Dear Parents,
Welcome to Grade 4 at HIS!
My name is Eddie Costello, from Melbourne, Australia. I first
arrived in Taiwan in 2004, and I have since settled in Hsinchu and started a
family.
I have been teaching in Hsinchu for the past 14 years, and this is
my eighth year at Hsinchu International School. I greatly look forward to
beginning the school year, and I am pleased to be teaching your children.
Please take time to read the following information. If you have
any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me at < eddie.costello@hdis.hc.edu.tw > .
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Please note that class begins each day at 8:20 am. We will begin each day with
the morning meeting. All students are expected to be in class and ready to
begin by this time. Students who are late to this meeting will miss
important information about the day ahead. The classroom will be open and
supervised from 8:00 am each day. Please try to avoid dropping your
child at school before 8:00 am.
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Please also note that school will start on Wednesday,
August 29th. I look forward to meeting all my new students on
Wednesday!
Homework, homework book and
communication:
Each day, homework assignments and other important information
will be sent home in the Homework
Assignment Book. Please ensure that you check this book each day, and
sign your initials in the appropriate space. In addition to ensuring that all
homework is completed, important messages in the book will keep you up-to-date
and well informed in regard to your child’s progress. Space is provided for any
questions, queries
or comments you may have.
Class Blog
Homework, important messages and updates will also be posted on
this blog. Please check here
frequently, as it will also include useful links, important dates and events,
and other information.
Nutrition Break
As part of our daily routine, we have a healthy nutrition break
each morning. Please help to promote good eating habits by providing your child
with healthy snacks, and avoid providing snacks that contain added sugar. A
healthy snack will help your child to focus on class work during the long
stretch between the beginning of school and lunch.
Physical
Education Clothing
All students should wear appropriate clothing for PE class. The
HIS PE uniform is ideal for warmer weather, but is not mandatory. Clothing for
warmer weather includes shorts, t-shirt, and a hat. For colder weather,
exercise pants or loose pants, and a loose shirt or sweater is recommended.
Clothing layers are recommended in case the weather changes. Please note that,
for safety reasons, running shoes should be worn for all PE lessons.
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A spare change
of clothes kept at school can be very handy in the case of your child wanting
to change after PE class, and also in the case of any unexpected spills or
accidents that may occur.
Grade 4 Stationery List
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4 pencils
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1 pencil sharpener*
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2 erasers
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2 red or green ink pens
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1 compass and protractor set (see picture below)
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1 ruler - (showing both centimeters and inches, preferably 30cm
long**)
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1 pair of scissors
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1 glue stick (solid glue, e.g. “UHU stic”; no liquid glue,
please!)
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Markers – for decorating
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Packet of sticky notes (e.g. Post-It Notes)
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School bag
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Box of tissues
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One personal water bottle (please fill with water only)
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One hat/cap for P.E.
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One warmer shirt / sweater to be left at school (for when
students find themselves chilly in the classroom)
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A top to be used for protecting clothes during art and
science classes
* Please only bring a small sharpener that can fit inside a pencil
case or desk drawer. A larger, mechanical sharpener is also available for the
whole class to use.
** Please avoid
bringing a ruler longer than 30cm, as it will not fit inside your desk.
For Art Class:
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Water Soluble Colored Pencils (12 Color Set)
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4B Sketching Pencils (2)
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White Plastic Eraser (2)
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Felt Tip Black Marker (2)
Please mark all belongings with your child’s name.
Thank you for your attention. I look forward to seeing you all on
Wednesday!
