Maris Stella High

[VVJJ]

valsboys:

I have tried searching for the blog on the askNLearn portal but there isn't a 1F blog there. Anyone accessed already?

Hi Valsboys,

I don't think 1F has started it's blog thru asknlearn. I have tried checking but FT didn't set it up. For 1F, it's still under wordpress. If you notice, 1B's daily blog is still accessible via wordpress currently. My 1G boy's FT migrated to asknlearn as she uploads the weekly spelling list there. Guess different teachers have different ways of updating parents. To me 1F FT definitely didn't update any blogs (correct me if i'm wrong).

Btw, did I mention 1G class has started using the Chinese character cards around 3rd/4th week of school opening and my 1F boy is still keeping his cards in the bookshelf at home..

[Honey]

VVJJ:

Honey,


I only saw your msg now as I have been busi for the past few days. Yes, i asked my son the same question too and all he can say is he's not so sure. The title is \"Courtesy costs nothing\". He said \"maybe\" write in few sentences. This is stressing me out as well , always trying to guess what the teacher wants at times. YEs, no updates in his buddy.. Super empty for the week!! Compared to my 1G boy, it's really totally different..! My 1G boy even has Maths spelling today!! Nothing from 1F or it's just different teaching methods....

VVJJ

It's not only stressing me out, by trying to figure out what the journal is all about without the title, I had to ask my son questions. He felt so bad for stressing me out that at some point, he apologetically said \"maybe I didn't pay attention\" \"maybe teacher said but maybe I was busy doing something\" \"I really cannot remember\". You know, I feel so lousy after that for indirectly stressing him up. He shouldn't have to feel bad as it isn't his fault when teacher hasn't provided clear instructions :x ! These are only P1 kids of 6 - 7 years old. Surely more instructions & guidance should be given to journal writing.

Here I am trying to be a supportive mother (& I am sure to the rest of you mummies too) to the school, to make sure my child completes all homework given to him, learns all his spelling, ting xie yet the lack of communication or lack of support really saddens me!

But thanks to the few of you mummies from 1F who come by here that we can share & help each other. I appreciate the support & sharing.

[dachzael]

I have to agree that 1G class is a lot more organized. The form teacher is very responsive and she has been replying to all our emails within 24 hrs, sometimes late at night.


I see many of you, mummies are so stressed up… I’m just wondering, doesn’t your husband help out in your kid’s studies?

[valsboys]

Hi VVJJ,


You are right, the blog is not updated for more than a month already. Thank you also for sharing on the flash cards. I just saw it over the weekend and was wondering when its going to be used.

Honestly, I am getting worried about the quality and commitment of the teachers. Last weekend, while checkinghis Math workbook I found some mistakes that my son made in his work, and the teacher marked them as correct!! In fact, my son found one of those errors himself!!

There are spelling and vocabulary lists in the AskNLearn portal under Messages up to unit 12.

[limpoofam]

This is an anxious daddy here. Hoping to get son into MSHS Pri in 2011.

Heard lots of good things about MSHS. I stay within 2km, never did any PV. Hope my son gets a place there.

Al

[Honey]

1F Mummies


I'm A Marist Junior Scientist Project

Are you mummies aware of this project & do you know when to hand up? The info is on a piece of green paper given out last week.

Thank you.

[VVJJ]

Hi HOney,


Yes, i’m aware of this. The paper is left at home. But i remember it’s around 3rd of April. Can confirm tonight again.

[valsboys]

Hi Honey & VVJJ,


Thanks, I am aware of it. The last date of submission is 9th Apr.

[Miracle Child]

Hi,


My son returned from school with a form for in-line skating. Would any of your sons be signing up for it?

[Honey]

We are not going.