Month: March 2017

Dear Parents,

Children’s Day Out is an event the students look forward to during the academic session, and now the time has come to venture out of the classrooms to have some fun. On Wednesday, 5th April 2017, the students of Grade I  & II  will be spending the day at Funshala, to enjoy all the fun filled activities that are in store for them.

Please Note:

• Students should come dressed in P. E attire.

• Reporting time to school : 8:00 a.m. Pick up time from school : 3:15 p.m.

• Buses will be available.

• Snacks and lunch will be provided, however students should carry a water bottle.

• The students will leave for the picnic after completing the PTS scheduled for that day.

Note : The hard copy of this circular has been given to your ward. Kindly fill in the tear off and submit it to the school

Our Best

Authorised Personnel

Sr. Kg – March & April 2017

Theme for the month: Our Solar System

Our Earth is one of the nine planets that circle the sun, making up the solar system. While children are always intrigued to know all about the planet earth, they would be equally keen to know about the solar system. Children are fascinated by the great wonder that lies beyond the sky. The twinkling stars seem to reside in a magical place that they would like to visit.

Thus, through this unit we aim to make your child understand facts on the solar system in an interesting way that would leave a long lasting impression on his/her young mind.

The main objective is to inculcate a lifelong interest and curiosity in the wonders of the universe for your child.

Effective usage of Audio Visual learning, hands on experiences, technology and Role plays will be the methodology used.

Language:

Independent writing, recapitulation of all the digraphs and tricky words: could, should, would, always, little, right.

Introduction of new tricky words: love, cover, after, every, mother, father will also be done. To reinforce the use of new vocabulary, usage of the following words will be encouraged: vacate, empty, search, and look for.

Numeracy:

Your child will learn numerals from 1-100 with number name 20. We shall do concepts of simple addition, subtraction and shades of purple and work on his/her logical and reasoning skills.

Science experiment: Your child will learn about shadows through hands on experiments.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity /Event	Particulars
18.3.17	P T M	Detailed circular to follow.
22.3.17	International Water Day	Class activity.
24.3.17	Show- N – Tell	Children to carry a well labeled purple object for show and tell activity.
27.3.17	World Theater Day	Class activity.
29.3.17	Water Play	Students to carry a labeled towel & swim wear for water play.
4.4.17	Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow.
13.4.17	Year End Party	Detailed circular to follow.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master new learning. Do encourage your child to share their views on the stories and movies that they may have heard or seen. Ask questions and listen to him/her attentively. It will build his/her confidence and enhance his/her self-esteem. Your child’s effort needs a lot of appreciation and positive affirmations to ensure good progress.

You can expand his/her learning experience, by camping under the night sky or taking him/her for a trip to the planetarium. Even though he/she won’t understand everything, he/she will be fascinated by the magnitude and movement of the stars and constellations.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Solar System Facts for Kids

Planets of the Solar System

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.
Our Best,

Authorized personnel

Jr. Kg – March & April 2017

Theme for the month: Our Helpers

As part of the Global Citizenship Theme – ‘Think Global, Act Local’, children must begin to understand the important contribution of the local community to which they belong. We feel safe and secure, thanks to the service provided by Community helpers, such as policeman, fireman, soldier, etc.

Through this theme your child will be introduced to the common community helpers, their role and service to the nation.

Effective usage of Audio Visual Learning, hands on experiences, technology and Role plays will be the methodology used.

Language:

Your child will learn to write letters Aa-Zz independently.

There will be recapitulation of all sounds and 3 letter words. Do reinforce the use of tricky words:this, that, say and her. Your child will also learn through rhymes, stories, show and tell activity, picture talk, book browsing, and newspaper reading. He/She will also learn to read short sentences.

Numeracy:

Reinforcement of numerals, concepts of colour, shape and size will be done.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity /Event	Particulars
18.3.17	P T M	Detailed circular to follow.
22.3.17	International Water Day	Class activity.
24.3.17	Gold & Silver Day	Children to carry well labeled objects for Show & Tell activity.
27.3.17	World Theatre Day	Class activity.
29.3.17	Water Play	Students to carry a labeled towel & swim wear for water play.
4.4.17	Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow.
7.4.17	Community Helper’s Day	Students to dress up as any one community helper and speak few sentences on the same
13.4.17	Year End Party	Detailed circular to follow.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master new learning. Do make your child share his/ her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your child for every effort made – he/she will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

The best way to make your child understand and appreciate the role community helpers play in our lives is through real experiences and dramatic play. To reinforce the concept, you can take your child for a trip to a local farm, stop and watch a local construction site to study the machines, write a thank you note to their teachers, watch the garbage and recycling trucks or browse the internet to learn more.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Community Helpers

Concept of height

People around Us

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.

Our Best,

Authorized Personnel

Nursery – March & April 2017

Theme for the month: Community Helpers

A community needs many people to pitch in for it to function well. The community helpers are very often those who have a direct interaction with other members of the community and deliver a great service which is critical for the well-being of the community. So, it’s important for all of us to know the ways in which community helpers make our lives better. Thus the theme, ‘Community Helpers’ will teach your child to respect and appreciate the role they play in our community.

Effective usage of Role plays, Audio Visual learning and technology will be the methodology used. Rhymes, songs, stories, games and creative work will ensure that your child learns concepts in a child friendly way. Related worksheets will enable reinforcement of concepts done through the month making it an enriching experience!

Language:

Vocabulary will be enhanced through the introduction of letters ‘Yy’ and ‘Zz’, and sight words related to the theme. Along with these, various activities like show and tell, nature talk, rhymes and stories will be done on a regular basis.

Numeracy:

Reinforcement of numerals, concepts of colour, shape and size will be done.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity /Event	Particulars
14.3.17	First Aid Box Activity	Students to bring an old shoe box covered with white paper from home.
18.3.17	P T M	Detailed circular to follow.
22.3.17	International Water Day	Class activity
24.3.17	Show- N – Tell	Children to carry a well labeled purple object for show and tell activity.
27.3.17	World Theater Day	Class activity.
29.3.17	Water Play	Students to carry a labeled towel & swim wear for water play.
4.4.17	Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow.
7.4.17	Community Helper’s Day	Students to dress up as any one community helper and speak few sentences on the same.
13.4.17	Year End Party	Detailed circular to follow.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master learning effectively. Do make your child share his/her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning skills as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your children, for every effort made. They will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

To enhance your child’s learning experience; you can give them hands on experience by mailing a letter to his/her grandparents or interacting with the community helpers around him/her.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Community Helpers

Commnity Helpers Song

Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.
Our Best,

Authorized Personnel

Playgroup – March & April 2017

Theme for the month: Community Helpers

Community helpers form an integral part of our society. In this theme, your child will be made to understand the role, each helper plays in serving the society. Daily helpers, such as the milkman, sweeper, etc. will be discussed, in addition to emergency helpers like doctors and firefighters as well. The ultimate goal for your child is to recognize and understand their functions and build respect for the helpers.

Effective usage of Role plays, Audio Visual learning and technology will be the methodology used.

Language:

Recapitulation of letters Aa to Zz will be done and picture vocabulary related to the theme will be enhanced. Along with these, various activities like book browsing, picture talk, rhymes and stories will be done on a regular basis.

Numeracy:

Reinforcement of numerals, concepts of colour, shape and size will be done.

Dates to Remember:

Date	Activity /Event	Particulars
18.3.17	P T M	Detailed circular to follow.
22.3.17	International Water Day	Class activity.
24.3.17	Show- N – Tell	Children to carry a well labeled black & white object for show and tell activity.
27.3.17	World Theater Day	Class activity
29.3.17	Water Play	Students to carry a labeled towel & swim wear for water play.
4.4.17	Traffic Park	Detailed circular to follow.
7.4.17	Community Helper’s Day	Students to dress up as any one community helper and speak few sentences on the same.
13.4.17	Year End Party	Detailed circular to follow.

A hard copy of the Rhymes for the month will be given to your child in class.

At Home You Can:

Explore books related to the theme. By reading story books and making your home a print rich space, you will improve your child’s ability to master learning effectively. Do make your child share his/her reflections of the stories read. This will develop thinking, reasoning skills as well as aid in confidence building. Please encourage your children, for every effort made. They will do better in a motivating and positive environment.

To enhance your child’s learning experience; you can let your child explore his/her surroundings by interacting with the community helpers around him/her.

Web resource links that can help you in your venture include:

Community Helpers

Community Helpers for Kids

Song on Community Helpers

 Looking forward to an eventful month of learning and celebrations.

 

Our Best,

Authorized Personnel

Dear Parents,

We are now nearing the term end examinations and the final round of the Progression Test Series. You are invited to come and interact with the staff to discuss your ward’s progress and be a part of their learning.

The Parents’ Visiting Day is scheduled for Saturday, 18th March 2017 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. You are requested to carry the Parent ID card to gain access into the school premises.

Note: Student’s accompanying their parents to school must be dressed in school uniform.

 

Our Best,

Authorised Personnel

Dear Parents,

The students and staff of The Universal School take pleasure in inviting you to the 7th Annual Day, which includes the Prize Distribution, the Graduation Ceremony (Sr. Kg) and the Annual Day concert.The Annual Day will be held at St. Andrew’s Auditorium, Bandra on Wednesday, 8th March 2017.

• Kindly switch off your cell phone for the entire duration of the show as the cell phone frequency interferes with the sound system.

• Please note that seats are not reserved. Gates will open for parents at 2:15 pm and the show starts at 2:30 pm sharp. You are requested to be seated 10 minutes before the show begins.

• Children below the age of 3 years will not be allowed in the auditorium.

• Students from Jr. Kg. to Grade 10 must report to school at 11:30 am sharp on Wednesday, 8th March 2017, from where they will be taken to the venue. All the students should come to school dressed in their costumes with make-up. However students of Sr. Kg should come dressed in their school uniform.

• The students of Playgroup & Nursery should be dropped off by the parents and handed over to the class teachers directly at St.Andrew’s auditorium at 1:45 pm, dressed in their costumes with make-up.

• All the students should wear the school socks and black school shoes for the Annual Day.

• No eatables or drinks are allowed inside the auditorium. Parents can avail of the canteen facility when they come for the show. Snacks will be provided to the students by the school.

• The school has arranged for professionals to record and photograph the event. If you wish to click pictures yourself, kindly do so without leaving your seats, as it may disturb the performance and the audience.

• At the end of the show, kindly pay attention to the dispersal announcements made in the auditorium and collect your child from the designated area. The children will be handed over to  you only at the end of the show.

• Please do not enter the backstage area at any time during or after the show.

Kindly co-operate with the school staff to make the show a grand success. We look forward to welcoming you at the Annual Day.

 

Our Best,

Authorized Personnel