December Newsletter

Dear Parents,

As we begin the short month of December we will be talking about the two things on every student's mind: cold winter weather and the Christmas holidays. Last year saw quite a lot of snow in Pohang so we'll all remember some of the fun we had and discuss some of the changes we see in the world around us during this season. Of course we'll also have to mention what those changes mean for us -- winter clothes, winter food and drinks, winter sports and of course our winter holiday.

We will decorate, bake some cookies and learn some songs for our Christmas celebration on the last school day of the year, Friday, December 24. Then we'll all enjoy a nice relaxing vacation and return to school next year on Monday, January 3.

In addition to these winter festivities, this month sees us beginning preparations for our end-of-the-year program and graduation ceremony to be held next year. Students will begin working on their singing, dancing and dramatic performances in December, and hopefully can practice all vacation long.

Enjoy your Child!

--The Teachers at Stephanie's English Montessori

The First Annual SEM Garage Sale!

James's birthday

First Lesson in American History

Justin's Birthday

Halloween

Dear Parents,

This month we will be studying American history and culture, focusing on one of the country's most important holidays – Thanksgiving. Every November, American families gather together to celebrate and give thanks for all that they have. They also eat a lot of turkey and ham and fall asleep on the sofa. Here at SEM we will probably skip the turkey and the nap, but we will certainly not miss the chance to talk about what we're grateful for, and to try some of Mr. Brian's, Ms. Rebecca's and Ms. Stephanie's favorite recipes.

Our other topic for the month is U.S. history and culture. There's surely a lot to learn about this large and diverse nation, so we will focus on a general overview of the country's history, with some extra details added to the fun parts. We'll also learn about some of the states, cities, people and customs.

At home, take out a world map or atlas (or open Google Maps) and see how many places your child can identify, not just in America but all over the world. If you or anyone in your family has visited the USA, your child will be very interested to hear about those experiences. In fact, if you'd like to come by the school and share with everybody, we'd be happy to have you. Bring pictures or souvenirs!

Enjoy your child!

--The Teachers at Stephanie's English Montessori

Anthony's Birthday

Dorothy's Birthday Party

Miss Sabrina's Going-Away Party

Welcome Dream Class

Just a note to say that this blog now contains updates from Dream Class as well as Love Class. We are now one big happy family! You can read about the 7-year-olds in Hope Class right here.

September Newsletter

Dear Parents,

This month we welcome new friends to our old classes and introduce a brand new class as well. It's an exciting month with lots of changes! For this reason, we will spend September reviewing rules and classroom courtesy. Everyone will learn the importance of respect – respecting ourselves, each other and our environment. These manners will carry us through the school year and beyond, helping us to work and learn together peacefully.



The biggest change happening this month is the introduction of Hope class, a special class for our seven-year-old students. These advanced scholars will be expected to work a little harder than their younger friends. In addition to setting a positive example of courteous behavior, Hope students will be spending more time with math skills, reading and language usage. September will be the month to measure everyone's abilities so we can set realistic goals for the rest of the school year. This way we will certainly be ready when first grade comes around. Along with basic skills testing and development, Hope class will begin studying computer science and cryptography, a topic that will put our math skills to good use and carry us through October.




At home, ask about the new friends your child is meeting as Love and Dream classes undergo a bit of shuffling around, and as new students join. Watch as these young men and women cultivate an understanding of what it is to treat others with respect. From mealtime to outings to helping out at home, there are so many opportunities to show off our newly-acquired sense of courtesy. Be sure to remember your manners, and say “thank you” to the young lady or gentleman in your house!

Enjoy your child!

--The Teachers at Stephanie's English Montessori

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