Dear SIS Families,

This week, our students in grades 1 and 4 engaged in field trips to local markets. Visiting local establishments are important for hands-on learning, practical knowledge, and skill development. By exploring the local market, students engage with the real world, learn about different products, and develop observation, communication, and critical thinking skills. Interacting with vendors also fosters financial literacy and social skills. These trips offer a holistic educational experience that promotes curiosity and practical life skills.

亲爱的SIS家庭，

本周，我们一年级和四年级的学生前往当地市场进行实地考察。参观当地机构对于实践学习、实践知识和技能发展至关重要。通过探索当地市场，学生们可以接触到真实世界，了解不同的产品，并培养观察、沟通和批判性思维能力。与供应商互动也有助于培养财务素养和社会技能。这些旅行提供了全面的教育体验，促进好奇心和实用生活技能的发展。

As part of the How We Organize Ourselves unit, Grade 4 have been challenged to apply principles of basic economics and sustainability as they prepare to open their pop-up restaurants. In preparation for this, the Grade 4 students had to submit business proposals and meet with the Primary School Leadership team in order to secure a cash loan. Everyone was successful in securing a loan! 

This week, they used some of their loan money at Walmart to purchase enough ingredients for their sample dishes. They collected feedback and perfected their recipes. See you at the G4 restaurants next week!

作为“我们如何组织自己”单元的一部分，四年级学生在准备开设快闪餐厅时，面临着应用基本经济学和可持续性原则的挑战。为此，四年级学生必须提交商业提案，并与小学领导团队会面，以获得现金贷款。每个人都成功地获得了贷款！

本周，他们用一些贷款在沃尔玛购买了足够的样品菜的原料。他们收集了反馈，完善了食谱。下周在G4餐厅见！

G1's current inquiry under How we Organize Ourselves focuses on how communities and people satisfy their needs and wants with the help of goods and services. Students built upon their knowledge through in-class learning engagements, discussions, and reflections; however, first-hand experience is vital to solidifying their understanding of the unit’s concepts. Therefore, Grade 1 visited the Shekou Wet Market and Ole to learn more about the goods and services available to the Shekou community.

Prior to the field trip, students discussed how to budget their money and identified the goods and services surrounding them. During the field trip, students took the initiative to talk and negotiate with the sellers as they purchased their items. Additionally, students inquired into the services that helped them during the shopping experience which helped them buy their goods by questioning the staff and sellers. After the field trip, students reflected on what they had learned as they compared and contrasted their experiences at the Wet Market and Ole.

In class, students used math to graph what they bought and how much it cost. They also wrote a review sharing their opinion on which location provided the better shopping experience with the best goods and services.

Special mention to PSA for co-sponsoring the market money provided the students. Thank you, PSA!

一年级学生目前在“我们如何组织自己”主题下的探究重点是社区和人们如何通过商品和服务来满足他们的需要和愿望。学生们通过课堂学习参与、讨论和反思来巩固他们的知识，然而，第一手经验对于巩固他们对单元概念的理解至关重要。因此，一年级的学生们参观了蛇口湿货市场和Ole超市，以了解更多关于蛇口社区的商品和服务。

在实地考察之前，学生们讨论了如何合理安排他们的预算，并认识到周围商品和服务的种类。在实地考察期间，学生们积极与卖家交流和协商购买物品。此外，学生们还询问了在购物过程中帮助他们的服务，通过询问工作人员和卖家帮助他们购买商品。在实地考察结束后，学生们回顾比较了他们在湿货市场和Ole购物时所获得的经验，并对所学内容进行了反思。

在课堂上，学生们运用数学绘制了他们购买物品和花费金额的图表。他们还撰写了一篇评论，分享了对哪个地方提供更好购物体验、最佳商品和服务的看法。

特别感谢PSA家委会为学生们提供市场资金赞助！谢谢你，PSA家委会！

A story should be orally told before it is written. Storytelling helps develop oral language skills, basic literacy skills, independence, and creativity.

Our storytelling workshop approach in Prek2 involves three steps

1. A short/mini lesson

2. Independent work time

3. Group share time or closing lesson

This format is consistent with the readers, writers, and math workshops throughout Kindergarten and primary. Prek 2 teachers have started incorporating aspects of this approach into their storytelling unit of inquiry.

Current focus in class are:

• Introducing the storytelling workshop routine.

• Highlighting that storytellers create characters who add and change the feeling to their story.

• Helping student notice that stories have a structure: beginning, middle, ending

Over the next few weeks, we will devote time to our storytelling workshop, which will allow students to have a balance of academic skills and knowledge along with the play-based approach that children at this age need.

一个好故事应该先口头讲述，然后再书写下来。通过讲故事可以培养口语技能、基本的读写能力、独立性和创造力。

我们在Prek2中使用的故事讲座方法包括三个步骤

1. 进行简短/迷你课程

2. 给予学生独立工作时间

3. 进行小组分享或结束课程

这种形式与整个幼儿园和小学的读者、作家和数学研讨会保持一致。Prek 2的老师已经开始将这种方法的各个方面融入到他们的故事叙述单元中进行探究。

目前课堂上的重点是：

• 介绍常规工作坊，讲述如何讲故事。

• 强调讲故事者创造角色，并通过他们为故事增添和改变感觉。

• 帮助学生注意到故事具有开头、中间和结尾的结构。

在接下来的几周里，我们将专注于举办讲故事工作坊，这将帮助学生们在学术技能和知识之间取得平衡，并以游戏为基础的方式进行，满足了这个年龄段孩子们的需求。

The G5 students went to KK Park as part of their PSPE unit on Movement Composition. They had an exciting time learning about trick shots, refining their manipulative skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of force and speed. During the trip, the students took part in practical demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and interactive workshops, all of which helped to expand their knowledge and abilities. Through these activities, they also developed their teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, which will be valuable for their academic and personal growth. We would like to express our gratitude to the teachers and students who supported and contributed to the success of this field trip.

五年级学生去了KK公园，作为他们体育单元运动组成部分的一部分。他们度过了一段令人兴奋的时光，学习了技巧投篮，改进了他们的操作技能，并对力量和速度有了更深入的了解。在旅途中，学生们参与了实际演示，亲身体验和互动工作坊，所有这些都有助于扩展他们的知识和能力。通过这些活动，他们还培养了他们的团队合作，解决问题和批判性思维能力，这将对他们的学术和个人成长有价值。我们想感谢那些支持和为这次实地考察的成功做出贡献的老师和学生。

On Tuesday morning, the FIP students from Jingshan and The Bay celebrated two traditional French holidays: La Chandeleur and Mardi-Gras. While Mardi-Gras (Shrove Tuesday) was traditionally celebrated through food indulgence before Lent, La Chandeleur (February 2nd) was attributed to the approaching end of winter. In modern times, this day is honored in France by making crêpes, symbolizing the sun with their circular shape and golden hue.

Following a brief presentation at Level 5, students worked in small groups to prepare crepe batter for their younger peers. Math application was through hands-on activities like measuring, weighing, and cooking. The collaborative effort continued as The Bay students welcomed Jingshan classmates to join in making pancakes and crafting carnival masks. This delightful event served as a valuable learning opportunity, allowing students to practise self-management, communication, and social skills while working together as a team.

周二上午，来自景山和湾区的FIP学生庆祝了两个法国传统节日：La Chandeleur和Mardi-Gras。Mardi-Gras(忏悔星期二)传统上在大斋节前通过丰盛的饮食来庆祝，而La Chandeleur(2月2日)被认为是冬天即将结束的象征，在现代法国，人们通过制作可丽饼来庆祝这一天，其圆形和金黄色调寓意着太阳。

在五年级简短的介绍之后，学生们分成小组为他们的小伙伴准备了可丽饼面糊。通过实际操作活动如测量、称重和烹饪，数学应用得以实现。当湾区的学生欢迎景山同学加入制作薄饼和嘉年华面具时，合作努力依然持续进行着。这个愉快的活动是一个宝贵的学习机会，让学生们能够在团队合作中锻炼自我管理、沟通和社交技能。

Congratulations and Thank you to those who successfully bid for the FIP Prek1/2's 3D artwork and canvas paintings. They have now found new homes. In total, the auction earned close to 3000 RMB which will go towards supporting the Shenzhen Mangrove Wetland Conservation Foundation. Well done, FIP Prek1/2 class and bidders!

恭喜并感谢那些成功竞拍FIP Prek1和 Prek2的3D艺术作品和油画作品的同学，这些作品已经找到了新的主人。此次拍卖共筹得近3000元人民币，这笔款项将用于支持深圳红树林湿地保护基金会。干得好，FIP FIP Prek1和 Prek2班和所有参与竞拍的朋友们！

A reminder that Trimester 2 ends on February 29 and Trimester 3 begins on March 4. Any changes to Trimester 3 ASAs should be made by March 15 by emailing rzousis.org.cn or by submitting a Join Request on SchoolsBuddy.

提醒大家，第二学期将于2月29日结束，第三学期将于3月4日开始。如果第三学期的ASA有任何变更，请在3月15日之前发送邮件至 rzousis.org.cn 或在SchoolsBuddy上提交申请。

Our PSPE teachers and coaches spent time with Jack Rolfe, founder of The Coaching Lab. On his first trip to China, he shared his MatchPlay cards and some tips & tricks to improve teaching and learning in practices and PE classes. The beauty of this profession is that we never stop learning.

我们的体育老师们和教练与The Coaching Lab创始人Jack Rolfe一起度过了美好时光，他首次来中国分享了MatchPlay卡片，传授了体育课程学习的技巧和窍门以提高教学质量。这个职业的魅力在于我们从未停止学习。

Sevilla is hosting a soccer tournament on March 16 at SIS.
Any U8 players currently in the Academy can contact their coach for more details.
Any G2/G3 players currently in the ASA can contact their ASA coach for more details.
Any G2/G3 students who wish to join this can sign-up for the SIS team. Please contact Fran by scanning his QR code in the information provided above. 
The cost (including lunch) will be 90 RMB per player, which is a discounted rate.

塞维利亚将于3月16日在SIS举办足球比赛。
目前在学院的U8球员可以联系他们的教练了解更多细节。
目前在ASA的二至三年级球员可以联系他们的ASA课后活动教练了解更多细节。
任何二至三年级学生希望参加这项活动都可以报名SIS队。请通过扫描上面提供的信息中Fran的二维码联系他。
费用(包括午餐)为每位球员90元人民币，这是折扣价。

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