Monday celebrations

Dear all,

For Monday's celebrations, please kindly bring along a mini (small) Singapore flag if you have. This will be handy when we are singing the National Day songs.

It is not compulsory. If you do not have, it is fine as well.

See you on Monday.

Cheers~

8-August -- National Day celebrations

Dear all,

Pls note the reporting time for Monday - 8Aug is between 7 to 7.15 a.m. (same as every Friday).

Things to bring:
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Water bottle
Cap

Reporting time for parents (if you are coming): 7.40 a.m.
Place to assemble: Parade square (near the Tentage)


Attire:
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Red tee-shirt and P.E. shorts

School finishes at 10 a.m. that day.

Thanks,
Mdm Chan

Announcements

No school this Friday -- 29-July
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There is no school this Friday on 29-July for all P1 and P2. P3 to P6 will be attending the Mini Olympics at Evans. Please do not come to school this Friday.



No school next Tuesday 2nd- August
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Next Tuesday is a on-line e-learning day. P6 are involved in P6 premlims oral, and hence there is no school for P1 - P5. Do note that homework will be assigned online at MC Online.



Monday 8th-August
=================
We are having a Mini Olympics for P1 and P2 for National Day celebrations. We are having National Day celebrations on that Monday, 8-August. Students will be participating in 3 events -- Swifter, Stronger and Higher.

There is a Unity Race for parents to participate with their children. 3 to 4 parents will be needed for this event.

Timing for this event: School starts at 7.15 a.m., there will be singing for National Day songs up to 7.45 a.m. The Unity Race will start around 8.45 to 9 a.m. School is dismissed at 10 a.m. that day.


If you are interested, please get your child to inform me by this Thursday 28-July-2011.

Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Addition within 100

Dear all,

Please note that we are covering the sub-topic: Addition within 100 this week. We should be wrapping up the topic.

One key problem for some students will be the adding with re-naming (e.g. 43 + 29). They may encounter some difficulties separating the tens and the ones. Please do more practice at home with your child, as this is a very important concept for foundation.

In class, I have given out more worksheets for the weaker students.


Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Homework 12 July

Homework for today:
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1) Spelling on The Jigaree (Spelling 8 of Term 2)
2) Design your flag (be as creative as possible and cut out the flag once it is completed)


Happy colouring.


Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Tests in Week 4 and 5

Dear all,

Pls note: there is a Maths and English test in week 4 or 5.

Things to be tested for English:

Unit 9: The Giant’s Ice-cream
Vocabulary: breakfast, lunch, dinner, purple, ice cream, doorway, party, stuck
High frequency words: that

Grammar:
Countable and uncountable nouns:
Verbs: --ing, simple past tense
Pronouns: it,me
Adjectives: big, tough
Possessive: ‘s
Quantifier: some, much



Unit 10: Jigaree
Vocabulary: climbing, dancing, flying, jigaree, jumping, riding, skating, swimming
High frequency words: here, there, everywhere, after
Grammar: -ing form


For Maths, it is:
1) Mass
2) Numbers to 100

Both the English and Maths file will be returned this Thursday. Please kindly remember to do the revision this weekend.

Thanks.
Mdm Chan

Homework for June Holidays

Dear all,

The holiday homework for this June:

1) SA Paper 2 and Paper 3
2) Maths WB Midyear Review
3) National Geographic Magazine and accompanied worksheets.

Do enjoy your June holidays.


Regards,
Mdm Chan

Discussion Forum on-going at MC Online

Dear all,

we are at the discussion forum. Do join us to 10 am at this URL:
http://www.lead.com.sg/lead/Forum/Forum.aspx


Thanks and see you there.


Mdm Chan

Discussion Forum Thread -- 1A

Dear 1A folks,

The discussion forum thread is on this URL:
http://www.lead.com.sg/lead/Forum/Forum.aspx


Please go into this URL after you have logged onto MC Online.

Click on the thread for wtih the heading of 1A.

Thanks!


Will be hearing from you tomorrow from 9 a.m. --- 10 a.m.

Mdm Chan

Friday Outing this week

Dear Parents,

I am giving out a reply slip for the outing this Friday at the Hort Park. This is part of the programme this Friday during our PAL lesson. Please kindly sign and acknowledge on the form.

Things to bring on that day:
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1) snacks
2) drinks
3) raincoat / umbrella
4) cap
5) pencil case
6) clip board (if they have)
Kindly pack everything inside a small bag.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan


P/S: Homework for today:
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Stellar Handwriting:
WS 15 and WS 20
Pg 35 and Pg 45

Thanks.

Homework and announcement for 6 May

Homework for the long weekend:
==============================


Social Studies:
A poster on Design A Save the Earth Poster
On a drawing block: a poster that involves saving the environment.
Media: anything, can be crayons, colour pencils, water colours.
Deadline: Tuesday 10 May


Maths:
- Challenging Problems Worksheet (for those who need to complete)
- Maths Worksheet on Subtraction within 20


English: Grammar Skills Booklet:
- Pg 32
- Pg 37 - 57
- Pg 83 - 85

Thanks and enjoy your weekend.


Note for tomorrow:
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1) PAL lesson will be cancelled.
2) There is no Mother Tongue lesson.
3) Please bring only a small bag for pencil case, story book and water bottle.


Regards
Mdm Chan

Revision - English

Just a reminder:

Based on the April's notifications, the English Unit Review will be coming in the next 2 weeks ( 8 or 9).

Please note that the English file will be returned back for revision this week.
Books to be tested:
Unit 6: Smarty Pants
Unit 7: The Hungry Giant
Unit 8: Crocodile Tea

Items to be tested: Pls refer to the handout which was given out right at the start of the year. For convenience sake, I am pasting this down again.
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Unit 6: Smarty Pants
Vocabulary: aeroplane, jungle vine, mountain, racing car, thumb, trumpet, swimming pool
Grammar:
present tense: infinitive to followed by the verbs: go, fly, ski, swing, fall,
Base verb as simple present tense, after modal “will” and after auxiliary verb “do”
Punctuation: full stop

Word identification:
Vowels: u as in “jug”
Consonants: j
Blends: sm, fl, sk


Unit 7: The hungry Giant
Vocabulary: beehive, bees, bommy-knocker, bread, butter, giant, honey, hungry

High frequency words:
Some, or, so, with
Grammar:
Uncountable nouns: bread, butter, honey
Singular and plural
Contractions: that’s I’ll, don’t I’m, you’re, there’s
Conjunction: or, so
Phonics:
Consonants: g as in giant
Vowels: ee, ow


Unit 8: Crocodile Tea
Vocabulary: crocodile, elephant, lion, monkey, snake, tea, tiger, hippopotamus, numbers 1 – 10, animals and their homes

High frequency words:
Again, come, door

Grammar:
Adjectives: colours, size
Speech marks
Pronoun: we
Possessive pronoun: my, your, his, her

Phonics: m and n
Vowels: I as in hive

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Thanks,
Mdm Chan

Announcement -- Friday 6 May 2011

Dear all,

Please note that RMPS as is selected as a SARO cum Polling Centre for General Elections.

Parents, pls take note:
1 - School will end at 12.00 pm on Fri, 6 May.
2 - Monday, 9 May is a school holiday for pupils and teaching staff.

I will be giving out the notifications to the class today.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Announcement -- Homework for the weekend

Homework for the weekend:
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1) Handwriting piece for some who didn't do well in their Spelling

2) Challenging worksheets 6 and 7 (Maths) (for most of the students)

3) Maths Worksheet 9 (all)

4) Maths Worksheet 10 (all)

*Only small bag is required for tomorrow's lesson. Pls bring along Mother tongue's materials for their MT's lesson.

For PAL lesson, pls bring:
1) water bottle
2) cap
as well.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Drama tool kit : Term 2 Worksheet

Drama tool kit : Term 2 Worksheet

Page 1  Unit 3: Smarty Pants – Activity A
In the dressing up scene, I like to wear _____________.
a) skis
b) stilts (high heels)
c) overalls
d) stripy pants
e) big pair of overalls


Page 2 ==> Smarty Pants – Activity B
Refer to cut out from page 11 (drama tool kit)

Page 3: activity C – Cut out from Pg 13, 15 on drama toolkit

Drama Tool Kit -- Term 1

Drama Toolkit- Instructions:
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Tuesday 26 April 2011

Pg 2 :
Activity C:
The location that my group chose is:
a) café
b) hospital
c) tall building
d) pond
e) school

Activity D
How can I be a hero without having super power?
- I can help people in need.
- Be kind to others who need help.
- Have patience with others.


Pg 5 The Red Rose: Activity A
The beautiful bloom is about a small plant growing into a beautiful flower.

Activity D:
Arrange the following characters and number them (1 – 12) in the sequence that they appear in the story.

12
3
1
2
6
11
7
10
9
8
5
4


Activity B: (cut-out from page 7)

Activity C (cut-out from page 9

Homework for today: 21 April

1) Grammar Skills Book:
Page 25 -- 31
60 --61

2) Maths Challenging worksheets (for those who have)

3) Maths corrections (for spelling for Ordinal Numbers)
(first, second, etc..., tenth)
They are expected to learn how to spell as one of the learning objectives.

4) Corrections for Stellar Handwriting (from Pg 17 -- 25)

5) Stellar Handwriting Page 27 and 29

6) Another Ordinal Number Maths Worksheet -- to consolidate understanding of the topic for the upcoming review in Wk 6.

Thanks and enjoy your long weekend! :)

Maths unit review

Please note the next Maths unit review is coming.

Topics to be tested:
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- Ordinal numbers
- Making 10

We'll be giving out the Maths files back for revision.

Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

Saving The Environment

Saving the environment ---

A poster is required to be done over the Social Studies' period. More details will be announced next week.

Thanks,
Mdm Chan

Health Booklet and PE attire

Dear all,

The school health checkup is going to be carried out tomorrow and on Wednesday. Please do wear your P.E. attire tomorrow for the check-up.

Health booklets -- these are needed for the checkup. Please bring it if you have not brought up previously.

Thanks,
Mdm Chan

Talking Point

Dear all,

We are having this assembly program "Talking Point" which 3 students will be selected to go up to the stage to talk about certain issues.

1A is involved in this topic:
"We are proud to be a Singaporean / a Singapore Permanent Resident / living in Singapore."

As the name suggests, it aims to provide a platform for 3 pupils in each class to present their views/opinions on a given NE message / theme. This programme also aims to instil in pupils the love for Singapore and rootedness in our country through this platform.

If your child is willing to participate, please write a short story (approximately 5 sentences) on the topic given. Pass it back to me or to the social studies teacher Mrs Lam next Tuesday. Our class is scheduled to present sometime in mid-May.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Thanks and School Health Booklet

Thanks for 2 parents who have contributed the tuna today. It was a great experience making the sandwiches.

To all, pls note that the school health services will be coming this Tuesday for the checkup. Please kindly pass me your health booklets if you have not done so.

Thanks,
Mdm Chanb

Announcement - 14-April

Dear all,

Please note the Edusave forms need to be submitted. (This was sent out in the previous week's notification.)

Should you have misplaced this, please ask your child to approach me for another copy of this form.

MLEA book:
The Left Hand side of the book should be big lines, and on the right hand side of the book, there is a square (meant for a drawing) and accompanying big lines. Thanks.


Plans for tomorrow: 15-April-11
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1) There is no PAL lesson tomorrow. Hence, there is no need to bring the cap, or small towel.

2) During the 2 hours, we'll be making some sandwiches which is one of the activities for the stellar book we are reading at the moment: The Hungry Giant. As we are only providing jam for this activity, if you would like to contribute, (e.g. a can of tuna), please ask your child to bring them tomorrow morning. (Please ensure this is halal.)

Apologies for the late notice, but this is just something optional. In any case, we'll still carry out the activity with the jam.

3) Same as before, a small bag containing pencil case, story book, water bottle and MT (Mother Tongue) materials is required.


Homework for the weekend:
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This will be given out tomorrow. I'll be issuing the challenging worksheets to most of the pupils in the class. This is something to stretch the children. Please help your child in these worksheets; it will be given out one - two worksheets p/week. Please complete and submit them back the following Monday.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

MLEA jotter book

An MLEA book --

Dear all,

We'll be using an MLEA book: which is a jotter book (blank page with no lines on the left hand side, and big lines on the Right Hand side of the book).

Please get ready this book this week. Will be collecting soon.

Thanks!

Mdm Chan

First Next Then Last Song

For connectors in writing composition:
First, Next, Then and Last
This is the website for the song: http://www.songsforteaching.com/jennyfixmanedutunes/firstnextthenlast.htm

Thanks,
Mdm Chan

Ordering of numbers

Dear all,

Ordering of numbers 1 to 20:
Game: http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game11.htm (note: If the number is too big, please click on the play to get a smaller number.)

Game: http://www.ictgames.com/counting.htm
Choose http://www.ictgames.com/caterpillar_slider.html (choose the min and max number to 20)

Worksheets (generator) for ordering numbers (up to 10 and up to 20)
http://www.worksheetgenius.com/html/ordering_numbers.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/print/number_sequences/fandangos_treasure.shtml
Number sequence -- may attempt this in a backwards manner for more challenges.

Ordering of numbers:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/ordering-game.php
Choose up to 20.

http://www.math-exercises-for-kids.com/number-order/number-order-1.htm
Order numbers up to 20.

Worksheet of ordering numbers:
http://www.math-drills.com/halloween/hal_order20_spider_004.pdf

http://www.ixl.com/math/kindergarten/put-numbers-up-to-10-in-order

Maths Worksheet creator

Maths Worksheet creator for Addition & Subtraction Under 10
http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/grade1/grade1arithmetic.html

Singular and Plural

Lesson: Singular and Plural
===========================

Noun -- 1 --- Singular
Noun --- >more than 1 --- Plural
http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Grammar/Singular%20&%20Plural%20Nouns.pdf

How to form plural?
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Rule #1: adding s to a singular noun

Rule #2: Nouns ending in s, z, x, sh, and ch form the plural by
adding es

Rule #3: Nouns ending in y preceded by a consonant is formed into a plural by changing y to ies.


Rule #4: Nouns ending in y preceded by a vowel form their plurals by adding s.


Rule #5: Most nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant is formed into a plural by adding es

Rule #6: Some nouns ending in f or fe are made plural by changing f or fe to ves

Rule #7: Irregular verbs and exceptions

1) For more explanation, and the full list, pls refer to this URL:
http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Grammar/Singular%20&%20Plural%20Nouns.pdf
(there are also flashcards which you can print and play to develop a deeper understanding of these rules)

2) A ppt of plural/singular (http://languagearts.pppst.com/plurals.html)
3) More info (singular/plural): http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/plurals.htm




Games for singular and Plural (in helping to learn)
1) http://www.roythezebra.com/reading-games/singular-or-plural-1.html
2) http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/spelling/plurals/pluralrules/game.shtml
3) The plural girls: (http://www.funbrain.com/plurals/index.html)
4) Singular and Plural (http://www.quia.com/mc/67715.html)
5) Tic tac toe (http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/plural/index_pre.html)Requires the knowledge of playing tic tac toe together with the knowledge of plural.

Have fun learning and playing!

Cheers
Mdm Chan

MC online assignment

Dear all,

There are 2 new assignments on Mconline.sg. Please complete it over this weekend.

Thanks.
Mdm Chan

Announcements - Thursday

- Notifications were given out for April -- the consolidated form for their Edusave, and payment was given inside the notification.

- Book fest next Thu and Fri in the school canteen. The booklist was given out.

- Drawing competition at Redhill CC next Saturday 14-April. Read on more to find out more.

*I will be giving out the Ez-link cards tomorrow morning. Thanks.

Number game 0 - 20

Dear all,

We went to this website to do the game on number orders:

http://www.dositey.com -- click K2 to 2,
http://www.dositey.com/2008/index-page-free_activities-sub-k2-subsub-m.php

Select number sense: -- Match numbers to their corresponding words
The URL which we played: http://www.dositey.com/2008/addsub/NC2/numbersmatch2.htm


Have fun!

Dear all

Homework for today: (to be given next Monday)
==============================================

1) Stellar Handwriting book: 23, 25
2) Grammar Skills book: 17 - 24, 57 - 59

Do remember that a small bag will be sufficient for tomorrow.

Thanks.

Mdm Chan

Game for ordinal numbers

Ordinal numbers:
http://www.dositey.com/2008/addsub/NC2/orderingnumbers.htm

Pls use this game to see if you have understood the concept of ordinal numbers.

Have fun!

Clarification on Spelling

Dear all,

Just a clarification from a parent which I thought it would be best to clarified.

The numbers 11 -- 20 and ordinal numbers are to be tested randomly during Maths periods, when we have some free time after our normal work.

It may be quite a lot of work to learn, but not all the words would be tested at one shot. Besides, these words should be learnt as they form part of the Maths syllabus.

Pls do not be unduly worried if your child cannot spell these words immediately, but just note that along the way, we will need to know how to spell these words as we move along.

The normal spelling this Wednesday remains the same. Spelling 1 of Term 2.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Friday -- outdoor activity

For the next few Fridays in Term 2,

Pls bring along:
1) Water bottle
2) Cap
3) a small towel to clean off their sweat.

Homework on 1/Apr and MOE Excel Fest

Dear all,

Homework for today:
Smarty Pants -- Pg 1
Please cut and paste the diagrams onto Pg 1. This is to be handed up on Monday.

Cheers,
Mdm Chan


PS: There is an MOE Excel Fest which will be opened to public tomorrow. It will be at suntec city. Do go down to take a look if you are free.

Things to bring every Friday

Things to bring every Friday:
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1) Small bag
2) Mother Tongue materials
3) Pencil case
4) Story book


Thanks/regards

Homework on 31/March

Dear all,
H/W for today:
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1) Maths -- Spelling handwriting for 11 - 20
2) Maths -- Spelling handwriting for ordinal numbers (first to tenth)
3) Maths Worksheet for Ordinal Numbers
4) English Drama ToolKit -- to decorate the cover page

Optional H/w:
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- Drawings which you will like to submit for putting up in the classroom.

Things to bring next Monday:
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1) Drama Toolkit -- for those who do not have with them today.


Random Spelling on First to tenth will be tested next week.... please note.


Enjoy your weekend! :)


Thank/regards,
Mdm Chan

English Stellar Resources

Dear parents, Pls go to this website: there are alot of resources for your information. You can also explore these URLs with your children. http://www.stellarliteracy.sg/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=22564 Thanks. Mdm Chan

Typing game

Dear all,

This was the typing game which was conducted over the ICT lesson this afternoon. Please practice typing with your children.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage1.shtml

Have fun!

Cheers,

Mdm Chan

Ordinal Numbers 1st to 10th

This is what we have learned today on Ordinal Numbers

1st to 10th

Please learn the spelling too.

First = 1st

Second = 2nd

Third = 3rd

Fourth = 4th

Fifth = 5th

Sixth = 6th

Seventh = 7th

Eighth = 8th

Ninth = 9th

Tenth = 10th

This also include counting from the left, and from the right. Please revise these words with your children. I will be giving out the Spelling list for these words later this week.

They need to be tested for Math vocabulary.

Thanks, Mdm Chan

Dolch List of words

Dolch list of words:
http://www.english-zone.com/reading/dolch.html


Other printable resources: http://www.k12reader.com/dolch/dolch_alphabetized_by_grade_with_nouns.pdf

http://www.k12reader.com/dolch/dolch_alphabetized_by_grade.pdf

http://www.k12reader.com/dolch/dolch_frequency_by_grade.pdf

These are sight words which will be very useful to gauge the child's ability in reading. These are common words which the child needs to know in order to be competent in reading.

For your reading. You may want to practice this with your child too.

Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Dear parents,

There is this website which already displays the resources which you may need:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18753

Inside this URL,
http://mwtuition.com.sg/resources, you can click like the page on FB and save those files. These are 2010 papers from Top schools for your information.

Hope this will be handy for those who needs more resources online.

Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

Things to bring

Dear all, As mentioned last week, please do bring your 1) Health Booklet 2) A passport sized photo if you have provided yet Thanks. Mdm Chan

Maths: Numbers 11 to 20

Dear all,

There is this excellent website on Maths and English resources:
http://www.dositey.com/
You can click on Maths and English and explore for relevant games.

For Numbers 11 to 20, this activity is enjoyable. We will also be playing in class.
http://www.dositey.com/2008/addsub/NC2/numbersmatch2.htm


Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Items to bring on Monday

Dear all,

Pls bring along these items on Monday.

1) Health Booklet

2) Immunisation Consent Form (can be found in the blue School Health Service Information Booklet)

3) Medical Information Form (can be found in the blue School Health Service Information Booklet)

Thanks.

Mdm Chan

Mathematics File -- For your revision

Dear all,

Pls note that the Maths file has been returned for your revision.

Topics we have filed till date:
=======================
- Chapter 3 -- Addition Within 10
- Chapter 4 -- Subtraction Within 10

Please kindly file the Unit Review 1 and The Rubrics for that Maths Unit Review 1 inside the Maths file.

Thanks.

Mdm Chan

3x Times Table Song

Dear parents and children,

A song for 3x times table --- from YouTube.

This is suitable for P2, where they learn 3 times multiplication.

This track will also be used for their pre-assembly pro gramme where we will be singing this song too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxEtHznPaoU

Enjoy.

Cheers,

Mdm Chan

Homework: 22 Mar

Dear all,

1) Spelling 7 to be covered tomorrow
2) Maths Worksheet 4 -- Subtraction
3) Maths Worksheet 5 -- Addition and Subtraction


Pls do start your revision for the upcoming unit review.


Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

English - things learned for Unit 3 and Unit 4

Dear parents,

As a recap, please note that these are the things we have covered for Unit 3 and Unit 4. If you need to revise, please kindly revise these items with your child.


Unit 3: Walking Through The Jungle
Vocab: snake, tiger, monkey, elephant, lion, crocodile, tea
High frequency words: could, over, there, through, what
Grammar: Verb: has/have
Articles: a/anPronouns: it/me
Question word: what

Unit 4: The Red Rose
Vocab: rose, cat, caterpillar, bird, garden, red
High frequency words: see, a, back, home, gone
Grammar: Pronoun: it/me Article: a/the
Pronouns: he/she/it
Punctuation: comma, speech mark


Thanks!
Mdm Chan

Walk-A-Jog Competition - Design your T-shirt

Good day to parents.

There are some students who have given back their Walk-a-Jog donation cards. Please kindly bring them back tomorrow.


In conjunction with the Walk-a-jog on Saturday, 26 Mar 2011, the school is organising a "Design & Wear ur T-shirt" competition as part of its 85th anniversary celebration.

How to participate:
===============
Pupils are to design, draw or print their own T-shirt (old or new) and wear this personalised T-shirt on the day of the Walk-a-jog.

Objective:
To promote Walk-a-jog as a fun and healthy way of life and creativity among pupils.

Theme:
Walk-a-jog cum 85th Anniversary

Prizes include:
1) Best Design (Individual)
2) Class with the most number of participants

This will be one of the h/w if your child is coming for the walk-a-jog this Saturday. The program starts at 8.00 a.m where we will all gather in school. More information has been given out previously in the notifications.
http://school.radinmaspri.moe.edu.sg/notice/RMPS2010Term2Week1.pdf

Thanks and have a great week ahead.

Homework for the school holidays

Dear all,



This is the planned homework:



Holiday homework:
1) Lead assignments: 3 English and 3 Maths assignments. They are available from today.
2) Handwriting assignment for those who did not do well for Spelling 6.
3) Nat-Geo Homework. Please read the magazines and complete the holiday worksheets.

4) 1 Maths holiday worksheet

5) Writing for Spelling 7 if they have not obtained full marks.

Thanks and enjoy your holidays.



Mdm Chan

Multiplication Songs

Multiplication Songs
===============

These will be gone through during the pre-assembly programmes. We'll be singing these songs over the next term for P1 and P2. Multiplication is covered in Term 3 and in P2, but these are just songs they can sing to inculcate an awareness of Mathematics language.

Enjoy! ~



Here are the lyrics....

Track 1 (Number song)
I have got a niche in numbers no matter what you say
I have got a niche in numbers and it is going to stay in that way.
I have got a niche in numbers and so do you
Every one of us here has a niche in numbers too
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I can count in units, tens, hundreds and thousands
I can count to ten thousands, hundreds thousands,
I can count to millions, billions and trillions
All the way to zillions cos they are finite numbers too.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Who can get into the universe, is it infinity?
Walking along the number line you never reach the end
Draw two parallel lines all in all
If you keep on trying, maybe they meet at infinity.

I know what is addition – is putting together
I know what is subtraction – is taking away
I know what is multiplication – is adding equal numbers
I know what is division – is sharing equally

I know what is fractions – is part of a whole
I know what is measurement – is length, area, volume
I know what is algebra – is I don’t know.
You can call it g or x or v or your name too.
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.


Track 2 (2 times table)
I know what is multiplication – is adding equal numbers
I wonder what multiplication is really is –
1 time of 2 is 2
2 time of 2 is 4
3 times of 2 is 6
4 times of 2 is 8
5 times of 2 is 10
….
….
Track 3 (2 times table)
Skip count, skip count, count by 2,
Skip count, skip count, count by 2,
Skip count, skip count, count by 2
Let’s count to 20
2, 4, 6, 8, then 10
12, 14, 16, 18
Finally we reach 20.
We counted to 20.
(Repeat 2 times)

Track 4 (3 times table)
This is how the 3 times table song goes:

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30
Oh it is great that we can skip count
Skip counting by 3.
(Repeat 2 times)

Now, it is your turn to sing.

Track 5(4 times table)
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32
After that we have 36 and next come number 40.
(Repeat 2 times)


Track 6 (5 times table)
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45
Then comes 50, then comes 50,
Multiples of 5, multiples of 5,
(Repeat 2 times)

H/w 1 March

H/W for today:

1) Addition worksheet -- Please complete this and submit this back tomorrow.

Things learnt today:
a / an / the
-- what circumstances do we use a/an/the

Thanks!
Mdm Chan

English rhyming words

Dear parents,

This is a very powerful tool for learning new words and constructing new words based on the students' understanding. Please do explore around this URL.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/construct/


Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

PS: Spelling 5 is held tomorrow.

Subtraction Online manipulative

A URL which would be useful for your child is:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/grade_g_1.html

(Pls use subtraction to show how subtraction can be done. The renaming and regrouping are shown very clearly using this online manipulative)





Cheers
Mdm chan

English File for returning (Week 8)

Dear all,

Please note that the English file has been returned for checking today. (Week 8)

Please check the file, and acknowledge by signing on the cover page. I will be checking the files again on Monday 28 Feb.

Do spend some time going through the worksheets and revise over the weekend.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Khan Academy Addition

This is a very good website for online learning.
Khan Academy talks about the most difficult concepts to the very basic concept.

This is what he says about addition. The level of English used can be quite difficult for the students. Parents, if you are showing this, do take some time to explain to the child what he is talking about.

http://www.khanacademy.org/video/basic-addition?playlist=Arithmetic

There are sums you can attempt, you just need a google account, log in and try to do the sums that are attached to the video. Just click on the "Do Exercise" on the task bar, login with your google account, and you can proceed from there.

Thanks.

Cheers and happy exploring!

Regards,
Mdm Chan

Mathematics (first grade)

Maths Website: (for first grade)
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/first/

This is a very good Maths website if you want your child to learn the concepts. This is based on topics, and there are online assessments to see how your child is faring.

For sharing, cheers.


Mdm Chan

Clips to watch for Addition and Subtraction

Dear all,

these are fun ways to learn addition. These were watched in the lesson on Monday.

Addition Rock:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auem1DFtDrY&feature=related

Strategies for Maths Addition for counting on method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjsINqOdTd0&feature=related
(Please ignore the subtraction part for the moment)

Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Optional H/w - ASAD

Optional H/w -- ASAD (A Story A Day)
=============================
I have asked some of the children in the class to write a story which revolves around the school core values. This story may be used to be recited on stage during A-story-A-day time.

Words should be around 100 - 200 words, which will take around 3 - 5 minutes to read out the story. It should be an original story, something that happen to themselves.

As this is optional, I will be collecting the stories if they have completed.

Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

H/w 17 Feb

Homework for 17-February:
====================
1) Grammar skills book Page 9 - 12
This is due on 21 Feb

Announcement:
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There is a drawing competition organised by the Tg Pagar CC. Please check the notification.
The deadline is tomorrow, 18-Feb. Only limited to the first 50 participants.... pls sign up for your child if they are keen.
When I announced it to the class earlier, more than half of the class was very interested in this.

Maths File for returning (Week 7)

Dear all,

Please note that the Maths file has been returned for checking today. (Week 7)

Please check the file, and acknowledge by signing on the cover page. I will be checking the files again on Monday 21 Feb.

Do spend some time going through the worksheets and revise over the weekend.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

What is a Noun

2 videos which we have watched on Wednesday:

Dear Parents,

please revise by watching with your child. Thanks!

English -- Grammar Rock:
What is a Noun?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7CxWNY829Y

Conjunction -- (not taught in syllabus. This is just for viewing pleasure)
A cojunction is a connector -- something that connects 2 phrases...watch this clip to get a visual feel what this is like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkO87mkgcNo


Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

Maths Review 1

Dear all,

Please note that the maths review will be held either in Week 8 or 9.
Topics: Pls study Chp 1 and Chp 2 (Numbers up to 10 and Number Bonds).

Kindly revise your work.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Things learnt during E-music lesson

Dear all,

These are the things learnt in the E-music lesson (recap)

============================

Adagio --slow

Allergro -- fast

Moderato -- moderato speed

Ritardardo - getting slower

Acceralenado -- getting faster

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Cheers,

Mdm Chan

Homework on 14 Feb

Dear all,

Please note today's homework:

- Stellar Handwriting Book -- Page 17 and 19. (to be completed by Wednesday 16 Feb as we are going out for Learning Journey tommorrow. )

- I have asked some students to complete a story writing about our school core values. This homework is optional, and if your child has been called, please help them to write a story. This is due next Monday, 21 Feb.


Thanks and Happy Valentine's Day to all.

Mdm Chan


P/s: Please get your child in P.E. attire as we are going out for the learning journey. Do note that in future, for all LJ, please get them in P.E. attire.

Every Friday, it is P.E. attire too, as we could be involved in outdoor activities for the PAL learning (PAL -- Programmes for Active Learning).

Homework for 12 February

Dear all,

H/w for 11 Feb: Unit 3 -- Walking Through The Jungle Pg 8 -11

Items learnt today during English lesson:

Has / Have:
========
He / She / It ===> uses 'has'
Singular usage --

We / I / You ===> uses 'have'
Plural usage


Visual Arts lesson:
-------------------
Cool and Warm colours learnt:
Warm colours:
orange
yellow
red
pink
brown
beige

Cool colours:
Blue
Green
White

**purple is both warm and cool colours as it consists of both warm and cool colours.

To end off, the Van Gogh where we talked about his paintings, please enjoy the paintings and the song. The lyrics are also quite meaningful, as it talks about how he suffer for his insanity.



Starry Starry Night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM#

Have a great weekend to all!

Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Homework for 11 February:

Homework for 11 February:

Unit 3: Walking Through the Jungle
-------------------------------------
Stellar Wksheets: Pg 8 - 11

Have a nice weekend to all!


Cheers
Mdm Chan

Announcements 10 Feb

Dear all,

1) Jog-a-walk cards:

These cards have been issued out yesterday the children. Please return them back on the week starting 21 Feb. I will be collecting 2 weeks from now.

2) Maths & English Unit Review

The notifications have been issued out today. They will be carried out between Week 8 - 9 (21 Feb - 4 Mar).

Topics for Maths: Number 0 - 10 and Number Bonds

Topics for English : Unit 1 and 2 (Mrs Wishy Washy and Dan The Flying Man)

3) Learning Journey -- National Museum (15 Feb Tuesday)

Things to bring:
- Pencil case
- Food (snacks to be eaten at the museum)
- Story book
- Clipboard
- Small bag
- water bottle
- Jacket (if they are feeling cold)

Thanks!

Regards

Mdm Chan

Changes in Spelling 5

Spelling 5:

Dear all,

Please note the changes in this Spelling 5 on 16 Feb.

Phrases to be tested:
=================
1) Zero
2) One
3) Two
4) Three
5) Four
6) Five
7) Six
8) Seven
9) Eight
10) Nine
11) Ten

Apologies for the confusion.

I will be recalling the spelling booklets today. Please bring them tomorrow if you do not have it with them.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Homework for 9 February

H/w for today 9 Feb:
===============
1) 2 worksheets for Maths (to be completed today)

Library books due on 22 February

Dear all,

I have brought the children to the library, and almost all of them have borrowed 1 - 2 books. Please take note that the due date is 14 days from now, which is 22 Feb for them to be returned.

At the moment, they are allowed to borrow only 2 books. The max quota of 4 books will be given once they learn to take care of their books.

Please encourage your child to read the books and return them promptly.

Happy Reading!

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Lead - MC Online

Dear all,

The children are given a card on instructions on how to log into the website. (www.mconline.sg).

Please do access the website and start surfing around this website for Maths, English and their MT resources.

LoginID: Birth Cert Number
School: RMPS
Password: default password is "mconline"

If you have questions, please call their helpdesk at 6777 5198 during office hours.

Thanks/regards
Mdm Chan

Homework for today 8-February:

Homework for today 8-February:
========================

A Maths worksheet on number bonds has been given to the students. Please complete the number bonds worksheet.


Pls note that Spelling 4 is held tomorrow.

Changes in Spelling 5

Spelling 5:

Dear all,

Please note the changes in this Spelling 5 on 16 Feb.

Phrases to be tested:
=================
1) Zero
2) One
3) Two
4) Three
5) Four
6) Five
7) Six
8) Seven
9) Eight
10) Nine
11) Ten

Apologies for the confusion.

I will be recalling the spelling booklets today. Please bring them tomorrow if you do not have it with them.

Thanks/regards,
Mdm Chan

Maths 1 minute

Dear all,

This website will be useful for daily practices for the upcoming topic: Addition Within 10. Try to do at least 1 exercise everyday to improve yourself!

http://www.mrsbogucki.com/aemes/resource/apps/madmath/madmath.htm

*Pls set largest number used to 10, or less than 10.

Cheers

Mdm Chan

Maths - Number Bonds

Please watch this video for this chapter: Number Bond
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVlnl5PSr_4


Thanks and have a good weekend.


Cheers
Mdm Chan

Chinese New Year celebration songs

Music Lesson:

The following are the songs to be sung during Chinese New Year Eve celebrations.

1) Gong Xi Gong Xi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7laBfy89qK8

Lyrics with han yu pin yin:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=39843943599&topic=6601

2) He Xin Nian
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ3pcjtXKgo (with han yu pin yin)

For your listening pleasure.

Happy Chinese New Year~

Cheers
Mdm Chan

Homework 27 January

Homework to be given on 27 January:
===========================


1) Stellar Handwriting Booklet Page 15
2) Grammar Skills Book Page 8
3) Spelling and Stellar Handwriting book corrections
4) supplementary handwriting for those who did not achieve 100% for Spelling Two

Note: homework is due for return the following Monday 31 January

English and Maths File Checking

English and Maths File:

Dear parents,

Please note that the files are returned back for your checking. Kindly go through your child's work and acknowledge on the cover page.


Many thanks!

Regards
Mdm Chan

Spelling Changes

Change of date for Spelling 3:

Dear all,
As communicated to the students, Spelling 3 will be conducted on Tuesday 1 February as we are having Chinese New Year celebrations on 2 February.

Spelling 4 will resume on Wednesday 9 February.


Amendment to 4th phrase of Spelling 4:
4) Rain clouds (this is changed from the flying man)


Thanks.

Regards
Mdm Chan

Report books

Dear parents and students of 1A,

Please remember to bring along your report books if you have not done so.

Thanks.

Wednesday updates

Dear all,

Here's the homework for today.

1) Grammar Skills Booklet: Page 6 -7

Bring along the Maths and English file tomorrow for those who have not submitted.

Thanks.

Regards,
Mdm Chan

Announcements and homework on 17 January

Homework Due Today on 17th January:
=============================

1) Drama Toolkit Page 21 - 29: Please choose one of the characters and cut out the shape and colour the mask. This will be collected on Wednesday.

2) Extra Maths worksheet: Some of you have received an extra Maths worksheet. Please complete and submit it back to me tomorrow.

3) Please note that Spelling will be conducted every Wednesday. The first Spelling will begin this Wednesday.

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Note:
The Handbook has been issued to everyone in the class. Please kindly bring $2.10 for your child. I will be collecting it starting from tomorrow.


Cheers,
Mdm Chan

Welcome Note

Welcome Everyone!
======================


This is my journal. This blog is meant for sharing the homework given out during lessons. I will promise to write more about the interesting things that is happening around me, and sharing these with my class.
If there is something worth sharing, from time to time, I would also share this too with the rest of the class.
Cheers
Mdm Chan :)