Dear Parents,

We hope you all had restful holidays and are ready to restart with full batteries!    

We’d like to start off welcoming the two new students in both our campuses:

PYP 4 Beta in Pinheiros : Arthur Aguiar

PYP 4 Sigma in Jardim Europa: Tayo Helou

We're certain you will have a lot of fun and will learn a lot with us in your new school... we'll do our best to make your entrance a smooth one!

Here is all the information about our new Unit of Inquiry

Central Idea: Light and Sound are forms of energy that are part of our everyday lives.

Lines of Inquiry:

The source of light and sound.

How light and sound travel

Positive and negative impacts of light and sound

Everyday uses of light and sound

Key Concepts:

- Causation: Why are light and sound forms of energy?

- Reflection: How do you know that light and sound are forms of energy?

As it is the start of a new unit, it is always a good idea to discuss it with your child … what does he /she know about light and sound? Does he / she know any specific vocabulary regarding this unit? What about any of the words below?

wave / onda -   shadow  / sombra -   light  / luz -  deaf  / surdo -   blind  / cego       source  / fonte  -     faint  / tênue  -   loud  / alto  - bright  / claro  -   dim  / escurecer  -    vibration / vibração 

There's a letter going home today informing you about this Unit's trip to Catavento Cultural. Please return your child's authorisation  together with the money as soon as possible. The outing will be on February 8th and children should be in school by 07:15. Please read the letter in your child's folder for all the detailed information. 

Homework Reminder!!

We send homework every Wednesday due every Thursday... please try your best to hand it in on that day. The homework is always posted here but please notice it is just for your information, as the worksheet is sent in your child's folder - you don't need to print it out. 

This week's homework is one of the attached... Reading comprehension. 

Group 1 pg 1, pg 2
Group 2, pg 1, pg 2
Group 3, pg 1, pg 2

We welcome you back to school and wish you an amazing term. 

Please look for us if you need anything... at any time!

                                                   

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