Thank you!

To all parents who contributed food and time for the class party today, 

Your generosity, efforts and presence really made a difference!

Have a blessed Chinese New Year!

CNY Homework!

Homework?!

Ahem! Yes Boys, I know you will be happily enjoying yourselves feasting and collecting hongbaos, but please do the following:

1. Read the AMODES Reading Passage to your mummy/daddy once a day.

2. Monitor and record the growth of your bean plant in your Eureka Science book.

3. Collect a small leaf and place it between 2 heavy books. You need a dried leaf to make a bookmark next Thursday during Terrific Thursday.

Lastly, take good care of yourselves and see you back in school next Tuesday! On behalf of the subject teachers, I would like to wish you and your family a happy and blessed Chinese New Year! 

Cheers,

Mrs Tan

CNY Celebration

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the boys are strongly encouraged to wear their Chinese traditional costume on Thursday, 30 January. In the event they do not have one, they may come to school dressed in their PE attire. However, they are NOT to come dressed in their red tees, especially those printed with cartoon characters. Your kind understanding is much appreciated!

On behalf of the subject teachers and boys, I would like to extend my thanks and appreciation to all parents who would be contributing food and their time on the eve of CNY! Thank you very much indeed! We do look forward to meeting you on that day and savouring all the yummy goodies!

Here's wishing you and your family...

Life Cycle of A Butterfly

Hi Boys,

If you wish to learn more about the above, below is the link for you:

http://www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/science-games/butterfly-life-cycle.html

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Mrs Tan

Revision: Subject-Verb Agreement

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the boys have learnt the above this week. In the past weeks, they learnt that a sentence consists of a subject (which is usually a noun/pronoun) and a verb (also known as a predicate). Now, they should be able to state that:

1. a singular noun requires a singular verb

2. a plural noun requires a plural verb

Below are the links to some videos the boys can watch to recapitulate what they have learnt:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAUKYp6PnII

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfjQ7FeNbuA
*There is a spelling error in the video.

3. http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-3-games/ela-games/verb-subject-agreement.html
*referred to as Verb-Subject Agreement

Thank you for your attention!

Revision: Singular & Plural Nouns

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the boys have learnt the above this week. They should be able to change a singular noun into its plural form by:

1. adding 's' to the singular noun
2. adding 'es' to the singular noun
3. replacing 'y' with 'i' and adding 's' to the singular noun
4. replacing 'f' with 'v' and adding 's' to the singular noun

Below are the links to some videos the boys can watch at their leisure:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IniTggs07gw

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COqkRp9s9c&list=PLRBZVs99kE_Gnn2X-acadWXi2trmS1155

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1e3D8FUfR4

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWuOFjQWG3w

Thank you for your attention!

I am back!

Dear Parents,

Many of you must have heaved a sigh of relief and thought that I had disappeared from the scene!
Well...

I am back!

Today I returned the EL file to the boys. Kindly take a look at the Learning Sheets for Unit 1, especially LS 1.10. Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries pertaining to that worksheet. Kindly sign on the cover page and remind your child to submit the file tomorrow.

I have received some feedback regarding the Eureka Science assignment. I understand some of the boys are having trouble with it because the seeds simply refuse to grow! In the event new seeds need to be bought and grown, please go ahead and do it (and throw the old, stubborn ones into a pot and cook green bean soup!)!

The deadline for the submission of the book is 7 February. If your child is unable to adhere to the deadline due to the above valid reason, he may submit the book after he has completed the assignment. The main objective of the assignment is to give the boys an opportunity to observe and record the growth of a seed. Hence, the process of carrying out the experiment is important. I would really appreciate all parents' assistance in ensuring that the experiment is carried out at home. Adhering to the deadline is important but ultimately achieving the objective of the assignment takes priority. Still, I do look forward to collecting the boys' books on that day and hearing them share about their experiences.

So...

Thank you and have a blessed day ahead!

Revision - Pronouns

Pronouns
-words used to replace nouns

(A) when used as the subject in a sentence:
-I, you, he, she, we, they, it

eg. My brother and I baked a cake for Mrs Tang.

(B) when used as the object in a sentence
-me, you, him, her, us, them, it
-never used as the first word in a sentence (except you and it)

eg. Mrs Tang gave my brother and me a big present.

Script for Speech & Drama Performance

Write Right!

Dear Parents,

The boys have embarked on their Write Right writing journey! 

In Term 1, the boys will learn how to:
1. plan their story
2. write interesting opening sentences to set the scene and hold audience's attention
3. write good endings to conclude their story

For Writing Practice 1, the boys wrote their story using the story plan and the guiding questions attached to each picture as a guide. Many of the boys were able to narrate their story in a chronological order. However, most of them need to pay more attention to SPG: Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar.

As publishing is an important part of the writing process, the boys are required to write their story (again) on the worksheet given to them today. Kindly help to remind the boys that it is important to produce an error-free publication so that readers can enjoy reading it. I also hope you can give your child an opportunity to read his story aloud to you and your family. Kindly give him your comments and words of encouragement too! Your active participation would inspire your child to want to write more and well!

Thank you and enjoy your child’s story!

AMODES 1

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the following set of information sheets was given to the boys today:

Eureka Science

Dear Parents,

Today the boys read a story entitled ‘How a seed grows’. As a follow-up activity, each boy is required to grow some seeds and track the growth of (only) one seed over eleven days.

1. Kindly assist your child in preparing the following materials needed for the activity:

*5 green bean seeds

*cotton wool

*a clear plastic bowl

2. The instructions on how to grow the seeds are found on Page 2 of the Eureka Science book. Your child may need your help to get the activity going.

3. Kindly ensure that your child draws his observations and records the height of one of the seedlings, on Page 3 of the book over eleven days.

4. The deadline for the completion of this activity and submission of the book is Friday, 7 February.

Below is the link for a story the boys can enjoy during their free time:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm12JKhNnWY

Thank you for your co-operation and assistance! Hope you have fun doing the activity with your child!

CNY Celebration cum Class Potluck Party

Dear Parents,

Kindly note that the boys were given an information sheet about the celebration on the eve of CNY.

If you wish to contribute food/drink items for the Class Potluck Party and/or participate in the event on the actual day, kindly contact Mrs Melinda Hu at 82881881. There is no need for you to submit the reply slip attached to the information sheet.

Thank you very much! The boys and I look forward to meeting you on that day!

Cheers!

Health Assessment Summary

Dear Parents,

Kindly be informed that the boys were given the above in an envelope today. Kindly file the summary in your child's health booklet.

The following boys were given referral letters:
1. Ryan
2. Addison
3. Cheng Shuen
*Parents, kindly take note of the necessary follow-up as stated in the letter.

Thank you and have a blessed weekend!

Learning about Pronouns

Dear Boys,

Today you have learnt about Pronouns. Please remember to complete the following homework:

1. Learning Sheet 1.3 (Pg 6 & 7)

2. Grammar Workbook Pg 22 & 23

After you have finished your homework, you may ask mummy or daddy for permission to access the internet. Below are the links to three video clips on Pronouns:

1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfGEJJ9g1tI

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSqIQ2SCqrY

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1hZGDaqIw

Enjoy!

Cheers,
Mrs Tan

PS: Don't forget to submit your homework tomorrow!

Homework

Dear Parents,

Kindly take note of the homework for today:

1. Unit 1 Learning Sheet 1.7 (Pg 12 & 13)

2. Unit 1 Learning Sheet 1.8 (Pg 14)
*The boys learnt that rhyming words need not be similar in spelling.
Eg. 'bite' and 'bright' are rhyming words.

3. Corrections for Spelling Test 1
*Kindly check and sign.

4. Corrections for Grammar Workbook

Kindly remind your child to submit the homework tomorrow. Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

A note of appreciation

Dear Parents,

On behalf of all the teachers of 2 Goodness, I wish to express my thanks and appreciation to you for your continual support and participation in accompanying and assisting your child on his learning journey!

We would like to seek your understanding that due to our school, family and personal commitments, we are unable to update each and every individual parent personally on a daily basis.  

To facilitate your child's learning effectively, kindly check your child's Homework File/Diary/School bag and the class blog for notifications and updates. If there is a need for any teacher to contact any parent individually, she will either call or email the parent directly. Please feel free to contact the subject teachers directly too.

Thank you very much for your kind understanding! Have a blessed day ahead!

Speech & Drama Lesson

Homework

Dear Parents,

Kindly take note of the boys' homework for today. Here's what they need to do:

1. Page 3

-Write down their best friend's name.

2. Page 4

-Draw lines according to the number of letters in the friend's name. 

*Eg. 6 letters = 6 lines

-Write each letter (in upper case) on one line.

-Use adjectives to describe the friend. 

*Refer to the example given.

Kindly remind your child to submit the book tomorrow. Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Oh, here's a gentle reminder; the first Spelling test for the term will be conducted tomorrow! Kindly ensure that your child is prepared for it!

Final updates for Week 1

Dear Parents,

Hooray, we have come to the end of Week 1! I hope the week has been good for you and that you find the class blog useful!

Today, the boys did two comprehension exercises:

(A)  Comprehension MCQ (Learning Sheet 1.9) 

The passage was an information text about earthworms:

                Earthworms are very helpful to farmers. They dig tunnels through the soil by gobbling up whatever is in front of them whether it is dirt or dead plants and animals. The remains of these materials are cast out at the other end of their body. Dirty and unimportant litter are digested in an earthworm’s body and come out as useful soil. Earthworms are the best soil makers on the planet. Without them, farmers would have a much harder time growing healthy vegetables and fruits.

The boys learnt that:

1. The first sentence is usually the topic sentence which gives an idea what the passage/paragraph is about.

2. The last sentence usually reinforces the topic sentence, providing a summary of the passage/paragraph.

(B) Comprehension Open-ended (Learning Sheet 1.10) 

The passage was a narrative text about two good friends.

The boys learnt:

1. how to dissect each question in order to answer it

Qn: Where did the bear attack the two travellers?

·                Where = place = (preposition + article) noun

·                did = verb must be written in its Past Tense form

*If the verb occurs after ‘to’ or a modal (eg. must), it should be written in its root form.

·                subject of the answer/sentence = the bear

·                object of the answer/sentence = the two travellers

Ans: The bear attacked the two travellers in a valley.

       (subject - verb - object - additional information)

2. underline keywords in the passage to be used to answer the question

The boys are expected to take notes while I am teaching. Most of them were able to do so today. Due to time constraints, we completed only two questions. Next week, I will do the other three questions with the boys. After the exercise has been marked, I will return the booklets to them to take home for your perusal.

This year, I will also be teaching the boys Parts of Speech. I hope that by the end of the year, they would be able to identify words as Nouns or Prepositions or Adjectives, etc. This skill would be useful to them when they have to tackle Comprehension Cloze in Primary Three.  

That is all from me for the time being! I believe I have caused you enough stress! 

Well, don’t be stressed! Please feel free to contact me if you have any queries, feedback or suggestions. 

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your co-operation, especially in ensuring that your child completes and submits his homework on time! Er…some boys did not do Page 38 of the Grammar Workbook yesterday…hmmm...

Anyhow, have a blessed weekend!

Collection of books & Recapitulation

Dear Boys,

(A) Some of you have not submitted the following books:

1. A5 Broad Line Exercise Book (for Spelling/Dictation)
*Jiangtian
*Javier
*Christian
*Darius

2. Blue Broad Line Jotter Book with Plastic Cover (for MLEA)
*Jiangtian
*Jeric

Please do so by tomorrow!

(B) Homework
*Grammar Workbook Pg 38, 88 & 89 (for those of you who have not completed in class)

*Please ask your mummy or daddy to help you remove the answer sheets (Pg 123 - 130) at the back of the Grammar Workbook. You may keep them at home.

(C) Today you have learnt about Prepositions. Here are some notes on Prepositions:

-Prepositions take their name from the Latin meaning 'placed in front of'.
-They explain how nouns relate to other parts of a sentence.
-They always come before a noun in a sentence.
-They help a Verb to pin down where whatever happens, happens.

Important:
1. Do not use a preposition when you do not need one!
eg. Where is it? (NOT Where is it at?)

2. Mother gave the sweets to Steve and me. (NOT Steve and I)

(D) Below are the links to the video clips on Prepositions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byszemY8Pl8&gl=SG&hl=en-GB

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh-1jLd7uic

You may watch them at your own free time! Enjoy!

Cheers,
Mrs Tan

Homework

Dear Boys,

You have learnt 2 main sets of grammar items today; verbs-to-be and apostrophe. Below are links to some video clips I would like you to watch as a form of reinforcement and revision:

1. Verbs-to-be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MagsCvE99zY

2. Linking verbs (advance preparation for actual lesson)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1IJWvHZcOU

3. Use of apostrophe

3.1 Contractions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQ1-7yo-BI

3.2 Possession

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dY2SE1G900

Enjoy! Have a blessed day!

Mrs Tan

PS: Don't forget to complete Page 4 of your Grammar Workbook!

Homework

Dear Boys,

Homework for today:

1. Do corrections for WS 1.1 (if you need to)
-Please do in pencil.

2. Complete WS 1.5 (Pg 9) and 1.6 (Pg 10 &11)

Below are the links to the videos you can watch to learn more about adjectives and contractions:

1. Adjectives

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hIqdPrH--k

2. Contractions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvjpoNKhnZA&list=PLni7V3d5SAonGaO_Z1P-yXgmkk_u7dTrK

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

Do ask your mummy or daddy for permission before you use the computer! Ahem, no funny business please!

Have fun!

Cheers,

Mrs Tan

Reminders for Friday

Dear Parents,

Kindly take note of the following happening on Friday, 10 January:

1. Health Check
-Kindly ensure that your child wears his PE attire.

2. Art Lesson
-Materials needed for the making of CNY ornaments and cards:
*at least 15 red packets
*stapler
*construction paper (different colours)
*glue stick and white glue
*scissors
*wrapping paper (preferably flower/spring-themed or leftovers from Christmas)
*magic ink/markers

-Kindly pack everything in a plastic file and advise your child to keep it in his locker.

-Kindly ensure that all the materials are ready and kept in school by Thursday, 9 January.

Thank you very much for your attention and assistance!

Updates

Dear Parents,

Hope you have had a good rest over the weekend!

Here are some updates for you:

1. Information sheets distributed today

1.1 Welcome Letter from our Principal & School Calendar 2014/Term 1

1.2 Annual School-Based Health Screening In Primary Schools

1.3 TT/FF, CT and 10-min Break

1.4 Class Timetable

1.5 Information for Parents on Grammar and Vocabulary Items covered in Term 1
-to be kept at home

1.6 Primary 2 English Spelling List (Term 1) 2014
-conducted every alternate Tuesday
*Unit 1 - 14 January
*Unit 2 - 28 January
*Unit 3 - 11 February
*Unit 4 - 25 February
*Unit 5 - 11 March

2. Submission of CHS NE Booklet
*Charlie
*Edison

3. Temperature-Taking Exercise
-The above exercise will be conducted tomorrow.
-Kindly ensure that you child has a packet of wet wipes for cleaning his thermometer.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation! Have a blessed week ahead!

Happy Weekend!

Dear Boys,

Happy Sunday! Hope you have had a good rest!

Tomorrow we start Week 1 of Term 1 formally. You will be meeting all your subject teachers throughout the week. Do take note of the following:

1. Report to school in your CHS uniform and tie.

2. Assemble at the Parade Square by 7.15 a.m. with your CL story book.
*Stay vigilant! Take note of the time using the clock in the classroom, in the event the music could not be heard.

Remember to pack your school bag before bedtime. Sleep early and have a good breakfast tomorrow morning. I hope to see you refreshed and recharged! Meanwhile, have a blessed Sunday!

Cheers,
Mrs Tan

First Art Lesson

Dear Parents,

Kindly prepare 15 hongbao packets of the same type and size for your child in preparation for his first art lesson on Friday, 10 Jan. He may keep the hongbao packets in his locker.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Books required for EL

Dear Parents,

2 exercise books are needed for EL:

1. Blue Broad Line Jotter Book with Plastic Cover (for MLEA)

2. A5 Broad Line Exercise Book (for Spelling/Dictation)

Kindly ensure that your child submits the two books on Monday, 6 Jan.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Updates

Dear Parents,

1. Kindly take note of what was distributed today:

1.1 Information sheet from the Traffic Police Department

1.2 Family Time in CCE lessons!

*Kindly check and clear your child's Letters/HW File every day!

2. Items to be submitted by Monday, 6 Jan:

2.1 Individual Student Details Report For Year 2104
-Kindly ensure that the form is signed.
Dean
Samuel
Brayden
Brian
Darius
Shaun
Christian
Glenn
Han Jie

2.2 Grammar Workbook
William
Edison

2.3 Thermometer
Christian
Cheng Shuen

2.4 Report Book
-Kindly purchase a copy from the school bookshop.
Cheng Shuen

2.5 Eureka Science
Brian

2.6 Yellow File
Jiangtian
Charlton

2.7 Brown File
Charlton

2.8 SS Workbook
Edison

*Some boys have not submitted the Math Plus 2B and other subject workbooks/activity books. Kindly ensure that your child submits all the necessary books and files by Monday so that the subject teachers will not waste precious curriculum time collecting books and files from the boys.

Thank you very much for your attention and co-operation!

With that, we have come to the end of Week 0! And we have survived!

Have a good rest over the weekend before the real madness begins on Monday! May God bless you!

Class Committee (Semester 1)

Daily items

Dear Parents,

Below is a list of items to be brought to school every day:

1. CL textbook 2A
2. Diary
3. HW file
4. Pencil case
5. Story book (Mon & Tue: CL book, Wed-Fri: EL book)

Kindly note that the boys are required to wear the CHS uniform and tie every Monday.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Seating arrangement

Updates

Dear Parents,

Here are some updates:

1. Forms distributed

1.1 Swimming Carnival Registration Form
-Participation is not compulsory.
-Form is to be submitted to the General Office (GO).

1.2 Temperature-Taking Exercise
-FYI

1.3 Parenting Workshop
-FYI

1.4 Student Details Form
-actions to be taken
-to be submitted tomorrow

2. Items to be collected

2.1 Report Book

2.2 Books and files

-Kindly refer to the booklist and what your child has written in his diary for the books and files he has not submitted today.

-Kindly assist your child in ensuring that all the necessary books and files are submitted by tomorrow.

-Books and files which have not been collected today are to be kept at home or will be collected at a much later date. However, the CL textbook 2A must be brought to school every day.

-Mdm Phua and I will advise the boys on the type and number of exercise books needed for Math and EL next week. Meanwhile, the boys may keep the exercise books at home.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Student Details Report Form

Dear Parents,

Kindly do the following:
1) Read the instructions stated on the form.

2) Verify and update the information.

3) Sign on the form.

4) Return the form through your child tomorrow.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Mini whiteboard

Dear Parents,

Kindly prepare a whiteboard with a non-permanent ink marker and duster for your child. All the items should be kept in a plastic bag/file labelled with your child's name and class. The bag/file will be kept in your child's locker.

Thank you for your attention and co-operation!

Temperature-Taking Exercise

Kindly note that your child's thermometer is kept by me and will only be returned to him at the end of Term 4.