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Dear 4 Joy,

Hope you enjoyed today's lesson on Natural Disasters and have a better idea of the disaster you researched on. Tom you will be presenting your work to your friends and you will know even more about the different types of disasters.

Tom I will still be on course and hence will not be seeing you. Please cooperate with Miss Chong and enjoy your lesson. Do not give her a hard time and make too much noise.

When I come back on Wednesday, the rest of you will be presenting on your barn and also I will be grading your barn, so I hope everything is ready.

I miss all of you :) Hopefully you miss me too

Ms Uma

After Exam Programme

Dear pupils,

You're almost done with exams. Just 1 more paper and you are done. So please use the weekend to look through your science file especially for open ended questions. Look at how the question are marked.

When you return back, there are many things that we need to settle.

27th Aug (Mon)
- Lean, Jamie, Adrian and Janice will be presenting their Sony toys to the P3s and as well as to the science teachers.
- I will be returning your Eng and Maths paper and we will go through corrections.

28th Aug (Tues)
- I will complete going through Maths paper and science. We will do item analysis. I will be collecting all files. Please ensure that you bring them to school on Tues with everything filed properly.
- I will go through with you on how you will present your barn

Certain pupils from these groups will have to stay back and complete their slides and barn (will be confirmed)

• Erin's Group- Erin needs to do the slide on Cocker spaniel
• Hasif's group
• There are a few other groups that have not completed your slides too.
•  There are a few groups whose barns ave not been completed yet. these groups need to put in alot more effort on your work

29th Aug (Wed)
- Trial of presenting barn. Making changes to the barn and slides if necessary
- Practice barn presentation

30th Aug (Thurs)
- Barn presentation (assessment)


Ms Uma

National Day Celebration

Dear children,

This is coming in very late, I am sorry. Have been really busy.

I believe all of you enjoyed the celebration immensely. It was indeed a day of fun, joy and laughter! Amidst a sea of red and waving flags, I saw national pride and love for Singapore written on your faces when you sang the National Day songs with such great enthusiasm❤ 

A big thank you to those who volunteered to help Mr Aameer with leading the dance. Shahiran also blew the audience away with the stunning Jazz Band performance. I was indeed very happy to see most of you shouting out Shahiran's name before the performance to cheer him on. 

Thank you for making my National Day this year especially meaningful and enjoyable. 
Here are some photos and videos which were taken on that day.  

 Awesome photo of Nabil with the blurred background

4 musketeers 

 What you pointing at Eliza?

 Singing their hearts out...

 In a heartbeat...

Love At First Light... Love this video, but it's upside down sadly. I have not figured how to rotate videos :(

Vandalism

Dear pupils of 4 Joy,
I know many of you are upset that the decorations outside our classroom got vandalised the past 2 days.

However, I would like to stress again that none of us saw the culprit and hence I do not want you to be accusing pupils from the other classes or asking them if they did it. Leave it as it is.
Mr Prem will look into the issue and let's just hope it does not happen again.

Enjoy your long break but do remember to do your Maths heuristics ws and elearning activities. PLease also revise your work as exams are starting next week.

Luv
Ms uma

Supplementary class

Dear 4 Joy pupils..Please let your parents know that the extra lesson is on 21/08/12 and not 21/09/02.

Dear Parent,

This is to inform you that I will be conducting extra Maths supplementary class on 21/09/12 from 2pm – 3.30pm. Please ensure that your child attends the class. Thank you.

Ms Uma

Barn cellar and garage

Here is a very nice and clear picture of the barn cellar which I got from Ms Lee. Take note of how the opening for the first level and the second level is different so that the animals can come out of the cellar. With your creativity, this shouldn't be very difficult to make.

We'll continue working on the barn on Mon :)

1. Maths AB review 1
2. Complete decimals ws
3. Practice readers theatre 
4. Complete barn cellar at home (to be painted at home)

Dear pupils by tues I would expect ur barns almost complete. Cellars and animals should be in plAce. So get all the necessary items ready to complete ur barn next week

Homework

1) Maths WB problem sums
2) Maths Stack up model ws (2 problem sums)
3) Maths WB corrections
4) Practice readers theatre

Information for you

Dear 4 joy pupils,

Tom I will be needing some of you to stay back to complete your ppt slides.

Those groups who want to stay back to work on ur barns can do so too. Pls note that this is not compulsory and let your parents know if you will be staying back. Please bring all the necessary items that you will be needing. Please note that you have only 4 more school days to work on your barn as there are other things that we need to do as well.
So, stop delaying and work fast. You may want to call up your group members and inform them that they can stay back Tom but rem this is not compulsory.

Ms uma

Homework

1. Maths WB corrections
2. Study for CHP test
3. Bring necessary items for your barn, white glue, newspapers, palette, brushes, small container and dry cloth or rag, home t-shirt/apron (if you need to paint), boxes, styrofoam board, animals and everything else that you need.

Creating the Barn

Dear 4joy angels,


As mentioned, this week (tom) we will be starting to create the barn... 


So I hope you have already purchased the necessary items that you need. For eg, styrofoam board, animals and boxes (tissue boxes might be useful) to create the cellar and Zuckerman's house. Please also ensure that you have poster colour and brushes as you will be needing to paint parts of it (remember to bring newspaper if you are painting). Please plan well..


Some pictures of the sample barns that I have shown you from past years to help you conceptualise the layout of your barn.

See you tomorrow!❤

Havin Fun during keyboard lesson

Goodbye 4 Joy. I love all of you.

To all the angels in 4 Joy. As I writing this note to all of you, I am still feeling sad deep down in my heart. As I left the class just now with all of you, I still could not believe that I will not have the chance to see all of you everyday anymore. Please promise me that you will behave yourself with Mrs Uma. I will remember each and every one of you forever. I hope you do not forget me.

Thank you.

Love Mr Aameer. :'(

Homework

1) Science Investigative WS
2) Maths Wb Pg 49-52, 57-58, 75-78

Homework

1) Maths Wb 61-66
2) Maths Wb 69-75

3) Those of you in my English class do reflect on the lesson on friendship today. Tom we will be talking about  the newspaper article. So please ensure that you have done the reflection question. You need to write down how friendship is displayed in

1. Charlottes's web
2. Drama play
3. Newspaper article.

So you need to explain to me clearly how friendship was shown on all 3.

Math Trail!

Here is a video montage of 4 Joy during the Math Trail last week. Hope all of you learnt alot during the Math Trail. It was a different experience using items around the school to help us with Math. Enjoy the Video!

Love Mr Aameer.

Homework

1) Maths WB pg 53-56
2) Maths Decimals WS Pg 2
3) Eng Comprehension Unit 10 WS
4) Eng reflection

A few Racial Harmony Day Photos

 Your beautiful and dashing form and co- form teacher.

Homework

1) Animal mindmap
2) Maths WB corrections
3) Maths Decimals WS Pg 1
4) Study for Character Hand Portrait Test


Those in my Science class, you owe me my science ws.
Remember to bring all your files toms (Eng, Maths, Sci, Compo)

Animal Facts

Dear children,

You may find this website useful for your mindmap

Animal facts (courtesy of Erin. Thanks for sharing dear)

Ms Uma

Funny Cat faces

More Decimal games

Dear children, 

Here is a list of decimal games for you. Please play them during your free time to revise concepts learnt. Do visit the older games posted too. The more practise you have, the better you remember your concepts.

1.  Decimal ducks - Click the correct digit according to the place stated
2. Decimal spaceships- Rounding off to the nearest tenths
3. Decimal sharks- Rounding off to the nearest hundredths
4. Matching- Match the equivalent fractions to the decimals with the least number of moves (If you do not have Flash, you will be prompted to install it, follow the instructions and install it on your computer)
5. Decimals in space- Ordering of fractions
6. Ordering decimals
7. Fruit shoot- Convert fractions to decimals
8. Decimal tanks- convert between decimals and fractions and practise your shooting

Learning Journey to Esplanade

Dear 4 Joy pupils,

I believe many of you enjoyed the Learning Journey to the Esplanade on Thursday tremendously judging from your facial expressions and the wide smiles on your faces:) I certainly did! 


The performance entitled "Tales from the Panchatantra" was without a doubt entertaining and very engaging. I hope all of you picked out the different facial expressions that were portrayed by the different characters to show the different feelings which would be useful for your reader's theatre presentation next week.


 I believe many of you were drawn to the story of the bond and friendship shared between the mole, the tortoise and the crow; and the elephant and the mouse. Though different in shape, size and species, they managed to find a common ground and established a strong friendship amongst them. 


Don't you feel there are some striking similarities between Charlotte's Web (friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur) and the play you watched? They both bring across the message of the value of friendship which knows no boundaries:) I hope you will keep this in mind and build good friendships with your fellow classmates without judging them based on looks, sizes and race. 

This is the friendship and rapport you and I have forged! ❤


Here is a wallwisher link for you to share your experience on the Learning Journey! Double click anywhere to add a sticky and type your message inside the box. Do write your name when you post a message so we know who you are and do not delete your classmates' messages as this is a basic form of showing respect for others. You can drag the sticky to move it around. Have fun and I look forward to reading them!

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and I will see you tomorrow.

Homework

1) maths wb pg 41-42
2) maths number line ws
3) do a Mindmap for the animal (pls research properly and add in interesting facts about the animal like what I showed you in class)
4) eng-learn 5 characteristics of 1 character
5) practice readers theatre

Oh I forgot, for those in my Sci class, don't forget to do your science light Ws as well

National Day Dance

As most of you have already know, our class has been chosen to lead the school for the National Day Dance. Thank you all for putting in all your effort for the past few days in learning the dance. For those of you who are asking about details for the song, it is entitled 'We Will Get There'. You can take a look at your classmates below.

Deep in my heart, I just know;

Right from the start, we will grow.

Love Mr Aameer.

Homework

1) Maths AB Pg 27-30
2) Maths Corrections
3) Science Light Pg 7-11
4) CW WS Pg 47, 48, 60

Decimal Games 7: Rounding off to the nearest whole number

Rounding off to the nearest whole number

Congrats Groove Crew!

Yesterday our NVPS Groove Crew had a performance at the Botanical Gardens where they performed their SYF item again. Several of our classmates were involved namely Asha, Sarah, Astrid, Ahmad and Arvin. You can take a look at their awesome dance below.

And most of all our lovely Mrs Uma for being the most awesome teacher in charge of all!
Congratulations guys!!

Love,
Mr Aameer Awesomer.

Thank you 4Joy!

Thank you so much for volunteering for the National Day Decorations. As you can see, all our hard work has paid off and the class is now ready for the 9th of August. With hearts all over the class I hope the next few weeks leading to National Day will be filled with love and care for everyone. Here are the photos that were taken just now.

Once again, thank you all so much!!! <3
Mr Aameer Awesome.

Commenting for readers' theatre

Dear 4 joy pupil,

Many of you have done a wonderful job giving comprehensive comments to your classmates on Wed. Now, that youknow how to give coments please go and watch te other videos ad give your friends some valuable feedback. Its time for you to be te teacher :)

You may use the 2stars and 1 wish to comment.
But do keep in mind to tell your friend at which point exactly you wish for improvement.

A few of you have been taking effort to give your friends feedback other than the person assigned to you in class. For example Sufiah, Erin n Bernice Great job ladies. I hope the boys will do so too

Luv
Ms Uma 

Homework

1) Maths WB pg 37-40
2) Play maths decimal games
3) Comment on your friends' readers theatre performance
4) Read through your Charlotte's web to help in your barn creation

Homework

Dear pupils here is the homework for the day

1) Maths- Play the 6 decimal games that were posted and comment. Let your friends know your scores

2) English- Check that the comment you posted during English lesson has been published...It should be there as I have rectified it. If it is still not there, you have not published it properly and wil have to redo or copy it from your email.

3) Comment on all the other Reader's theatre videos of your friends. Yu have learnt to give good comments now...So do it right :)

Decimal Game 6: Decimal Patterns

Here is another game :)

Click here

DecimalsGame 5- Place value

Here is a more fun game for you testing on place value.

Click here

Decimals Game 4: Ordering decimals- tenths and hundredths

Hope you have fun with this.

You need to pop the balloons with the pin. Remember start with the smallest :)

Click here

Decimals Game 3: Hundredths

Here is a similar game you played earlier but this time it is for hundredths.

Enjoy!

Click here

Homework

1. CW pg 52
2. Maths WB pg 17-23
3. Maths Activity Sheet
4. Watch your friends' reader's theatre and comment

Thanks Erin for the email

SKM video

During the Singapore Kindness Movement week, Eliza was involved in producing a silent movie for our school. Enjoy watching the video!

Before commenting on your friend's reader's theatre, please read this

Dear pupils of 4 Joy,

Please read this before you comment on your friends videos.

Points to note:
1) Use the right language, be polite and respectful
2) Comment individually- Mention who are you commenting about. Is it Mr. Arable, Mrs. Arable or Fern
3) Use the rubrics that was given to you to guide you.

Comment about the:
- clarity of speech (were the words clearly read, or were they muffled and not clear)
- loudness (was it loud enough)
- speed ( was it too fast, too slow or just right)
- pronounciation (were the words pronounced correctly)
- tone (was there a change in tone of voice according to feelings)
- facial expressions (did facial expressions show the correct feeling)
- movements (was there movement, did it look natural or was the person like a robot)
- posture (how was the person standing, was he standing straight or looked too casual)
- confidence (did the person look confident while presenting or shy)
- eye contact (did the person look at his fellow presenters occasionally while presenting or did he look at the audience)

It would be good if you could clearly point out to your friend where he could improve just as we do in class.

For example:
1) Fern should increase the loudness of her voice when she says "Do away with it" as it shows that she is shocked and unhappy.
2) I wish Mr Arable would practice his lines at home as he is stumbling alot on his words. He is missing out and adding his own words.
3) I like the way Fern ended her last line clapping and smiling which showed her happiness in being able to raise the pig

Please give your friends effective feedback... Don't just say the tone is good, tell me especially which part you like the tone or if you mention that you wish that Mr Arable would show more expressions, which part are you talking about.

Ms Uma

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre- Practice

Charlotte's Web Chapter 1 Readers Theatre

Homework

1) Maths WB Pg 15-16
2) Science Light WS Pg 1-6
3) Animal mindmap
4) Spider mindmap

Healthy Snacks In Class!

9th of July will be a day that students of 4 Joy will remember as it was a special day that they were allowed to eat healthy snacks together as a class!