ACP English Program. Grade 5 Parents Day. Sunday, 17 th June 2018

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1 ACP English Program Grade 5 Parents Day Sunday, 17 th June 2018

2 Talking points Who is who? About the EP program. Breakdown of the how we teach in the classroom. Breakdown of the Exam and Authentic Assessment. How you can help your son at home.

3 English Program Leadership Thai and Foreign leadership team for Brother Seksan Director Miss Wilairat Head of EP Department Miss Nuttikarn Public Relations and IT Master Chaiyasit Head of EP Student Affairs Mr. Martin Head of EP Mr. Chris Assistant Head of EP Grade 5 Homeroom Mr. Lalit G5 Coordinator G5 Mathematics

4 Grade 5 Homeroom Teachers Each class has a Thai and Foreign teacher to take care of their welfare. Miss Petcharat EP 5/1 Miss Suthera EP 5/2 Miss Dussadee EP 5/3 Miss Katekaew EP 5/4 Miss Michala EP 5/1 Grade 5 English & Health Miss. Jen EP 5/2 Grade 5 English & Health Mr. Wayne EP 5/3 Grade 5 Science Mr. Lalit EP 5/4 Grade 5 Math

5 Grade 5/1 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time Monday Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Skils Health English C hinese Art Mathem atics Thai Tuesday Wednesday Thursday W hole School Assem bly Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Grade 5 Assem bly English Mathem atics Thai Music SocialStudies Boy Scouts Science Morning Break English C hinese Thai Science C areers Mathem atics English Science Piano EP Skils Thai Mathem atics Club Lunch Break Afternoon Break 15 Minutes Friday W hole School Assem bly English PE Creative Activities History C om putersand STEM EP Skils

6 Grade 5/2 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time Monday Hom eroo m & Guidance English Mathem atics Thai C areers EP Skils Health SocialStudies Tuesday Wednesday Thursday W hole School Assem bly Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Grade 5 Assem bly English Science History C hinese Art Boy Scouts Morning Break Lunch Break Afternoon Break 15 Minutes Creative Activities Science PE English Thai C hinese Mathem atics EP Skils Mathem atics Thai English Piano Science C lub Friday W hole School Assem bly Mathem atics English C om putersand STEM Thai Music EP Skils

7 Grade 5/3 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time Monday Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Skils English Thai Science C om putersand STEM History Tuesday Wednesday Thursday W hole School Assem bly Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Grade 5 Assem bly Thai English English Mathem atics Science Boy Scouts C hinese Morning Break PE Science Mathem atics English Thai Music Health Mathem atics English C hinese EP Skils Lunch Break Creative Activities Piano Afternoon Break 15 Minutes C lub Friday W hole School Assem bly EP Skils Thai Mathem atics Art SocialStudies English C areers

8 Grade 5/4 Timetable Coloured periods are taught by a native English speaking teacher. Period Time Monday Hom eroo m & Guidance Thai Computers and STEM Computers and STEM Piano EP Skils English Careers Tuesday Wednesday Thursday W hole School Assem bly Hom eroo m & Guidance EP Grade 5 Assem bly Mathem atics Thai Music Science English Boy Scouts EP Skils Morning Break English Science Mathem atics C hinese Art SocialStudies Science English Mathem atics History EP Skils Thai C lub Lunch Break Afternoon Break 15 Minutes Friday W hole School Assem bly English Mathem atics PE Health Thai Creative Activities Chinese

9 Two Cultures - Different Learning Styles EP students have to adapt to the different styles of learning and teaching in each subject. Same Attitude and Effort High standards of behaviour and good Thai manners are expected in all subjects and for all teachers.

10 The EP Learner Profile To develop a good attitude to school (and life!) EP students are responsible use English work well with others care for our environment are kind to others try their best

11 Grade 5 Rewards Students work towards individual and group rewards. Power Cards Platinum Cards Vouchers Group points Class Points Merit Awards Assembly Shields Whole class rewards

12 Grade 5 Consequences at Lunchtime With a Grade 5 EP teacher for not following the EP Learner Profile. Routine Practice Less Serious No letter home Time Out Very serious Letter home If your son receives 4 timeouts in one term, we may request a meeting with you..

13 Speaking English ONLY in class In Grade 5, if your son speaks Thai in class his name will be moved on the Traffic Lights. English Speaking Only VERY IMPORTANT

14 E.P. Skills Reading, spelling, dictation, and grammar are practiced in E.P. Skills. Every Week EP Skills Activities Spelling or Dictation Reading Given 15 words. The score goes towards their English grade. There will also be 5 bonus words which do not go towards their score. The boys will be given words to learn, which will be tested in a paragraph of writing, every 3 rd week. We will read as a class and have activities for comprehension and enjoyment of the story. Occasional Activities Discussion Speaking Discussion groups to develop the skills of compromising, giving opinions, listening to others. One on one speaking test assessed on fluency, accuracy, pronunciation and communication (once per term).

EP Skills Grade 5 Novels Here are the novels we

Parents can encourage reading by keeping print

15 EP Skills Grade 5 Novels Here are the novels we will be reading in class and at home. Reading 30 minutes a day will improve your child s Grades at school! Parents can encourage reading by keeping print books in the home, reading themselves, and setting aside time daily for their children to read.

16 Grade 5 Textbooks and Workbooks We use My Pals Are Here! textbooks and workbooks: 4A but still designed for Grade 5

ipads Like last year, boys in Grade 5 can bring their

17 ipads Like last year, boys in Grade 5 can bring their ipad to school. We also have some school ipads for boys who cannot bring one. The ipads will be used as a learning tool only in class and for extension work at home. Basic ipad is all that s necessary. Make sure they are charged everyday. FOR SCHOOL only. We do not allow them to play games.

18 Edmodo and Brain Pop Every boy in Grade 5 needs to be enrolled on Edmodo and have the code to use Brain Pop. Edmodo Links, presentations, movies and quizzes on here for students to do. Brain Pop fun online learning at school and home.

19 EP Assessment in 2018 Subjects Taught by EP Foreign Teachers Basic Subjects English Mathematics 1 Science 1 Health and PE Computers Occupations & Technology Additional Subjects English for Communication Mathematics 2 Science 2 STEM

20 EP Assessment in 2018 Basic Subject AA Exam Week English 60% Grammar, writing, projects and spelling/dictation tests 40% Grammar, punctuation, text types, vocabulary & spelling Additional Subject AA In Class Test English for Communication 70% Presentations, speaking test, listening and reading 30% Reading comprehension, vocabulary and language for conversation In class written test. Twice per year towards end of each term. Letter home when it is coming up and about the content. Hand marked papers kept by teacher, not sent home.

21 EP Assessment in 2018 Basic Subject AA Exam Mathematics 1 50% Skills, understanding and problem solving 50% Skills, understanding and problem solving Additional Subject AA In Class Test Mathematics 2 60% Communicating and analyzing Maths 40% Vocabulary, analyzing and explaining Maths In class written test 4 times per year towards end of each test period Letter home when it is coming up and about the content. Hand marked papers kept by teacher, not sent home.

22 EP Assessment in 2018 Basic Subject AA Exam Science 1 50% Knowledge and experiments 50% Knowledge and vocabulary Additional Subject AA In Class Test Science 2 60% Communicating and analyzing Science 40% Vocabulary, analyzing and explaining Science In class written test (G4 6 includes short essay questions) 4 times per year towards end of each term. Letter home when it is coming up and about the content. Hand marked papers kept by teacher, not sent home.

23 Grade 5 Projects and Presentations Projects will be set in each subject. Oral presentations are presented individually, with partners & in groups.

24 Grade 5 Assemblies Rewards, talks, presentations and Student of the Month Students present to the whole grade

25 Grade 5 English Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills are practiced through fun and engaging topics: NOW NEXT Next unit is about fossils and dinosaurs

26 Grade 5 Maths Number skills, Problem solving and communicating logic. Manga high Check your son is completing his corrections in his workbook. Look through his workbook every week.

27 Grade 5 Science Doing scientific investigations, researching and testing hypotheses: Edmodo

28 Grade 5 Health Learning ways to maintain good health and prevent disease: Parts of the Health curriculum are from the Science workbook.

29 Grade 5 Computers and STEM Popular imac programs, how computers work, researching the Internet, and coding, as well as STEM. Please can students bring their own earphones or Headphones.

30 Rosetta Stone Using Rosetta Stone to refine English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills: Speaking and Listening Reading Activities Writing Activities

31 Grade 5 PE Keeping fit and learning new skills through a mixture of sport and fitness activities in P.E. class every week. Remember PE Uniform

32 EP Clubs A fun and interesting choice every Thursday Period 8.

33 EP Camp Grade 5 & 6 Two nights at the Saint Gabriel s Recreation Centre in Nonthaburi during February 2018:

34 Healthy Snacks Eating healthy snacks every day! What your son eats affects his concentration and behaviour in a big way.

35 What can you do to help your child at home.

36 Try to read with your son everyday for 30 minutes.

37 Effects of Sleep Make sure your son is getting at least 9 hours of sleep every day.

38 Effects of Sugar

39 What your son needs everyday! The Current Grade 5 novel pencils eraser ruler highlighter scissors Writing pad coloured pencils dictionary glue stick white board marker

40 How to Contact us: Telephone: (ext 114) Homework Diary Arrange a meeting Online: Line: lalsiphone (Mr Lalit)

Second Grade Saigling Elementary Back to School Night August 22nd, 2017

Second Grade Saigling Elementary Back to School Night August 22nd, 2017 Second Grade 2017-2018 Saigling Elementary Back to School Night August 22nd, 2017 Kathy Thompson Team Leader 469-752-3025 Kathryn.thompson@pisd.edu Jessica Williams 469-752-3041 Jessica.williams2@pisd.edu