The More We Get Together ~ 31 July 2009

Some Announcements..

Dear Children,

For Tomorrow, Friday 31 July:

1) Photo-taking in the Hall:
12.45pm - 12.55pm: 2B Rock & Roll
Please remember to bring your Rock & Roll costumes. :)

2) "The More We Get Together":
9.20am to 9.50am - 2B Classroom
Please remember to bring your snacks to eat in class,
as we will be having the whole recess in the classroom.

Looking forward to seeing you all again tomorrow! =)

Best regards,
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr

Rock and Roll Consent Form - 15 August Founder's Day Dinner Celebration =)

Dear Parents,

Today I have given out the consent forms for the Rock
& Roll Founder's Day Dinner Celebration Performance
on 15 August. Please kindly sign the form and ask your
child to return it to me tomorrow. =)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please be informed that your child will be participating
in the following activity:

2B Rock & Roll Performance for Founder's Day Dinner

Date: 15 August, Saturday
Reporting Time: 2.15pm
Dismissal Time: 8.15pm
Reporting and Dismissal Venue: NYPS Music Room 1

Dear Children,

l Please come in your Rock & Roll costumes, and bring along
your water bottles and some snacks.

2 Please bring along a fine-tooth comb. If you have hair-gel
and your own make-up kit, please bring them too.l

3 For girls with long hair, please tie a high-up pony-tail at
home before you come.

4 Dinner will be provided.

Their programme will be around 7.45pm. Most welcome
should you wish to view their dance item at the school
hall during that time! (no charge for standing tickets ;)


Cheers!
Ms Ng =)

又：下星期一有听写（八）哦！老师希望大家都拿一百分！
加油！！=)

小测验（四）- 日期与范围

亲爱的同学们：

小测验（四）定在八月六日（星期四）

范围：第十三至第十六课
项目：
（一）连一连，写一写
（二）填写词语
（三）标点符号
（四）选词填空
（五）短文填空
（六）理解问答

加油哦！
黄老师 =)

司马光救人 ~ 角色扮演 =)

种族和谐日 It's Racial Harmony Day!! =)

Nanyang Glitters ~ 5 September 2009

Dear Parents and Children,

The school has just confirmed that Nanyang Glitters

will be held on 5 September 2009, Saturday. There

will still be 2 shows, and the venue and timings

remained unchanged. =)

For those Parents who have so kindly registered with

me to help out as Parent Volunteers, so hope that you

are fine too to help out on the new date - 5 Sept. =)

For Parents who have not yet registered as Parent

Volunteers and would like to help out on 5 Sept, you are

most welcome to email me at ng_ju_sze@nyps.edu.sg.

The more the Merrier!! =)

Children, Let's up on a Wonderful performance and bring

great joy to your Parents and our School!

Cheers!

Ms Ng

2B Form Tr

One-off Top-up to Pupils' Edusave Acconts

Dear Parents,

Top-Up To Edusave Accounts
(Only for pupils who are Singapore Citizens)

As announced by the Ministry of Education on 24 May 09,
the Ministry wouldmake a one-off top-up of $80 to the
Edusave accounts of pupils at primaryand secondary levels
in 2009.

The amount was paid into your child's Edusaveaccounts on
11 Jul 09. You may call the Edusave Phone Enquiry System
atTel 62600777 if you wish to check the latest balance in the
Edusave accounts.

Thanks.

Mr Paul Tan
HOD IT/MRL
Nanyang Primary School

Dismissal Procedure

17 Jul 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians

DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

We are going into the Week 4 after 3 weeks of daily operations
in managing various aspects of Influenza A (H1N1) matters,
including tracking all visitors entering our school. In this aspect,
one of the difficult tasks which we have to encounter is the
restriction of entry of visitors into our school without unduly
inconveniencing our parents/guardians fetching their child during
dismissal.

Before the outbreak of H1N1, both Gates A and B are opened for
parents/guardians to walk freely into the school to fetch their child
during their respective dismissals. As we have to be vigilant in
keeping out unwell visitors, it would be almost impossible with our
limited resources to check all parents/guardians entering our school
during the dismissal.

However, we recognize that not allowing parents/guardians to walk
into our school to fetch the pupils would create a big crowd at our
gates. After careful thoughts, we have decided to implement a control
policy of restricting the movement of unchecked visitors within our
school.

As is currently practiced, parents/guardians are restricted to entering
our school through Gate B only when fetching their child during the
normal school dismissal at 1:30pm. These parents/guardians must also
exit through Gate B after picking up their child. With the resumption of
CCA, remedial and supplementary classes, we can anticipate a larger
crowd.

Therefore, with effect from Monday 20 Jul, we will continue to disallow
parents/guardians to enter the school to fetch their child after these
classes. However, in order to disperse the crowd, we will also open Gate
B from 3pm to 4:15pm to allow pupils to exit there. With this dismissal
procedure, all parents/guardians could fetch their child either at Gate A
or Gate B (from 3pm to 4:15pm only).

We would like to seek your cooperation and understanding as we work
together to reduce and improve visitor flow into Nanyang Primary
School.

Thank you and best regards.

Mr Loh Yuh Por
Vice Principal (Admin)

Ezlink Cards Matters

Some Instructions regarding the Ezlink Cards:

1) For pupils who did not submit their old Ezlink Cards because

they were absent, forgot to bring their old Cards or lost their

old Cards, please bring their old Cards and the new CEPAS

cards to the designated Transitlink Offices at the MRT stations

or Bus Interchange (see above file) for activation if the pupils

are using the new CEPAS cards for concessionary travel.

Note that the pupils who have lost their oldCards will have to

pay $23 when they go to the designated TransitlinkOffices for

activation. (See above file)

2) For pupils whose old Ezlink Cards were faulty and pupils

whose oldEzlink Cards were GIRO-linked, the LTA contractor

could not transfer the values. These pupils will have to follow the

procedures listed in (1) above.

3) For pupils who already have the new CEPAS Cards (they have

made on their own prior to the mass replacement exercise) but

were given another new CEPAS Cards on 15 Jul, please return

the second CEPAS Cards to me.

Thank you!

Ms Ng

2B Form Tr

NYPS On-Line Writing Blog ~ 南洋文萃

http://nanyangwencui.wordpress.com/

大家好，种族和谐日马上就要到了。南洋文萃特别举办种族和谐日
特别活动！在这个非常有意义的节日里，你有什么话想告诉大家呢？

现在就把你的心里话写在“评论”（Comments）里面！（记得附
上你的姓名和班级哦！）

老师们将从每个年级选出三名写得最好的同学。这些同学将可以获得
一份礼物。你还在等什么呢？马上就行动吧！=)

Commemoration of Racial Harmony Day - 20 July 2009

15 July 2009

Dear Parents / Guardians,

Commemoration of Racial Harmony Day @ NYPS (20 July 2009)

Singapore is a nation built by people of many races and cultures.
Living in harmony is therefore important and relevant to all
Singaporeans, as it will ensure the continued peace and prosperity
that we have enjoyed for many years.

This year, Racial Harmony Day (RHD) will be commemorated on
20 July 2009 (Monday) at Nanyang Primary School. The theme
that has been identified by the Ministry of Education this year is
“Who’s Your Neighbour?”. It aims to remind us that the
fabric of our Singaporean society consists of a patchwork of inter-
connected communities both within Singapore and in relation to
our neighbouring countries. Pupils will explore and reflect on the
relationships they have with members of their community by
engaging in activities and discussions during their Social Studies
lessons in the coming week. In addition, on 20 July, pupils will get
to learn more about the Indian culture and have the opportunity
to play some traditional games with their classmates. Sale of
traditional food and free Henna painting during the 3 recesses in
the canteen will also add to the excitement of this cultural
experience.

We would like to seek your support to encourage your child to
come to school in traditional ethnic costumes like baju kurong,
Punjabi suit, sari etc. An Inter-Class Ethnic Costume Competition
will be held, with 1 winning class per level. The class with the
highest percentage of pupils dressed in ethnic costume wins!

Yours sincerely,
Mrs Low Ming Ming
HOD/Humanities

Fractions

This week, we are on the topic on fractions. Thought that I will put the definitions in the blog so that we speak a common language when you or I or Miss Pun teaches your child about fractions.

What is the definition of a fraction?
It is a part of a whole.

A fraction has a numerator and a denominator.

Numerator is the number of parts that is /are shaded or not shaded.

Denominator is the number of equal parts that the whole is divided into.
(e.g. If the square is cut into 4 equal parts, the denominator will show 4.
If the square is cut into 6 equal parts, the denominator will show 6.)

Please emphasise on equal parts because if the whole does not have equal parts, we cannot name a fraction for it.

Comparing Fractions

1) First, we look at the denominator.
e.g. One fraction has a denominator of 3 and the other fraction, a denominator of 5.
We will ask the child if he/she likes to share a pizza with 3 children or 5 children.
If he/she wants a greater slice, he/she will want to share it with as little people as possible.
If we are looking at greater fraction, then the fraction with the denominator of 3 is greater.
If we are looking at a smaller fraction, then the fraction with the denominator of 5 is smaller.

2) If the denominator is the same, then we will look at the numerator.

Hope that the information above is useful!
Jennifer Tan

Please note that Miss Pun will be teaching the class for three weeks after which I will take charge of the class again.

Blue Slips Redemption!! =)

Dear Children,

The dates for redemption of Blue Slips are as below:

Term 3: 22 July, 5 Aug, 2 Sept
Term 4: 23 Sept, 4 Nov, 18 Nov

For term 3 and 4, the redemption counter is only set up
3 times per term. On weeks when there are P6 Prelim
and PSLE, there will be no redemption of Blue Slips so
as to minimise disruption to the flow of both exams. =)

Cheers!
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr

Collection and Replacement of Students' Ezlink Cards

Dear Parents,

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) contractor will be in school
tomorrow, 15 July, to collect the old Ezlink Cards from the Pupils
and issue the new CEPAS Cards. They will transfer the values
from the old Ezlink Cards to the new CEPAS Cards.

Please remind your Child to bring his or her Student Ezlink Card
to school tomorrow to hand in to me first thing in the morning.

Thank you!
Ms Ng =)
2B Form Tr

Founder's Day Celebration Dinner ~ 2B Rock & Roll!

Dear Parents and Children,

It is with great honour that I annouce to you, our Class 2B

has been invited to perform for our Nanyang 3-Schools'

Founder's Day Celebration Dinner on 15 August! =)

It will be held in our NYPS School Hall, with distinguished

guests such as our School Managment Committee Chair-

Lady Mdm Wee Bee Hoon, our Alumni Committee, our

Parents-Teachers-Association Committee, and the

Principals and Vice-Principals of the Nanyang 3-Scholols,

cum many reknown guests of honour. =)

2B Parents are most welcomed to join in for the event too.

It will be sit-down dinner, and the ticket is at $40 per seat.

You can email me at ng_ju_sze@nyps.edu.sg should you

wish to purchase the tickets or are available to help out as

Parent Volunteer for that evening. For Parent Volunteers,

we will have packed dinner for you. =)

Have a wonderful week ahead!

Cheers!

Ms Ng

2B Form Tr

We Are Celebrating Racial Harmony Day on 20th July 2009!! =)

Dear Parents and Children,

Racial Harmony Day falls on the 21st July of every year.

This year, we are celebrating it on 20th July, Monday. =)

An award will be given out to the class which has the MOST
nunber of pupils wearing ethnic costumes, meaning Chinese,

Malay or Indian. =)

So Children, let's try our best to come in the various colorful

ethnic costumes & celebrate this meaningful day together! =)

Cheers!

Ms Ng

2B Form Tr

P/S. There is still one more vacancy for the event on 31 July

"The More We Get Together". Most welcome if you can join us!

Nanyang Portal & Data Verification for Emergency Contact

Dear Parents,

1) Thank you for some parents who have already responded
via Nanyang Portal email. There are certain times when the
online traffic is heavy, please pardon it for the moment, the
school is looking into the matter. Should you encounter any
problems, you can direct all queries to helpdesk@nyps.edu.sg.

2) So sorry about the confusion yesterday. The form for "Data
Verification for Emergency Contact" was distributed to all classes
last period yesterday. However, the last period teacher did not
manage to give out the forms to 2B Children. Therefore, this
morning I have distributed the forms to them. Please kindly fill
in the form and have your child to bring it back to me next
Tuesday (Next Mon is Youth Day Hols). Thank you so much! =)

Best regards,
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr

Important - Data Verification for Emergency Contact

2 Jul 2009

Dear Parent/ Guardian

Data Verification for Emergency Contact

With the current H1N1 situation in Singapore, we should
all be ready for any eventualities that may happen.

The school has put in place an email system for updates
to all parents and students (please refer to info sheet sent
out on 30 Jun 2009).

Our next step is to embark on a mass SMS system to
reach out to all parents in case of emergency matters that
affects all students.

Please take time to fill the form distributed to your
child today and kindly indicate the handphone number
that you would prefer to receive SMSes from the school.
Please return the form to your child's Form Teacher
latest by 3 Jul, Friday.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Paul Tan
HOD IT/ MRL

Nanyang Glitters Poster.. Featuring 2B Rock & Roll! =)

Dear Parents and Children,

I am so happy to see the Nanyang Glitters Poster!! =)
2B Rock & Roll item was featured so clearly and colours
so vibrant, well-done Children! You really look wonderful
in the poster! =)

And I want to thank the 5 Parents who have confirmed
with me to help out as Parent Volunteers on 1 August.
We will work alongside Mrs Au, Mrs Yeo Jam & Ms Lim
to prepare the children for this important and meaningful
performance in their Primary School life. We still are in
need of 5 more Parent Volunteers. If you are available
on 1 August, most welcome to email me! =)

For those parents who have bought the tickets for the
show, I am sure your child will be very excited to have
you come watch him or her "Dance Around the Clock"!
For some other parents who are still considering and
wanting to buy the tickets, do feel free to email to the
following address: nyglitters@gmail.com, and indicate
your order and seat preference. Should you need more
details on the floor plan and seating arrangement of the
Auditorium, please feel free to email me for the details.

Performance Date: 1 August 2009 (Sat)
Time: Matinee show: 3.30pm - 5.00pm
Evening show: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: Nanyang Girls' High (Siew May Auditorium)

Cheers!
Ms Ng =)
2B Form Tr

Nanyang Portal and Gmail Accounts

Dear Parents and Children,

There are 2 circulars informing you how to access
Nanyang Portal and Gmail for both Parent and Child.
Please read through them and access the Portal and
Gmail at home. =)

Please send me an email (ng_ju_sze@nyps.edu.sg)
through the Gmail Accounts (Parent's and Chlid's) to
acknowledge that you have successfully logged in. =)

Do highlight any log-in problems so that I can help you
to refer them to the school's IT department. This is very
important as in the event of school closure, we will actively
use the Portal and Gmail to conduct home-based learning.

Thank you!
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr

p/s. one point to note: when the system prompts you to provide
an alternative email address (in case of Gmail failure), please do
not type in your child's LEAD.com email address, as this will
create some problems and confusion at a later stage. Thanks! =)

Parent Volunteers for Rock & Roll! ~ 1 August 2009 =)

Dear Parents,

Time flies.. In a blink of the eyes, it's 1 July now! Wow..

In one month's time, we will be staging our very own
2B production - Rock & Roll item for Nanyang Glitters!!
The children have worked very hard for this event, and
many thanks go to our very supportive Parents Mrs Au
and Mrs Yeo Jam too! 3 Cheers!! =)

As the actual performaning date draws near, we need to
recruit more help from the Parents as helpers to help
look after the children and for the make-up and hair-do.

Right now, besides Mrs Au and Mrs Yeo Jam, we have
a few parents who are available and are so kind to agree
to come as Parent Volunteers. =) Thank you so much!

For 1 August, there are 2 shows, one in the afternoon and
one in the evening. For Parent Volunteers, the help-out
time is from around 12.30pm to 9.30pm. We will be
performing at Nanyang Girls' High's 秀梅大会堂, which
was named after our late First Lady Mrs Ong Teng Chong,
as she was also our alumni and President for SMC. =)

Please email me at ng_ju_sze@nyps.edu.sg your full name
and carplate number(if you are driving) if you are interested
to come as Parent Volunteers. Dinner will be provided on
that day. Thanks once again! =)

Let's Rock!
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr

The More We Get Together! ~ 31 July 2009 =)

Dear Parents and Children,

Welcome back for the new school term! =)

Though the clouds are looming over the skies due to the current
H1N1 situation, however, I am sure we will work well together
and surmount the challenge! =)

I am glad to announce that the 3rd session for "The More We Get
Together" is commencing as usual on the last friday of the month,
that is, 31 July! =)

The time is 9.15am to 9.50am, in 2B classroom. For each session,
we can have 4 parents as VIP, to partake of the food and sharing
the joy with the children. There are 2 parents who have already
reserved their places with me for this July event. Thanks so much
for coming! We have 2 more vacancies. =)

Please email me (ng_ju_sze@nyps.edu.sg) your name and carplate
number (if you are driving) if you wish to join us for this event.
Looking forward to cya! =) Have a wonderful week ahead!

Cheers!
Ms Ng
2B Form Tr