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EL 2013-2014 Issue No. 1
July 2013
Dear Parents,
Important dates to
remember
Welcome back to school! I hope
you had an enjoyable holiday with your family. I am
looking forward to an exciting ten months getting to
know your child. As our
partners, I consider it of prime
importance that you be an active
part of your child's education. I
believe that by all of us working
together we can make this a
very successful year. You are
invited to email your child’s
Homeroom teachers whenever
you have a question concerning
your child's progress. We will
keep you informed about our
topics/lessons in class by posting a weekly update every Friday on our grade level blog. I
consider it a great privilege and
responsibility to be your PYP
Level Head this year, and I look
forward to meeting each of you
again.
Sincerely,
Ms. Corita
31st July
Online Electives Registration (10am-2pm)
2nd August
Online registration
result
5-13th August
Idul Fitri break
4B
14th August
Classes resume
16th August
Electives commence
11th September
Grade 4 assembly
We are READY.
We are RESILIENT.
We are RESPECTFUL.
We are RESPONSIBLE.
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4D demonstrated how
knowledgeable they are
about our first UOI by
showing what they know
and what they want to
find out.
4B cooperating in groups by sorting out different
pictures into a Y chart of how often we should
do different activities.
4C sharing with each other
about holiday experiences.
4A girls introducing themselves to their new classmate, Sumin from South
Korea.
4A boys doing
silent reading in
the morning before classes
begin.
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UOI - Who We Are
By– Ms. Corita T. Silapan
In our unit, ‘Who We Are,’ we will be focusing on the idea that ‘A
healthy lifestyle helps our body to function effectively.’ Our lines of
inquiry will include:
* Body systems and their functions (nervous, circulatory, respiratory)
* What constitutes a healthy lifestyle
* Impacts of lifestyle choices on our
body
Some of the formative tasks will include:
* Writing an exposition text on the human lifestyle or on how a body system
works
* Constructing and labeling a system in the body
* Calculating the amount of calories for a balanced meal
* Calculating the body mass index using the different mathematical operations
* Interviewing a person (preferably physically fit or active such as athletes, gym-goers,
etc.) and make a write up about his/her way of life and how it made him/her healthy
* Creating a drama that shows the impact of a healthy lifestyle
For the summative task, the children will conduct an information campaign on healthy
living. They will go to the different grade levels for their campaign. They can do a roleplay, show a movie or a slide presentation, compose a song or make models and posters
on practices that show healthy living.
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Expository language in UOI By Mr. Dave
Expository writing is writing that is designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand. Expository writing, though one of the more clear-cut of the different types of writing, may be one
of the more difficult for your child to learn. Expository writing is used to describe, explain, define or otherwise inform a reader about a specific subject. It’s devoid of opinion or unnecessary descriptive
language.
Expository writing contains:
definitions
examples and clarifications
comparisons and contrasts
explanations of cause and effect
glossary entries
Expository writing is used for:
newspaper articles
research reports or projects
how-to’s
Bibliographies
glossaries
Through this UOI on Who We Are, children will be writing an exposition text about a disease and its effects, or explain how the circulatory, respiratory or nervous system functions.
To be a great writer, we need to be a great reader - this rule applies without exception, nurturing a
habit of reading for relaxation and entertainment. Students are strongly encouraged to visit the library
independently and on a daily basis and to submit regular book reports which show the students’ understanding and appreciation of literature.
The writing process, subsequent extension activities and the habits of regular reading will be supported
by continued word and sentence level study in English.
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Chinese
By Ms.Ou Qing
Students will learn Time and Daily Routine from Chinese Made Easy for kids Text Book2. Students will
qǐ chuáng
talk about their daily activities with the time. Students will learn some Chinese vocabulary like “ 起 床
zǎo fàn
xǐ zǎo
xiàn zài
（get up）,早饭（breakfast）,洗澡（take a bath）,现在（now).” Students have to be able to read
the content without pinyin, and also write some sentences based on the learned topic.
As part of the UOI, CSL students will also learn <Sports> Primary Mandarin Chinese Readers. They Will
nǐ
xǐ huanshén me yùn dòng
wǒ xǐ huan dǎ wǎng qiú
learn some sentences, such like“你喜欢 什么运动？ ( What sports do you like?) ” ， “ 我喜欢打 网 球。
Indonesian Studies
By Ms. Elsya Simamora
Di pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, murid akan belajar tentang sistem tubuh manusia yaitu sistem pernapasan,
sistem transportasi/peredaran dan sistem saraf juga memahami masing-masing fungsinya serta melakukan kegiatan
Senam Kesegaran Jasmani. Materi ini terkait dengan unit Who We Are yang sedang dipelajari di term 1 pada
semester ini. Selain itu siswa juga akan memahami perjuangan bangsa Indonesia dalam mencapai kemerdekaan RI,
menentukan pokok pikiran pada bacaan, menulis petunjuk untuk memakai suatu alat dan menjelaskan kegunaan dari
alat tersebut. Untuk tata bahasa siswa akan mempelajari istilah-istilah yang terkait dengan kemerdekaan Indonesia,
kalimat tunggal, penulisan laporan tentang cerita kesehatan pribadi dan menulis karangan narasi.
Tugas akhir: menulis karangan narasi tentang sistem tubuh manusia dan fungsinya. (Karangan narasi sugestif
termuat dalam tokoh cerita, peristiwa, dan permasalahan yang ada sedangkan narasi nonfiksi termuat dalam penjelasan
sistem tubuh dan fungsinya)
Bahan pembelajaran:
Bahasa Indonesia untuk SD kelas 4, Grasindo
Bahasa Indonesia untuk SD kelas IV, KARISMA Publishing Group
Cerdas Menghafal Bahasa Indonesia untuk SD kelas 4, 5 dan 6, Scientific Press
Panduan Lengkap Tubuh Manusia FISIOLOGI, Erna Himawati, Logika Galileo
Seri Organ Tubuh Setiawan G. Sasongko, Biligual, Bestari Kids
Rahasia Tubuh Kita, Tarik Napas Dalam-Dalam, Mengenal Sistem Pernapasan, Rani Maria, Elex Media komputindo
Seri Kesehatan Anak oleh Rina Novia, Bestari Kids
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Using Numeracy -
By Ms. Elena
In this unit WHO WE ARE, students will focus
on the following Math strands : Numbers and Data
Handling. They will learn the following concepts:
Place value, Rounding off, Approximation, addition
and subtraction of numbers. Students will also compare and order numbers up to hundred thousands
place.
They will identify the value as well as place value of numbers, write
them in words and vice versa, round them off to the nearest hundred thousands using the approximation symbol.
They will also add and subtract numbers up to ten thousands place.
Basic number patterns will also be introduced in this unit. At the latter part of
the unit, the students will work on data handling skills such as collecting and
tallying data, graphing and interpreting graphs.
To assess their understanding of Numbers, the students will calculate
their own BMI by measuring their weight and height and following a formula
to find their BMI. They will also prepare a ‘balanced meal’ based on calorie
counts recommended for each person in a day.
Aside from these tasks, they will also be given
some exercises such as Mental Maths, Speed Tests and
Math Quizzes to evaluate their understanding of the concepts.
BIFL (Bahasa Indonesia As a Foreign Language)
In Bahasa Indonesia as a Foreign Language, students will learn about healthy lifestyle, impacts of
healthy lifestyle in our body, and making 3D model of healthy food. Students will read and discuss
about the importance of healthy eating habits.
For Bahasa Indonesia grammar, students will learn about vocabulary of being healthy and names
of healthy food. They will also learn how to make open-ended and closed –ended questions, sentences, and acronym.
References:
Bahasa Tetanggaku Stage 1,2,3, Ian White
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MUSIC By: Ms. Melvina Gultom
In Music Theory Class, students will create aerobics body movement on an Ostinato Rhythm in a group.
They will make their own music to accompany the body movement and perform it in front of the audience
Responding:
Create and perform a movement sequence accompanied by music that they have created
Creating:
Create and perform a movement sequence using known musical elements
As the result, the students will be asked to perform their music and movement, and give explanation about
the relation between the movement and the muscle they intend to stretch.
And in Instrument Class, students will continue to learn more songs and finger exercises to enhance
their skill they have learned last year.
Instrument Class Teachers for this year will be:
Ms. Tanti (4AB) & Ms. Melvina (4CD) for Piano, Mr. Sadrakh Hutapea for Violin/Cello, Mr. Hary Wisnu for
Recorder
Please support the students to have 15 minutes daily practice of their instrument at home and remind
them to bring Music Book, Clear Holder, and Music Instrument (Recorder/Violin students only) for every
Music Lesson.
Visual Arts
By: Ms. Irma D.S & Ms. Ariane I.P
In Visual Art, the learners will study and learn about Proportion, one of the principles of art. They will apply
what they have learned in making artwork and should meet the following criteria:
Responding:
Use their knowledge and experiences to make informed interpretations
of artworks.
Use relevant and insightful questions to extend their understanding.
Creating
Show awareness of the affective power of Visual Art.
Use a range of strategies to solve problems during the creative
processes.
From the responding and creating experiences, the learners will discover and
apply Human Proportion. They will also know about Henry Matisse and the
style he has developed in making human figures.
In support of the Unity of Inquiry, the learners will be asked to create a 3D
artwork of a human figure.
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Physical Education by. Mr. Hendra
Health Related activities enable students to understand how aspects of physiological
functions affect well-being and hence the importance of regular physical activities. Students can then be motivated not only to perform physical activities during PE lessons,
but also to adopt regular physical as part of their healthy lifestyle.
Health related program aims for students to recognize and appreciate the importance of
maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the body’s response to exercise including the interaction
of body system and development of physical fitness.
Religion Outline
Buddhist Religion
By Ms Irene
Pada unit ini siswa akan belajar tentang bagaimana
meneladani sikap hidup Pangeran Siddharta yang
sederhana dengan selalu berpegangan pada Empat
kebenaran mulia dan Jalan mulia berfaktor delapan.
Siswa akan belajar melalui cerita-cerita sutra bagaimana ajaran Buddha membimbing murid-muridnya
untuk menuju kebahagiaan dengan mensyukuri apa
yang dimiliki dengan tidak hidup secara berlebihan
sehingga menimbulkan kesenjangan sosial terhadap
sesama dalam lingkungannya. Tujuan akhir dari
pembelajaran topik ini adalah agar siswa dapat melaksanakan ajaran Buddha dan mau menerapkan apa
yang telah dipelajari dalam kehidupan sehari-hari
sehingga siswa dapat lebih mensyukuri apa yang dimiliki.
Catholic Religion
By Ms Maria Gosal
Pada unit ini kelas 4 Katolik akan mempelajari topiktopik tentang diriku yang khas dan unik, hubunganku
dengan orang lain, terutama dengan teman-temanku
yang beragama lain. Tujuannya supaya mereka memahami bahwa Allah menciptakan dirinya sebagai
mahluk yang unik, mengenali perasaannya, serta memahami dan menerima lingkungan hidupnya sebagai
karuniaNya. Hari Selasa, 30 Juli 2013 akan ada misa
sekolah di Indoor Playground Basement 1, mulai
pukul 14:30, sebagai pembuka tahun akademik
2013/2014.
Christian Religion
By Ms Merry Gr. 4
Bumi berbentuk dan segala yang tidak ada menjadi
ada, itu karena kuasa Allah. Manusia ada dan hidup
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di dunia ini, itu juga karena kuasa Allah. Kuasa Allah
sungguh tak terhingga dan tak mampu diselami oleh
manusia, itu sebabnya seringkali manusia bertanyatanya apa maksud Allah atas segala hal yang telah
terjadi. Namun kita harus bersyukur karena kuasa
Allah jugalah yang menjanjikan pemeliharaan dan
perlindungan bagi manusia. Bentuk kuasa Allah ini
sudah terlihat jelas pada proses penciptaan manusia.
Dia menciptakan segalanya dengan teratur dan
manusia diciptakan pada hari terakhir, dimana seluruh kebutuhan hidupnya sudah terlebih dahulu disediakan oleh Allah. Inilah yang menjadi topik yang
akan dibahas secara mendalam bagi siswa, sehingga
mereka bukan hanya kagum atas kuasa-Nya tetapi
juga mensyukuri dan menaikkan pujian bagi Allah
atas kuasa-Nya.
Moslem Religion
By Mr. Taufan
Pada unit ini siswa belajar tentang bagian bagian
tubuh yang telah Allah ciptakan serta kegunaannya
masing masing, hendaknya agar digunakan untuk
tujuan yang baik, berguna, dan bermanfaat sesuai
ajaran Islam. Siswa juga akan belajar menjaga kebersihan, Islam mengajarkan pada umatnya untuk
selalu bersuci sebelum melakukan ibadah maupun
melakukan hal lain agar selalu sehat dan terhindar
dari segala macam jenis kotoran dan penyakit.
Hindu Religion
By Ms. Yeni
Pada unit ini siswa belajar tentang Panca Sradha.
Siswa diharapkan dapat:
Menyebutkan arti Panca Sradha
Menyebutkan bagian-bagian dan menjelaskan
masing-masing bagian Panca Sradha.
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PYP Attitudes in Grade 4
I will be respectful when the
teacher is talking by being
quiet.
Laura 4A
I will be enthusiastic by always being
excited and always
ready to go to
school and to learn.
John 4D
I will be independent by doing my homework and quiz
by myself.
Dirga 4C
I will show that if
someone did something wrong, I will
not follow them. I
will do the right
thing.
Josephine 4C
I will appreciate
others, like my
teachers and
friends by telling
my thoughts.
Nathan 4D
I will be committed
to my friends by
showing them what
to do.
Ryan 4B
I will be cooperative by working well with
others in my
group.
Phillip 4B
I am going to show creativity by adding different colours and make amazing borders. Kayla 4D
I will show empathy
by being helpful to
new students when
they feel shy and
help them feel welcome to this school.
Samantha 4C
I will be curious in Grade 4 by
searching for information on
the computer.
Galiah 4A
I will be confident
to share by telling
and doing what the
teacher tells me.
Nurin 4A
I will be tolerant by
playing with everybody fairly.
Chae Rin 4B
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