November 20th, 2008

Hi Everyone,
I hope everyone is having a good week....This week has been a lot of fun for everyone. On Monday we began reading the new story "Bugs", a fact filled story about many different types of bugs. It also reinforces the phonic sound -ug. We also practiced th/sh, and reviewed beginning and ending sounds for a/u/e.
On Tuesday we went to the MRT Safety Center in Beitou. It was very, very informative, and I'm sure if there is ever a problem on the MRT, the kids will be prepared for anything! Tuesday was also Clair's birthday...Happy Birthday!!!
On Wednesday we did painting in the morning. Each time we paint, the kids get better and better...Pretty soon they will all be a little Picasso! In the afternoon on Wednesday we continued reading "Bugs", and did a little work in our reading workbooks.
On Thursday we worked on math in the morning and phonics in the afternoon,and tomorrow ( Friday ) weather permitting we'll go to the park for P.E. class...Also, please don't forget Friday night is the art opening for all the kids. They have all worked very hard on their works, and I know they are looking forward to showing them off.

Aston is doing well. He's been sleeping well all week, and he's also been a little faster at lunch time. He had a little trouble on Wednesday though when he had to eat an orange at lunch time. I don't think he likes oranges.

Kyle is doing great! He reading is always improving, and he always tries very hard to be well behaves and to offer assistance to the other kids.

Devon is starting to read! He's been focusing much more during reading time, and I think he's beginning to understand the beginning concepts of reading.Well done Devon!

Bonnie had fun at the MRT center on Tuesday. She enjoyed learning about trains, and especially loved playing some of the games they had there.

Serena is doing well in Phonics. She's very smart, and picks up the sounds very quickly.

Claire had a nice birthday. She talked about her "poo poo" cake all Monday, and was so proud to show everyone on Tuesday for her birthday party.

Irene is doing real well in class. She's become one of the fastest students in class with her book work. She's made tremendous progress in such a short time.

Benson has been very quiet recently. I hope he can make more of an effort to speak a little more.

Phil is starting to speak a little more, he's still quiet, but he's trying harder to speak English.

Eason is very smart, and he always does very well during class. I just wish he behaved a little better in class. I'm sure if he behaved better, he would do even better

We haven't seen Albert this week, I hope he's doing ok. We miss you Albert!