Sunday 3 August 2014

TERM 1 NEWSLETTER


Welcome to Grade 3N

Dear Parents,
I hope that you had a fantastic holiday and are ready for an exciting and busy year. This year as well as the homeroom teacher I will teach most of the subjects in Grade 3 such as Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Character Studies, and Bahasa Indonesia. You are welcome to communicate with me through your child’s agenda or my email yoanitaslkbali@gmail.com.
I believe that the school agenda is important in maintaining good communication between teachers and parents. Please remind your child to bring it to school every day and make sure that you check and sign it every night.

I wish it will be a wonderful year for everyone.

Ms. Nita

Subject Teachers

Here is the list of the subject teachers along with their email addresses:

English – Ms. Dini (dinislkbali@gmail.com)
PE – Mr. Thomas (thomasslkbali@gmail.com) and Mr. Erik (erikslkbali@gmail.com)
Bahasa Bali – Ms. Ayu (ayuslkbali@gmail.com)
Music – Mr. Istvan (istvanslkbali@gmail.com)
ICT – Ms. Wina (winaslkbali@gmail.com)
ISL – Mr. Dias (diasslkbali@gmail.com)
School Counselor – Ms. Linda (lindaslkbali@gmail.com

Mathematics

Math in grade 3 will be following Math Cambridge Curriculum stage 4, in which this term 1 we will be focusing on place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division, rounding to nearest 10 and 100, mental calculation and problem solving of numbers to 10 000. During all Math topics children will take part in activities designed to develop conceptual understandings, practical and ‘real-life' use, problem solving strategies and appropriate neatness and bookwork.

Math homework will be given every Monday and will due to the following Friday. Please remind your child to submit it on time to achieve maximum score.

Social Studies & Science

This term in Social Studies we will learn about Natural Resources and Ancient Rome. Children will be required to complete some projects to support our learning process. Ancient Rome will be our theme for school assembly in term 2. In Science we will learn about Diversity and Systems. We will find out how amazing our body is as well as animals and plants.
All homework and assignment will be notified through agenda.

Visual Art

Here is the list of supplies I require your child to have in art lesson:
Color pencils
Color markers (basic colors)
 1 big black marker (for outlining)
 1 medium paint brush (for watercolor painting)

Please make sure that they are labeled with your child’s name.

Bahasa Indonesia 

Bahasa Indonesia will be offered in two classes; Bahasa Indonesia class with me and Indonesian as a second language (ISL) class with Mr. Dias.

Term 1 Character Qualities

 This term in character studies as well as in daily learning process we will be focusing on some character qualities such as:
Punctuality
Responsibility
Orderliness
Obedience
Attentiveness
Cautiousness
Diligence
Gentleness
Tolerance
Gratefulness
Patience
Meekness

I expect your support by reinforcing those character qualities at home to your child. 

Reminders to Students

Bring Agenda and stationary every day.
Bring water bottle.
Make sure lunch is provided.
Wear PE uniform during PE lesson. 

Important Dates

   Indonesian Exhibition Week
Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, 2014
Indonesian Independence Day Celebration
Monday, August 18, 2014
Mid Semester Test
Monday, September 15- Friday, September 19, 2014
Parents Teachers Conference
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Term break
Thursday, October 9- Friday, October 10, 2014