Monday, November 30, 2015

LEARNING IS FUN




Dear Parents and Students,

“Winston Churchill once said, “Personally I’m always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught.” What worries us is that this is the attitude many of us have towards learning and development. What is it about traditional methods of dispensing information that make people shy away from learning new skills and developing their knowledge?

But why can’t the act of taking in new information, practicing it, applying it and retaining it be enjoyable? This isn’t the Matrix. We can’t plug you into a computer terminal and instantly teach you everything you need to know.  But we can make the process of learning less of a chore. In fact, if we approach it the right way, we can even make it fun.

The benefits of this approach are clear enough. Fun has a positive effect on learners’ motivation levels, determining what we learn and how much information we retain. This is important. Learning is not a one-off event. It requires repetition and dedication. Making the experience fun helps to keep learners curious and encourages repeat visits.”
 
Enjoy learning!
 
 
 
KG – Enjoy singing in Arabic, and practice your numbers and letters. Bring your work for show and tell in class. We will always be proud Arabic learners!  
 

 
 
First Grade – Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and the story of Ami Manssor. Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!
 
 
 
Second Grade - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and read the story of In The Basket  (Fe Alsalati) or The School’s Field (Malab Al madrasa). Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!
 

 
 
Grade Three - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read words to your parents and read the story of The Sun Rise (Ttalaat Alshams ) or The School’s Field (Malab Al madrasa). Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!
 
 
 


Grade Fourth - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read to your parents and read the story of His Bicycle is prettier (Drajatoho Ajmal ) Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!
 
 
 

Grade Five - Enjoy accomplishment in learning reading in Arabic; read to your parents and read the story of The Old Shoe (Alhetha Alqadeem) Continue to review the letters of the alphabets. We will always be proud Arabic learners!

 
 

Monday, November 16, 2015


Dear Parents,

As your child’s greatest teacher and role model, it’s vital that you get involved in their schooling, rather than sitting back and letting teachers handle it all. Your child need to see the importance that you, as their parent, put on their education, though make sure this doesn’t translate as an emphasis on always having to come first or being top of the class.

There’s plenty of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps improve academic performance.

While we as teachers are experts in teaching, you’re the expert on your child. You know what stimulates, bores and interests them, what they’re good at and what they struggle with. You know your child’s learning style and you also know if there are any other issues going on that might be affecting their learning at school. So ongoing communication with me is essential to make sure I can tailor my students’ approach while in class.

It was a great opportunity to communicate with you during Parent-teacher conference. It was a great chance to hear how your child is tracking academically and socially relative to their classmates. However, it was also a great way to discuss any challenges or questions you may have regarding your child. With many parent-teacher conferences coming up, it is important that you take the time to think about the things you would like to discuss with me; to ensure you make the most of your allocated time.

In saying this, communicating with me isn’t just about attending parent-teacher conferences; there are lots of other ways to stay in touch and to create a positive two-way relationship, including email, volunteering in the classroom or by adding comments to a homework book. At drop off or pick up time, I am usually very busy so it might be best to schedule an appointment for when it’s more convenient.

If discussing any issues you’re concerned about, make sure you are welcome to ask for ways you can help at home that reinforce any learning that’s going on in the classroom.

Above all, remember that it’s a three-way relationship between you, your child and the teacher; that only by working together positively can help your child achieve their full potential.