Monthly Archives: March 2012

Let there be salt!

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How much fun did you have today 5KP? Was that cool or what?

On the weekend, Simon and I were out at Hotel Indigo’s CHAR restaurant when we were offered not one, not three, but SIX different types of salt to spice up our steak. We chose between Himalayan Pink, Murray River Pink, Cyprus Flake, New Zealand Natural, Bolivian Rose and Fleur de Sel. After taking photos and oohing and aahing we dug in to one of the best steaks we’ve had in a long time, with one of the saltiest array of condiments which was so much fun, considering that the students and I have been learning about salt for the last couple of weeks in science.

Screen shot 2012-03-20 at 8.31.16 PMI set the students the challenge of writing me a report on what they could discover about a salty situation. One of the favorite sites the kids found was saltworks.us where they were amazed with how many salts there were on offer. The class searched and copied and cut and pasted their way around the net and their blogs for the remainder of the afternoon; calling each over to share in their learning. It was a really great lesson and exciting to see so much engagement over something many of us just take for granted as being there, white and well… salty!

Our learning today will be a terrific complement to our lesson tomorrow where we attempt to saturate a salt solution… stay tuned 5KP Scientists!

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In other news…

Many of you are coming out to SAS this Friday night. Here are the bus details that were e mailed to you earlier.

Bus Times – Animal Rescue Fun Night March 23rd
Bus Bus Stops Arrive time Bus Monitor
Green Green Villa I.II.III (No. 777 MingYue Rd gate) 6:10pm 庄玲 18917695138
Green Court I (LanAn Rd) 6:15pm
Green Court II (BiYun Rd) 6:20pm
Yellow Vizcaya (YunShan Rd) 6:10pm 黄珍珍 18930702687
Green Hills (Club House) 6:15pm
Shimao Lakeside Garden(MingYue Rd) 6:20pm
Purple Palm Spring Villas (TangLong Rd) 5:55pm 郁美华 13917415653
Century Garden (YinXiao Rd) 6:25pm
XiangMei Garden (MeiHua Rd) 6:30pm
Blue Regency Park (LiuShan Rd) 6:20pm 张惠娟 13818062532
Yanlord Town (DingXiang Rd) 6:25pm
Shimao Riviera Garden (WeiFang Rd) 6:40pm
Yanlord Garden (PuMing Rd) 6:45pm
Brown Tomson Beautiful Space (GuangLan Rd) 6:05pm 戴玉萍 13817508509
Tomson Golf (LongDong Ave) 6:15pm
LongYang Metro 6:20pm
Portman Hotel 6:50pm
Red Emerald(Clubhouse) 6:10pm 陆萍 15800927366
Tiziano Villa(XiuYan Rd) 6:20pm
Orange Mandarin City (Clubhouse) 6:40pm 凌丽华 13482849316
Marriott Hotel HongQiao 6:50pm
Other options:  Links / personal car
Plese note Your child will also bring home a letter on Thursday to remind you
which stop you have chosen, and whether s/he will walk
home or be picked up.
Also note We are hoping that many of you are still planning to hand in
your 50 kuai donation if you have not done so already.
Please send the money on March 23rd, in an envelope marked
Fun Night.

Here are the student led conference times I have for parents so far; please respond to the e mail I sent you confirming your time by Friday.

Thurs April 12th

12:30 – 1:30 – Erika

1:30 – 2:30 – Mia

2:30 – 3:30 – Taeyun, Josh,

3:30 – 4:30 – (My own children’s conferences)

Friday April 13th

12:30 – 1:30 –Annette, Aavia

1:30 – 2:30 – Claire, Sheung Yee, Bevan, Alex L

2:30 – 3:30 – (My own children’s conferences)

Here is a fun Friday photo of our students enjoying their author visit with Kathryn Lasky and her photographer husband Christopher Knight.

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Dates for your calendar:

  • MAP Testing (Reading) – Wednesday, March 21st at 8:15
  • MAP Testing (Language Usage) – Thursday, March 22nd at 8:15
  • Last day before spring break – Wednesday, March 28th
  • Spring Break – Thursday, March 29th to Sunday, April 8th
  • Back to School – Monday, April 9th
  • Day Without Shoes – Tuesday, April 10th
  • Transition to Middle School Meeting for students – Wednesday, April 11th
  • Student Led Conferences – Thursday, April 12th and Friday, April 13th
  • Author Visit –  Kazu Kibuishi – Friday, April 20th
  • Author Visit – Phil Bildner – Tuesday, April 24th
  • Fifth Grade Track and Field Day – Wednesday, April 25th
  • No School for May Day – Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1
  • Band and Orchestra concert – Friday, May 11th
  • All Day Field trip to Jinshan Peasant Painting Village – Friday, May 18th
  • Grade 5 Soccer Day – Tuesday, May 22nd
  • Step Up Day – Friday, June 1st
  • Summer Sizzler – Thursday, June 7th
  • Moving Up Day – Friday, June 8th
  • Last Day of School – Tuesday, June 12th – School closes at 11:30 a.m.

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Attention SAS, Introducing . . .
Run Like a Girl
Spring 2012
What is it?
A club just for 4th and 5th Grade girls to enhance self esteem through running!
What will we do?
We will talk, laugh, learn about ourselves and all the things that make us special, all while training to run and then running an all girl 5K!
Why?
Because running is a great way to have fun, get healthy, and learn how strong you really are!
Will it just be running?
No! Along with running we have lots of games, activities, and discussions all about the things that are affecting young girls. Some of our topics include; bullying, gossip, making healthy decisions, standing up for myself, healthy body image and more!
Why a 5K?
Because you can!
Do I have to be able to run fast?
No! Our final 5K is not a competitive race, but a celebration of what we can do when we work hard and dedicate ourselves to something. Run Like a Girl is not about being the fastest runner – it is about being your best self and appreciating how special you are!
When?
Tuesdays and Fridays – starting April 10 and ending with our very own 5K on Saturday, June 2nd!
Time and Place?
On the track, right after school until 4:15. Girls will take the 4:30 Activity Bus home – not the ES ASA bus.
How do I sign up?
Have your parents fill out the attached sheet and turn it into your teacher before March 28. Space is limited – register early!
Questions?
Inga Lawler jlawler2@comcast.net or call Inga at 18721804964
Kimbra Power
http://teachers.saschina.org/kpower
>>> Kimbra Power 03/07/12 8:59 PM >>>
It’s that time of the year, so get your spring cleaning started early because the Orphanage Club’s Annual Yard Sale is just around the corner! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 19, 20, and 21 are the big days (8:00-2:30 daily in main hallway by the pool). Gently used clothes, toys, games, and other items that could use a “new home” are welcome. Drop off your “sale-able” items in the boxes outside the High School Counseling Office, the cafeteria, and Elementary Library no later than Thursday, March 15.
Kimbra Power
http://teachers.saschina.org/kpower ( http://teachers.saschina.org/kpower )
>>> Kimbra Power 03/07/12 7:54 PM >>>
Dear Parents,
SAS elementary school is pleased to announce that we will be holding Student Led Conferences on April 12th and 13th. This means that you and your child will attend the conference together. Student Led Conferences will provide your child the opportunity to showcase his/her accomplishments, reflect on their learning, and to practice their oral communication skills. Teachers will only be observers during this conference and provide guidance if necessary.
Time slots will be scheduled for one hour for each conference, but the conferences may vary from 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the child and grade level. In general you may plan on spending approximately 30 minutes in your child’s classroom and then proceed to visit specialist classrooms as well.  Your conference schedule will be sent home on March 23rd.  Any requests for change must be made directly to classroom teachers before April 6th.
Thursday, April 12th from 12:15-5:15
Friday, April 13th from 12:15-4:15
Thank you for your partnership & looking forward to seeing you soon!
Kimbra Power
http://teachers.saschina.org/kpower ( http://teachers.saschina.org/kpower )

Hi Parents and Students

A reminder that our math unit test tomorrow students will need to be able to…

*convert between fractions, decimals, and percents

*find common denominators

*order and compare fractions

*add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators

*multiply fractions and mixed numbers

We will celebrate Pajama Day next Thursday, March 15th.

“Just Because…it is cold outside and the weather is yucky, we love reading in our pajamas, we can’t take another day gray…”

Attention SAS, Introducing . . .

Run Like a Girl

Spring 2012

What is it?

A club just for 4th and 5th Grade girls to enhance self esteem through running!

What will we do?

We will talk, laugh, learn about ourselves and all the things that make us special, all while training to run and then running an all girl 5K!

Why?

Because running is a great way to have fun, get healthy, and learn how strong you really are!

Will it just be running?

No! Along with running we have lots of games, activities, and discussions all about the things that are affecting young girls. Some of our topics include; bullying, gossip, making healthy decisions, standing up for myself, healthy body image and more!

Why a 5K?

Because you can!

Do I have to be able to run fast?

No! Our final 5K is not a competitive race, but a celebration of what we can do when we work hard and dedicate ourselves to something. Run Like a Girl is not about being the fastest runner – it is about being your best self and appreciating how special you are!

When?

Tuesdays and Fridays – starting April 10 and ending with our very own 5K on Saturday, June 2nd!

Time and Place?

On the track, right after school until 4:15. Girls will take the 4:30 Activity Bus home – not the ES ASA bus.

How do I sign up?

Have your parents fill out the attached sheet (I will also e mail it to you) and turn it into your teacher before March 28. Space is limited – register early!

Questions?

Inga Lawler jlawler2@comcast.net or call Inga at 18721804964

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Time for a Spring Clean (maybe it will help bring on some Spring weather)

It’s that time of the year, so get your spring cleaning started early because the Orphanage Club’s Annual Yard Sale is just around the corner! Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 19, 20, and 21 are the big days (8:00-2:30 daily in main hallway by the pool). Gently used clothes, toys, games, and other items that could use a “new home” are welcome. Drop off your “sale-able” items in the boxes outside the High School Counseling Office, the cafeteria, and Elementary Library no later than Thursday, March 15.

Student Led Conferences on April 12th and 13th

SAS elementary school is pleased to announce that we will be holding Student Led Conferences on April 12th and 13th. This means that you and your child will attend the conference together. Student Led Conferences will provide your child the opportunity to showcase his/her accomplishments, reflect on their learning, and to practice their oral communication skills. Teachers will only be observers during this conference and provide guidance if necessary.

Time slots will be scheduled for one hour for each conference, but the conferences may vary from 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the child and grade level. In general you may plan on spending approximately 30 minutes in your child’s classroom and then proceed to visit specialist classrooms as well.  Your conference schedule will be sent home on March 23rd.  Any requests for change must be made directly to classroom teachers before April 6th.

Thursday, April 12th from 12:15-5:15

Friday, April 13th from 12:15-4:15

Thank you for your partnership & I look forward to seeing you again soon!