Hello

I hope you enjoyed the long weekend; I used it to recover from a sinus infection; thanks to the wonderful behavior of 5KP last week in my absence; they made it a pleasure to return today.

Tomorrow the class will start and finish their D.R.A. tests (Developmental Reading Assessments); nearly all of the students have done the test or something similar before and it should be a good indicator of some of their strengths and weaknesses in both writing and reading.

We will have our Unit 9 Math Test on Monday the 12th of April.Although we will be ready for it sooner, I would like to give the students more time with revision so they should be working on different skills through this week after each math lesson we have in class. The students will need to know the following to do well on the Unit 9 test:

The ERB tests will also take place during this week and we are preparing for them in class each day this week. Following is a rubric that I have shared with the students; it might be useful for you to see it too. ERB RUBRIC

I have not heard back from many parents regarding conferences this Thursday and Friday. Here is the PT conference schedule; while it is not compulsory for you to attend, I would like to know if that is the case in advance so I can change other appointment times if necessary. Please e mail me if you have not already.

Science Class is going really well, the students are making great leaps and bounds as they go through the Lego Kit and in a few  weeks we will begin the next phase of our Invention Convention Unit.

Here are some other news items that may interest you, enjoy the rest of your week.

Shanghai Book Traders  BOOK FAIR

When:  Wednesday-Friday, April 7th-9th,

Time: During school hours, closing early on Friday 2 p.m.

Pudong Middle School Proudly Presents…
Once Upon A Mattress
Thurs, April 22 @5:00pm
Fri, April 23 @3:30pm
Tickets 30 rmb
Sat, April 24 @11:00am
Tickets 50 rmb (this includes a barbecue lunch after the show)

Tickets go on sale beginning this Thursday and Friday 11-4pm outside of the cafeteria.  Tickets also available in the Middle School Office or by e-mail edith.cai@saschina.org

This musical is based on the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea” with some clever twists of course.  Over 60 middle school students are involved in the show, so you won’t want to miss this musical production!  Each performance begins with a medieval lobby experience including wandering minstrels, princess costumes, and photo-stations all to help you get in the medieval mood of castles, princesses, and knights in shining armor.

Saturday the 24th of April is Super Saturday!  The day begins with a the MS musical production and then is followed by a barbecue and family track events. There will be running events like the 100, 400, 800, 1600  and 100 hurdles. Parents can join in the fun too. We will have a 4X100 relay and 100 meter dash for mom and dad!!

Students, some blogging homework for you… Here are some inspiration photos for you to enjoy the beginning of Spring…. I know it is here somewhere! Please choose which photo you like the best and number it in your heading (there are 27 in all) and in 200 words (or so) on your blog, tell me why you like that one and why it means ‘Spring’ to you… It can be written in any genre you choose, descriptive, narrative, even a poem…

Signs of Spring