Matilda

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Happy Mother's Day!!!

Dear Parents and Students,

Another week has flown past!  Time is just going too fast!

Next week is IOWA Test Week.  Students, no homework will be assigned during this week.  You can sit and relax with a book every day and read, read, read!  J Please make sure that you have a good night’s rest every night and eat a proper breakfast before school every day.  Also pack a healthy snack for each day and arrive at school on time. 

No Spelling Test, or any other tests, will take place during the IOWA assessment week.  Specialty classes will continue as usual.

Sunday, May 12^th, is Mother’s Day.  Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!  Thank you for all the love and support you are giving your children.  Those are two of the most important things a child needs.  Mothers, I hope you can sit back, with your feet up, and get well spoiled.

Our Elementary musical production, Matilda, will take place on June 6^th and 7^th.  Watch this space for more information, but please mark these dates in your diaries.  I can promise you all that this will be an unforgettable show!  One of high standards!  All the students and teachers have been working really hard.  Three third graders are also part of the production!  Come and enjoy the show with us all.  Bring your neighbors, family members and friends along! 

It was Richard Tsai’s birthday on May 8^th.  It was great fun to celebrate with him.  Thank you, Richard, for the delicious pizza and cake.  What a treat you gave the third graders!  Richard, may the year to come be filled with great health and endless happiness.  Happy birthday!!!

Our Student of the Week is Michael Wang.  Michael is an excellent member of the group and is always cooperating well with his team members.  He doesn’t mind to do something extra for his team!  Congratulations, Michael!  You are a star!

Have a very relaxing weekend, everyone!

Take care!

Kind Regards,

Ms. Crous

Homework 5/8

Math:  5 pages
Reading:  read for 30 minutes (any English book)

Homework 5/7

Math:  3 pages
English:  p. 35 - 37
Spelling:  write 4 sentences

Homework 5/6

Math:  3 pages (Chapter 18, Lesson 1)
Reading:  Read Yeh-Shen (Reading Textbook)
               Do p. 123 - 125 and p. 134 in your Reading Practice book

Field Trip 2013 ~ Flying Cow Ranch

Dear Parents and Students,

What a short but SUPER FUN week we have had!  What an excellent Field Trip!  This was definitely another memorable one.  We had a lot of fun at the Flying Cow Ranch and we also did not let the weather stop us from enjoying ourselves.  Please take a look at our Field Trip photos (I will post a slideshow at a later stage, I am experiencing problems with a program on my computer.  My sincere apologies):

On Friday, May 10^th, the local Fire Department will be visiting us.  They will be coming to teach us about water safety.  We will have an assembly at 2.20pm on Friday, May 10^th. 

Curriculum Planning for Week 12:

Math:  We will start with Chapter 18 and learn about fractions and fraction concepts.

Science:  We will start with Chapter 14, Heat, Temperature, and Light. 

Social Studies:  We haven’t gotten to finish Chapter 9 and will be looking more at Our American Culture.

English:  We will finish Unit 9, Writing Instructions. 

Reading:  We will finish activities based on Trapped by the Ice and then have a look at Fairy Tales.

Spelling Words for Week 12:

7 Core Subject Words:

electric circuit

electric current

thermal energy

thermometer

temperature

fractions

friction

7 Frequent Used Words:

circus

dance

princess

center

glance

nugget

dimmer

2 Challenging Words:

numerator

denominator

I believe everyone will enjoy the well-deserved Mid-Semester Break!  See you all back at school on Monday, May 6^th.  Third Graders, remember to READ, READ, READ!  Have fun, take a rest, and stay healthy!

Kind Regards,

Ms. Crous