P2 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING 26 January 2018 6.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m.
Vision: Global Learners, Discerning Citizens Mission: Nurturing Hearts and Minds All Jieminites will be able to: interact politely and effectively in a variety of situations using good social skills offer support and assist their peers whenever the need arises.
SE Competencies focus: Self-management, Relationship management, Social awareness, Relationship management Primary 2: Every Jieminite is self-discipline and gracious. Social Skills 1. Recognising other s emotions 2. Having conversation 3. Offering help 4. Accepting no as an answer (Reinforcement) Peer Support Peer Bonding: Foster bonds and belongings to class Help-seeking: Identify social support (people they can go to for help in school and at home), Learn the 3 steps for seeking help Help-giving: Learn 2 steps to giving help FTGP SEL Lessons Planning my time, Setting my goals, Reflecting on my progress, What I do can affect others, Anger, Fear, Managing Fear, I can cope, Speaking respectfully, Rules are important to us, Give and Take in a Friendship, Handling disagreements between friends and I Observable Outcomes I will be attentive and stay on task. I will complete all assignments given to the best of my ability. I will submit all assignments on time. I will use kind and encouraging words when others are in trouble or upset.
Applied Learning Programme
JiM (Journalist-in-Making) Vision Pupils to become confident, creative and critical thinkers who can communicate and disseminate their thoughts and ideas through different modes of journalism.
Learning Outcomes Block 1 (P1 and P2) Pupils to be able to speak and present their thoughts confidently in front of an audience. Block 2 (P3 to P6) Pupils to not only speak and articulate their thoughts well but also be able to think critically and respond to different situations with confidence.
JiM Journalist-in Making P1 P2 P3 Presentation skills Writing skills Comprehension skills Infused in the curriculum such as the reading programme
ALP for Primary 2 Speech and Drama Sessions during curriculum (22 February 2018 1 March 2018)
P2 CURRICULUM MATTERS
English Curriculum STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading A new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools in Singapore
The STELLAR Vision Children who Love reading and Have a strong foundation in the English Language
1.Shared Reading Experiences Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers. 2. Shared Writing Experiences The teacher models writing using children s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently.
Why Books? Books open up the world for children help children to think and wonder increase children s vocabulary and knowledge about the world around them provide good examples for reading and writing
P2 STELLAR More writing activities Expand on Vocabulary Comprehension skills
STELLAR Needs Parents Support Role models read and write notes and messages in front of your child. Understanding English language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities rather than use of worksheets alone.
Term 2 - MLEA Assessment for Writing Task Hands-on experience Class Dictated Story Group Writing activities Individual writing For the individual writing, the students will be asked to write a piece of text that is in the same format as the class and group writing activities. Term 3-4 - Guided Writing Write a story based on the pictures given. The students may use the words and phrases below each box in their stories.
MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM
Aims to enable pupils to: acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning; develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; build positive attitudes towards mathematics
Content Primary 2 Whole Numbers Money Geometry Numbers up to 1000 Addition and Subtraction (up to 3-digit) Multiplication and Division (2-5 and 10) Counting Addition and Subtraction Comparing Converting 2D shapes 3D solids
Content Primary 2 Measurement Data representation Fractions Length Mass Volume Time Picture Graphs (with scales) Fractions of a whole Addition and subtraction Heuristics Model Drawing
Concrete Pictorial Abstract Concrete manipulatives and pictorial representations were used to scaffold pupils learning of Mathematics. Effective Communication in mathematics Teachers develop pupils mathematical language through group work and classroom discussion. Making Thinking Visible Teachers adopt a systematic approach to solve problems and think aloud strategy to make the problem solving processes visible to pupils.
Non-weighted assessments Provides feedback to teachers on pupils progress and teaching approaches. Speed Test Diagnostic Test Performance Task Pop Quiz Math Journal
Weighted assessment Marks from the tests will be added up towards pupils overall result at the end of the year. Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Common Test 1 Common Test 2 Semestral Assessment Format of the paper Section A Multiple Choice Questions Section B Short Answer Questions Section C Long Answer Questions ( )
Provide a positive environment Encourage and praise your child s effort. Follow up on homework Ask questions that guide without telling them the answer. Play mathematical games / quizzes that reinforce memorisation of multiplication tables Encourage your child to login to the Math Online Portal ( )
MOTHER TONGUE (MT) PROGRAMME
Features of the MTL Curriculum Greater emphasis on spoken & written interaction skills; Greater focus on authentic activities to better engage students and develop their communication skills; and Continue to expose students to culture & values through MTL learning.
Mother Tongue Fortnight (12 Feb 28 Feb 2018) Theme : Our Language, Our Culture Objective :To provide platforms for pupils to actively learn MTL and the culture so as to experience MTL as living languages.
Formative Assessment On-going Formative Assessment Strategies will be used in class to monitor pupils learning to provide on-going feedback. These strategies will help pupils to identify their strengths and weaknesses. e.g Clarifying, sharing and understanding learning attentions Teacher s observation on activities and tasks that elicit evidence of learning Provide constructive feedback Activating pupils as owners of their own learning
MTL Language Chinese Website https://www.ezhishi.net https://xuele.moe.edu.sg Malay https://tinta.moe.edu.sg Tamil https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg
P2 ASSESSMENT MATTERS
Assessment Weighting Primary 2 Term 1 (0%) Term 2 (20%) Term 3 (30%) Term 4 (50%) For more information about the topics and dates, please refer to the Assessment Plan that the Form Teacher has given you.
Teacher s Expectations Hand in homework the next school day, unless otherwise stated. Bring thermometer to school every Monday. Corrections must be done before the work is submitted. Forms to be signed and submitted the next school day. PE attire only on PAL and PE days. Neat attire and hairstyle, clean shoes and socks, trimmed fingernails
Homework Policy Essential part of child s learning Volume of homework Submission date Monitoring at home Date has to be written for all pieces of work Homework written in Student Handbook
School Rules & Discipline Attendance - Punctuality (seated in the hall by 7.30am) Conduct-Related - Attire & Appearance - Handing in homework on time Others please refer to Student Handbook
Safety & Security Dismissal arrangement Incidents within school Arrangements on wet weather days Use of traffic light crossing outside school
Packing of school bags / Timetable Pupils are expected to pack their school bags according to the timetable Parents can help to check afterwards Not more than 3.5kg Trolley bags are discouraged
Things to bring every day: Water bottle Pencil box (pencils, eraser, ruler, glue) Coloured pencils Student handbook Math textbook Mother Tongue textbook Storybook (Mon-Wed = English; Thurs & Fri = MT) HOMEWORK
Communication Student Handbook - notes to Form teachers / Subject teachers Phone calls to leave message with the office staff. Teacher to return call once he or she is able to. Number to call: 6758 6472 Turnaround period 2 to 3 days Class chat group via Tok-Tok Weekly Memo
Absenteeism If your child is sick, please call to inform the school. General Office (6758 6472) or Staff Room (6752 0970) MC or parent s letter (valid reason) must be submitted the next day. MC for common tests and EOY examination. No MC = 0 mark for the test and examination.
New Implementation What? When? Why? Parents Support Breakfast Time Monday & Tuesday 7.30 a.m. to 7.45 a.m. Promote pupils wellbeing Strengthen Teacher- Pupil relationship Pack sandwich or biscuit. Snack Break Daily 12.05 p.m. to 12. 15 p.m. PAL (11.30 a.m.) Studies have shown that pupils have smaller stomachs that are unable to retain sufficient energy to meet their high energy expenditure. Pack dry finger food, such as, nuts and biscuits. Wednesdays are dedicated as Fruits Day
THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER WITH YOU!