Why did the pie go to the Dentist?
Because it needed a filling! A filling that you can enjoy because the day has finally come!
The day that we have all been waiting for!
Pi Day! During both break and lunch today, the Student Council will be selling delicious circular foods such as Pizza, Pie or Cake. All money raised goes to Amy Yang Fund & Pfrang. Please come to the foyer outside the red doors today for an awesome auction!
Arainna gave birth to a beautiful little girl on March 7. Her nickname is Chu Chu, and her English name is Cassie. Both Mom and Baby are doing well. Best wishes!
The inter house competition resumes next week with the annual inter house trivia quiz.
Get your teams together. If you have good general knowledge and like the challenge of a quiz speak to your house leader or house captains.
Quiz will be on Wednesday 18th March lunchtime in D220
Each house needs 3 people per team, boys and girl mixed, and one team from Grades 6-8 and one from 9-12.
Helping Non Native Students Understand What You Say 5:
Increasing wait time will give students a chance to process what they have heard and formulate answers in their mind. It is particularly helpful to repeat or rephrase questions that are in complex syntax or require more than simple answers. If the same type of question is going to be asked, asking native speakers first will give non native speakers more time to process and will also provide an example of what is expected, which in turn will boost confidence.
MYP Tech Challenge – Teacher Supervision
As an early warning for your planning, the MYP inter house Tech Challenge is rapidly approaching. It will be block 5 on Friday March 20th. This is day 4.
Here are the teacher supervision groups. Please let me know if you spot any problems.
Helping Non Native Students Understand What You Say 4:
Try not to use idioms and colloquial expressions. Non native students often translate these expressions literally. For example, a teacher might say “Take a stab at it,” to encourage a student; the non native students could be very confused. Which idioms/colloquial expressions do you use in class?
Do you like Pie?!
Do you like Math?!
Do you like circles even though they have no point?!
Or do you fancy all three?!
On Friday, March 13th the Student Council will be auctioning pies and other delicious circular foods such as Pizza or Cake. We will be auctioning both during break and lunch, and all proceeds will be split for donation into the Pfrang Association and the Amy Yang Fund. If you are interested bring some cash and come to the foyer tomorrow!
The Student Council
Dear All
Please check Rm.B152/153(Mrs. Arden Tyoschin) for lost valuables.
Other lost properties please check the lost property cabinet in the school building.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Jenny Ma
PYP teachers, please see this message and poster from Sophie in 4B:
This poster is for the Maker Expo. Please show this to your students. My display is about clothes made from trash bags. Thank you, Sophie
The Grade 4 Maker Expo is today (Thursday) from 11:10-12:50 in the PYP large group room,the foyer, and out in the courtyard. There will be loads of interesting creations on display. Bring your students for a look and please encourage them to ask questions about the process.
Dear overseas staff,
Ping An & OWC monthly visit will be on Wed. March 18, 2015, 11:30 ~ 16:00 at the Board Meeting Room (H303) @ centre.
Best wishes,
Clara
We are short of one team manager for CISSA basketball for the coming season. If you think you might be interested in this, please come for a chat about the role. Thanks
Danny
Helping Non Native Students Understand What You Say 3
Activate existing knowledge of the topic (by asking questions and making connections with existing knowledge, discussing opinions, making predictions etc.) and by pre-teaching key words. It is also helpful if students are told what they will have to do after they have finished listening so they can focus on the forthcoming task.
Dear overseas staff,
Ping An & OWC monthly visit will be on Wed. Mar. 18, 2015, from 11:30 to 16:00, at the Board Meeting Room (H303) at the centre.
Best wishes,
Clara
Dear all, please see enclosed weekly updates for PM2.5 data from Facility Team.
Helping Non Native Students Understand What You Say 2:
Try not to use idioms and colloquial expressions. Non native students often translate these expressions literally. For example, a teacher might say “Take a stab at it,” to encourage a student; the non native students could be very confused. Which idioms/colloquial expressions do you use in class?