EL Showtime Photos

EL Showtime

Assessments - Term 2 Week 8

Monday, 13th May
Math Performance Task - 5%
Unit 8: Length
Unit 9: Mass

Assessments - Term 2 Week 7

Just a gentle reminder :
Mathematics - Weighting 15%
7th May, Tuesday
Chapter 4 [ Multiplication & Division ],
Chapter 5 [ Multiplication Tables 2 & 3 ],
Chapter 6 [ Multiplication Tables 4, 5 & 10 ] &
Chapter 7 [ Using Models: Multiplication & Division ]

English Language -Weighting 5%
Comprehension - Weighting 5%
9th May, Thursday
Unit 7 - Magnetic Max
Unit 8 - Life In A Shell
Unit 9 - Food Fit For A King

Spelling List - Term 2

link:
https://sites.google.com/site/judsim1/1-faith-2011

Assessment - Term 2 Week 5

24th - 25th April [ Wednesday & Thursday ]
Reading Aloud - 5%
Read a passage accurately and with appropriate expression.

PAL Art

Dancing Is Fun

The last lesson for PE is Dance.
We conducted a mass dance session for all the P2 pupils.
Here's the video clip of the pupils doing the Shoemaker's Dance. Enjoy...



2A Got Talent...
Representing 2A on stage are Jun Yang and Kayla.

LJ to Singapore Art Museum

Here's the video, enjoy...

Multiplication

6 x 3 means 6 groups of 3
         means 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3

Holistic Assessments - Term 1

This is just a gentle reminder.
26th to 28th February - English Show and Tell 5%
Index number 1 to 10 "My Favourite Past-time"
Index number 11 to 20 "My Favourite Television Programme"
Index number 21 to 30 "My Favourite Place In SIngapore"
1st March - Math Topical Review 10%

25th Feb [ Monday ] - LJ To Singapore Art Museum

Schedule
12.30 - 1.40 pm : Lessons as per normal
  1.40 - 2.00 pm : Briefing , Toilet breaks , assemble
  2.00 - 2.40 pm : KCPPS to SAM
  5.00 - 5.40 pm : SAM to KCPPS
  5.40 - 6.30 pm : Lessons as per normal
Small Bag

• snacks , water bottle
• poncho [ in case of rain ]
• cardigan [ optional ]
• story book
• pencil case

Overview of Activity / Holistic Assessments - Term 1

Letters regarding these activity / assessments have been isssued to parents.
This is just a gentle reminder.
21st February - English Language [ Listening ] 5%
25th February - Learning Journey to Singapore Art Museum
26th to 28th February - English Show and Tell 5%
Index number 1 to 10 "My Favourite Past-time"
Index number 11 to 20 "My Favourite Television Programme"
Index number 21 to 30 "My Favourite Place In SIngapore"
1st March - Math Topical Review 10%

CNY @ KCPPS

Parents' Consent

Dear Parents,
I have and would be uploading video clips of events in our school. These files are large so I have to use youtube facilities. If you are not comfortable having your child's photo/s featured in these video clips, please let me know so as not to upset or offend you.

Buddy Programme

Dear Pupils,
You have done a wonderful job. Here is the video clip...Enjoy!

Primary 2 Agape 2013

Hi Pupils,
A very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of you.
Hope you all have rested enough for the challenges in 2013.
Regarding your Holiday Reading Activities , if you have misplaced the worksheets , go to ...
www.kcppsmrl.weebly.com
click Recommended Reads

Travel Declaration

Dear Parents/Pupils,
Please submit your travel declarations by Wednesday, 14th November.
A 'Nil' return is necessary if you are not travelling during the school holidays.
P/S : Forgot to remind the pupils today.

Jacob Ballas

Spelling List Term 4

Skipathon 2012

Dear Parents,
Thank you very much for your support and generous donations.
I have uploaded a video clip of the event for your viewing pleasure.
Your children were wonderful!
They thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
They have learnt to skip for good health.
They have learnt to contribute to a good cause.

Coming Assessments

Gentle Reminder:
Wednesday, 22nd August
Topical Review Matheatics:
- Picture Graphs
- Numbers To 40
- Multiplication
Weighting - 30%
Thursday, 23rd August
Grammar:
- Possessive Pronouns
- Simple Past Tense [regular & rregular verbs]
- Present Continuous Tense
- Determiners [some, any, much]
- Joining sentences using 'and' & 'but'
- Concord - subject verb agreement [grammar cloze]
Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension
Weighting - 25%

Coming Assessments

Performance Task - Mathematics on 6th and 7th August
Weighting - 5%
Topic - Mass
Able to measure mass of objects using non-standard units e.g. cubes, marbles, paper clips etc.
Able to compare masses of two objects and state which is heavier / lighter.
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Authentic Task - English on 13th August
Topic : Invitation Card
Ability to fill out an invitation card :
- to invite a guest to a special event
- to provide information of the special event
Text Features
- salutation [Dear......,]
- sign off [ Your friend, / Yours sincerely, / Best wishes, ....]
- Name of guest[s]
- purpose of invitation
- day and date of invitation
- venue / address of event
- time of event
- name of host[s]
- structure [ signing off is to be written in 2 lines]
Punctuation
- include comma in salutation and signing off
- time [e.g. 2.00 p.m.]
Features will be taught explicitly and two practices will be given to pupils.

Learning Journey To Jurong Bird Park

Finally, the trip to Jurong Bird Park video. Happy viewing....

Term 3 Week 4 Assessments

Just a gentle reminder....

Wednesday, 18th July

Listening & Viewing [ 5% ]
Sound Discrimination
Picture Matching
Functional Text

Thursday, 19th July & Friday, 20th July

Picture Description [ rubrics ]
You can go to mconline -> English Oral Buddy Primary 1 -> Picture Discussion for practice.

EL Show Time

Dear Parents,
A thousand apologies for getting the volunteers to turn up so early [ 1 pm ].
I suppose you can call me a kiasu teacher.
Many thanks for your support. Your children have put up a very good show. I'm so proud of them!

EL Show Time on Tuesday, 17 th July

Dear Parents,
Your children have invited you to watch their performance on 17th July.
If your child has not handed in or paid for his/her costume, please do so ASAP.
Your child also has to bring his/her own make-up ---- no sharing for hygiene.
I need parent volunteers to help with children's make-up. Please volunteer if you can come early....around 1p.m.
Many thanks

Our Class Ice-cream Party

Learning Journey to Jurong Bird Park

Thursday, 12th July
Arrival & dismissal time - the usual school hours
Attire - PE attire, school shoes
Things to bring -
# Food & drinks , snacks
# small backpack, no need to bring school bag
# a raincoat in case it rains -- no umbrellas -- for safety
# a storybook for silent reading
# pencil case and colour pencils
# water bottle [plain water only]
# tissue papers / wet tissues, small plastic bag for litter
# mini clipboard to be used as backing for worksheet

Speech & Drama

Here is the finale song for our EL Show Time.

Stories for your reading pleasure

Check this link for stories to read aloud.

http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet/bookzone/read_aloud_stories.htm

Discipline - how strict should the teacher be?

This incident happened two months back in our school.

A pupil played with his water bottle along the corridor facing the concourse on level 3. The water bottle went over the parapet and fell down to the ground floor. It landed on a teacher’s head. The teacher saw stars and was sent to the hospital. Thanks be to God....the teacher recovered and is fine.

Parent’s point of view : Children are by nature playful therefore this is an unfortunate accident.

Teacher’s point of view :
1.       A water bottle is not a play thing, it is for quenching thirst.
2.       The corridor is not a play area, other classes are functioning and pupils need the quietness to listen better and not be distracted.

What if the water bottle landed on your child’s head?
How strict should the teacher be with regards to the discipline of the pupils?

What is discipline?

A classroom is shared by many pupils who are there to study. No child should be disadvantaged when the conducive environment is jeopardized by someone in the class who continues to make noises [ like cat calls, running engine, etc ... ] despite being warned, to distract or just for fun.

As a parent, what is your take on this? Either leave a comment or email me at
choy_yew_cheong@moe.edu.sg

13th April - This Friday

Dear Parents,
Our school will be celebrating Founders' Day this Friday.
PM session will be dismissed at 5.30 pm.
You can post your congratulatory messages online.

My School Life

My School Life

Learning Journey To Kids' Kampong

Grammar - can , can't

Dear pupils,

Here is a youtube video on lesson 'can' and 'can't'.

Numbers Within 10 - Addition & Subtraction

Hi Parents,
I have uploaded a lesson on 'more than / less than'.
Hope it's useful when you coach your child.

Check my webpage :
https://sites.google.com/site/judsim1/1-faith-2011

Math - Numbers To 10

Here is a powerpoint lesson on 'more than'. The link is below.
https://sites.google.com/site/judsim1/1-faith-2011?pli=1

What's On? - Week 3 & 4

20th January : Chinese New Year Celebration
- Pupils to dress in their CNY clothes.
- 1 hour recess [ extended ]. Pupils can purchase tickets from Coupon Booth.
- Curriculum time with teacher - 4.30 to 6.30
25th January : Reading Festival 2012
- Pupils to dress in their favourite Story book character.
- Questions to help in presentation :
Who are you dressed up as ?
Which story book is the character from ?
Why did you choose this character ?
- Curriculum with teacher - 4.30 to 6.30

What's On? - Week 3

Parents to sign

1. Math worksheet 'Numbers To 10'


2. English worksheet 'The Farm Concert'

Return worksheets for filing in class.

Photo Taking For School Smart Card ( SSC )

Dear Parents,
A thousand apologies to you.
Phototaking session scheduled yesterday was postponed because the photographer did not turn up.
Will inform you of makeup day asap.

EL Showtime

Dear Parents,
Thank you for your support.
The show showcased your children's talents and potentials.
We see a Justin (Justin and His Toys) in the making.
We see the joy and enthusiasium in their eyes.
We see confidence and poise in their speech and acting.

Dear Pupils,
Good job, well done!!
I'm so proud of you!
What's your next mission?
Prepare for your tests!!

Don't Worry Be Happy song

Don't Worry Be Happy
http://youtu.be/-TJ7tW3188o

I Can See Clearly Now
http://youtu.be/NkwJ-g0iJ6w
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)Sun-Shiny day.
I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin for?
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)Sun-Shiny day.
Look all around, there’s nothin but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothin but blue skies
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)Sun-Shiny day.

21st July 2011, Thursday

Commemoration Of Racial Harmony Day
This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Through this commemoration, we hope to nurture the character values of respect and love among pupils from different races so that they will understand the importance of promoting racial harmony and maintaining peace in Singapore.
Pupils to come in their traditional costumes or traditional costumes of other races and school shoes.

Kids' Kampong on 12th July

On the busDestination : Kids' Kampong
group photo
happy fishing

completing our worksheets

English Authentic Task Assessment On 28th April 2011

The Authentic Task Assessment this Thursday is on features of a recipe.
I have returned a similar practice worksheet for parents to sign today.
Pupils will be tested on these features :
Name of dish / recipe
Things you will need / ingredients
Steps / method : Use of imperatives
Get ......
Beat .....
Cut ......
Put .....
Add .....
Mix .....
Heat ......
Stir-fry .....
Serve .....

Chapel Time

During Chapel, pupils sing praises to God and listen to God's messages.

English - Dotch List

Dear Parent,

I have upoaded the Dotch List taken from the internet for your reference. It is important that your child is able to read all the words ( high frequency words / basic sight words )in this list so that he/she can enjoy and understand the story books he/she is reading.
Ability to read and understand is also important for performing tasks required in other subjects whereby instructions are given in writing. The link is :
https://sites.google.com/site/judsim1/1-faith-2011

Unit 1 - The Farm Concert

The key teaching points :

Concepts about print - directions of reading spaces between words, letters, words, sentences
capitals to begin a sentence

Vocabulary - baa, cow, croak, dog, duck, farmer, frog, pig, sheep, moo, oink, quack, wuff

Word identification - initial consonants: /b/, /f/, /y/, /fr/, /sh/
high frequency words: the, said, went, can, can’t

Grammar - sentence structure: The ____ can/can’t ____
Links to teach concepts of can & can't -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a91oTyA0Oq8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OU66_6rZl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2plzAkOJo

PAL - Programme for Active Learning

PAL lessons will start next week so pupils need to wear their PE attire for these lessons.
Thus, in view of their PE lessons, your child needs to wear PE attire on -
Mondays,
Wednesdays,
Thursdays &
Fridays

CCA - Concert Band

Dear Parents,

I have received notes / band forms from parents indicating their interest in enrolling their child in the concert band. Below are the info which I hope would be useful.

Clarinets

Clarinets


Euphoniums
Flutes
Clarinets
Horns
Bass Clarinets

Interested in learning to play a musical instrument ? It's cool right ! You can take up this CCA at Primary 1. The band instructor will teach you to read music scores and finally, you'll be assigned to play a musical instument based on your performance and preference.
You can register now ( ask Mrs Choy for a form ) and practice sessions for Primary One pupils will probably begin in Term 3.
We will inform you formally through letter.

Welcome Pupils Of 1 Faith 2011

Hi Children,

I've started blogging for your class so that your parents are aware of what's happening in the classroom. For a start, here are the pictures taken during the P1 orientation 0n 13th November 2010.

Art & Craft - Thumb Prints

National Day Celebration

Elliot's Birthday on 5th August

Adiel's Birthday on 4th August

VivoCity & Zoo

Click below to view photos.

Click below to view the elephant show video.

Jesse's Birthday on 14th July

Term 3 Spelling List

Hi Pupils,
Welcome back to school. There's Spelling next Thursday. Soft copy is at this link -
http://pages.google.com/edit/judsim1/welcomepupilsof1courage2009

Read A Story With My Dad !

The NLB ( National Library Board )is giving out book vouchers in conjunction with this activity.
This is an avenue for father-and-child bonding and also a means to remember fathers on Fathers' Day.
Soft copy of entry form is available at http://1000fathers.nib.gov.sg
All completed forms are to be submitted to me by Friday, 29th May.

Chloe's Birthday on 2nd April

Here are 2 video clips on Chloe's birthday.

Art & Craft

Unit 6 : The Hungry Giant
Pupils used plasticine to create models of various food for the giant.

Unit 5 : Shark At The Park
Pupils used crayons to create a picture of their favourite park.

Chloe's Birthday on 2nd April

Recycle Your Storybooks

Recycle Your Reading - Used books become new reads at the Book Exchange!
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2009
Time: 10.30am to 6pm
Venue: The Plaza, National Library Building,100 Victoria Street
3 easy steps to exchange your used books for new reads:
1. Bring your used books to any Public Library from 11 to 24 April, 11am to 8pm. On 25 April, used books are accepted only at the National Library Building.
2. Drop off your used books and get a book exchange coupon indicating one-for-one exchange for the books accepted.
3. Bring your coupon to The Plaza, National Library Building, on 25 April to redeem for used books dropped off by other book lovers.
Terms and Conditions:
1. Each person can exchange up to a maximum of 30 used books. There is no age limit for participation.
2. We accept children’s and adults’ fiction and non-fiction books (eg. cookbooks, travel guides and romance novels) in any of the four official languages. We also accept used library books bought from previous Library Book Sales. Textbooks, magazines and audio-visual materials will not be accepted.
3. Used books for exchange should be in relatively good physical condition.
4. Only coupons issued with a Book Exchange stamp are valid. Please check your coupons carefully after they are issued to you.
5. Coupons issued are transferable. You may pass them on to your family members or friends to help you redeem.
6. Lost coupons are not replaceable. You are advised to keep your coupons properly till the event on 25 April.
7. Plastic/carrier bags and delivery service will not be provided on Sat, 25 April. You are advised to bring your own carrier bags and/or arrange for transportation of books redeemed.
For enquiries, please call NLB Helpdesk at 6332 3255 or email: helpdesk@nlb.gov.sg
Note: NLB reserves the right to change the terms and conditions at any time. Download the poster here. (PDF, 3.8Mb)visit http://www.nlb.gov.sg/PL.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PLAnnouncements&newsLocation=PL

Show & Tell

Below is a video clip on Show & Tell. Every time I view this clip, I couldn't help smiling at the spontaneity of the pupils in their response. Can you recognise your child's voice in the background ?

Shannon, I know you were nervous but you did a good job. Your cousin, Ethan Lau, also put in a lot of effort in his presentation. To all the parents I want to say a big THANK YOU for your SUPPORT.
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4ec8331d385309718c9e7c56ba37815fbe9ed0f1f141c79e

Fun Fruity Friday

Fun Fruity Friday will start in term 2 week1.
Pupils will bring their fruits every Friday. The key message is to stress the benefits and importance of eating fruits and vegetables and to eat the vegetables provided by the canteen vendors.

"Getting To Know You" Form

Dear Parents/Guardians,
I have issued this form to your child/ward. Your help is needed to fill up this form because when I talked to or asked them, they couldn't give me the answers. The information given will help the teacher to know and understand your child/ward better and be in a better position to build bridges to strengthen the bonding. Whatever is revealed in this form is kept strictly confidential so do answer the questions as truthfully as possible.

Meet-The-Parents on 13 Mar

It was a good session and parents were told to encourage their child to read widely to enhance their general knowledge and linguistic skills.
One parent asked how to get his daughter to read other books instead of 'The Princess' series. It is tough because when I was young, I also read nothing but 'The Famous Five'.
My advice would be to use 'Teachable Moments'. Use everyday incidents like - When Mummy is making a cake, she uses a mixer to cream the butter and sugar. Then ask the child, do you want to know how a mixer works ? If the answer is a 'Yes', bingo ! Go to the library and get hold of a book on simple machines and hopefully your daughter would get hooked on the subject.
There were other issues that parents were concerned about. Mostly on child behaviour.One parent told me how she inculcates the desired behaviour of her son. It is similar to the 'reward and time-out' system mentioned in my blog. The difference is that she did not use 'time-out' as there was no necessity for it.
What every parent should know about child behaviour -
Came across this website which I think would enlighten you on some child behaviour. The website is
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/201.html

The document below was posted in 2008. I've recycled it.

Parenting skills training, offered by therapists or in special classes, gives parents tools and techniques for managing their child’s behavior. One such technique is the use of token or point systems for immediately rewarding good behavior or work. Another is the use of “time-out” or isolation to a chair or bedroom when the child becomes too unruly or out of control. During time-outs, the child is removed from the agitating situation and sits alone quietly for a short time to calm down. Parents may also be taught to give the child “quality time” each day, in which they share a pleasurable or relaxing activity. During this time together, the parent looks for opportunities to notice and point out what the child does well, and praise his or her strengths and abilities.
This system of rewards and penalties can be an effective way to modify a child’s behavior. The parents (or teacher) identify a few desirable behaviors that they want to encourage in the child—such as asking for a toy instead of grabbing it, or completing a simple task. The child is told exactly what is expected in order to earn the reward. The child receives the reward when he performs the desired behavior and a mild penalty when he doesn’t. A reward can be small, perhaps a token that can be exchanged for special privileges, but it should be something the child wants and is eager to earn. The penalty might be removal of a token or a brief time-out. Make an effort to find your child being good. The goal, over time, is to help children learn to control their own behavior and to choose the more desired behavior. The technique works well with all children, although children with ADHD may need more frequent rewards.
Note : Use this as a quide. You may need to vary and/or modify to suit your child.
When all options fail, use the rod.

Vaccines: What Every Parent Should Know

The school health team will visit the school in Term 2. If you need to meet up with the doctor indicate in your child's school diary and I'll give you the schedule (approx).

Came across this website which I think would interest you.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/parents-guide/downloads/2008-parents-guide.pdf