We would like to thank last weeks

Classroom Helpers

Helper K2G K2R K2Y
Line Leader Rachel Richard Aidde& Florian
Snack & Lunch Martin George KC & Elise
Calendar/Weather Ombeline Von Juyoung


Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Ms. Stephanie(K2R)- sfairall@uisgz.org
Ms. Chan (K2Y) cchan@uisgz.org
Ms. Daoqiong (K2Y)dqiong@uisgz.org
Ms. Rimma (K2G) rfatkhutdinova@uisgz.org
Class Reps:
K2R waiting
K2Y Antoniasmum (Nadine):ptnschmitt@me.com
K2Y Elisesmum (Ulrike):ulrikeranzow@googlemail.com
K2G Rachelsmum(Gillian): gilliangao53@hotmail.com
K2G Emersonsmum (Tiffanee) : kaihonu73@gmail.com

Learn more about IB: www.ibo.org
K2 webpage: k2uisgz.weebly.com
(password = k2pl@yground)
This Weeks Focus Finding Out stage
Language: Letter sounds: Zz (Letterland character: Zig Zag Zebra)
UOI: Stories about animals, creating a Dear Zoo story book
(continued) / Summative assessment
Putonghua: Review of several animals we have learnt with their
Chinese names and what they eat to live
Mathematics: Number conservation / continue with number
combining and partitioning / reviewing counting,
ordering and writing numbers from 0 to 20.
Creative Art: Finger painting in white on a black background
PE: Aquatic fun reviewing swim rules, blowing water and kicks
Music: My name is Pinocchio, a game-song / focusing on the
"heart beats" in music.
K2 Weekly Newsletter #36 Week of May19
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, 2014 EC Week 35 UISG EC Division
Calendar of Upcoming Events And Celebrations
Month Event/Celebration Comments
May
20 Mother-tongue storytelling
22 Student-led conferences
parents to set up an
appointment
Information sent home
via e-mail
June
10 Progress Reports Parents can check on-
line
11 EC End of Year Celebration Information to come
home soon
13 Last day of school (half day) Buses leave at 12:00pm

UOI Information
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea: Stories can engage their audience and
communicate meaning

Key concepts: Form, Function, Reflection
Related concepts:

Lines of inquiry:
-How to construct an effective story
-How stories are created and shared
-Feelings and emotions

Whats been happening?

Last Friday the whole school had a lockdown drill and the K2 children
performed very well. Each class has a specific place for the children
to sit quietly during a lockdown. We wait there until notified via the PA
system that the lockdown is completed and that classes can resume
as normal.

Last week we returned to our ongoing unit of inquiry on stories. We
explored story elements and read many books. We read a story called
Dear Zoo and the children then created their own Dear Zoo book.
This week we are starting our summative assessment for this unit of
inquiry. In small groups the students will have an opportunity to
create a new story or retell a familiar story in their own way
puppetry, role play or storytelling - and present it to an audience.

This Thursday we look forward to seeing you all at our student-led
conferences. The children are looking forward to being your guide to
their school.

Swimming lessons: K2G and K2Y had their first swim last Thursday
and it was wonderful. Our parent volunteers were fantastic at helping
the children enjoy the water. Swimming lessons are part of the P.E.
programme and all K2 children should participate. Mark your
calendar for every Monday (K2R) or Thursday (K2G & K2Y) to send a
swim bag to school with your child. Thank you.

K2R Mondays 2:15-3:15
K2Y and K2G Thursdays at 2:15-3:15

Reminder to pack in your childs swim bag:
- swimming clothes
- towel
- for girls with long hair a hair elastic or a swim cap
- girls with bikinis must also wear a t-shirt
- a plastic bag to hold wet swim clothes after the lesson
- goggles if preferred (to protect eyes from the chlorine in the pool)

Reminders:
Please also send:
- Sunscreen lotion. We will be checking the existing bottles and will
send back if empty or expired.
- Mosquito repellent (if your child is especially sensitive).Please note
that all classrooms have plug-in mosquito repellents.
- A small umbrella or a raincoat as it is now rainy season.
- Extra T-shirts and shorts for changing in the hot weather. We will
send all winter clothes back home.