Carmel Kindergarten

Carmel Yearbook and Calendar have arrived!

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Before you leave for summer holiday please pickup a copy or two of the Carmel School calendars and yearbooks as presents for family members overseas.

It's a great way to stay in touch.

Special thanks to Chloe Wei for her assistance with KF's photo

Kindergarten's last Shabbat party...

2010-06-19T20:17:00.005+08:00

As we celebrated our last Shabbat party together, we said good-bye to two dear friends who are leaving the Carmel family. Good luck and best wishes from all of us.

Story time with Grade 5 reading buddies

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We are going to Grade One!!!!

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"Dont't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened!"

Dr. Seuss

Thanks for a great year, see you in August. Enjoy your summer vacation!

Ms. Fang and Mrs. Collins

Pre-K visit to BRC...

2010-06-19T19:10:00.008+08:00

Students from Pre-K received a warm welcome from students in Kindergarten. They spent a morning with their buddies experiencing a day at the "Big School" at BRC. Students attended Chinese and Hebrew classes and ended their day with a scrumptious lunch.

Message from Mrs. Morrison...

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Please return all library books as soon as possible, Thank you.

PE on Thursday, June 17

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Dear Parents,

Last kindergarten swimming class ended on June 10, 2010. This week students will have regular PE classes at JCC. Please make sure you child is dressed in proper PE uniform on Thursday.

Thank you,
Ms. Fang and Mrs. Collins

Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration at Carmel

2010-05-13T17:58:00.007+08:00

Our Grade 5 students organized exciting activities to celebrate Israel's Independence day.

KC and KF's Torah Party 2010

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Swimming Program for May and June

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The swimming program will start this week. Please reivew the notice that was sent home last week regarding swimming kit and class.

Please mark the following dates in your calendar: May 6, 13, 27 and June 3, 10.

Thank you,
Ms. Fang and Mrs. Collins

Push or Pull ?

2010-04-30T13:30:00.005+08:00

In our inqury science unit, students constructed slops with differnt materials to create friction to increase or decrease speed of a moving objects. Through this activity, students learned to conduct experiments, collect, record data, summarize and share findings.

Learning American history

2010-04-02T10:25:00.005+08:00

A fun way to learning American history through "Living History Day" hosted by Grade 5 students.

Reading Log

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Quick reminder: Please sign your child's reading log after reading with your child weekly. Return all (3) books before or on the following Thursday, so teachers can prepare books and logs for Friday's book selection.

Backward day at school

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Happy Purim!!

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Students dressed up for Purim and had a day of fun activities at school.

Dream Quilt for the Annual Dinner 2010

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Happy Chinese New Year

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Collaborative story writing using RWI

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Students are brainstorming for ideas for their stories. They are decoding unfamiliar words by sounding them out and working collaboratively on creative writing.

Writing Chinese Chararcters with paint brushes...

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Our Favorite Planets in the Solar System

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Making wishes for Chinese New Year

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Giving Tree...

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Reading ideas

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10 Options for Reading Outside the Book

Picking up a book on vacation might be the last thing on your child's mind. And maybe that's okay -- everyone is entitled to a break now and then. But taking a break from books doesn't have to mean taking a break from reading.

There are plenty of ways to keep reading beyond books. The key is to tune into interests kids already have. If your daughter loves swimming, provide ways for her to learn more about this sport through articles, brochures, tip sheets, and even catalogues. Let a video game-obsessed child read instructions, reviews, and strategy books.

During carefree vacation, let your kids explore ways to think outside the book. Here are some ways to keep kids reading in ways they might not have imagined.

Newspapers~ Many newspapers have sections geared toward kids. The articles are generally short and snappy, and either appeal directly to kids or are written from a kid's point of view. Also, keep an eye out for articles that might pique your child's specific interests. While sections about cars, movies, travel, technology, and music may be aimed at adults, kids might get drawn in, too.
Magazines~ Magazines for kids or preteens might seem fluffy. But if they keep your kids reading, the benefits might make up for the lack of heavy hitting content. Kids can often identify with the tone and subject matter of magazines, and the articles hold their attention.
Cookbooks~ Even if your children would much rather eat out than cook, cooking is a good opportunity to get kids reading. Give them a cookbook and a pack of Post-Its, and let them pick out several recipes they'd like to try this summer. You can also make the meals together as a family activity.
Comic books~ Comic books and graphic novels are becoming more and more popular. The illustrations and often offbeat topics should keep kids interested.
Brochures~ Are you going on a special vacation? Or do you just wish you were? Get brochures for destination spots, tourist attractions, and theme parks. Let your children read the brochures and get excited about an upcoming event or a potential adventure.
Song lyrics~ Rare is the child who doesn't love music. He or she may have already found the liner notes in the CDs, but encourage them to read along as they listen to songs. Also, your child can search for lyrics online and sometimes learn about the songwriter's stories behind the songs.
Instructions~ Summer is a time for backyard projects, like building swing sets, blowing up pool toys and assembling games and sports sets. Have your child read the instructions and help you go step by step on your project. Who knows, the children might understand the instructions better than you!
Food and product labels~ Have your kids read the cereal box, bag of chips, soda can, suntan lotion bottle, bug spray, or anything else that is lying around. It won't take them long to scan the words, and they'll learn more about what they're putting in or on their bodies.
Catalogues~ These can be a great option if your child is exploring a particular interest. From soccer, to bedroom furniture, to clothes, catalogues have concentrated information on whatever turns your child's head.
Backs of videos/DVDs~ Rather than picking a movie based on its packaging, take your kids to the movie rental stores selection of older picks. Have your kids select a movie based on the story description on the back of the box challenge them to find a good story based on the plot rather than the marketing.

Reading with your child...

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Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. So read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder, and even a passion for reading.
Here are some easy, practical ways you can increase your child's skills and love for reading. Read with your child every day. Give children something to look forward to by reading to them every day at the same time. Have your child read out loud to you. Listen carefully and make sure to praise your child's reading. Take turns reading -- You read a section, then have your child read the next section. Even after children can read on their own, keep reading to them so they can enjoy stories and books that interest them but are too hard for them to read by themselves.

Here are some questions to help with your child's reading comprehension:

What is book title and author?
What and who is on the book cover?
What happened in the story?
Who are the characters in the story?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Tell me about the events (things, places or characters) in the story.
Which words rhyme in the story?

Wow, that was FUN! Our science lesson with Anat

2010-01-22T13:58:00.005+08:00

Our special visitors...Yahli's Grandparents

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Quick reminder...

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Please take your child's temperature and record it daily.

Thank you for assisting us in this mandatory procedure.

Thank you

Star Wars with Yova and Mr. Kovar

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Hanukkah Party 2009

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Praise your child everyday

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Please find time to praise your child everyday for his/her effort.
Here are some praises we use everyday in class...

Wow
Way to go
You're special
Outstanding
Excellent
Great
Good
Neat
Well done
Remarkable
I knew you could do it
I'm proud of you
Super Star
Nice work
Looking good
You're on top of it
You're catching on
Now you've got it
Smart thinker
Good job
That's incredible
Remarkable job
You're a winner
You make me happy
Hip, Hip, Hooray
You're important
Magnificent
Fantastic
You're on target
You're on your way
How nice
You're Spectacular
You're Darling
Super
Super Job
Beautiful work
Good for you
Nothing can stop you now
Dynamite
You're fantastic
Awesome
You're precious
Fantastic job
You've discovered the secret
Great discovery
You're a real trooper
Marvelous
Terrific
You're growing up
Outstanding performance
You tried hard
You figured it out
What a good listener
You're a treasure
You mean a lot to me
That's correct
A big hug
What an imagination
You learned it right
You're incredible
Bravo
You're sensational
Phenomenal
A+ job
Hooray for you
You're unique
Super work
That's the best
You made my day
Beautiful sharing
You mean the world to me
You're important
You're a joy
You're A - Okay
I trust you
You are perfect
You're wonderful
Exceptional performance

P.S. Remember, I love you and a smile are worth 1000 Words!

Have fun with riddles

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Introduce riddles to your child and have fun!

Riddles
• What do you call a kitten drinking lemonade?
Sourpuss
• What do sea monster eats?
Fish and chips
• What city has no people?
Electricity
• Why did the banana go to the doctor?
Because it was not feeling well
• What month has 28 days?
Every month

For more riddles check out http://www.azkidsnet.com/riddles.htm

What to do during winter break???

2009-12-16T10:08:00.004+08:00

Here are something we enjoy doing during our free time...

Take a trip on the Star Ferry Get on at Tsim Sha Tsui and head to Central to get great views of the Hong Kong skyline. This is one of the cheapest and most enjoyable forms of transport in the city. There are 12 boats in the fleet and the crossing only takes seven minutes, so have your camera at the ready.

Take the tram to The Peak Runs continuously from 7am until midnight and gives passengers plenty of time to gape at the views of the city that fall away below as the tram heaves itself up the steep incline.

Happy Valley Races on Wednesday nights If it’s just socialising you’re after, you’ll enjoy hanging out in the beer garden. But if you fancy a flutter, there’s ample opportunity at this famous Hong Kong institution – each evening hosts nine races.

Visit Victoria Park Tranquility in the middle of the urban jungle. Play bowls, tennis, go for a swim, or just sit by the lake and relax. If you’re an early riser, you can catch the old folks doing tai chi in shady corners.

Mid-Levels Escalators at rush hour Enjoy the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world, and consider stopping at all the bars you see on the way up. The walkway also offers a prime viewing point for spotting potential future spouses.

Visit the Zoological Gardens Strike up a friendship with a Giant Asian Pond Turtle, a Chinese Porcupine, or the popular Pygmy Marmoset.

Ocean Park Take the cable car over dramatic cliff faces before reaching the many adrenaline-inducing amusement rides. Opening hours: 10am to 6pm daily.

Shek O Beach A half-hour taxi ride from Central, or a short haul by MTR and bus, this beach has great facilities and a beautiful outlook. Enjoy a relaxed dinner in the village while you’re there.

Learn at the Science Museum Plenty of great exhibitions and lots of brain food. Not one bit boring and it’s free on a Wednesday.

Tea at the Peninsula For some posh nosh, visit the lobby of the prestigious Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui and order the traditional afternoon tea. Enjoy with the string quartet to keep you calm.

Temple Street Night Market Bric-a-brac, fortune tellers, watches, fans, electronics, clothes, street-side karaoke, sex toys, and knock-off paintings – all for brilliant prices. Not to be missed.

Festival Walk If you must visit a mall in Hong Kong, it might as well be this one – with a skating rink on the top floor, large glass windows offering views of Lion Rock, and connections to the MTR and KCR light rail, it’s easily the best choice.

Dim sum! Pick one of Hong Kong’s many fine Chinese restaurants and eat till your heart’s content.

Shop for antiques on Hollywood Road Porcelain, Buddha sculptures, Maoist memorabilia, and Ming dynasty ceramic horsemen – Hollywood Road acts as one of the world’s most enticing antiques shopping areas.

Ride the Ding-Ding Hong Kong has many forms of public transport, but the tram is the one that best retains that old-school feel. Get in at the back and pay at the front as you leave by the front.

Play at an Open Mic Night Grab your gat and jam at one of the many quality Open Mic nights in town; or just get along to check out the local talent.

Catch an indie rock show There are a number of regular lo-fi rock shows that happen from week to week, but the most reliable is The Underground.

Take a hike! Find a track and schedule that suits your fitness level – from a multi-day slog over the mountains, to a paved-path jaunt to the beach. This will prove beyond doubt that Hong Kong is more than just a finance centre.

Ladies Market in Mong Kok Find anything here from a fake Gucci watch to a potato peeler – and just you try to leave empty handed.

Take a harbour cruise Enjoy the nightly light show, the Symphony of Lights, at 8pm, or tuck into a dinner on a cruise ship while the sun sets.

Meet the Big Buddha The massive bronze Tian Tin Buddha is the largest outdoor seated Buddha in the world. Take the MTR to Tung Chung and then hop on the Ngong Ping 360 Skyrail or take a bus to the top of the hill.

Eat at Da Ping Huo Excellent Sichuan cuisine in a private kitchen. The chef (and co-owner) sings an opera song from the Sichuan province after your meal. Be sure to book early.

Sing Karaoke Participate in Hongkongers’ favourite nocturnal pastime – and order in food to your private room.

Take a trip to Shenzhen Jump on the train, or a bus, and take a day trip to Shenzhen to hunt out clothing bargains. Get a cheap massage while you’re there.

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden Songbirds are popular pets in Hong Kong and their owners take them for walks everyday. It is a sight to behold. Open from 7am to 8pm daily.

Wong Tai Sin Temple One of Hong Kong’s busiest and biggest temples, Wong Tai Sin Temple is dedicated to a shepherd boy who had special healing powers and came to be revered as a demi-god after his death.

Tai O Fishing Village Known as the ‘Venice of Hong Kong’, Tai O is home to traditional bamboo houses supported by stone columns in water.

Go cycling on Lamma Island Jump on the number four ferry from the Central Piers and spend a day in lazy Lamma. Bikes are available for hire on Back Street in Yung Shue Wan, the main village. Finish off the day with a seafood meal.

Stanley Market Plenty of bargains to be found in this beautiful seaside market, and check out the colonial Murray House while you’re there.

Hong Kong Space Museum Sky shows, iMax film, and interactive exhibits. Open Mon, Wed-Fri 1-9pm; Sat & Sun 10am -9pm, closed Tues.

Pink Dolphin Watching Find out about some of our most curious creatures of the water.
Tour Sai Kung’s deserted beaches Leave the city behind for a day and indulge your senses with white sandy beaches and clear blue waters in the remote East Sai Kung Country Park, where access is restricted to foot or boats.

Take the Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Guided Tour Trace the history of China’s pre-Mao president and his life and times in Hong Kong.

See a show or exhibition at the Fringe Club A beautiful colonial building that sits just above Central’s party district is a great place to find some non-mainstream art, or to catch a play.

Check out a Chinese Festival Check the diary and s
ee if you can catch one of the many Chinese festivals Hong Kong is famous for.

Take in the view from Hong Kong’s tallest building You’re only allowed on the 55th floor, but you could always try your luck sneaking past security…
Take a day-trip to Macau Casinos, great eats, historic churches, and great architecture. All you have to do is jump on a ferry and fight your way through the queue at Immigration.

Find out Hong Kong's secrets Explore the city behind the city – but keep it to yourself…

Have FUN!
Ms. Fang and Mrs. Collins

Happy Holidays

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Happy Hanukkah and enjoy winter holidays!

Young Engineers at work!

2009-12-11T13:17:00.007+08:00

Students brainstormed, planned, designed then created their robots using 3-D shape recycled materials.

3-D Robot Project

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This week we will start our 3-D robot project. Please send in clean small boxes, tissue rolls, tissue boxes and any 3-D shape containers.

Thank you!

Math Activities

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Mathematics starts with COUNTING. Let children count all kinds of things they see or use and have FUN!

Use simple counting games, such as:

Have a deck of regular playing cards minus the picture cards. Each person draws a card. The one with a higher number wins all the cards played in that round. This can teach both number recognition and counting, because the child can count those little pictures (hearts, spades, clubs, or diamonds) on the card.
Lay a bunch of dominoes face down on the table. A child picks one, you pick one. The person with a higher "dot-count" gets both dominoes.
Lay a bunch of dominoes face UP on the table. A child picks one and places it on the table to start the "train". The next person picks one so that its end matches one end of a domino already laid.
Play with marbles or blocks or similar objects. You take some objects, and ask the child to take for himself/herself as many as you have AND ONE more. Then it's the child's turn to take some, and you need to take the same amount plus one more. Reverse the game later to do ONE LESS.
Use any board game. When the markers advance as a die or dice shows. The child will need to count the dots on the die or dice, and then count steps to move his/her marker.

Story Time with Mrs. Lawrence...

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PE Field Day

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Students enjoyed a game of

soccer on a beautiful day!

Book Cafe' (JCC)

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It is never too early to nurture love for books and passion for reading!

PE at JCC

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TOSS, BOUNCE and CATCH!

November 13, 2009~Friday Assembly on School Rules

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Students in Kindergarten demonstrate how to walk around the safely and the importance of wearing school uniform.

Please review the Carmel school rules:

Speak respectfully
Treat others kindly and respectfully
Follow instructions from adults
Be honest
Walk safely around the school
Respect school property and the property of others
Wear proper uniform

RECESS TIME!!

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Children doing what they are born to do...PLAY and have fun!

Show and Tell

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Through "Show and Tell", students develop language skills such as speaking to an audience, asking questions (using who, when, what, where and how), providing answers and descriptions. But most important skill of all, SHARING!

Read, Write Inc.

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Decoding the RED WORDS can be tricky. Students are learning them and having fun with friends through games.

Free Spagehetti Dinner!

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Come and join us for a FREE spagehetti dinner on Sunday, Novemeber 15 at JCC's Sabra Coffee Shop. We look forward to seeing you and your family!

Please RSVP by contacting PINKY or email jennyselevan@yahoo.com

Welcome to Kindergarten Blog

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Dear Parents and friends,

Welcome! Ms. Fang and Mrs. Collins will provide exciting updates of activities and important notices. Please check the kindergarten blog regularly.

Thank you