Dear Parents and Students,
Wow, how time flies. It is the end of week two already.
It has been a great week with a lot of things going on. I have been impressed with how our G6 team has been able to work together and are following routines, taking pretests and tuning in to our first unit of inquiry.
You will also be impressed with some of the students’ art work this week. Related to our unit of inquiry, students all worked on drawing a self portrait and they are awesome.
Please see below for Grade 6 in pictures: 2022 2023 Week 2
Reflection on the Parent Information evening:
It was great to meet parents at this fun informative event.
The Parent Information Evening was a chance to find out important information about the program for the year and what kind of learning to expect for your child. If you were unable to attend, please refer to the handouts emailed to you on Tuesday of this week for specific grade level information from homeroom teachers as well as additional information regarding Specialist teachers (Arabic, Omani Social Studies, Music, and Art).
These digital brochures also contain general information about the school for your referral and convenience.
This week, we have started to explore and sort out the observable and hidden aspects of culture using the iceberg analogy. Next week, we will make connections between our personal journeys and cultural aspects. This week, students have also completed two writing samples for us as teachers as part of getting to know them as learners. We will in turn discuss these individually with students and samples such as these will inform our goal setting process as we move through the year.
Reminders:
General:
- Students must have a hat at school each day – It may even be an idea to have one that stays at school because there have been a number of students that were unable to play outside in the sun this week because of our ‘no hat, no play’ policy.
- Water bottles: please ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school each day- it is important for us to be well hydrated.
- iPad’s: Please ensure that your child’s ipad is charged and ready for use each day.
From the PE Team:
“The schedule for G6 swim/ PE lessons will be as follows:
Grade 6 Girls
- Swimming – Sunday, 11:00-11:40
- PE – Tuesday, 11:00-11:40
Grade 6 Boys
- PE – Sunday, 11:00-11:40
- Swimming – Tuesday, 11:00-11:40
To participate fully in lessons children will need…
- Swim cap (compulsory)
- Swim goggles (compulsory)
- One-piece swimsuit for girls
- Swim trunks or shorts for boys
- Towel
- Wet bag
- Wet Shoes/ jandals / flip-flops
Thank you everyone. Another great week. Looking forward to the next one.
As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincere regards,
Your partners in learning.
Ms Sri, Mr Nicholson, Ms Maryam