKL school swimsuit”

*Appropriate swim attire (one piece swim suit or swim bottoms and rash shirt)

*If students forget their swim gear, they can borrow a swimsuit if available or they can use their PE uniform

*If students cannot swim for any reason, a detailed email or note (to the PE teacher) must explain why

Semester 1 Water Safety & Survival Swimming Days & Dates

Amy Simpson- Day 1 and 2

Tim Pettus- Day 3 and 4

Gail Smith- Day 5 and 6

Valeria Vieytes- Day 7 and 8

2018 Elementary PE Swim Dates (Semester 1)
Amy Simpson Day 1	Amy Simpson Day 2
Friday, September 21	Monday, September 24
Wednesday, October 3	Thursday, October 4
Monday, October 15	Tuesday, October 16
Friday, October 26	Monday, October 29
Thursday, November 8	Friday, November 9
Wednesday, November 21	Thursday, November 22
Monday, December 3	Tuesday, December 4
Thursday, December 13	Friday, December 14
Tim Pettus Day 3	Tim Pettus Day 4
Tuesday, September 25	Wednesday, September 26
Friday, October 5	Monday, October 8
Wednesday, October 17	Thursday, October 18
Tuesday, October 30	Wednesday, October 31
Monday, November 12	Tuesday, November 13
Friday, November 23	Monday, November 26
Wednesday, December 5	Thursday, December 6
Monday, December 17	Tuesday, December 18
Gail Smith Day 5	Gail Smith Day 6
	Tuesday, September 18
Thursday, September 27	Friday, September 28
Tuesday, October 9	Wednesday, October 10
Friday, October 19	Tuesday, October 23
Thursday, November 1	Friday, November 2
Wednesday, November 14	Thursday, November 15
Tuesday, November 27	Wednesday, November 28
Friday, December 7	Monday, December 10
Valeria Vieytes Day 7	Valeria Vieytes Day 8
Wednesday, September 19	Thursday, September 20
Monday, October 1	Tuesday, October 2
Thursday, October 11	Friday, October 12
Wednesday, October 24	Thursday, October 25
Monday, November 5	Wednesday, November 7
Friday, November 16	Monday, November 19
Thursday, November 29	Friday, November 30
Tuesday, December 11	Wednesday, December 12
*Swim Carnival* *Wednesday, December 19*
* Grade 5 will miss October 24 and 25 swim days due to Melacca trip

Weekly Newsletter Sept 12-14

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates:  September 12 - 14, 2018

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for the Week:

Literacy: We will be 'tasting' various short stories for students to read in groups and to have wonderful discussions about their text. They will be making connections, predictions, characters, and most importantly THEMES (life lessons). More to come on themes soon...

Math: We will be continuing our work with 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. Please assist your child to master number facts as we will be heavily relying on these to learn various strategies to divide numbers.

Unit of Study:  Students will begin to understand that individuals have rights, responsibilities and roles in relation to broader society. We will discuss our deserted island simulations from early in the year and talk about the advantages of government systems.  

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC updates)

• We begin our week on Day 3, tomorrow. 
• After School Activities continues Wednesday September 12th
• Change Maker’s Conference will be happening on October 11th
• MELAKA...is 41 days away!!!!

Band Master Class continues:

Day 1-Flute

Day 2-Clarinet

Day 3-Saxophone

Day 4-Trumpet

Day 5-Trombone

Day 6-Baritone and Tuba

Day 7-Percussion

Highlight from Last Week:

The students have been enjoying the ability to run around and play soccer in our field. It has been good to see them forming teams, being inclusive and moving. Please ensure your child has a hat and a water bottle every day as the field does get really hot. 

On Friday, we spent an afternoon session with Melati, one of the sisters from 'Bye Bye Plastic Bags'. She and her sister, Isabel, started the organisation five years ago and now they are expanding their positive influence around the world. It was encouraging and motivating to listen to Melati, especially when we learned that she was 12 and her sister 10 years old when they came up with the idea of banning plastic bags. The students had an opportunity to ask questions, and continued to wonder about the possibilities of changes they can bring to our societies after the talk. You can view the photos from Friday on our digital photo album. You can also watch Melati and Isabel's TED talk HERE.

UPCOMING AUG. SEPT. & OCT. CLASS & SCHOOL EVENTS

HARI RAYA CULTURAL DAY THIS FRIDAY

One of our art teachers - Nalini Krishnan and her team - has organized this year’s Hari Raya Cultural Day, which is this Fri. 14 Sept. Typically, it’s a day of activities focusing on the Malay cultural theme of Hari Raya. During the day, G5 students will be involved in various Malay cultural experiences when they attend their specialist lessons. There will be an ES-wide Hari Raya Assembly held in the ES Theater from 11:00 – 11:40 am, featuring a dance troupe performing various Malay dances. Students will also experience various cultural demonstrations and traditional food samples on the day. Please encourage your child to be dressed in Malay cultural clothing.      

Fri. 21 Sept: Next Red Hats Free Dress Day. Students can bring a donation of RM5

Mon. 24 Sept: School photos week

Mon. 1 & Tues. 2  Oct: ISA testing days. Wed. 3 Oct. is the ISA makeup testing day. 

Thurs. 4 & Fri. 5 Oct: ES Parent Conferences

Tues. 9 Oct: Dr. Teh Kok Hoi presentation from 2:00-2:45pm in the G5 common area. Dr. Teh is the head paediatrician at KL Children’s Hospital Cancer Ward. He was not able to attend the Social Change Makers' Conference on Thurs. so we were able to book him earlier. 

Thurs. 11 Oct: First 6 presenters will present at our Social Change Maker’s Conference - SCMC. Final 6 presenters will present on Thurs. 4 April 2019

Fri. 19 Oct: Next Red Hats Free Dress Day. Students can bring a RM5 donation.

Mon. 22 Oct: Faculty Inservice Day - no school for students

Tues. 23, Wed. 24 & Thurs. 25 Oct: G5 Melaka overnight trip - details TBA

Have a great week!

Ms B

   

Invitation to Move for Nature on Oct 13-14

Dear Parents and Students, 

You have been invited to participate in 'Move for Nature' event on 13 and 14 October 2018 at the Starling Mall (for details read on). 'Move for Nature' is a great event for teachers, students and their families to have fun together while supporting wildlife conservation. Participants can enjoy a 30-minute Zumba class, origami and colouring activities, as well as receive attractive WWF merchandise through this event that will build public support for environmental conservation. All registration proceeds will be channeled to WWF-Malaysia’s conservation efforts.

Please see the attached flyer for further information. (Click to enlarge the image)

Happy Reading, 

Ms B