1. Sunday, 19th June 2016 ACP English Program Grade 3 Parents’ Day

2. Brother Saksan Director Miss Wilairat Head of English Program Department Miss Tipavadee Head of Teaching & Learning, Curriculum and Assessment English Program Leadership Thai and Foreign staff help us to understand each other’s cultures. Mr. Martin Head of English Program Mr. Dave Assistant Head of English Program Miss Lee-Anne Grade 3 Coordinator Miss Nuttikarn Public Relations and IT Master Chaiyasit EP Student Affairs

3. Grade 3 Homeroom Teachers Here are the Thai and foreign homeroom teachers for 2016. Students in EP learn with Thai and foreign teachers. They keep their Thai culture, but also learn to understand Western culture. Miss Lee-Anne EP 3/1 Grade 1 Coordinator Miss Michala EP 3/2 Mr. Harrison EP 3/4 Mr. Simon EP 3/3 Miss Onanong EP 3/1 Miss Nunnicha EP 3/2 Mr. Theppitak EP 3/3 Miss Naiyarat EP 3/4

4. Different Learning Styles EP students have to adapt to the different styles of learning. Foreign teachers and Thai teachers often have different styles of teaching.

5. Attitude and Effort High standards of behaviour and good Thai manners are expected in all subjects and for all teachers.

6. Grade 3 Exams and Authentic Assessment A large percentage of assessment comes from Authentic Assessment of skills as well as knowledge. Authentic Assessment Maths 150% Maths 260% Science 150% Science 260% English 160% English 270% Health/PE80% Mid-Term Exams (Tests 1 & 3) Final Exams (Tests 2 & 4) 25% 20% 25% 20% -30% -20% Authentic Assessment Speaking tests, reading skills, spelling tests, etc. Exam Week Multiple choice, matching, gap-fill, short answer, problem solving

7. Term tests and ‘authentic’ assessment. Could be any page of a text book, a project or worksheet. Unfinished homework could affect this. Please check the homework diary daily.

8. We speak politely and kindly to others. We look after our school inside and outside. We have kind hands and feet and don’t hurt other children. Do not fight on the playground. Be nice, share and take turns. Listen carefully. Say “please” and “thank you”. Be a good friend. We participate in every lesson. We work neatly and quietly. We try our very best.

10. English Program Timetable Grade 3 - Academic Year 2016

13. EP Skills will be used for practising our reading, spelling and comprehension skills. In Grade 3, we will also be using EP Skills for critical thinking activities and reading reflection. The boys need to complete their spelling worksheet everyday and return it to school the next day. On Fridays, we will also write our weekly spelling test.

17. Encourage your child to always do his best handwriting, drawing and colouring Should be returned the next day. If absent, check the three main subject textbooks for coloured tabs, I will write ‘complete’ on missed work. Homework not done three times is a timeout. Too much missed homework will affect test scores. Being prepared for class is part of homework. Homework should be done in a very quiet place with a desk and good light at the same time daily if possible. Please help your child with homework, but do not do the work for him.

18. Good boys get points for their teams or individual Super Tickets. Almost all boys have responded well to this. Boys that don’t follow the class rules lose team points, or go onto ‘timeout’ traffic light board. Red means ‘timeout’. If a boy wins a Super Ticket, they use it for rewards, or swop it and move off their colour on the board. At home: if boys are good at school, reward them! If they get timeouts maybe stop something they enjoy (cartoons or ice-cream) until they improve.

19. Healthy Snacks Your son may bring a healthy snack to eat at break time. Please do not allow him to bring unhealthy or sugary snacks as he will not be allowed to eat it during the school day. Examples of healthy snacks are: Seaweed, fruit, crackers, sandwiches, boiled eggs, nuts, etc.

20. Information sharing page Upload slide shows Share links to topic related online games Revision activities Important notifications (example: Grade News, Content Summaries, etc.) www.edmodo.com

21. Check and sign your son’s Homework Diary each day. Remind your son to check his timetable before packing his bag. Only bring the books that are needed. Otherwise their bags are too heavy to carry. Practice the Spelling List together. Its also a good idea to check their spelling together. Use “SpellingCity.com” – our spelling lists are uploaded every week. Take an active interest in your son’s day at school. Ask him to tell you about what he has learnt that day (In Thai or English). Play a sport twice a week or more. This improves energy levels. It also helps social development. Encourage your son to read for a short time each day. Your son can borrow English reading books from our EP Library.

22. Proper nutrition is necessary for healthy development – motor skills, concentration and intellectual skills. Please ensure that your son follows a healthy, balanced diet. Research shows that healthy eating can improve children's concentration and help them do better in school. To help your child get plenty of zzz’s: A lack of sleep at night can also affect motor skills and concentration during the day, leading to more accidents and behavioural problems, and poor performance at school. Your son should be getting about 10 hours of sleep a night. Help him by setting up a good night time routine. Please read: http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/en/news/newsandfeatures/pages/growing- consequences-of-not-enough-sleep.aspx HELPFUL LINKS: https://www.goodfoodgoodlife.in.th/ เรื่องน่ารู้ / แม่ตั้งครรภ์และเด็กเล็ก http://www.cf.mahidol.ac.th/autopage/file/MonAugust2008-12-30-1- Copy%20of%202.pdf http://childdevelopmentinfo.com/psychology/importance-of-family-time-on- kids-mental-health-and-adjustment-to-life/

23. Thank you for coming! Tel: 02-6756970 (ext 114) Contact Information: Should you need to contact your son’s homeroom teacher, please call the school on