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ISB Lower School Specialists’ Newsletter November 2014
From the Principal ... P R E -K
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 devel-
oped by specialist teachers have relevance throughout the Lower School curriculum and our students’ 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 always, 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/M&D 4
Mr. Brian Lettinga, Lower School Principal
From the Principal ... P R E -K
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 devel-
oped by specialist teachers have relevance throughout the Lower School curriculum and our students’ 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 always, 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/M&D 4
Mr. Brian Lettinga, Lower School Principal
