The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[N.029275Lo]

hi,


Yes I also got the letter and asked them about it because this June, I need to bring my family to the States to visit my sister for a whole month. They say some kids need to go back to their own country for the hols, they will prorate for that period they are away but it is more for parents who request the whole June off because they need to go overseas for a long period. Otherwise, they allow two lessons to be prorated for term 2.

[hquek]

Thanks N.Lo. Guess won’t need to check with them.

[iLoveChubby]

Hi hquek

Can i check if your DD has received a storybook from his teacher?
Are they supp to read the book and return next week?.. Are they implementing some kind of book review thingy?.. :scratchhead:
as usual mine couldnt tell me what he needs to do.

[hquek]

Hi ilovechubby,


Yes, he got a book. They are supposed to read and return. Given 2 weeks to read if need be, don’t have to return the next week.

[iLoveChubby]

Thanks hquek!

[Yong HL]

Hi TAS parents


May I know whether the pro-ration is equivalent to 1 lesson fee? I also understand they allow 1 credit per term if we missed a lesson. Also equivalent to 1 lesson fee too? Thanks.

[happy2bemummy]

iLoveChubby:

Hi hquek

Can i check if your DD has received a storybook from his teacher?
Are they supp to read the book and return next week?.. Are they implementing some kind of book review thingy?.. :scratchhead:
as usual mine couldnt tell me what he needs to do.

The teacher will ask the child questions about the book when he returns if there is time. I like the book selection in TAS. My kiddo couldnt put down his book, never saw him like that with a book. He bugged me to get other titles by the same author but when I went to Popular and Times bookstore, they do not carry these books. Does anyone know where TAS gets their books? The author is Andrew Norris.

[coolit]

Yes, the storybook selection in TAS is excellent. Of course, not every book may be a hit with your child but they have very good choices amongst their books. Last year, my dd really picked up the habit of reading because of their storybooks.


I asked the teacher abt the books, she says they are specially selected and if they cannot get them locally, they will get them from overseas or they may ask MPH to bring in certain titles.

You could try Book Depository, shipping is free.

[coolit]

Yong HL:

Hi TAS parents


May I know whether the pro-ration is equivalent to 1 lesson fee? I also understand they allow 1 credit per term if we missed a lesson. Also equivalent to 1 lesson fee too? Thanks.

Yes equal to 1 lesson fee. They allow a prorate of 1 lesson per term if you miss.

[hquek]

happy2bemummy:

The teacher will ask the child questions about the book when he returns if there is time. I like the book selection in TAS. My kiddo couldnt put down his book, never saw him like that with a book. He bugged me to get other titles by the same author but when I went to Popular and Times bookstore, they do not carry these books. Does anyone know where TAS gets their books? The author is Andrew Norris.

Actually if you don't mind, library usually stock these books. You can check out using NLB's catalogue where the books are, and if it's not convenient, you can always pay $1.55 to reserve for pickup at a location near to you. 3 weeks loan, and you can renew for another 3 weeks for free.