Tashkent International School Grade 3 Open House August

Tashkent International School Grade 3 Open House August 2016 -17

Introduction to the teachers Mr Matt has joined TIS this year after four years at a leading IB school in Angola, West Africa. Before that he taught at schools in Vietnam, Kuwait and the UK. Mr. Shawn has been teaching at an IB school in Sinpapore for the past 11 years. He has a son in grade 8 and a daughter in grade 4 at TIS. Ms Nargiza has joined TIS in 2010 and she teaches the English Language Learners (ELL) in Grade 3. She helps the ELLs both in class and during Russian lessons. Ms Saida joined TIS 2 years ago. She used to work at Erudite Primary School. Earlier, she worked at Westminster International University.

Who Are We? • TIS is a not-for-profit foundation established in 1994 by the UN and the Diplomatic Community • Enrollment - 488 • Full IB World School PYP, MYP, DP • Serving the International Community

Learning at TIS

Learning at TIS • International Curriculum • Inquiry based • Standards based • Academically rigorous • Student centered • Transferrable

Learner Profile

Units of Inquiry The academic year is broken into 6 units of inquiry. Each unit explores a different type of learning, as well as different types of skills, concepts, attitudes and learner profiles. Mathematics and language work are integrated within each unit. Who We Are (Social Studies/Psychology) How We Organise Ourselves (Social Studies/Anthropology) Where We Are In Place and Time (History/Social Studies) How We Express Ourselves (The Arts) How The World Works (Science/Technology) Sharing The Planet (Environment/Geography/Service Learning)

Access to Curriculum TIS Language Curriculum TIS Math Curriculum

Language Our language programme involves reading, writing, spelling, speaking, listening, viewing and presenting. Our balanced programme includes: • Mulitiple reading skills development through in-class and online support • The Writing Process and the Six Traits • Spelling based on Words Their Way • A focus on verbal communication skills • ELL support to meet all needs

Mathematics Strands Within UOIs • Number • Space and Shape • Measurement • Pattern and Function • Data handling Ongoing Stand Alone • Place Value • Subtraction/Addition • Multiplication/Division • Fractions/Decimals • Time

Home learning (homework) The initial expectation of grade 3 is for children to read at home each night Monday to Thursday for 15 minutes. Then additional pieces, such as IXL (Math home learning) and other Unit of Inquiry pieces will be added when appropriate. The Unit of Inquiry work may take the form of a discussion, a question or to consider a statement.

The Importance of Reading “We learn to read and we read to learn”

Information, Communication Technology • This year Technology will be integrated in homeroom classes. • We have a new Tech coach who will be working alonside the teachers. • New class set of i. PADS to support learning in math, language and UOIs.

TIS Ethos - Code of Conduct

Parents as Partners • Learning is a partnership between the students, parents and teachers. • Website - tashschool. org • Grade 3 blog (every two weeks) can be found at www. • Weekly newsletter • Parent workshops • Parent/teacher/student conferences • Parent volunteers

TIS Formal Reporting Periods: verbal and written Aug 25 th Open House: Meet your child’s teachers, learn about the programmes and view our facilities. Sept 23 rd Parent/Student/Teacher - 3 -way conversations: setting goals and progress so far. Nov 9 th Math Open Morning- classroom visits followed by parent workshop - How to Support Your Child’s Mathematical Understanding’ Dec 9 th Written Report: semester 1 written report March 31 st Student Led Conferences: students share their learning journey with their families June 8 th Written Report: semester 2 written report

How can you support your child’s learning? • Volunteer for classroom & community events • Become the class parents - we each need one (let Jan know if interested) • Attend parent workshops • Keep informed via blogs, newsletters • Conversations about learning • Attend and support events at school

Reminders • Water bottle & Healthy Snack • Birthday parties (only give out invites at school if all in the class are invited) In-class birthday parties can only happen lesson 8 on Fridays. Please advise 7 days in advance. • School starts at 8. 20, so please make sure your child is at school by 8. 15. • ASA routines and schedules will be sent out soon.

Thank You Thank you for attending. We looking forward to collaborating with you over the year for the benefit of your children.