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ISB Lower School Specialists’ Newsletter November 2014
From the Principal ... GRADE 2
Welcome to the third edition of our Specialist Newsletters!
Our specialists teachers, also referred as single-subject teachers, play an integral and important role in our Primary
Years Program. The arts, physical education, and language study are essential elements to a comprehensive and
holistic primary school education. The content of these subjects is transdisciplinary in nature, meaning that the skills
and concepts developed by specialist teachers have relevance throughout the Lower School curriculum and our stu-
dents’ lives beyond school. A great example of this is our upcoming Winter Performance, “Celebrations” where all our
students will have the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities through art, music, and dance. Our specialists
teachers work alongside our classroom teachers to develop lessons that are both interesting and connected to the
classroom Units of Inquiry.
For this reason, we think it is important that we keep our parents informed about the teaching and learning taking
place in our specialists' classrooms. You will receive our specialist newsletter six times during the school year. As al-
ways, if you have any questions about your child’s education, feel free to contact us. Enjoy your winter holiday and
travel safely. School resumes for all ISB students on Monday, January 12, 2015.
Happy New Year to all,
Brian H. Lettinga
Lower School Principal
In This Issue
From the Principal 1
PE 2
Art 3
Music 4
Serbian 5
Spanish 6
SMT 7
French 8
EAL 9 & 10
Mr. Brian Lettinga, Lower School Principal
From the Principal ... GRADE 2
Welcome to the third edition of our Specialist Newsletters!
Our specialists teachers, also referred as single-subject teachers, play an integral and important role in our Primary
Years Program. The arts, physical education, and language study are essential elements to a comprehensive and
holistic primary school education. The content of these subjects is transdisciplinary in nature, meaning that the skills
and concepts developed by specialist teachers have relevance throughout the Lower School curriculum and our stu-
dents’ lives beyond school. A great example of this is our upcoming Winter Performance, “Celebrations” where all our
students will have the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities through art, music, and dance. Our specialists
teachers work alongside our classroom teachers to develop lessons that are both interesting and connected to the
classroom Units of Inquiry.
For this reason, we think it is important that we keep our parents informed about the teaching and learning taking
place in our specialists' classrooms. You will receive our specialist newsletter six times during the school year. As al-
ways, if you have any questions about your child’s education, feel free to contact us. Enjoy your winter holiday and
travel safely. School resumes for all ISB students on Monday, January 12, 2015.
Happy New Year to all,
Brian H. Lettinga
Lower School Principal
In This Issue
From the Principal 1
PE 2
Art 3
Music 4
Serbian 5
Spanish 6
SMT 7
French 8
EAL 9 & 10
Mr. Brian Lettinga, Lower School Principal
