Some Important Dates

Dear Parents,

Thank you to Mrs Adachi, Mrs Fujimoto and Mrs Kono, who prepared great games and candy yesterday for our Easter celebration.
 

As the end of the year draws near, I have listed some important dates below.  Please be sure to diarize them.
 
28 April – Science Test

 
29 April - Field Trip
We are very excited and looking forward to our field trip on Friday to the National Museum of Natural Science in Taichung.  Here are just a few reminders for Friday:
 
1. All children need to wear their blue HIS t-shirt to school.
2. All students need to report to their classroom in the morning by 8:20.
3. The departure time is 8:30.
4. A small snack and lunch needs to be packed.  
5. All students need to stay with the class.  If a parent would like to take their child to explore by themselves, the teacher must be informed. 
6. The bus ride there will last about 45 mins, students will be told that they can bring electronic games and books to entertain themselves but staff of HIS will not be held responsible should anything happen to them. 


6 May - Mother’s Day
On Friday, May 6, we will be having a small Mother’s Day Tea and it would be great if you could join us from 14:00.

 
9 – 13 - May IOWA TEST
Some of you might be aware that your child will be writing the Iowa Test from 9 – 13 May. Here is a definition of the Iowa Test from wikipedia.org:

 
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, often known simply as the Iowa Tests, are a standardized test administered by the University of Iowa and used across the United States. It tests K–12students on various subjects, such as mathematics and the language arts. Each test subject is scored with a percentile score, comparing him or her to the overall national results, and a grade equivalent, indicating the student's progress within a hypothetical 15-year academic curriculum.

 
A few reminders for Iowa:
1.      Iowa testing will begin on 9 May and continue all week.
2.      Students must be unpacked and at their desks by 8:30.  Students that arrive late will be sent to the library to wait until the class has finished the section.  Missed sections of Iowa cannot be taken at another time.
3.      Please, make sure that your student has a healthy breakfast to provide them with the energy they will need to give their best effort on Iowa.  Also, make sure your child has a healthy snack. 
4.      The Iowa test can be very tiring for students, so students will receive less homework this week. 
5.      Make sure your child has an early bedtime this week.


14 – 17 - May Mid-term Break
There will be no school from 14 – 17 May, I hope you enjoy the time together with your child


20 May – Spelling Bee
We will be having our Annual Spelling Bee on Friday 20 May.  Details will follow.


1 June – Art and Music Exhibition
We will be having our Art and Music Exhibition on Wednesday, 1 June.  Details will follow.


6 June – Dragon Boat Festival
There will be no school on 6 June.  If you are new to Hsinchu, there will be a celebration at the NanLiao Harbor


22 June – End of Year Class Party
We will be having our class party on 22 June.  Details will follow.


23 June – Last Day of School
Our last day of school is a half day.  We will finish at 13:00l


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.    


Thank you for your continued support. 

Regards,
Ms. Wood
wood.his@gmail.com