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DECEMBER 2015 GRADE 1

Specialist
Newsletter

FROM LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Welcome to the third edition of our Specialist Newslet- and travel safely. School re-
ters! sumes for all ISB students on
Monday, January 11, 2016.
Our specialists teachers, also referred as single-subject
teachers, play an integral and important role in our Prima- Happy New Year to all,
ry Years Program. The arts, physical education, and lan-
guage study are essential elements to a comprehensive Mr. Brian Lettinga
and holistic primary school education. The content of
these subjects is transdisciplinary in nature, meaning that Lower School Principal
the skills and concepts developed 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, “Somos el
Barco” where all our students will have the opportunity
to show-case their artistic abilities through art, music, and
dance. Our specialists teachers work alongside our class-
room 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 edu-
cation, feel free to contact us. Enjoy your winter holiday