Last PTA in CM Presch - Ryan

Dear YY

This would be our last PTA at CM Preschool before you embark on your primary school journey soon.

Here were some comments from Ms Adeline...

On Your Behaviour in School
You tend to turn very wild while playing with your friends. Good thing is, you are usually able to settle down quickly when the teachers remind you of your behaviour. However at times, you show signs of anger via actions rather than words. This is something that Ms Adeline is still working on with you. She also advised Mummy to constantly remind you on this issue when you enter Primary School as your new teachers may not be able to address to all the needs and behaviours of the big group of 30 students in class. One consolation is that, going by your height and size, you will most probably be sitting in the first two rows in your new class, under the watchful eyes of your new teacher. :)

On Maths
Academically well advanced in Maths. She showed us some exercises you had done in school. You are able to divide 4-digit figures by some 2-digit figures with the help of montessori tools and understand the meaning of reminders in this aspect. She had already highlighted to us earlier that you had no problem with your multiplication and division up to tens at all, and understood and could solve the problem sums perfectly.

On English and Reading and Spelling
Your handwriting has improved alot over these few months and spelling skills are in progress too. Frankly, your spelling skills is still one of Mummy's main concern now. She is aware that you have been reading alot at home, and advises us to encourage you to continue with this good habit.
(Many a morning, Mummy will spot you quietly reading a book at a corner while waiting for the rest of the family to get ready for school/work. This is a good sign and Mummy hope this will continue into your schooling years)

On Art
Impatient is the word that Ms Adeline used on you. You tend to rush through your art pieces, so that you have more time for other activities. Really a stark contrast compared to your Papa, who love Arts. :(
However, Mummy must say that you have alot of fun exposure in Arts at CM. Those clay pieces and chinese brush paintings that you brought home since Nursery Year are all evidences of these.

Some comments from Zhuang Laoshi...

On Chinese
You are able to concentrate very well in class and pick up new words effortlessly. However there was one incident whereby you had your answers to a chinese worksheet wrong while the rest of your classmates were correct. Zhuang Laoshi mentioned that the errors came about because you were not concentrating that particular lesson. You were so upset about the whole thing. It was a lesson learnt for you as you began to realise the importance of not getting too complacent in studies.

Overall, your teachers mentioned that you can be considered academically top in your class. Hence Mummy and Papa are quite pleased in your academical aspect. You are also very good friends with the two boys, Ethan and Marcel, in your class too. (Maybe a few years down the road, you may have already forgotten how close your friendships were. But right now, you are still hugging Ethan and telling each other how much you love each other.... :P)

This year spells the end of your preschool education. Mummy hopes that your following schooling years will be just as fun. It is hard to believe that My Little Eldest Boy is growing up so fast......

You must say a BIG Thank you to Ms Adeline and Zhuang Laoshi who have been your teachers for the past 2 and 3 years respectively.

Thank You also to your little classmates who have gone through all the fun and joy in school with you. Come to think of it, some of the little kids were the ones you see the minute you open your eyes from every weekday afternoon naps. :P
Ethan, Marcel, Wenxin, Calista, Luyi, Cheran.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

btw, Your Papa had that smirk look on his face when Ms Adeline expressed concern that we have just started bringing you for Maths enrichment at Numberlinks. Her comment was "Is it necessary for you?...."