WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL

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Room M4.2Ms. Brady

2012-13 School Year

August 29 2012

COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

Despite my best attempts to be comprehensive, I know the beginning of the year can be somewhat overwhelming (especially if you have just moved from overseas). Please, please, please do not hesitate to ask questions if you need clarification about something.

FACE-TO-FACE: On most days, I am available to meet with parents informally between 8.00 and 8.15 as well as after school (the exception being Wednesdays). However, if you feel we need more than a few minutes, please make an appointment with me.

E-MAIL: I check my e-mail at least twice a day (before and after school) and will respond to you as soon as possible. E-mail address: a.brady@mkis.edu.my

BLOG: I will be posting most communication with parents using a blog. http://blog.mkis.edu.my/abrady/

MKIS WEBSITE: http://www.mkis.edu.my/ The website is comprehensive. Click on the Parent/students links tab on the left side to access THE LINK ~ the school-wide weekly newsletter.

Despite my best attempts to be comprehensive, I know the beginning of the year can be somewhat overwhelming (especially if you have just moved from overseas). Please, please, please do not hesitate to ask questions if you need clarification about something.

FACE-TO-FACE: On most days, I am available to meet with parents informally between 8.00 and 8.15 as well as after school (the exception being Wednesdays). However, if you feel we need more than a few minutes, please make an appointment with me.

E-MAIL: I check my e-mail at least twice a day (before and after school) and will respond to you as soon as possible. E-mail address: a.brady@mkis.edu.my

BLOG: I will be posting most communication with parents using a blog. http://blog.mkis.edu.my/abrady/

MKIS WEBSITE: http://www.mkis.edu.my/ The website is comprehensive. Click on the Parent/students links tab on the left side to access THE LINK ~ the school-wide weekly newsletter.

My philosophyMy philosophy

I am not simply responsible for teaching students third grade, but for preparing them for life.

Hence, responsibilities, rewards, and consequences are an important part of the classroom.

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

I am not simply responsible for teaching students third grade, but for preparing them for life.

Hence, responsibilities, rewards, and consequences are an important part of the classroom.

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

RewardsRewards

Positive praise from Ms. Brady, MKIS staff, and students.

Sharing and displaying of work.Certificates.Stickers.Parent contact.

Positive praise from Ms. Brady, MKIS staff, and students.

Sharing and displaying of work.Certificates.Stickers.Parent contact.

ConsequencesConsequences

1st - Verbal warning.2nd - Student conference and

consequence (i.e. Missing morning recess).

3rd - Parent contract and conference.

4th - Office referral.

1st - Verbal warning.2nd - Student conference and

consequence (i.e. Missing morning recess).

3rd - Parent contract and conference.

4th - Office referral.

S.M.A.R.T. GoalsS.M.A.R.T. Goals

Share and cooperate with other people - practice teamwork.

Manage yourself - be responsible.Always try to do your best.Respect the rights and property of

others.Treat others with respect and use

manners.

Share and cooperate with other people - practice teamwork.

Manage yourself - be responsible.Always try to do your best.Respect the rights and property of

others.Treat others with respect and use

manners.

ESLRSESLRS

Academic AchieverCritical ThinkerEffective CommunicatorInvolved CitizenSelf-directed Learner

To me these are critical in preparing students for the future.

Academic AchieverCritical ThinkerEffective CommunicatorInvolved CitizenSelf-directed Learner

To me these are critical in preparing students for the future.

8.20: Start of the day8.20: Start of the day

Backpack and snack in cubby.Homework and/or communication for

Ms. Brady/office to be taken out of bag prior to coming into the classroom and placed in appropriate tray (near the desk).

Students to sit in assigned seat and copy down homework and do assigned work (per whiteboard schedule).

Backpack and snack in cubby.Homework and/or communication for

Ms. Brady/office to be taken out of bag prior to coming into the classroom and placed in appropriate tray (near the desk).

Students to sit in assigned seat and copy down homework and do assigned work (per whiteboard schedule).

8.30 - Instruction time!!8.30 - Instruction time!!

All students must be in their homeroom and ready for instruction. (Any student arriving after the 8.30 tone is marked tardy and will need to report to the office.)

Activities will differ from day to day.Always thinking about SMART GOALSAlways thinking about the ESLRS

All students must be in their homeroom and ready for instruction. (Any student arriving after the 8.30 tone is marked tardy and will need to report to the office.)

Activities will differ from day to day.Always thinking about SMART GOALSAlways thinking about the ESLRS

Schedule Schedule

Schedule was sent home the first day of school.

The assigned times for the specials will remain the same throughout the year. However, some minor modifications to the schedule will occur as necessary.

Schedule was sent home the first day of school.

The assigned times for the specials will remain the same throughout the year. However, some minor modifications to the schedule will occur as necessary.

Schedule Schedule

7 periods each day - most are in M4.2

Specialist subjects [Art, IT, Malaysian Studies, Music, PE, World Language (French, Spanish, Mandarin)] are held in other classrooms.

7 periods each day - most are in M4.2

Specialist subjects [Art, IT, Malaysian Studies, Music, PE, World Language (French, Spanish, Mandarin)] are held in other classrooms.

Location of specialistsLocation of specialists Malaysian Studies - Ms. Nora (E2.2)

French - Madame Sophie Laureau (A4.7) Spanish - Mr. Andy Hill (A4.15) Mandarin - Ms. Sim Lih Jinn (A4.10)

P.E. - Mr. Jonathan Daley (various locations)

I.T. - Ms. Sara Best (A6.2) Music - Ms. Amy Gattus (A4.5) Art - Ms. Cindie Blessing (M2.4)

ELL - Ms. Pearly Yogan (E2.1A) LA - Ms. Annette Hynes (E2.7A)

Malaysian Studies - Ms. Nora (E2.2)

French - Madame Sophie Laureau (A4.7) Spanish - Mr. Andy Hill (A4.15) Mandarin - Ms. Sim Lih Jinn (A4.10)

P.E. - Mr. Jonathan Daley (various locations)

I.T. - Ms. Sara Best (A6.2) Music - Ms. Amy Gattus (A4.5) Art - Ms. Cindie Blessing (M2.4)

ELL - Ms. Pearly Yogan (E2.1A) LA - Ms. Annette Hynes (E2.7A)

Equipment for “specials”Equipment for “specials”

P.E. kit on days 2, 4, and 6

Musical instrument on days 5 and 6.

Library books on day 6.

P.E. kit on days 2, 4, and 6

Musical instrument on days 5 and 6.

Library books on day 6.

RecessRecess

10.00 - the lower field or courtyard.10.00 - library (odd days)

12.00 - the upper field or courtyard.

No hat = no play.Rainy day recess = indoor games in the

hallway.

10.00 - the lower field or courtyard.10.00 - library (odd days)

12.00 - the upper field or courtyard.

No hat = no play.Rainy day recess = indoor games in the

hallway.

SnacktimeSnacktime

10.15 - 10.30

Healthy snacks are recommended. No sharing of snacks.

10.15 - 10.30

Healthy snacks are recommended. No sharing of snacks.

HomeworkHomework Each morning students write down their homework in the blue

homework diaries.

20-35 minutes of homework is recommended Monday-Thursday for students in third grade. In addition, students are expected to read daily.

Please have your child attempt all work independently before offering any help. (See handout: “Tips on how to help your child with homework”)

HOMEWORK SHOULD NOT BE A BATTLE. Please let me know (by e-mail, short note on the homework if there is an issue).

Each morning students write down their homework in the blue homework diaries.

20-35 minutes of homework is recommended Monday-Thursday for students in third grade. In addition, students are expected to read daily.

Please have your child attempt all work independently before offering any help. (See handout: “Tips on how to help your child with homework”)

HOMEWORK SHOULD NOT BE A BATTLE. Please let me know (by e-mail, short note on the homework if there is an issue).

HomeworkHomework

Homework comprises of activities giving further opportunities to practice skills taught in class and helps develop responsibility and discipline.

Homework is generally Language Arts (i.e. grammar, spelling, cursive writing, practice sheets) and Math activities (i.e. practice sheets/IXL). If students complete classwork, they may start on their homework in class.

Homework also may include special home projects.

Homework comprises of activities giving further opportunities to practice skills taught in class and helps develop responsibility and discipline.

Homework is generally Language Arts (i.e. grammar, spelling, cursive writing, practice sheets) and Math activities (i.e. practice sheets/IXL). If students complete classwork, they may start on their homework in class.

Homework also may include special home projects.

HomeworkHomework

HOMEWORK IS DUE THE NEXT DAY (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED).

Please note, with ITBS testing September 3 -7, homework will NOT be assigned.

HOMEWORK IS DUE THE NEXT DAY (UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED).

Please note, with ITBS testing September 3 -7, homework will NOT be assigned.

Home-school communication

Home-school communication

Please let me know (e-mail is the easiest way) if there is any change in the end of day procedures (play dates, different adult collecting them, ASA etc.,).

Please let me know (e-mail is the easiest way) if there is any change in the end of day procedures (play dates, different adult collecting them, ASA etc.,).

ITBS testingITBS testing

Please ensure students:Get enough rest,Have a healthy breakfast (we will be

taking our test in the 8.30 - 10.00 slot).

No need to study the night before !!

Please ensure students:Get enough rest,Have a healthy breakfast (we will be

taking our test in the 8.30 - 10.00 slot).

No need to study the night before !!

Volunteers??Volunteers??

Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering (i.e. classroom based, field trips, photos of events) or being/sharing the role of room parent.

(I have a “description of the role” available for those who are interested).

Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering (i.e. classroom based, field trips, photos of events) or being/sharing the role of room parent.

(I have a “description of the role” available for those who are interested).

Need to leave the room?Need to leave the room?

Students are allowed to leave the room to use the bathroom and/or fill their water bottles. However, excessive time out of the classroom will lead to s/he being asked to make up time during recess.

Students are allowed to leave the room to use the bathroom and/or fill their water bottles. However, excessive time out of the classroom will lead to s/he being asked to make up time during recess.

Language Arts & Math:Language Arts & Math:

Language Arts:

Reading, Writing, Spelling, Speaking, Listening, Presentations including poetry, legends, biographies, grammar.

Math (Basic skills and problem solving):

Time, Temperature, Place Value, Money, Addition/Subtraction, Measurement, Geometry, Multiplication/Division, Graphing, Data & Probability, Fractions.

Language Arts:

Reading, Writing, Spelling, Speaking, Listening, Presentations including poetry, legends, biographies, grammar.

Math (Basic skills and problem solving):

Time, Temperature, Place Value, Money, Addition/Subtraction, Measurement, Geometry, Multiplication/Division, Graphing, Data & Probability, Fractions.

Social Studies and ScienceSocial Studies and Science

Social Studies units:

Mapping Skills: Continents and OceansIndigenous People of the WorldKuala Lumpur: Yesterday and Today

Science units:

Sound & LightAnimal KingdomOur Solar System

Social Studies units:

Mapping Skills: Continents and OceansIndigenous People of the WorldKuala Lumpur: Yesterday and Today

Science units:

Sound & LightAnimal KingdomOur Solar System

SicknessSickness If your child is sick with a cold or worse, please keep

him/her at home until s/he is well enough to return to school.

If your child needs to have medicine in school please drop the medicine off at the nurse’s office and write a note, e-mail me, or tell me so that I may remind them to go to the nurse at the required time. Students may not take medicine in class or with their lunch. They must go to the school nurse who will ensure the correct dosage is taken.

Please also call/e-mail the office by 9 am to report an absence.

If your child is sick with a cold or worse, please keep him/her at home until s/he is well enough to return to school.

If your child needs to have medicine in school please drop the medicine off at the nurse’s office and write a note, e-mail me, or tell me so that I may remind them to go to the nurse at the required time. Students may not take medicine in class or with their lunch. They must go to the school nurse who will ensure the correct dosage is taken.

Please also call/e-mail the office by 9 am to report an absence.

Classroom partiesClassroom parties

Usually only before the winter break, end of year, and other celebrations of cultural traditions in an educational format.

Usually only before the winter break, end of year, and other celebrations of cultural traditions in an educational format.

Birthday partiesBirthday parties

Distribution of party invites may be done through class if the invites are to (i) all the boys or all the girls or (ii) the whole class.

Distribution of party invites may be done through class if the invites are to (i) all the boys or all the girls or (ii) the whole class.

BlogBlog

http://blog.mkis.edu.my/abrady/

The blog will be used for posting as much information as possible to minimize paper usage.

The blog has pertinent information [i.e. links to educational sites, list of important dates] as well as photos.

http://blog.mkis.edu.my/abrady/

The blog will be used for posting as much information as possible to minimize paper usage.

The blog has pertinent information [i.e. links to educational sites, list of important dates] as well as photos.

Questions???Questions???