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Science Fun has finally begun…

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I know the class were delighted today to begin our science classes with the Mixtures and Solutions unit from our Foss Kits. The class eagerly grouped up in their designated groups to begin experimenting on how to make and separate a solution.

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In other news…Remember Monday is a Day 4 so students will have library check out and PE on this day…two things to remember as they pack their bags for school that day…

School Photos will be September 7th, 8th and 9th…more details to follow.

There is a PTSA meeting on Thursday September 3rd at 10 am so see the PTSA blog for details on that. That day will also be treat day where students can buy a special treat with 5rmb at the cafeteria, this is being run by middle school this time but Grade 5 will also be responsible for making treats on the 14th of January and the 4th of May…don’t panic, I will be sure to remind you again before that day.

Here are the details of our upcoming open house Open House Information for Parents

I look forward to seeing all of you there.

Have a great weekend.

The faces of 5KP

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http://www.flickr.com/apps/slideshow/show.swf?v=71649

Here are the wonderful faces of 5KP…I know you agree with me that they are certainly a wonderful looking bunch of students.

They have started the year with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and enjoy together. If you would like a copy of their photo you just need to click on the picture you like and you will go to my flickr page…who knows, they might even autograph it for you!

A full class of 5th graders…Hooray!

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Emma has arrived…Hooray and Welcome to Emma Li. Emily is certainly happy to see you and I know that Whitney and of course Kevin are certainly glad to have the empty seat at their table now filled.

Keep up the great work 5KP…Now the fun can really begin!

One more sleep…

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Not long now, only a matter of hours in fact until 5KP come together for the first time.

I have met four of our new students this morning and I look forward to the contribution they will bring to Shanghai American School. Take some time to see the list of your fellow class mates and to look at your schedule.

Note that lunch and recess times will have changed between 4th and 5th grade and that this year all of the Elementary School will be operating on a 6 day schedule.

Welcome to 5th Grade 5KP

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“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”

As I sit in the 5th grade project area, I cannot believe that the summer of 2009 has come and gone so quickly.

I am nervous and excited to meet the students who will become 5KP and I look forward to getting to know you and your families once you return on the 18th of August. Please enjoy the last week of your vacation and make sure you are well rested and refreshed for your return.

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Students, after you have put your kidspiration map onto your blog, the next step is to choose a book out of the basket Mr Power has brought in.

Read through a few books and find one that resonates with you. See Braedon’s blog from Ms Canar’s class for an example. You are to write out a couple of paragraph’s summing up the plot of the story and then relating it back to the UDHR that you have been studying. Note Braedon’s use of the words discrimination, equal, liberty, freedom, asylum.

Post to your blog and include a novel cover of your book.

Field Day now seems so long ago…

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But here are some photos for you anyway.

It is nearly time for us to wrap up the school year, poetry booklets have been submitted as have book reports and healthy meal projects; always a highlight for me, thank you for support on this one.

In class now we are finishing off our migration unit with Mr. Power as well as reviewing the year in math. We are also completing some work on our blogs and doing plenty of reading and preparing for Middle School.

Thanks for a wonderful year and I look forward to seeing you either on Friday for our Celebration of Learning and Summer Sizzler and/or Tuesday for our Moving Up Celebration, an invitation is coming home with your child today.

Opportunities for Leadership in the Middle School

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Here is an opportunity for students who wish to be more involved in a leadership role in the Middle School next year.

All students are welcome to apply and should turn their forms into their classroom teacher. Then next Wednesday I will stop by to pick them up.

The Eagle Ambassador elective runs for a semester, whilst other electives run for a quarter. If students are not successful for semester one, they are still eligible to apply for semester 2.

Application form for Eagle Ambassador elective

Field Day

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Dear Parents,

This Friday May 22nd from 9-2:45 will be field day for children in grades 3-5. Please send your child to school on Friday wearing sneakers (part of the field day is a track meet), comfortable pants or shorts and their house shirt. You may also want to send along some sun screen, a hat, a water bottle and an extra set of clothes to change into in case they get too wet (some of the fun stations are water related). Currently the weather forecast for Friday is sunny and clear with a high of 32 degrees C. Let’s hope that is an accurate forecast and it doesn’t rain!

Thank you,

Ronna Zigmand