Month: November 2024

BIBA 9th Third Grade Newsletter (& 12th Weekly Review)

This last cycle we learned.

  • The structure of a Non-Fiction Text
  • How to grasp the main idea of a text
  • Writing Unit test
  • Beginning our new Information Test Unit.
  • Simple Present Tense review.
  • Main Verbs and Helping Verbs
  • How to build up and decompose kilograms
  • How to understand Word problems related to time and Weight.
  • The purpose of fruit in a plants reproduction.
  • Selection in plants.

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.

Next Cycle we will learn.

  • How to research and become experts on a topic
  • How to Tackle Complex texts
  • Goal Setting
  • How to Organize our notes.
  • Confidence to reorganize our notes
  • How to use Text structures to our advantage
  • Compound Sentences
  • How to build up and decompose Liters
  • Estimating liquid volume.
  • How to understand Word problems related to time and volume.
  • Selection in plants
  • The Water cycle and weather patterns

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.

Quote of the Cycle

Parent Teacher Conferences are coming!

A Review from the Parent Student Handbook:

This cycle we will review the Rights and Responisbilities

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The school rules and expectations are meant to regulate student conduct at school, conduct at all school-sponsored activities, and other off-campus conduct that adversely affects the school’s learning climate. In compliance with the guidelines set forth by Beijing International Bilingual Academy, failure to follow the set expectations and/or rules may result in the invocation of certain consequences.

The school rules and codes of conduct shall be applicable to all students in any program or activity conducted by the Beijing International Bilingual Academy. Any student who willfully violates or fails to follow the school rules or codes of conduct, or performs any act which materially interferes with or is detrimental to the orderly operation of a classroom or the school, a school sponsored activity, or any other aspect of the education process in the Beijing International Bilingual Academy, shall be subject to discipline, suspension, or expulsion.

At Home

Review the list above, and discuss the reasons why these are responsible and respectful.

Unit 1 finished!

With the closing of our first unit on Personal narratives, we were capable to have a celebration. The children earned awards, and got food, and games. We had parents visit, and an all around good time.

I would like to thank these children for completing their AR Goals:

  • Hannah Li
  • Adam Li
  • Maggie Lyu
  • Max Shi.

These student will have the chance to enjoy a lunch at our PTA Cafe on a day of their choice. (That I am not on Duty). If they pay the extra dojo points, they can invite their friend as well!

I am including copies of the children’s completed books below.

BIBA 8th Third Grade Cyclical Newsletter

This last cycle we learned.

  • How to talk back to the Text.
  • How to raise awareness, and understanding of texts.
  • Drafting
  • Publishing
  • End of Unit Celebration!
  • How to properly use the verb “to be”
  • Start of a new Unit
  • Explore Time using stopwatches
  • Skip counting on clocks.
  • Adding and subtracting time by using a number line.
  • Begin our Earth Science Unit
  • Pollination
  • Why do plants give fruits

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.

Next Cycle we will learn.

  • The structure of a Non-Fiction Text
  • How to grasp the main idea of a text
  • Writing Unit test
  • Beginning our new Information Test Unit.
  • Simple Present Tense review.
  • Main Verbs and Helping Verbs
  • How to build up and decompose kilograms
  • How to understand Word problems related to time and Weight.
  • The purpose of fruit in a plants reproduction.
  • Selection in plants.

We have not started our Social Studies Unit yet.

Quote of the Cycle

Grade 3 Field Trip!
To the Beijing Aquarium
November 15th
8:20 to 3:30

A Message from our ELD Department:

The English Language Development (ELD) department at our school is dedicated to supporting students who need extra support in their journey of learning English as a second language. Accessible to students who score the lowest on their benchmark assessments at the beginning of the year, the department provides specialised instruction to help them build proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. ELD teachers work closely with regular classroom teachers in both writing and reading, ensuring that language development is integrated across the curriculum. They often use pull-out methods, where students receive targeted, small-group instruction in a separate space to focus on specific language skills.

The long-term goals of the ELD department are to help students become confident, independent learners who can thrive academically in English. By improving language fluency, students can better access content in all subject areas, participate fully in class discussions, and meet grade-level expectations. Through ongoing collaboration and individualized support, the ELD team works to ensure that each student has the tools and strategies needed to succeed in their academic journey.

A Review from the Parent Student Handbook:

This cycle we will review the Behaviour and Expectations

BIBA BEHAVIOR AND EXPECTATIONS

The BIBA Code of Conduct sets out behavioral principles connected directly to the four core values and the rights and responsibilities of all members of the BIBA community. The aim of the Code of Conduct is to ensure that:

  • Greet members of the school community, guests, and all people with respect.
  • Develop a sense of responsibility and accountability for their own behavior.
  • Ensure that they are familiar with all behavioral expectations and procedures.
  • Recognize that there are consequences for inappropriate behavior.
  • Adhere to decisions of the school with regard to all expectations, rules, and consequences.

At Home

Review the list above, and discuss the reasons why these are responsible and respectful.