Mrs Bryan’s Bright Bunch

Here’s a link to a simple times tables practice activity. Click on the ‘M’ page for multiplication.

Times Tables

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Here’s a website that has loads of maths on it. In particular is the video showing and explaining the long multiplication method. I prefer it if students show the zero to acknowledge that they are working in tens (as shown in the second example). As we are learning about this in school currently it would be a good one for your child to practice.

Long Multiplication

This term (after swimming) we will be studying Ancient Civilizations as our IBPYP Unit of Inquiry. Check out the page on this site (to the left of this post) for lots in information and links on this inquiry.

As you know, we are participating in swimming lessons this week. Please make sure that all items of clothing (including school uniforms), towels, goggles etc are clearly labelled. I have found from experience that most items of clothing, once removed from a body, are far too embarrassing to claim as your own!… so labels certainly help to reunite people and swimming gear

We will be leaving at around 11.30 each day and returning by about 2.45pm. Due to the tight timeline and number of students participating there will be no opportunity for your child to buy from the pool canteen, so please don’t let them bring any money.

Just a reminder that this Tuesday night (9th Feb) is our Acquaintance night and BBQ. Hope to see you there

We have had a great start to the year. So far we have negotiated our class essential agreement, a copy of this is in your child’s diary; explored the Learner Profiles and IB Attitudes making sure that we understand them; and set personal learning goals.

Below is some information about our routines for you.

Please remind your child that they need to get their diary signed each week, ready to show me on Mondays. They also need to make sure that they have filled in the homework that they do each day.

Our library day is Monday.

Fitness: Twice a week we will be joining the other middle primary classes for combined fitness. This is run by the year 5 students with our support. We will also be joining a year 1-2 class for fitness on Thursdays as well as having class PE lessons, usually on Monday.

From time to time we will be participating in activities that would benefit from extra adult support, (such as cooking, excursions etc.). if you would like to help out please let me know.

This year I will be teaching a year 4-5 class. Some of you I already know from previous years and others of you are new to me. Please feel free to drop in and introduce yourself

Here is some basic housekeeping information. You should also receive this in printed form via your child.

Homework: There will be separate information on this located inside your child’s homework book as well as on the class blog- please see the page entitled ‘homework’ to the left-  but as a rough guide I expect your child to spend between 20 minutes and half an hour each night completing the activities set out. Obviously there will be times when they are unable to do this due to family commitments, and it will be up to your child to manage their time so that all the activities are completed over the fortnight.

Tissues: Each student is requested to bring a family size bow of tissues for class use.

Swimming: We will be participating in swimming lessons in week 3 this term. Look out for an invoice and associated forms early next week.

Labels: Your child has been provided with a set of textas, coloured pencils, a ruler and a sharpener. It is in your interests to clearly label these and store them in a labeled pencil case as these items will not be replaced by the school during the year. You are also most welcome to personalize homework books and diaries by covering them. Please make sure they are clearly labeled though. Covering of other books will occur at school.

Student absence: If your child is away for any reason we require a note stating the date and reason for our roll book records. Please ensure that these notes are not written in the diary, but on a separate piece of paper that we can store in the roll books.

Year 4-5 team: We work quite closely together to improve consistency across the classes and have already spent considerable time meeting and planning for the year.

Class newsletters: Our class blog is the main method of communication that I use as I tend not to send home photocopied notes about class activities because of their environmental impact. Information will either be written by your child in their diary or will be uploaded to our class blog. It is easy to subscribe to our blog by visiting the blog, and entering your email information in the box marked ‘subscribe’.

I hope to see you all on Acquaintance night which at this stage is planned for Tuesday February 9^th. If you have any queries before then please feel free to come in and see me.

This year the Junior Primary teachers have opted NOT to go to the pool. This is largely due to the cost to you at this particularly busy time of year.

Instead our class and Mrs Tonkin’s class will be having a class party on Friday. Each child can contribute by bringing along a small plate of food to share. We will also be watching a new release DVD.

Have a look at the ‘Holiday’ page on this blog that has lots of Christmas holiday activities.

Enjoy Christmas and the holiday period with your families, and thank you for your friendship and support this year.

Cheers Juli