Packing list for Angkor

4 sleeps until the Angkor trip.

We depart from school at 8am on Friday. 

Here is a copy of the packing list from Mr Ben 

• Enough clothes for 2 days
• Swimming Suit & Towel
• Running Kit (Trainers, socks, PE shorts and shirt)
• ISPP Team T-shirt
• Bike Kit (Helmet, lock, snack, gloves)
• Small Personal Wash Kit (toothbrush / soap)
• Sunblock / Insect Repellent
• Water bottle
• Reading Book / game to play
• Hat
• Packed lunch for Friday
• Snack for Saturday if riding
• Extra - Spending money max $20 / camera /ipod 
• (students are responsible for these items)
• Laptops or expensive items should not be brought)

We recommend students clothing and personal items are labelled. 

The students are responsible for their own belongings.  

Any questions re what to bring - to Mr Ben. 

Wacky Wednesday - dress up day next week

Wacky Wednesday Dress Up Day

The Elementary student reps (ISPPR) are organizing a dress up day on Wednesday 10th of December.  The theme is ‘WACKY WEDNESDAY’.     

What is WACKY ?                        

zany, madcap, offbeat, quirky, outlandish, eccentric,  ridiculous, funny,crazy, absurd, insane, far out,  fantastic, bizarre, peculiar, weird, odd, strange.

To participate students will need to dress up so they look ‘wacky’.

The ISPP reps are even asking the teachers to get involved and dress wacky.  

So get your thinking caps on and dress up on Wacky Wednesday, 10th of December .

If you have any other questions please talk to any of the Elementary representatives, advisors or your classroom teacher.

ISPP Reps, Ms Emily, Ms Alison & Ms Sara

Geometry terms

Today we have been learning many different terms that we use in Geometry.
Later in the week we will start exploring different 3D shapes.

Writing reflections

Yesterday the students were talking about Thanksgiving which is celebrated in some cultures.
I have been reading the students journals and they have some wonderful reflections of what they are thankful / grateful for.

Some things we are thankful for in the class  ....

I am thankful for leaders because they make us better people.

I am thankful for having a family that takes care of me.

I am thankful for having such good friends because without them I would be lonely.

I am thankful for having two older sisters because they love me and are very nice.

I am thankful for Buddha because he is watching over us and brings us good luck.

I am thankful for my imagination because I love drawing and doing things my own way.

I am thankful for books because the more you read the more you know.

I am thankful for music because the world seems alive with it.

I am thankful for my wonderful family because they love and support me.

I am thankful for skateboards as they take me to places in a fun way.

I am thankful for science because it helps me understand everything.

I am thankful that I can go to school because I love to learn.

Our new class read

At the request of students in the class our new class read is "Because of Winn-Dixie".

This is a story about a girl Opal who goes into a Winn-Dixie supermarket and comes out with a big, ugly dog with a fabulous sense of humor. The author is Kate Di Camillo - a favorite in our class. 

Homework - due 4th Dec

Here is the homework for next week - if you want an early start.

Home Learning Activities Grade 4/5 – MS ALISON Due: Thursday 4th December

	Unit - Shape of a leader Reflect on the 7 habits that we discussed in class on Monday. For each habit provide an example of how you achieve or can achieve this in your life. Use the template provided to reflect - either in your book or on a Google doc shared with me. We will share our ideas on Thursday.
	Math - Time to have choice! Choose the program you like, set your timer for 20 minutes and practice GEOMETRY! Our focus this week -  Lines and angles names.
	Writing Write a poem or a rap about a leader you know of. In your rap make sure you use words that describe who this person is/was and what they do/did.
	Reading Read each day for at least 20 minutes. Record your reading in your reading log each morning. Record books read on Biblionasium.
	Presenting You will share your poem or rap and examples from your 7 habits with the class on THURSDAY.

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alisonstanton@ispp.edu.kh

Reminders

• Monday 1st Dec - Music,  IT lab - blogs
• Tuesday 2nd Dec - Bring your library books - book swap, PE

• Wednesday 3rd Dec  Oct -  PE, FL
• Thursday 4th Dec - Swimming, Art, Homework due
• Friday 5th Dec - ANGKOR TRIP - Depart in the morning

The 7 Habits …

Habit 1: Be Proactive

I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.

I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked,

even when no one is looking.

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind

I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am

an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I

look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit 3: Put First Things First

I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know

I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined

and organized.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win

I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. When

conflicts arise, I look for a win-win solution.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoint

(paradigm). I listen to others without interrupting. I listen with my ears, my eyes, and my

heart. I am confident voicing my ideas.

Habit 6: Synergize

I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even

people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas

because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than any one

of us can alone. I look for Third Alternatives.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep (body). I learn in

lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain). I spend time with family and

friends (heart). I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul). I balance all

four parts of myself.

We have been discussing 7 positive habits.

For each habit provide an example of how you achieve or can achieve this in your life.

Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

Learning to touch type

In class we are also working on keyboarding skills.
In the lab this afternoon the students will start using bbc bitesize - dance mat typing.

The students can continue working on this at home. Encouraging them to use the correct finger placement on the keyboard and start touch typing.

ttp://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

There are also links to other typing sites in the helpful links section of this blog.

Mr Matt - New app 'Hopscotch'

Mr Matt was working with the students in our class today.
He introduced the students to an app called Hopscotch.

The Grade 4/5 students started doing some experimenting with simple coding and programing.
They were setting abilities, movement, drawing, appearance and values and creating original skits.

This is a free app and can be uploaded at home if the students want to keep practicing.

Birthdays and Mr Barry

Today we celebrated Bun San's birthday with Ice cream cake and apple juice.

We also had a special guest.
Mr Barry came to speak to us about being a leader at ISPP.

Musical conductors and writing summaries

We have been learning how to write a good summary from a book or article.
We practiced using an article about another type of leader - Conductor.

We read an article, wrote down the main points, shared then with the class and then wrote a two paragraph summaries. Here is an example written by Ellie

Conducting began 3000 years ago in Ancient Greece. Back then they used a 6 foot long staff instead of a baton. One of the reasons they use a baton now is because the 6 ft staff can be dangerous. A famous conductor Jean Baptist was conducting by stamping his staff and stomped on his foot. His foot became infected with gangrene and he died. The first conductor to use a baton was Louis Spehr in 1820.

The article also talked about a conductor named Maestro Fabio Luisi. He grew up in Genoa, Italy. When he was young he had asthma and couldn't play sports. He started playing the piano and reading music before he could even read words. He worked at the New York Metropolitan Opera and loves music and instruments. He says it is important to know the beat and play an instrument before becoming a conductor. 

We will be be practicing note taking and writing summaries in the coming weeks.

Oliver the musical poster competition

If you are interested you can submit a poster to Ms Leigh advertising the musical Oliver.

What we need: An A3 size poster.

It must include:

Dates: 
1st Performance: 12th February -  Doors open at 6pm. Performance starts at 6:30pm.
2nd Performance: 13th February - Doors open at 6pm. Performance starts at 6:30pm.
3rd Performance:14th February - Doors open at 10:30am. Performance starts at 11am.

Ticket Prices: Adults $5 Children $3
Venue: Gym at new ISPP campus

Tickets go on sale Monday 12th January from the Elementary School Office.
There will be an art exhibition of the students' work on display.

Posters will need to be handed to Ms. Leigh by 12th December. 

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY BEING CREATIVE!

More leaders

We have been reading case studies of teenagers that become leaders and have made a difference.

Brian Harris started a pen pal service called Friendship sees no color, Molly Vandewater spends hours of her free time caring for orphaned or injured animals, Michael Harris taught other in his community to care for the environment, Lo Dietrich, gives speeches and raises awareness and funds so researchers can find a cure for Cystic fibrosis.

The students have also selected a person they are interested in studying in more detail.
They will be researching this week to gain a good understanding of this person.

• Early life
• Changes the leader made?
• Attitudes/Attributes displayed by leader?
• Influences of leader (or changes they made) on the community/nation/world

Lyka	Squanto
Helen	Margaret Thatcher
Champei	Rosa Parks
Ellie	George Washington
Issarak	Bill Gates
Jessica	Steve Jobs
Molly	Amelia Earhart
Jungho	Hun Sen
Arthur	Lee Kuan Yew
Panhaboth	Abraham Lincoln
Moneth	Mahatma Gandhi
Julian	Julius Caesar
Emely	King Norodom Sihanouk
Bunleng	Kim Jong Un
BunSan	Vladimir Putin
Carlota	Helen Keller
Hee Joo	Jane Goodall,
Ella	Martin Luther King Jnr
Choleang	Barack Obama

Expanding our thinking about leaders

This week we have been doing activities to expand our thinking about leaders.

"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader" John Quincy Adams

We went back to our concentric circles and identified many more leaders in the world.

The students also started thinking about a leader that really interests them.
A leader they may wish to focus on in the coming week.