Week 2 Newsletter

   

              

MAP TESTING THIS WEEK:

Your child will be Taking the MAP reading and math tests this week. This is not a timed test, it is only an assessment to see what your child’s personal best is. It is just a tool we use at ISKL to see what the students know and how we teachers can adapt our curriculum to best suit the needs of your children.

INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS:

The photographer will be here starting next week to take photos of all the students. Our time slot is MONDAY, August 21st at 11:30. Please have them wear or bring in (if they have P.E. that day) a nice shirt or blouse. They can wear their ISKL short. If girls choose to wear a dress or a nice top and shirt that is fine too. They will NOT have to change back into their uniforms after the photos, they may wear their street clothes all day, free FREE dress day!

HOME LEARNING:

Over the first few weeks of the school year, your child will be asked to spend the majority of their home learning time reading and exploring books. I have also given your child usernames and passwords to STUDYLADDER which they have in their Home Learning Logs. Please allow them to play some of the educational games.

STUDENT SUPPLIES & CLASSROOM MATERIALS:

I have told the students in 4JK that if they choose to, they may bring in a small pillow to sit on while at their chair if they would feel more comfortable. They will also be able to use it during DEAR time while they are quietly reading their books around the room.

BIRTHDAYS:

All birthday treats will be shared in the canteen during snack or lunch. If you would like to send in a treat for your child on his/her birthday just contact me so I can inform the teachers in the canteen. Any birthday treats need to be nut free. If you choose to have a birthday party for your child outside of school, the school asks that you only pass out invitations in school if you are inviting the whole class. If your child does not want to invite everyone in the class, please send home invitations outside of school.

NEWSLETTERS & EMAIL:

I cannot stress the importance for you to use your Panther Apps in order for me to keep you abreast of happenings in 4JK. These will include reminders, curricular updates, classroom happenings, etc.

Kindest Regards,

Ms. Joni Kerr