1B Weekly News
February 4, 2016
A Note From Mrs. Waters
Next Thursday is the 100th day of school. They will be participating in many 100 related activities.
Reading
Comprehending nonfiction text and determining importance when reading
Writing
Using comparisons in writing and writing an introduction and conclusion.
Math
Learn to use tape diagrams to help model addition or subtraction
Science
School Announcements
Important Information:
Nannies and Drivers are not allowed on campus until 2:45pm daily. If you are sending a driver or nanny to pick up your child throughout the school day for an appointment or other reasons you need to let the Elementary Office know by email. Please email Deb Fenley dfenley@asd.edu.qa and Swati Korpal skorpal@asd.edu.qa the following information: Who will be picking up your child, what time they will pick up and the reason for picking the child up and family ID Number which is located on your ID badge.
Gate 5 Entry Update
- After 8:00am parents can enter through Gate 5 on days when there are Principal Coffee Mornings, Counsellors Coffee or Workshops and Let’s Do Math Workshops.
- Parents picking up sick students can enter through Gate 5, the ES Nurses will leave the parents name with the Guard House for easy and quick access.
Lower Elementary Math Parent Drop-in
Our Math Coordinator, Mrs. Carol Little will be holding a Lower Elementary parent drop in / office hour every Wednesday from 2:00 – 3:00pm. Mrs. Little will be available at this time every week to assist parents who need further information about our Math program or who would like help / suggestions with how to support their children at home. It will be held in Ms. Mindy Martin’s office.
Important Dates
February 9- No School, Qatar Sports Day
February 11- 1st Grade 100th Day of SchoolCOMING UP:
February 14- Valentine’s Classroom Party
February 14-18- Reading Week
February 26- Friendship Festival