Updates 29th September 2015

Hi Parents,

I have some updates on today's work.

English: I shared some pictures of things found on a beach, especially with plastic litter. I also showed them the video (very short part) of the turtle who had plastic straw stuck in its nostril. These caused the boys to understand the reasons why littering in the beach area is not a good idea. You can ask them how they can contribute. When they have a beach outing next time, you can reiterate the lesson and they will help keep the beach clean. We have done a SBA writing on this. It is supposed to be an independent writing. I gave them some points to write about. (Pls see whatsapp pic attached)

English: I could not do the activity with the telescope because of the high PSI index. I have collected some of the telescopes and kept it safely so that we can do the activity when there is less haze.

English: We read the book 'Lazy Duck' in class today. We have learnt the key vocabulary in the book and completed Page 2 and 3 of the booklet.

Maths:We are doing 'Addition within 100' now. We have done a few pages of the workbook. I have given them homework to complete. Please do Page 152 to 156 at home. We will continue with the Addition lesson once they are back.

Maths class test on Numbers to 100. I have returned Chapter 17 yesterday. Kindly revise with them so I can test them in class. The test will be conducted either on Thursday or Friday (depending on haze situation).

Haze matters:
I have returned some materials for the boys to keep in hand just in case there is school closure.
1) Lazy Duck booklet
2) SBA book
3) Oral Practice booklet
4) Maths Workbook

Other matters:
1) The Caring teacher awards 2016: Nominations for Caring teachers awards is open for the boys and parents. If you wish to nominate anyone, you can take the form from me. I would need to print and pass the form to you. So please let me know if you need the form. (Pls see whatsapp photo attached)

Updates on Haze matters

Dear Parents,

There is no E-learning work for today. Please allow your son to revise for the Writing Test on Monday. The marks for the test will be included in their final marks, so I would appreciate if you can guide them at home. They can use the SBA book, Writing Package Term 3, and Writing practice 3 to prepare for the test. Unfortunately, I could not return their last composition due to the closure of school.

For now, the test on Monday will still carry on if there is no school closure on  Monday. If there is school closure, the test will be postponed and the pupils will be informed of the changes.

Lastly, please keep yourself available for last minute updates as I would need 100% acknowledgement for some announcements. I will let you know which of the announcements need a response. Thanks and hope the haze situation clears soon.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 28th August 2015

Dear Parents,

Here are some updates for this week.

1) We have done the Writing booklet (Term 3) which includes focus on adjectives and writing a composition based on 4 pictures. I have given them feedback about their writing and would like you to read it as well. Please help them with construction of sentences and writing out a story at home, using these materials. On top of that, I have typed out model compositions for them to look at. These are taken from their classmates who have done really well. There is a page on SBA book that focuses on Introductions. Please take a look at it and guide them to write good introductions. There is a English Individual Writing test on Monday, which has no weighting. Please ensure they are prepared for it.

2) We have completed the topic of Division this week. I have returned he division test paper but I will only be going through the paper on Monday. Please sign and return on Monday. Please place all their worksheets into the respective files. I will be collecting all the files on Wednesday so I can check them over the holidays.

3) I shared a video for them to memorise the times table. This is quite interactive and the boys loved it a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/user/laughalongandlearn

4) We have been doing Art for the past two days as we had a lot of academic work to complete prior to that. We have learnt about primary and secondary colours. We used our oil pastel crayons to blend the colours. Today we continued learning about warm and cool colours. We have coloured these warm and cool colours in our sketch books. There is a task that we will be working on and will have to get prepared by end of September. We need to create a magical garden with these techniques and colours learnt during Art lesson. I will surely be sourcing out for some ideas before we begin on this project. Please allow your son to bring along a spare t-shirt for him to pull over his uniform so we can work with the crayons and paint in the next few lessons. I have shared some of these photos in whatsapp.

5) Teachers' day is around the corner and thus we will be having a school holiday on Friday, 4th September. Thursday will be a short day, so please ensure that they have a heavy breakfast and pick them up at 10am. Please read the letter from Mr Goh regarding the celebrations.

6) Badminton enrichment lessons letter has been given out. Please sign up for it if you are interested.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

Regards,
Mrs Chopra

Updates 19th August 2015

Hi Parents,

1) I have marked, gone through and returned the Test on Multiplication. Please kindly sign it and file it into the tests file. I will mark all the corrections in the files when I collect them.

2) There is English Holiday homework. The format of the paper will be similar to the Mini-test next Wednesday. Kindly complete the worksheet and submit on Monday. I will mark and go through the paper before their Mini-test.

3) Beginner chess course letter given. Those who are interested to take part, please sign up for it and submit to me on Monday.

4) Please revise for English Mini-Test on Wednesday, 26th August.

5) Please check that your son has filed in his own work in his files. Simon's STELLAR booklet is missing from his file. Kindly check that it is not filed in the wrong person's file.

6) Please bring the Writing booklet, English homework, SBA book on Monday.

7) I have gone through the writing booklet with the boys in detail.

Some feedback that I would like to highlight so you can also help them at home.

- 1 idea per sentence. Our boys have tendency to write long sentences with too many ideas
(E.g. It was a hot day and Harry was walking home after school and he was too tired and wanted to have a good lunch. Instead of making long sentences and along with it, lot of mistakes, it is encouraged that they focus on one idea per sentence. It was a hot day. Harry was walking home after school. He was too tired. He was looking forward to a good lunch.)

- There should be 4 paragraphs and each new paragraph must be written on a new line, along with 2 fingers spacing.

- There should be at least 4-6 sentences per picture for them to get better content marks. They should check their work thoroughly as the more they write, the higher the chances of making spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors.

- Helping words should all be used. It will help to keep them on track and allow for better content marks.

- The story must be written in past tense.

- Checklist is a good way to ensure they are still on track. Pupils must be encouraged to check their work against the checklist. Please take note that the checklist will not be given during the Individual writing assessment.

- Finally, please ensure they do their corrections. Please do not erase their original work. If there is no space in the booklet, they can write it on a piece of paper and attach it to the composition.

I will be collecting the booklet on Monday.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 18th August 2015

Dear Parents,

Please take note of the following.

1) I have returned their Maths files with all the worksheets till Graph. Please put in the multiplication worksheets inside their Maths Files.

2) I have returned the Maths Mini-Test 2. Please sign the paper. The paper is inside their Maths Test file.

3) I have returned their English worksheet file. They should have the following items in it.
   - Poggy Frog and the Cows booklet (Please sign and complete corrections)
   - The Giant's Ice-cream (Please sign and complete corrections)
   - Poetry Slam booklet
   - Comprehension booklet (Please sign and complete corrections)

Please use the English file to prepare for the English Mini-test.

4) I have returned the SBA book as well. Please sign every page and revise for the test.


5) English individual writing test is of no weighting this term. We are currently in process of completing the writing exercises in class. I would need some extra time to guide the boys with the writing as they are still weak in sentence construction and composition writing. Kindly bear with me on this. Their SBA books are good examples of writing work done in class. At the same time, you can use their semester 1 booklets to look at sequencing and writing (4 pictures), to prep them whenever there is time.

Since they are having a long weekend (Thursday to Sunday), kindly use this break to revise for the upcoming tests. Please clear their bags of all files, SBA books so that it will not be too heavy.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 17th August

Hi Parents,

We have received the results of the Poetry competition. Our boys received the consolation prize for the competition. They will be getting a token for that tomorrow.

The boys are having a series of mini-tests in the following weeks. Please take note of these dates:
a) Maths Multiplication class test (Wednesday 19th August)
b) Maths Mini-test 3 (1 September)
c) English Mini-test 1 (26th August)
d) English Individual writing (31st August)

For Maths, we have completed the Multiplication unit. I have returned their Multiplication worksheets for revision. We will be starting on Division shortly.

For English, I have covered the Giant's Ice cream booklet and the Poggy Frog booklet. I will be returning these two booklets for revision at home for English mini-test. The  items in the booklet, spelling lists, SBA book are good resources for their revision. I have sent snapshots of the SBA book so that you can get an idea of what is being taught in class.

We covered the SBA for Giant's ice-cream today. I will send the latest snapshot of it along with this blogpost. Please ensure they complete the corrections. Kindly sign on all the pages of the SBA work when I send it home tomorrow.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 31st July 2015

Hi Parents,

It has been a long and fast-paced week. We have completed the topic of Graphs and we will be having a Test on Graphs next Monday. I have returned all the topical worksheets for revision. Kindly take note that their first Mini-Test for this term will be on 12th August. I will return their Maths file next week for revision. I have returned their Combined Test 3 for revision as well.

We have also started on Multiplication. We will be continuing with Multiplication and Division soon after. This will help them be prepared for their second Mini-test shortly after.

We had a great ice-cream party on Thursday. The boys enjoyed themselves so much. Thanks a lot for your contributions. We will be having a class writing next week on the ice-cream party, to encourage usage of the key vocabulary learnt in the book. Pupils will also be doing a group writing after that.

We will be having a short week next week. There will be National Day celebrations on Thursday. Pupils will be having a half day. Pupils are encouraged to wear red t-shirt and school shorts.

Poetry recitation will be on Tuesday. I will practice again with them on Monday.

The things for signature are as follows:
1) Maths Review 5
2) Maths Graphs Revision Worksheet
3) Maths Chapter 13 Graphs
4) Combined Test 3

Thanks and have a good weekend.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 24th July 2015

Hi Parents,

We had a really fruitful day, full of new learning experiences and lots of excitement. We started the day by going through the meaning of the spelling words, that will be tested next Tuesday.

We read a new book today. The title of the big book is 'The Giant's Ice-cream'. We had an awesome time reading the book with different tones and voices. The boys learnt the following key vocabulary: ice-cream, doorway, breakfast, lunch, dinner, party, purple, orange, stuck, tough, strong.

We also started on Picture Graphs today. I have gone through the first practice and we tried some questions in the Activity booklet.

I have returned the Maths: Subtraction within 40 activity booklet and the revision worksheet to the boys. Kindly sign both these worksheets. Please revise for their test on Tuesday.

We had an outdoor education lesson today. I focused on teaching them the values of teamwork, being a leader and a follower, and also importance of passing the right message. We played 'Human Knot' which involves the boys knotted and having to come out of the knot by listening to their group members. We also played 'Pass the message' where the boys learnt the importance of listening attentively to pass the correct message.

I received a letter that I would have to pass the boys on Tuesday. We will be having an ice-cream party. The details are attached in the photo I have sent. Please do contribute whatever you can (from the list given) so that we can have an exciting ice-cream party, next Wednesday.

Thanks and have a great long weekend.

With regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra 

Updates 23rd July 2015

Hi Parents,

We have completed the remaining parts of the Subtraction booklet and also practised some questions in the Maths worksheet. They are ready to take the test. I will return the booklets and worksheets for revision tomorrow. Kindly study for the test over the weekend.

I have already taught them comprehension strategies. They had a comprehension class test afterwards, just to check on their answering techniques.

I have given them a racial harmony day activity. The boys coloured it and it can be made into finger puppets. This can be done at home. I am attaching some photos of good work.

The boys had their health checkup today and their immunisation. Please be informed that I will return the health booklets as soon as I receive it from the nurses. They were all brave boys. No crying and no tantrums. Thanks for preping them.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 21st July 2015

Dear Parents,

Thanks for taking the trouble to dress the boys in red t-shirt today and providing them with flags. They did a good job singing the song. However, they did not qualify for the performance day on August 6th. Nevertheless, the boys did put up a wonderful job. Thanks a lot for assisting them at home. Next up, we will be having a poetry recitation competition in 2 weeks. Hope we can work towards that and win.

I have returned the spelling booklet to them. Kindly complete the corrections and sign.

I have given them Maths worksheet. Please sign page 40. I have explained to them how to complete word problems. They have to complete page 42 to 44 at home. I have given them time in class to complete these pages. Hope you can help to check their weakness and correct them.

National day letter has been given out. Pupils will have to come in red t-shirt on August 6th.

Please be reminded next Monday is a school holiday.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 20th July 2015

Dear Parents,

1) Please be reminded your son has to wear red t-shirt and school shorts tomorrow to school. They should have a set of school shirt to change into, after the competition is over. Bring along a flag if they have. If you happen to have extra flags, please do contribute so we can all share.

2) We have done the Maths: Addition within 40 test. We have also started on Subtraction within 40 (regrouping). I will go through this concept again tomorrow as it usually takes longer for the boys to grasp. We have done our activity booklet on this topic. I will be giving them the worksheet tomorrow as practice.

3) There will be spelling test and Maths (Subtraction within 40) test next Tuesday. 

4) Next Monday will be a school holiday.

Thanks and have a great week ahead!

Regards,

Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 16th July 2015

Hi Parents,

Some updates for today.

We completed the Financial Literacy programme today. Thanks to Teacher Sharon and Teacher Marie for their interesting lessons. The boys learnt a lot about money, savings, earnings and wise spending. We thank them for their time and efforts for the boys in the class. The boys have brought some worksheets and a little piggy bank back home. You can ask them to share the stories with you using the little booklet they have.

We have also learnt more about Simple past tense (regular verbs) in class today. The boys played games and also had group work to reinforce the concepts.

We will be continuing our Maths lesson on Subtraction within 40 (with regrouping) next week. Please note that the Maths test will be held on Monday. The topic tested will be Addition within 40. Pupils have the Activity booklet, Revision worksheet and also Non-routine questions with them for revision for the test.

Spelling test will also be on Monday. Kindly ensure they revise for both the tests.

The Singing competition will be held on Tuesday. I have told the boys that we need everyone to wear a red t-shirt for the competition. Please get them dressed in red t-shirt and school shorts when they come to school. They are expected to change back into their school shirts afterwards. They also need some props like national flag. If you do have, please let me know.

I have given them a colouring to do (SG50 logo). Please help to cut the logo in a neat circle and pass it to them. I will collect it on Monday.

The immunisation exercise will be on Thursday. Please ensure they come in PE attire on Thursday.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 13th July 2015

Hi Parents,

1) We have done spelling test today. I have marked and returned the booklet. Please sign and return tomorrow. Please do corrections in Week 1 and Week 2 correction page. Sorry there has been a printing error in the booklet.

2) We have completed the 'Addition within 40' topic. I went through the homework with the boys and the challenging problems as well. I will pass them the worksheets for signing tomorrow. Please prepare them for their Maths test that I will be giving next Monday.

3) We have also started on 'Subtraction within 40' without regrouping today. We started with the counting backwards strategy for single digits. We also did a few questions with algorithm. We will be moving on to Subtraction with regrouping soon. Usually boys get mixed up between addition and subtraction. I will emphasize more in class about being alert to the differences.

4) We had the first part of Health screening today. The next screening will be on July 23rd. Please ensure they come in PE attire on that day. They will be getting their immunisation on 23rd.

5) We sang 'Together' in class today. They have improved a lot and have been singing really well. Thanks for helping them to practise.

6) We did a writing activity today: Pupils had to expand given sentences by identifying nouns and adding adjectives to the nouns.

7) Last but not the least, the results of the Green Week recycling competition. The whole school had collected a staggering 10000 kg of recycled paper in total. Our class collected a total of 283.5kg, making us the 2nd position in the level.

Thanks a lot for your support and contributions.

Best regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 10th July 2015

Dear Parents,

We had a successful Green week with the entire collection of recycled paper crossing 7000kg. I have sent you some photos of the class efforts as well. I would like to thank the parents who went an extra mile to send the paper to school and for being supportive of the school's efforts in recycling.

Maths matters: I have covered "Addition of 3 numbers" today as well as "Word problems". There are few strategies to do the addition. One is to make groups of 10 and count. Another way is to count on. However, each child has his strengths and comforts. So they can use either one to complete the addition of 3 numbers. The other part I covered is 'Word problems'. Please ensure that 3 parts of the answers are written.

1) Number equation
2) Working
3) Final answer

I have sent you an example of a good work and my answer key as well. You can refer to it while teaching your son.

They need to complete Page 29 to 32 of Chapter 11 booklet as homework. Please also sign Page 28 of the booklet. Please take note of the comments and mistakes that he has made so that he can improve on his work.

Please also sign Maths non-routine questions worksheet.

There will be a Spelling test on Monday.

We did another session of Outdoor Education today. The boys went out to draw the maps of the field and the canteen, to show the importance of landmarks and orientation of maps.

One last request: The class has voted to decorate the classroom for the upcoming National day celebrations. I would like to make the classroom and the lockers look appealing and colourful. So I need your help to print and bring in writeups or pictures that are about Singapore.

Some suggestions:
- significant locations in Singapore (landmarks, attractions)
- symbols (Merlion, Parliament House, National Flag)
- Writeups of Historical Events

Thanks and hope to see some great work from the boys.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 9th July 2015

Dear Parents,

I have started on 'Addition within 40' with regrouping today. We have done the exercises in the Pupils' book and the activity book. I will go through the concept of Addition within 40 again tomorrow.

There is a Math and English games site that is quite good. We spent some time in class to go through some of the games. Please do allow them to play as it helps them to practise more in a fun and entertaining way.

http://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Index.html

We revisited the usage of commas as a punctuation mark yesterday. We have already learnt the use of commas last semester. It was supposed to be a revision exercise. Most of them could still remember the concept.

Thanks and have a great time.

Regards,
Mrs Chopra

Updates 7th July 2015

Dear Parents,

1) I have passed them the lyrics of 'Together' NDP song. Kindly practise the song whenever they are free.

2) Term 3 newsletter has been given to them. Please take note of the important dates in it.

3)  'Invitation to official opening ceremony of Sports Hub' letter given. Please do take note.

4) Bring recycled paper for collection tomorrow, for those who have not contributed yet.

5) Bring a chinese storybook for exchange tomorrow.

6) We have started on 'Addition within 40' today. We have covered addition without regrouping. Questions like 30 + 7 = 37. I have emphasized the importance of doing working, and I hope you can do so at home as well. There are plenty of exercises on MCOnline. Please do put them on MCOnline so that they can practise (and play!) at the same time.

7) We also started our Art lesson today. We learnt about the different type of lines. Please ensure that they have drawing pencils with them for Art lessons. Mechanical pencils are not suitable for these activities. I have attached some photos of my budding artists.

Thanks and have a great day!

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra 

Updates 6th July 2015

Hi Parents,

Welcome back to Week 2 of Term 3.

1) I have collected the following items: Art Kit, CCA payments from those who needed my help, Numbers to 40 activity book worksheet, Empty files

2) We had spelling test today. I have marked and returned to them. Please sign.
     I have also gone through the words that will be tested next week.

3) Poetry recitation: I have read through the poem with them in class, together with the rhythm that it should be presented. Hopefully they will get better as the days go.

4) We did a colouring of Poggy Frog and the Cows in class.

5) We also practised the song 'Together' in class. I have printed the lyrics for them and will be giving to them so that they can practise during their free time.

6) Lastly, we learnt a bit more about what a zookeeper does. I showed them some videos on that.

It has been a fruitful day. Hope you have a great day ahead!

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 3rd July 2015

Hi Parents,

Its the end of a great week. The boys have been progressing well in class. Some updates for today.

1) I went through their homework (Maths Revision Worksheet). I will mark and return on Monday. I have returned them their Chapter booklet (Numbers to 40). Please use this worksheet to revise for their test on Monday. Please sign the booklet.

2) We did a short lesson on Poetry recitation. We learnt what a poem is, what stanzas are and also what rhythm is. We have also looked at the Poem we will be presenting 'Animal Homes'. I have sent the Poetry Slam Booklet back home. Please practice the poem on Page 21 with him. This booklet will be collected on Monday.

3) We are also participating in a National Day Celebration Singing Competition. The song allocated to our class is 'Together'. The top 3 of the level will be presenting in front of the whole school during the National Day celebrations. The link for the video is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppsWViFxVSQ

4) I have returned their files to them. Kindly remove the worksheets and file it safely in a different file at home. Please use the resources for revision. I would need the school file and the fastener to be returned to me on  Monday.

5) I hope you remember the Mathemaniac Card that was given last Term. Please put the contents inside a plastic folder or a file and pass it to me together with the card. I will collect only in Week 3.
It is optional for pupils to take part. Those who finish the cards will be awarded by the Maths Department, so they are highly recommended to complete the tasks.

6) We will be starting of Addition within 40 next week. If you wish to start your son on this topic, it would be greatly appreciated.

7) Please submit the ART KIT to me on Monday or Tuesday. We will be using it this Term during Art lessons.

8) Spelling will be on Monday.

9) We had our Outdoor Education today, part of PAL lessons. We learnt the importance of having a map, what we need to have in a map and pictorial representations. I did a role-play of a new boy in school (John). It was rather amazing how the boys reacted to me, when I was in my character. Some of the boys were so helpful to the 'new student' and guided them to the classroom. You can ask him about his experience during this activity.

This certainly has been a great week and hope you have a wonderful weekend with your son.

Updates 2nd July 2015

Hi Parents,

I have collected the following items from your son today: health check forms, Leader in Me activity book and Spelling booklet.

I have also given them a workshop for parents letter. Please look through and see if you would like to attend. I personally found the workshop very interesting as it identifies the Love Languages of each individual and it can help connect with people of different personalities.

Please complete Maths Revision worksheet at home. I will go through the paper tomorrow in class. Please ensure he brings the worksheet to class tomorrow.

There will be a Maths Topical Test on Monday. The unit that will be tested is Numbers to 40.

I have also given them the ticket to Science Centre. They have been advised to use it as a bookmark.

We went through Poggy Frog unit booklet and learnt a few key vocabulary especially words that are unfamiliar to them such as skedaddle, shoo and familiar words such as evening, pond, stars. We have an extensive discussion on Frogs and Toads, to tie  in with the theme of the book. They have learnt a lot about different types of frogs and toads today. They also know the life cycle of a frog and toad as well.

We had a great day in school and hope you have a good evening!

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 1st July 2015

Hi Parents,

We had a great Learning Journey to the Science Centre today. The boys learnt a lot about frogs and toads during the lesson. You can ask them to share their experience looking closely at a live frog, its body parts particularly the nostrils, ears, eyes, webbed feet, digits in the front and hind limbs. We also learnt about poisonous frogs and how to identify them. Pupils know how to identify a toad and a frog and tell them apart based on the physical characters. We also learnt about the life cycle of a frog and made a tadpole toy. I hope your son has shown these to you. I will be sharing the pictures with you shortly.

Due to the fact that we did not have any class time, I could not collect any forms from them. Please forgive me for that and I will follow up on the papers tomorrow when I meet them in class.

We had a CCA briefing today. Your son should have gone for the meeting and should be able to give more details about the respective CCAs. Any clarifications, please do email me and I will forward it to the respective teacher in charge.

Due to some requests, I have decided to postpone the Maths Test on 'Numbers to 40' to Monday so that you can revise with your son over the weekend.

Thanks and have a great evening.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 30th June 2015

Hi Parents,

Some updates for today.

1) We have started the Leader in Me programme today. I have done the Introduction lesson and taught the boys what are habits. They have done a drawing in their Leader in Me activity book hich you can take a look. This programme has been rolled out for the P1 pupils in our school and aims to inculcate some habits in them. Please do look through the book. It's quite interesting. I will collect the book on Wednesday/ Thursday.

2) I have returned the spelling booklet. Please kindly sign and return tomorrow. We have also learnt the meanings of words in Week 2.

3) I have started off the Poetry Recitation booklet with the boys. We learnt about a poem on birds today. There will be a poetry recitation competition in Week 6. I will guide and prepare the boys for it during my lessons.

4) I have given a white booklet regarding the upcoming health checks. Please cut and complete the green and purple forms, staple them together and submit to me tomorrow. Thanks. Please ensure all sections are filled in and signed.

5) We have started on the English Stellar book Poggy Frog and the cows today. We did a reading of the book and this topic will be explored in detail during the Science Centre visit tomorrow.

6) A huge request to bring in recycled paper for the green week recycling competition next week. Please do try to help your child bring in any form of recycled paper, bundled it up, write his name and class in marker clearly on top and leave it in the classroom this week. He can put it straight at the collection centres next week that is being set up in the school concourse area. I will show the boys where it is tomorrow.

7) For parents who did not receive my message, please add my contact number in your phone so that I can whatsapp you (Broadcast only works if you save my number).


Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Welcome to Term 3

Hi Parents,

Welcome to Term 3, the fast and furious term. There will be a few long weekends this term and thus it is going to be a short and quick term. Firstly, some quick updates.

1) Please remember to bring thermometer daily. Please help to check that their thermometer is in working condition. We will be having temperature taking exercise every day this week, starting from today.

2) Health advisory letter regarding travelling to MERS affected countries has been given to your son. Please inform us if you have traveled to any of these countries (transit included).

3) Learning journey on Wednesday. Since there will be normal lessons on Wednesday before and after the trip, please kindly allow your son to bring a normal school bag. We will be only taking stationery and water bottle to the science center. They are advised to wear PE attire for the whole day. Once the pupils are back from the trip, they will be having a CCA briefing from 12.30pm to 1.30pm by the respective teachers. I have already given them the letter for their confimed CCA groups. If you need any clarification, please do email me. Pupils will be given time to have a heavy recess at 8am.

4) I have already gone through the topic of 'Numbers to 40' with the boys. We started the topic before school closed and have finished the workbook today. I will be giving them a Maths Class Test on Friday for this topic. Please revise the topic with your son.

5) I have also given them spelling test today. Thanks for helping him to memorise it.

6) Please drop me an email with your updated phone numbers as I am collating the whole class parents' email addresses.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 29th May 2015

Hi Parents,

Its the last day of Semester 1 and its been a great journey so far. Have an exciting holiday with your sons! Some updates on class matters.

1) Kindly log into MCOnline and do a travel declaration.It is compulsory for all P1 parents, whether you are travelling or not.

2) I have given them the spelling list for Term 3. We will be having spelling on Monday when they return to school, so kindly prepare them. There will only be 5 spelling days.

3) I had given them the consent form for the Learning journey to the Science Centre. Kindly note that we will be going to the science centre on 1st July. Boys will have to be dressed in PE attire and bring along some items. I will remind them about it once school reopens.

4) I have also collected the report books and heath booklets from your son. If you have not submitted yet, please drop by school and pass it to the office. They will let me know. There will be an immunisation exercise in July/August period and a general health check for the boys.

5) I have passed your son the finalised CCA letter, which has details of his allocated CCA and the timings that he has to attend the sessions. Kindly take note of the details.

6) There is a NLB brochure with suggested reads for Primary 1. Please help your son pick up the habit of reading and reading widely over the holidays. It will help him a lot with comprehension for his English Mini-Test and also involves vocabulary building for him.

7) St Michael soccer academy letter has been also passed to him. It has details of a camp during the holidays. Kindly refer to it if you want to register for the camp.

8) Next term is going to be a short and fast term, with many holidays interrupting lessons. I wish to request your understanding in preparing him for a fast paced term. We will be having a Poetry recitation competition. The chose poem is 'Animal Homes'. If you have time with your son, please expose him to this poem. I will be going through the poem during Poetry sessions in class too. I would need some help with the props for this poetry recitation competition. If you are willing to share ideas and volunteer to make some of these props, it will be great. Please do email me if you are willing.

9) Thanks to all parents for attending the PTM sessions. Thanks for being understanding when there was an overrun. I have taken note of all your feedback and will be working on them. I have also spoken to the boys over some critical concerns that you have voiced out to me. Please do email me if you have any other concerns.

10) Project Buddy Clean was successful today. We managed to clean up the classroom and the boys did a good job. I have kept all the pails, rags and detergent in the class. I will wash all the cloth, dry them and keep them in class. I will return all the pails and unused detergent back once they are back from the holidays.

Thanks and have a great holiday!!!!


Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 12th to 19th May 2015

Hi Parents,

Here are all the diary entries for the past week. Please ensure your son's diary has these information written in it. I have given them sufficient time to copy into the diary during lesson time.

Diary 12th May 2015
1) Bring English File to submit tomorrow. Please sign all papers.
2)Maths test is on Thursday. Please revise.

Diary 13th May 2015
1) Study for Maths Test
2) Submit Maths files 1 and 2 tomorrow
3) Fencing letter given.

Diary 14th May 2015
1) Sign Length booklet and Length worksheet
2) Spelling on Monday. Please revise.
3) Book PTM slots on MCOnline.
4) Complete travel declaration if travelling.
5) Complete Page 155 of Maths Length booklet. Please cut and paste.

Diary 15th May 2015
1) English Holistic Assessment returned. Please sign the following items: Reading test, Show and Tell Assessment, Listening Comprehension
2) Study for Performance Task test that will be conducted on Wednesday, next week. More practice will be given on Monday and Tuesday.

Diary 18th May 2015
1) Bring Maths 1B pupils' book and workbook to school tomorrow. Please label the books.
2) Sign English Mini-test 1 and return tomorrow.
3) Jacket sale letter given

Diary 19th May 2015
1) Maths Mini-test 1 returned. Please sign and return to me tomorrow.
2) Sign Length performance task practice paper
3) Sign Length non-routine worksheet
4) Sign spelling booklet
5) Return all booklets, worksheets and files to me tomorrow for checking.
6) Study for Performance task test tomorrow.



I have returned all the holistic components to the boys. Kindly ensure that all the papers are signed and returned to me by tomorrow. All files will be collected, checked by me tomorrow. Please ensure all worksheets are filed neatly inside. There is a performance task on Length tomorrow. I will collect all Length worksheets from them tomorrow to mark and file into their Maths files. I hope you have booked your PTM slots with MCOnline. I would like to meet up with all parents so that I can provide feedback on their performance in class. Hope to see you next week. Boys do not need to attend school on Monday and Tuesday next week.

Thanks and have a great week ahead.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra 

Updates 8th May 2015

Dear Parents,

I have returned the English File. Please ensure that they have all the worksheets filed into it.
There will be an English class test on Monday, testing them on content we have covered in class since Term 1. This is not included in their assessment marks.

Kindly ensure that the English worksheets are filed into their files.
1) All unit booklets from unit 1 to 6
2) Comprehension worksheet
3) All Holistic assessment worksheets


There is a PTM and Travel declaration letter given to them. Please log in and book the slots for PTM. Travel declaration has to be done if you are traveling overseas.

There is also a CCA letter given to them. Kindly refer to it.

There is a Maths assessment next week. Please go through the contents in the file with him.

Last but not the least, the boys have a surprise for their mothers! Hope you enjoy it!

Thanks and have a great weekend! Happy Mother's Day!!!!


Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Contents of Maths Files

Worksheets File

Numbers to 10
1)      Chapter 1: Numbers to 10 booklet

Number bonds
1)      Chapter 2: Number bonds booklet

Addition within 10
1)      Chapter 3: Addition within 10 booklet
2)      Addition Non-routine questions worksheet

Subtraction within 10
1)      Chapter 4: Subtraction within 10 booklet
2)      Subtraction Non-routine questions worksheet

Numbers to 20
1)      Chapter 7: Numbers to 20
2)      Numbers to 20 Non-routine Questions worksheet
3)      Numbers to 20 Revision worksheet

Addition and subtraction within 20
1)      Chapter 8: Addition and Subtraction within 20 booklet
2)      Addition and subtraction revision worksheet

Shapes and Patterns
1)      Chapter 5: Shapes and Patterns booklet
2)      Shapes and Patterns Non-routine questions worksheet
3)      Shapes and Patterns Revision worksheet
4)      Review 3 worksheet

Ordinal numbers and positions
1)      Chapter 6: Ordinal numbers booklet
2)      Ordinal numbers non-routine questions
3)      Ordinal numbers revision worksheet

Length
1)      Chapter 9: Length
2)      Length Non-routine questions
3)      Length revision questions

Tests File
1)      Test 1: Numbers to 10
2)      Test 2: Number Bonds
3)      Test 3: Addition within 10
4)      Test 4: Subtraction within 10
5)      Combined Topical Test 1
6)      Test 7: Numbers to 20
7)      Test 8: Addition and subtraction within 20
8)      Test 5: Shapes and patterns
9)      Test 6: Ordinal numbers and position
10)   Combined Topical Test 2
11)   Test 9: Length

Updates 6th May 2015

Dear Parents,

1) I have given back the Maths files (Worksheet file, Test file). Please help to arrange their files in order. I have given them dividers to put in their worksheet file so that they can mange their worksheets better. The test is going to be on 14th May so it will be good if you can revise with your child. I will be giving them a contents page for the two files. I can't print it out now because the printing room is used solely for the printing of exam papers. I will update the blog with the items. Please check that your son has all the papers. There will be a file check soon, after their test is over.

2) I have also returned the Ordinal Numbers Test paper and Combined Test 2. Please sign these papers and file into the Tests file.

3) There is no spelling next week.

4)  I have not been able to complete the Show and Tell due to time constraints in the suspended timetable. I will continue testing them tomorrow.

5) Timetable is suspended for the exam period so PE, Music, PAL lessons will not be carried out during this time. Kindly seek your understanding in advising your son to remain quiet during the exam period as it will help the older boys have a conducive environment during their exam days.

Hope you are having a great week!

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 30th April 2015

Hi Parents,

We will be having the actual Show and Tell assessment from Monday to Wednesday next week. Please ensure he brings his items and also ready for the presentation. The marks for this assessment will be taking into account for his final English marks.

There will be spelling test on Monday. Kindly ensure he studies for it.

There is no school tomorrow.

Have a great weekend!

Take care and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 29th April 2015

Hi Parents,

1)  We have completed the practice session for Show and Tell. Please sign the feedback rubrics and improve on their show and tell. Please keep the feedback safely. It has to be filed once Show and tell Assessment is over next week. The actual assessment will be from Monday and Wednesday next week.

2) Ordinal numbers class test will be done tomorrow. Please revise for test.

3) Maths Review 3 has been returned to the boys. Please submit after signing the papers.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 28th April 2015

Dear Parents,

1) I have returned the unit booklet Ordinal Numbers and Patterns. We will be having a class test on this topic on Thursday. Please kindly revise for it. Please sign the booklet.

2) Assiss Hospice Letter has been given out to the boys. Please take a look at it.

3) Show and Tell will continue tomorrow. I had limited time to do the Show and Tell today. Those who have not done it, will get their chance tomorrow.

4) We could not have music lessons today since there were Oral exams (for other levels) going on in school. To minimise the noise in school, we have been told to postpone our music lessons to another day.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 27th April 2015

Hi Parents,

1) Kindly get your son ready for Show and Tell. There were a few who did their Show and Tell today. Some common feedback: They have to increase their volume while presenting in front of the class. This would be the only time I allow the presenter to 'shout' in class so that they can be heard by everyone. The content should also be sufficient for the audience to be engaged for about 2 minutes, at least. Please get the boys ready. We will have another round of show and tell tomorrow. I will pass the feedback once all are done with the show and tell.

2) Please sign the spelling booklet. I have also explained the meaning of the words for next week's spelling. We have also gone through the word royal (spelling) in more detail. I showed the boys who the royal family of England comprises of (Prince William, Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Prince Harry). The words related to Royal should also be familiar to them. This can tie in nicely with April 29th being the anniversary of the youngest Royal couple (William and Kate) and also hopefully it will help them understand when the second baby of the couple arrive soon.

3) We have completed the topic of Shapes and Patterns. I have returned both the unit booklet and the test paper as well. I have gone through the worksheets in detail. Please sign and return to me tomorrow.

4) We read a new book 'The Hungry Giant's Shoes' today. We had an interesting time comparing the similarities and differences between 'The Hungry Giant' and 'The Hungry Giant's Shoes'

Thanks and have a great week ahead!

Updates on 24th April 2015

Hi Parents,

1) I have completed two Readers' Theatre scripts with the boys (The Hungry Giant, Crocodile Tea). It is fun to read along with the boys. You may want to read it with him in your spare time. It helps with weak readers as well. Hope you have fun! Please do keep the paper safe as it needs to be filed in their English File.

2) The Show and Tell will start on Monday. Kindly ensure they are ready with their items and have practised enough at home in front of a few people. Hopefully, they will be confident to speak in front of the class. I hope the Chinese Show and Tell session was a good learning experience for them and will contribute to help them in this assessment.

3) There will be a Sound Discrimination test on Wednesday next week. We had practised once before in Term 1. Please do look at the Oral Booster book as well as there have been Listening Comprehension tests done in it before. There is a section on sound discrimination in it too.

4) Spelling test will be on Monday. We have already discussed the words with the boys. Please do test him on the meaning as well when they are learning to spell.

5) Mathemaniac Card is given out to the boys. Kindly prepare the items and pass it to me after the June Holidays. The card is quite interesting as it incorporates all the topics that the boys have learnt for Maths thus far. Appreciate if you can pass all the items in a file so that it is easier to keep track and display in class later on. I will remind you on a later date about the submission.

6) Mr Philip has requested that all parents should be encouraged to sign up for Dare to Play 2 event. Please go to the school website to look at the instructions for signing up.

7) We started with our Outdoor Education lessons for PAL today. Pupils have been briefed on what the lessons are going to cover. We learnt about the things required for an outdoor hiking trip, what to look out for during the trip, animals that they might encounter during the hike. I'm sure you can have a conversation about this lesson with them. They were really excited during the PAL session.

8) We are done with the Reading Test and most of them did very well for it. I will return the Assessment papers once all the English assessments are over.

Thanks and have a blessed weekend!

Updates and important information about Assessments

Hi Parents,

Please bear with me as this is going to be a long update.

1) Firstly, some updates about the progress of Maths lessons in class. We have completed Addition and Subtraction within 20, and moved on to Shapes and Patterns. I have given them the worksheet on shapes and patterns for them to complete at home as it involves some cutting and pasting. Kindly revise with him the main concepts as they are completing the worksheet. I will collect the worksheet tomorrow. I have also gone through the previous test paper (Test 8) with them. Please sign and go through this topic with them. There will be a test on 14 May 2015, which will test on the topics learnt in Term 1 and 2.

2) Secondly, some updates on English. We have completed the unit of 'The Hungry Giant'. I have sent the unit worksheet back for signature. Please look through it and sign. We have started on the next book 'Crocodile Tea'.

3) There will be a Reading Assessment on Friday this week. Please use 'The Hungry Giant' worksheet, Oral Booster, and the Readers' Theatre scripts that they bring back to practise, if you feel necessary. We have done a lot of reading and practise in class for this test. It will be similar to the previous reading test that I had conducted last term.

4) Show and Tell Practise session will start next Monday to Wednesday. I have gone through the requirements of Show and Tell with the pupils earlier today. They should be showing you the worksheet. Boys will practise their script in front of their classmates and I will provide written feedback, along with the rubrics for you to take a look. Please ensure they are ready and bring their items with them next week. The actual Show and Tell Assessment is the following week, so please use the feedback and help your son with the actual assessment.

5) Kindly be informed that Mrs Denise Wang will be taking charge of the lessons when I am not in school (On course, other duties). She is a roving teacher to support the P1 teachers who are not around since they are in the formative years. She works close with the teachers to support the teaching and learning in class. I have parents, misrepresenting that I am on medical leave when I was away on course, which I had informed the boys before I went. Please do not worry as their learning in class is not jeopardized. If you have clarifications, please send me an email. Kindly do not speculate and pass the wrong information around. Appreciate your understanding on this matter.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Learning Journey updates

Hi Parents,

We will be going on the first Learning Journey tomorrow. Lessons are as usual as the LJ is only a few hours (9.15am to 11.30am). We will be having recess at 8.45am to 9.15am. Pupils should bring their usual bags and stationery since classes will proceed as usual in the morning before the trip and after the trip. We will not be carrying the bags or water bottles to the location. Attire for the day should be PE attire.

Please give them enough food/money to have an early recess and a short snack time (11.30am to 12.00 noon)

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 6th April 2015 to 9th April 2015

Dear Parents,

1) We have done a SBA writing on Monday. We wrote a story about a giant. Please help to cut and paste the pictures into the SBA book (most of them have completed). Thanks for that.

2) Sign spelling booklet and submit to me with corrections completed.

3) Parents' workshop letter has been given to the pupils. Please register if you wish to attend it.

4) Founder's Day newsletter has also been given to them to inform of Friday's activities.

5) I have passed them the music enrichment certificates that they participated in last term.

6) Please wear School uniform and tie for this Friday's school activities. School ends at 10am. Please bring along a small bag, colour pencils, water bottle and pencil case. There will be no recess this Friday so please have a heavy breakfast.

7) We had our Sandwich making session today. The boys had a lot of fun making and eating their own sandwiches. Thanks a lot for the food items that you have donated. The boys enjoyed themselves very much.

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 2nd April 2015

Dear Parents,

1) There is no school tomorrow, Friday.

2) There will be a half day next Friday, 10th April. We will be celebrating Founder's Day so school will end at 10am. Kindly make arrangements for your child after school.

3) We have completed the topic of subtraction within 20 and the entire chapter 8. I have returned the Chapter 8 worksheet for you to revise with your son. Kindly use it to study for the class test next week.

4) Student Pass (EZLink card) has been passed to your son. I have encouraged them to keep the EZLink card at home as they still have the tendency to lose their wallets easily. Since the student pass is required for borrowing of books in the school library, I would highly recommend you to make a photocopy of the Student pass and put it in their wallet instead. The barcode on the front can be used to complete the borrowing process in the school library. If he happens to lose the card, you will need to go to the nearest Transitlink office to make a new one, at an additional cost. So please try to encourage him to keep the cards safely.

5) Please study for Spelling next Monday.

6) Sign Maths (Addition and Subtraction within 20) non-routine questions.

Please return all books and papers for me to file for them.

Thanks and have a good weekend.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 1st April 2015

Dear Parents,

Primary 1 registration forms have been given to the boys. Kindly fill in the details and return to me by Monday. All returns including NIL returns are expected so please do sign and return. If you have a child eligible for Phase 1, kindly submit the relevant documents for it.

SBA book has been returned to the boys with all Term 1 work. Kindly sign all pages to acknowledge the work done in class. If he has missed any of the work, please email me. I will share my Master copy with you and he can complete the work at home.

Regards,

Priya Chopra

Updates 31st March 2015

Dear Parents,

I have marked and returned their Spelling booklets. Please sign and ensure they complete the corrections.

I have also given a sandwich making letter to your son. Please do look through and sign the acknowledgement slips. The contributions can be made till next Monday.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 30th March 2015

Dear Parents,

Show and Tell Letter has been given out. Please familiarise your son with the requirements of the assessment. Kindly practise at home in order to prepare him for the practice session and the actual assessment.

Thanks and regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 27th March 2015

Hi Parents,

1) Please sign Maths Revision Worksheet on Numbers to 20. Kindly return the worksheet on Monday.

2) Spelling for Term 2 Week 2 starts on Monday. Please ensure he is prepared for it.

We have started with Addition within 20 and completed it today. Please revise with him on algorithms (Working) and counting on method to do simple addition within 20. I will be starting on Subtraction within 20 next week.

We have also read 'The Hungry Giant' book in class. We will be doing activities based on this book till Week 3. We have covered the basic vocabulary in this book. We will be touching on procedural text and grammar items such as countable and uncountable nouns. I will keep you posted on the work to be done. Have a great weekend ahead.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 25th March 2015

Dear Parents,

1) Class Photo order form has been given out. Kindly place an order by ticking the correct photo (A, B or C) and the size relevant to the photo. Please enclose cash into the envelope and submit by Friday. Kindly check that your son's name reflected on the envelope is correct so that it can be printed in the school hand book correctly.

2) There is a Learning Journey out on 17th April. Kindly sign the consent form and submit by Friday.

3) Term 1 spelling booklet t be submitted.

4) If there are any worksheets that are with you at home, kindly submit to me as I am checking all their files. I can help to file in into the right files.

Thanks and have a great week.

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 24th March 2015

Dear Parents,

1) Chinese Reading Programme letter has been given. Kindly read the information and be familiar with the book exchange every week.

2) Hair check will be conducted soon. Please have a haircut if you have not done so.

3) Sign Maths Test 7 (Numbers to 20)

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 23rd March 2015

Dear Parents,

1) I have returned the Maths Combined Topical Test 1 and a Maths Worksheet for you to sign.

2) Please return Maths File (old and new) by tomorrow.

3) Hand in class fund to me by Friday. Cash/Cheque component is $93.20 and Edusave component is $82.90.

4) Submit Charities Week Envelope.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 12th March 2015

Hi Parents,

We have finally come to the end of the Term! Yay!

Please be updated of the following matters:

1) I have returned a lot of things to the boys. Please sign the spelling booklet. Those who have missed any of the spelling days will be tested once they come back after the holidays. I have mentioned it to the boys already. Please prepare him for the spelling test on Term 2 Week 1.

2) Please sign Maths Test 4 (Subtraction within 10).

3) I have returned the next Maths topic (Numbers to 20) topical worksheet to the boys. Kindly look through and revise the worksheet with them. Please sign on the front page.

4) I have returned all their Maths worksheets and told them to file into their Maths file. I have provided a contents page for their file as well. Please help to file their worksheets in order.
I have a small request. May I request for another blue file so that I can separate their tests from their activity book worksheets. I hope they can buy on the first day back in school. Each file costs $1.20.

5) Please complete the E-learning work tomorrow during the day.

Regards,
Priya

Updates 10th March 2015 and 11th March 2015

Hi Parents,

1) MC Online letter has been given. There will be no school on Friday. Pupils will be given  e-learning work to complete on MCOnline portal. Kindly guide him to login and see the lesson package.

2) I have completed the sort topic of Numbers to 20. I require your assistance to ensure they learn the spelling of words from 11 to 20. We have learnt ordering and comparison of numbers to 20. We have also learnt number patterns. I will be giving them a class test soon on this topic. Kindly revise with him.

3) I have given out the spelling list for Term 2. Kindly sign the spelling list to acknowledge receipt.
They will be having their spelling on Mondays from Week 2 onwards.

Updates 3rd March 2015

Hi Parents,

There will be a Maths class test on Subtraction tomorrow. I have returned their Maths Unit 4 and subtraction worksheet for you to sign.Please use these materials to review and revise for the test.
Kindly sign the spelling booklet as well.

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 27th Feb 2015

Hi Parents,

A few things to take note:

1) Please sign Test 3 (Addition within 10).
2) Revise Oral booster Page 2 and 6. There will be an oral examination next week. I have already gone through the first passage. On Monday, I will go through 1 more passage. I will have the oral test from Wednesdays to Fridays.
3) Carwash and bake sale letter given.
4) Revise Subtraction within 10. There will be a test next week.
5) Charities week envelop has been given out. Please use the March holidays to collect donations from friends and family. I will collect the donation envelope once school opens on 23rd March
6) English spelling on Monday.

Have a great weekend.

Thanks and regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 25th Feb 2015

Dear Parents,

We have completed 'Walking through the jungle' unit booklet. Please sign and return.

I have marked and returned the spelling booklet. Kindly sign on Week 8 and ensure all corrections for the previous spelling has been done.

We studied about nocturnal and diurnal animals in class. We have done a SBA writing on this. Please kindly help to cut and paste the animals into the SBA book and return it tomorrow.

Thanks and have a good week ahead.

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 17th Feb 2015

Hi Parents,

1. Please sign the spelling booklet and submit tomorrow.

2. Monday's spelling will be testing Week 8 words.

3. Ang Pow packet for the less fortunate has been given to him. Please return with a kind donation after the weekend.

4. Chinese competition pamphlet has been given to them, on behalf of Chinese teacher. Kindly take note.

5. Please sign the writing booklet. We have completed the whole booklet. Please ensure all corrections are done.

Thanks and have a great Chinese New Year!

Regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 12 and 13th February 2015

Hi Parents,

Please be informed that school ends at 10am on Wednesday, Chinese New Year Eve. Please make necessary arrangements to pick your son up. A letter for Chinese New Year Celebrations has been given to your son.

Maths Unit 3 Addition within 10 paper has been given back to him. Please sign and ensure he completes all corrections. Please revise the chapter with him. We will be starting on the next topic next week.

Spelling on Monday will be Week 7 words. I have gone through the words with him.

We have started the Big book "Walking through the jungle." We will be focusing on the usage of 'a' and 'an', usage of prepositions (over, above, under etc.) once we come back from the weekend.

I have completed the two Holistic assessment components (Spelling and Sound discrimination) this week. Most have done very well in these two tests. I will send the HA components back once all other classes have also completed their testing.

Moving forth, I would appreciate if you train your son to be more organised, such as cleaning up his mess after play, keeping his things neatly after some paper work. Some are still quite messy and they tend to lose their papers quite easily along the way due to being disorganised. Hope my reminders in class helps them too.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 10th Feb 2015

Hi Parents,

Please be informed that there will be no testing of Week 6 spelling words this week. We will do a fill in the blanks activity in the class.

Please guide your son to learn the Week 7 spelling words for next Monday's spelling test.

Hope this clarifies some confusion.

Thanks and regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 9th Feb 2015

Hi Parents,

A few things for you to sign today.

1) Oral Booster Page 38
2) Maths Test 2 (Number Bonds)
3) Mrs Wishy-Washy Stellar booklet

We have done a Listening exercise similar to the test (in Mrs Wishy Washy booklet) and also in Oral Booster (Sound Discrimination). Most of them were able to get the correct answers.

I had the Holistic Assessment spelling test today. Absentees will sit for the test tomorrow.
The sound discrimination test will be conducted on Friday.

I have requested for some classroom decorations for Chinese New Year. Just need your help to ensure the classroom looks much better after the decorations go up. It is optional for the pupils to bring their decorations.

Thanks and regards,
Priya Chopra

Updates 4th Feb 2015

Dear Parents,

I have given them back the Number Bonds worksheet. Please sign on the front page. Please ensure they have completed all corrections.

I have given them the Oral Booster book. We did Listening Comprehension today (Page 35). Please sign on Page 35. Please be reminded next week there will be a sound discrimination test, similar to the one in Page 36.

There has been two letters given out. One is Trick Eye Museum letter and the other one is SNAAPP letter. Please return the reply slip of SNAAPP letter.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 2nd February 2015

Hi Parents,

I am sorry I was not in school for three days last week. I was down with a bout of gastric flu, vomiting and diarrhea. I was not in a position to come to school and was told to rest well before coming back.

There are few updates. We had our class photo taking session today. There will be a photo taking session tomorrow for the pupils' EZLink student pass. Please ensure he comes to school well dressed, with his tie on, as expected on other days.

I have marked and returned the spelling booklet. Please sign on Week 5 spelling. Please ensure he has completed his corrections. I will collect the spelling booklet tomorrow.

Some of the boys have not submitted the English and the Maths files. Please return to me if you are still holding on to any.

The Holistic Assessment letter has been given out. This letter is important. Please read carefully, know more about the assessments that we will be conducting the entire year for the boys.
I have also stapled a small letter in their diary, regarding next week's spelling assessment.

The first assessment will be a spelling test next week. They will be tested on a few words from Week 3 to 5. Please revise the words with them.

We did sequencing of stories today. We also learnt how and where to use Capital letters. We also started on a new topic Addition within 10 for Mathematics.

Thanks and have a great week ahead.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 27th January 2015

Hi Parents,

We have started on Number Bonds today. It is relatively a short topic so we will be covering it within a week. Please be reminded that the Maths Pupils' Book should be with them at all times. Some of the boys did not have the books with them so it was little difficult to conduct the lesson. Kindly help me to check he has the book with him.

Please also allow them to bring the mini-whiteboard to school. He should have a small duster and 2 working whiteboard markers with him. He can leave it under the desk in school.

I have returned the spelling booklet to him today. I have attached fasteners to the spelling booklet to keep it intact. Kindly sign on the latest spelling test and guide him to finish his corrections.

Lastly, please update me on any medical conditions that your son might have. This includes food allergies as we will be having some activities in class that involves food. Please drop me an email regarding this. I will acknowledge it once I receive.

Thanks a lot and have a good day!

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 26th January 2015

Hi Parents,

We went through the Maths test paper today. Please help to sign the test paper and return it tomorrow. I have also returned the Stellar booklet (The Farm Concert). Kindly ensure all corrections have been done and sign the front page of the booklet. You can also take a look at the content being covered in the first unit and revise with him. I will collect the booklet tomorrow.

I have given them SBA homework. They have to cut and paste Mrs Wishy-Washy into the SBA book. We have also done the writing in the book. Please submit the book on Wednesday.

I will like to request the pupils to bring along two highlighters (yellow and green) to do annotation in his work. Please do not give dark coloured highlighters as the ink tends to seep through and stain the other pages.

Please practice logging into MCOnline using the BC number and password. A letter for this was given out last Thursday. I would greatly appreciate if you could write his BC number and password into his diary. I have stapled the login card on the first page of the diary.

Thanks and have a beautiful week ahead!

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 23rd January 2015

Hi Parents!

We have come to the end of Week 3 of Term 1. The boys have been adapting well to the new environment and peers. We have started our lessons proper and have been completed one unit of English (The Farm Concert) and one chapter of Maths (Numbers to 10).

We have also started on the second unit for English (Mrs Wishy-Washy). We did our reading of the book today in class. It was quite an interesting book. The boys enjoyed it. You can request him to narrate the story to you, to improve his oracy skills.

I will be starting on Chapter 2: Number Bonds next week. They have taken Test 1 yesterday. I will pass the paper to them on Monday to go through the paper and to clarify common misconceptions. Since this is the first test that they have ever done without guidance from me, I request you to be understanding if they have not done up to your expectation. They still need some time to be able to do well in their tests. I will certainly raise some misconceptions during the review of the paper.

There will also be a spelling test on Monday. I have gone through the words with them in class. I hope you can help him to memorise the spelling.

I sincerely appreciate the efforts that you have been taking for your son's smooth transition into primary school. Thanks for your understanding and support.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra   

Updates 21st January 2015

Hi Parents,

We have completed Chapter 1 of Maths. I have returned the worksheet and the Maths file to them. Kindly help to file the worksheet into the file. Please sign the worksheet as well. We will be having a test tomorrow.

Social Studies teacher has requested for a picture of themselves, to be brought next Wednesday. Please do find a nice picture and keep it in his homework file.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 20th Jan 2015

Hi Parents,

Please help to cut and paste the Animal Homes pictures into their SBA book. Please help to complete the corrections in the other pages as well. We have completed the topic of Counting to 10 for Mathematics. We will be having a test soon. Please kindly revise with them.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 19th Jan 2015

Dear Parents,

Please sign the spelling booklet Page 2. Please ensure all corrections are done in green pencil or green erasable pen. PAL letter was given out today. Please read through the details of the PAL programme.

Thanks and regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 14th Jan 2015

Dear Parents,

I have given three newsletters to your son.

One is the Term 1 newsletter, with important dates pertaining to this term.

Second one is about insurance, for which payment will be collected at a later date, together with their class fund. Please wait for more information.

Third one is about Family Matters @ school workshop that will be conducted for parents. If you are interested, please sign on it and return via your son.

We have come to the second week of school. For English, the focus theme is farm animals and their sounds. We have done our STELLAR booklet on this theme. I will send the booklet back once we have finished the theme.

For Maths, we have done Counting to 10. Please revise the following with your son.
1) Counting from 1 to 10 (upwards)
2) Counting from 10 to 1 (downwards)
3) Write numbers 1 to 10 in words
4) Greater than and Fewer than (e.g. 5 is greater than 4)

I have covered these in class. I would greatly appreciate if you can revise with them at home. Thanks a lot.

Regards,
Mrs Priya Chopra

Updates 7th January 2015

Dear Parents,

1) Wear PE attire on Wednesdays and Fridays.
2) English Spelling will be on Mondays, starting 19th January 2015. Mother Tongue Spelling will be on Wednesdays.
3) Maths Journal Letters have been given out. Please send the subscription to the vendors on your own. Please follow the instructions for registration. I will not be collecting any money on their behalf.
4) Spelling List for Term 1 has been given to the pupils. Please guide your son in learning spelling at home.
5) I will be printing a hard copy of the timetable for them. The soft copy on the website is for your reference, just in case they lose their copy in the future.

Thanks and have a good day.

New Timetable (Updated 5th January 2015)

7.30- 8

8-8.30

8.30-9

9-9.30

9.30-10

10-10.30

10.30-11

11-11.30

11.30-12

12-12.30

12.30-1

1.00-1.30

Mon

MA

MA

EL

EL

RECESS

MT

MT

MT

EL

EL

EL

EL

Tues

AS

FTGP

MA

MA

RECESS

EL

MT

MT

MT

AES

AES

AES

Wed

MT

MT

MT

EL

RECESS

SS

PHE

PHE

EL

EL

MA

MA

Thurs

MA

MA

EL

EL

RECESS

LW

LW

MT

MT

MT

EL

EL

Fri

MA

MA

CCE

CCE

RECESS

LIB

PAL

PAL

PAL

PAL

PHE

PHE

SUBJECT	TEACHER	EMAIL ADDRESS
EL (English)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
MA (Mathematics)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
AS (Assembly)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
FTGP (Form Teacher Guidance Period)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
LW (Living Well or Catechism)
PHE (Physical Health Education)	Mr Philip Muthiah	muthiah_philip_j_jeyakumar@moe.edu.sg
AES (Modular Aesthetics)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
CCE (Character and Citizenship Education)	Ms Lee Li Kheng	lee_li_kheng@moe.edu.sg
MAE (Music and Art Enrichment)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
LIB (Library)	Mrs Priya Chopra	subha_priya_sundararaj@moe.edu.sg
Chinese	Mrs Tan Mui Mui	tan_mui_mui@moe.edu.sg
SS (Social Studies)	Mrs Chriel Chua	goh_suet_hoon@moe.edu.sg