Greetings,

What a busy, exciting, and meaningful week it has been in the Milky Way classroom!

Each morning, as soon as the students arrive at school, one of the first things they do is check who the class leader is for the day. It has been wonderful to see the class leader take the initiative to approach the teacher and ask if they may update the calendar. At the beginning of the year, teachers would remind students to complete this responsibility, but now the students remember and ask on their own. Well done, Milky Way! This is a wonderful example of the Learner Profile attribute of being Principled, as students take responsibility for their duties and demonstrate ownership of their learning. The class leader also announces clean-up time according to the teacher’s instructions and confidently stands in front of the class to greet everyone and lead the Morning Circle. Together, they review the calendar, class timetable, and sight words, helping our students develop as confident Communicators.

In our Unit of Inquiry, students reviewed land, water, and air pollution through class discussions and an exciting sorting game. Students worked together to identify different examples of pollution and explain why they belonged in each category. They also discussed possible solutions to help care for the Earth. We were impressed by how much knowledge they have gained throughout the unit. Students confidently explained both the problems and solutions related to pollution, demonstrating the Learner Profile attribute of being Knowledgeable as they applied their understanding to real-world situations.

We were delighted to welcome Mr. David from Gojo Elementary to our classroom this week. Students listened attentively as he read the story I Can Save the Earth. Inspired by Max’s journey, students worked collaboratively in groups to create posters showing how we can care for the Earth as a school community. It was wonderful to observe students discussing ideas, sharing responsibilities, and making decisions together about what to draw and how to communicate their message. Their posters included meaningful messages such as “Save Water, Every Drop Counts,” “Recycle Today, Protect Our Earth,” “Clean Air, Healthy Earth,” and “Clean Classroom, Helps Our Earth.” Through this activity, students demonstrated the Learner Profile attribute of being Thinkers and Communicators as they worked together to create powerful messages for others.

Students also enjoyed creating their Father’s Day crafts. They carefully decorated their cards, wrote sweet messages, and proudly made beautiful origami paper creations to attach to them. It was heartwarming to see the thought and effort they put into making their gifts extra special. Throughout this activity, students showed the Learner Profile attribute of being Caring, as they thoughtfully created something special to express their love and appreciation for their fathers.

Another exciting part of our week was updating our Cucumber Diary. During our garden visit, students noticed that the cucumber leaves had grown bigger and that a tiny cucumber fruit was beginning to form behind the flower. The class leader proudly watered the cucumber plant while the rest of the class carefully observed the changes. Students then recorded their observations through drawings and writing in their diaries. This activity encouraged students to be Inquirers, as they observed and documented the growth of the cucumber plant over time.

Students were full of energy during their gym lesson this week. They moved their bodies through various activities and games while listening carefully to the instructor’s directions. We were especially impressed by how well students followed instructions and stayed focused throughout the lesson. They demonstrated the Learner Profile attribute of being Principled by showing self-discipline, respect, and responsibility during physical activities.

Our class also worked together to create a special thank-you poster for the Grade 1 and Grade 2 students from Gojo Elementary School who warmly welcomed us and played with us during our visit last week. The poster was filled with heartfelt messages of gratitude and decorated with colorful drawings. Through this meaningful activity, students demonstrated the Learner Profile attribute of being Caring as they expressed appreciation and kindness toward others.

Students also participated in a Traffic Safety Education program. During the lecture, students listened attentively as the presenters used puppet named Ko-chan to teach important road safety rules in an engaging and child-friendly way. They learned how to cross roads safely, watch for traffic, and follow safety signals. After the presentation, students had the opportunity to practice these skills one by one in the schoolyard. It was wonderful to see them applying what they had learned. Students demonstrated the Learner Profile attribute of being Principled as they followed the safety rules carefully and understood the importance of making responsible choices to keep themselves safe.

In reading, students continued working on the book Can You See? We are delighted to see how much their reading skills have improved. Many students are now reading with increased confidence and are eager to read aloud to their teachers and classmates. Through this progress, students demonstrated the Learner Profile attribute of being Communicators as they used their growing reading skills to share ideas and information with others.

In phonics, students learned to distinguish between long i and short i sounds through engaging activities and discussions. They then completed a cut-and-paste activity and practiced reading with the teacher.

Many students have also been bringing special items from home for Show and Tell. It has been wonderful to see how inspired they are by one another. Watching their classmates present has encouraged more students to participate, helping them build confidence when speaking in front of others.

Students also enjoyed their swimming lesson, where they continued building water confidence and developing important swimming skills.
Outside play continued to be a favorite part of the day, providing opportunities for movement, friendship, and exploration.

We are especially pleased to see students naturally choosing to communicate in English throughout the day. Their confidence as Communicators continues to grow, and we are incredibly proud of their progress.
What a fantastic week of learning, leadership, collaboration, and growth in Milky Way!

We look forward to another exciting week ahead with a birthday party for the month of June, class photo, trip to Econecol, dental check, and earthquake drill in the park. Don’t miss our next blog!

We have attached this month’s song for you to enjoy at home with your child. We encourage you to listen to the song together and have fun singing along as a family.

Enjoy a well-deserved weekend, everyone! Stay safe, have fun, and make lots of happy memories with your family!