Day: August 24, 2015

Language Acquisition

Display Key Vocabulary

Once students have been introduced to key vocabulary, display the key vocabulary for that unit with definitions/visuals. This will help them to become familiar with them and will help them to get a better understanding of the concepts being taught.

Calling all mouses

Hi Teachers-

The library is in need of any spare computer mice/mouses for a PYP activity that doesn’t work well on a touchpad-

Would you kindly check the dark recesses of your desk or cupboards and see if you have any old ones lurking about.

Thanks-

Michelle

First PYP Student Council meeting on Wednesday

PYP Class reps, let’s all meet at 1:20 in room C113 (Grade 1 A, Ms. Marthe-Sophie’s classroom) on Wednesday so we can introduce ourselves.

Looking forward to a FANTASTIC PYP Student Council 2015-2016!

Ms. Bella and Ms. Marthe-Sophie

Service Activities and Student Participation – Do you want helpers?

If you have any Service activities on campus or off-campus that you would like students to help you with please email me the details and I will advertise to students and have them sign up via Veracross. Details I need include:

Activity Title

Date and time

What the students will be required to do.

What grades you would like.

How many students.

Please note students will be aiming to achieve one or more of the Service learning outcomes by participating in your event. These are:

• become more aware of their strengths and areas for growth
• undertake challenges that develop new skills
• discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities
• persevere in action
• work collaboratively with others
• develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding
• consider the ethical implications of their actions.

MYP/DP Parent-Led Conferences this Tuesday!

Hello MYP/DP students!

This Tuesday we are ending school at 1:30pm so that you can sit down with your parent(s) and advisor for a 15 minute session. These have been organized between your advisor and parents. Here are some FAQ’s.

Q.  What’s the point?                                       A. For us to get to know you and your family a bit better.

Q. Should students attend?                            A. Yes, unless your parents would rather come alone.

Q. Do my parent and I meet with other teachers too?    A. Not this time.

Q. What’s the deal with the schedule on Tuesday?          A. Normal “Tuesday” schedule until 1:15pm

Q. What happens at 1:15pm?                          A. The bell rings at 1:15pm and buses leave at 1:30pm

Q. When’s my conference?                A. Ask your advisor and/or your parents!

Q. Should I prepare?              A. Yes. Your parents have an e-mail with a prep sheet.

Q. Does NIS love me?           A. Yes.

Thanks and see you then!