1. English Modern School Parents Evening

2. Welcome
I am Ms. Linda VanLaan, the Primary Assistant Principal, and will be teaching Math and Science for Mr. Joe in class 3C. I am from the U.S., where I taught Year 3 students for 16 years prior to coming to the Middle East as a school administrator. It will be my pleasure to meet the families of English Modern School and work closely with the students in Year 3C during the next few weeks.

3. Welcome
My name is Dorota Scislowska, I am the Curriculum Coordinator at EMS Al Khor, and will be teaching English for Mr. Joe in class 3C. I am from Poland, and I taught Year 3 students at the EMS Doha for the last five years. I look forward to working with the students of 3C.  

4. School Times
Gates open at 7:00 – before this children will not be allowed on the playground.
Arriving after 07:30 children will receive a late slip.
School ends at 1:47 except on Thursday (12:39)
If you are picking up your child after 2:00, please check the board on the secretary’s desk in the main lobby with the location of the late class
Students will not be permitted to leave without a parent/driver present on campus (students cannot go to the parking lot unattended)

5. Curriculum
Follow the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP).
We use Lucy Calkins ‘ Reading and Writing Workshop’ for teaching English.
Mathematics –Everyday Math
Science – following the guidelines laid down in the CIPP using FOSS Kits and Cambridge resources
Library- One lesson every week – children may take 2 books. Tuesday is our library day.

6. Curriculum Overview
Language Arts: This year we will learn to read and write through the comprehensive program of Lucy Calkin’s Workshop Model. It includes reading and writing mainly, word study, and grammar all integrated within the program. Students will be able to:
read independently with fluency, expression, and phrasing.
read actively by taking notes (tracks of thinking)
write independently to respond to letters
write to retell, summarize, or sequence events of a story
write an analytical piece following the scheme: I notice, I think, I realize to shape their own understanding of a nonfiction writing.
apply their understanding of spelling patterns to spell new words

7. Curriculum Overview continued
Math:
Understand place value
Different strategies for addition and subtraction using number lines, number square, cubes and using place value
Fact family for addition and subtraction
Understand whole numbers, fractions and mixed numbers
Multiplication concept and times tables
Division concepts
Fact family for multiplication and division
Geometrical shapes: 2-D and 3-D
Measurement
Science/Social Studies: Habitats and environments, My Community, Life Cycles and Plant Growth, Individual needs and wants, Heroes and Heroines in society, Forces and Motion, Seasons and weather
The first half of Term 1 will focus on Social Studies, the second half of Term 1 will focus on Science

8. Daily Schedule 7:20 – 7:25 Line Up 7:25 – 7:45 Registration 1
7: :28 Lesson 1
8:32 – 9:15 Lesson 2
9:15 – 9:30 Break
9:30 – 10:13 Lesson 3
10:17 – 11:00 Lesson 4
11:04 – 11:47 Lesson 5
11:47 – 12:13 Lunch
12:17 – 13:00 Lesson 6
13:05 – 13:47 Lesson 7
PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY SCHOOL ENDS AT 12:39.

9. Behaviour Management Behaviour Management Programme. iSAMS
Expectation of parental support at home.
Implementing a behaviour management system using the ESLRs.

10. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Independent Learners
I am naturally curious.
I love to learn and discover new things while making connections with prior knowledge.

11. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Global Citizens
I am accepting and respectful of others. I care for the environment and am socially responsible.

12. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Dynamic Achievers
I reflect on my strengths and weaknesses.
I always strive for excellence.

13. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Ethical Individuals
I am fair, honest and take care of others.
I understand the difference between right and wrong and make good choices.

14. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Effective Communicators
I share my feelings and ideas with confidence.
I listen to and respect other communicators.

15. Expected School-Wide Learning Results
Critical Thinkers
I am confident, open-minded and reflective.
I ask ‘Why?’ I ask ‘How?’ 

16. It is a classroom-based social-emotional learning programme
NEW!!!
It is a classroom-based social-emotional learning programme
with lessons and reinforcement activities designed to:
Increase children’s school success
Decrease problem behaviours
Children with good social-emotional skills can:
What Is the Program? (10 min.)
Talking Points
Transition to the next topic:
Now that you know more about how the program will benefit your child, let's take a closer look at what the program is.
Have empathy
Manage strong emotions
Solve interpersonal problems
Make friends
Get along well with others
Persist at tasks and follow directions

17. School Counselling Service at EMS Al Khor
The Counselling Service is an additional resource, well integrated into our student support system.
Our School Counsellor meets with students on a range of issues relating to their social-emotional well-being and academic success.
Our School Counsellor also provides Career Counselling services for our Secondary students.
Parents with concerns relating to their child can make an appointment to meet with our School Counsellor.
Counselling at EMS is goal oriented and strength based.
Confidentiality is assured (in keeping with ethical guidelines).
The Counselling Office is located on the 2nd Floor above the Reception Area

18. To make an appointment please contact our School Counsellor,
“My goal as School Counsellor is to help students bring their best selves to school so they can enjoy happy relationships and academic success.”
To make an appointment please contact our School Counsellor,
Ms. Biteena Frazier at

19. Homework
Description of the work to be covered in the week ahead shall be uploaded to the Year 3 Weebly site every Sunday.
Homework is due every Thursday.
Students should complete the homework on their own.
Homework should take between 30 to 45 min.
Please make sure you sign the reading log every night.

20. Absences
Important that children attend school for all designated school days.
More than 36 days, the child is not promoted.

21. Early Release
Must be a valid reason to be released before the scheduled end of the school day.
Forms must be completed and signed by the Primary Principal or the Director.

22. Assessment
Continuous assessment using the work the children do in class and home as a base.
Observation of the child’s participation in class activities, group activities and individual activities.
Summative assessments at the end of topics.
Standardised formative assessment at the end of September.
Notice will be given of all summative assessments.

23. Textbooks and Stationery
Children received their stationery order which will remain in class and be distributed as required.
All subject textbooks are required to stay in the classroom.
Levelled readers will be taken home each week.

24. Weebly
This year, all information will be updated weekly on the school website under Year 3.
Homework, upcoming tests and events, and weekly overviews will be provided here.
Please contact us via Weebly using the communication box.