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