Primary Handbook - International School Moshi

Scheduling: Daily TimetableMon - ThursPeriod Start EndRegistration 7.30 7.45Session One 7.45 10.00BREAK 10.00 10.35Session Two 10.35 11.15There is a whole school assembly on alternate Mondays which starts at 7.35 andends at 8.00.Clubs are on Monday to Thursday and EC children can take two clubs only. Thereare no afternoon clubs on Friday.HomeworkParents are encouraged to support their child's learning by talking about the mainconcepts of an Inquiry and to ask questions. This can be done in their homelanguage. Each night children are encouraged to listen to stories being read byadults. This may be a library book or another book from home. As children are ready,they will begin to bring home appropriate small books to read with an adult twicea week. When these come home parents will be provided with guidelines on how tohelp their children. Children may be asked to do special home activities with theirparents throughout the year. Extra appropriate activities may be given to childrenthroughout the year.Parent participation:Throughout the year parents are encouraged to help out in various ways both in andout of the classroom. When class field trips are organised a letter home will ask forhelpers and for any parents who wish to attend. Parents may be asked to help out inthe classroom with specific activities. We also welcome any parents who would liketo cook, read or share a craft with the class.Special Events: EC children participate in the annual PYP drama production. Theyalso prepare several assemblies. There are also Spirit Days, UN Day, Halloweenand Book Week where children will have an opportunity to dress up.EC children are actively involved in hands on experiences which help them developtheir knowledge and skills. Parent support, both in and out of the classroom, is anasset to every child's development.Birthdays: Parents need to contact the class teacher in person a week in advance ifthey wish to bring a special treat to be shared with the class on their child's birthday.While we welcome cakes, we discourage candy and soda.