Rain Rain Go Away…

Nothing could dampen the kids spirits yesterday as they were very excited about seeing the Picasso Exhibition. Thank you to Mia’s Mum for joining us, and Mr. Power too; I know the students benefited from your knowledge and guidance as we walked through the fantastic gallery. I was impressed with the students’ behavior and commend you on your field-trip etiquette 5KP.

As 2011 draws to a close, there are a few things we need to do to wrap up the school year…

We need to say goodbye to Michelle, one of our best bloggers, who is sadly leaving us for the Puxi campus. If anyone else knows they are leaving, could they please e mail me asap. On the same note, please e mail to let me know if your child will not be here on Friday the 16th of December, a half day, or of course if they are leaving even earlier than that as we have lessons and activities planned until the very last hour.

Between now and then, we will finish our First Essay for the year and be tested on our Fraction Skills in our Unit 5 test. Our students have enjoyed their ‘homework free week’ so perhaps over the weekend or certainly next week, they need to brush up on their ability to:

* Find equivalent fractions
* Convert between fractions and mixed numbers
* Convert between fractions and percents
* Add fractions
* Order and compare fractions
* Estimate value in circle graphs
* Measure sectors of a circle graph
* Construct circle graphs from data

Our Unit Test will be on Wednesday or Thursday, before Winter Break no matter what!

Well done to the 5 Eagle Leaders from 5KP on a wonderfully rewarding trip to Chongming Island to give out the Giving Tree bags to students who really appreciated the generosity of our SAS students; thanks to those of you who contributed, it was a humbling experience to witness the joy on the childrens’ faces as they received many things that our children take for granted. Never stop giving 5KP, it feels so good.

Tomorrow, it is business as usual as we work through our Science Lego Unit, our Fractions and our Essays. Remember to wear your house shirts, return your ASA forms and bring cash for Santa’s Last Day at SAS… Happy Friday!