INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY

INDEPENDENCE DAY COMPETITIONS

AND THE WINNER IS...

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE....!!!

Birthday On August

Happy Birthday to our beloved...

Florence (Nursery)

Adelle (Nursery)

Kimiko (K2)

Ms. Nidia

ECH’s Important Dates (August, 2015)

Date	Activity
7 & 14	Fun Friday
21	Independence day celebration
28	Swim
31	Monthly Review

Monthly Article (july-August)

Article #1

THE FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL

The first day at school can be tough for children and parents, but with a little preparation it'll be easier for you to cope.

It helps if your child has the practical skills schools expect before they start. They will probably be quite nervous about starting. But you can't always tell who will settle and who won't. A sociable child won't necessarily fit into school straight away.

The idea of 'big school' can be very appealing for children, but it can also be quite frightening. It's useful to let your child know what's coming by reading them books about starting school and talking to them about it. That will reduce their anxiety.

Whatever your child's reaction to school, remember that the teachers will have seen it all before. Schools are familiar with children who are worried in their first few weeks. Find out what system your school uses, and then help prepare your child by letting them know what to expect.

      The first weeks of school

School isn't easy for everyone. During the first few weeks of school it's essential to keep communicating with your child and take care to notice signs that things aren't going well.

The excitement of the first week has worn off, but they still feel nervous.  you can watch your child's behaviour as well as listen to what they say. Look at your child's behaviour in the morning when you get ready for school, Are they bright and lively, or dawdling? How do they react when you ask them how their day was?. Keep your questions simple. It's difficult for a five-year-old to answer a question about whether they're happy at school. You'll get more information if you ask specific questions, such as who did you play with? Who did you eat lunch with? ? Are there any naughty boys or girls in your class?

      Talk to the teacher

Make the teacher the first person you contact if you think something is wrong. Start by passing on what your child said. For example, point out that your child started off by really enjoying school, but is now nervous and has told you that somebody kicked him. Or mention that your child says he doesn't have any friends. The teacher will know whether that's the case or not.

It can be hard to cope when you see your child lining up in the playground for the first time. This is normal.

It's your child's first real step to independence. It'll be a world that they know and you don't. When your child settles down and enjoys school, it's a tribute to how well you have raised him or her, so try to look at itpositively.

Article #2

Teaching Patriotism to Kids

Patriotism means love, respect and loyalty towards one’s country. Instilling values of patriotism in children will help them to become responsible citizens. Indonesia is a great country with a rich culture and heritage. There were many great leaders and freedom fighters who fought bravely for independence. Parents must try their best to ensure that children love and respect their motherland. Here is how you can instil patriotism in your children.

Teaching Them about Great Indonesian Leaders

Many great leaders such as Soekarno, Pangeran Diponegoro, Kartini, etc  have been born in our country. They underwent great sacrifices and hardships for achieving independence. Parents or grandparents should definitely teach children about these leaders.

Teaching Them about Respect and Honour

Children should be taught to honour and respect the national flag, national emblem and other national symbols. They must be taught to stand up when the national anthem is being played anywhere. They should be taught to never destroy national property and always be civil citizens. Along with this, they should also be taught to keep their country clean. They should be taught to avoid littering on roads. Keeping your city, state and country clean shows respect for your country.  

Patriotic Activities

You can teach your children patriotic songs. You can get the lyrics printed on a paper and sing together with them. Encourage your children to participate in Independence Day functions. Take your kids out to visit historic places or national monuments together as a family.

Make Use of Media

You can show your kids DVD’s and videos which have a strong patriotic flavour. You can check out some classic books related to the freedom struggle and other similar books which can build a spirit of patriotism in your child.

Sharing Stories

Parents and grandparents should share stories of the freedom struggle. Old people especially might have some interesting stories to share. Schools should encourage interaction between defence personnel and children. Parents and schools can collaborate together and invite defence personnel such as members from the Army, Air Force and others to share stories of war, etc. This will interest the children and provide them an opportunity to have close interaction with these persons. Patriotism should be taught to children so that they become better citizens. After all, children are the future of the country and we must strive to make the future bright.

OUR TEACHERS

-Ms. Nurbani-

Main teacher @ Toddler Class

-Ms. Oktaviani-

Asst. teacher @ Toddler Class

-Ms. Lolin-

Main teacher @ Nursery Class

-Ms. Amelia-

Asst. teacher @ Nursery Class

-Ms. Radini-

Main teacher @ Kindy 1 Class

-Ms. Arrien-

Asst. teacher @ Kindy 1 Class

-Ms. Astri-

Main teacher @ Kindy 2 Class

-Ms. Nidia-

Asst. teacher @ Kindy 2 Class

Lao shi Vera
Mandarin Teacher

HAPPY NEW ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016 !

Dear parents,

Welcome to the month of July and August!

On behalf of the staff at Ecole Children House, I am happy to welcome you to the new Academic Year 2015-2016! I hope you and your child had a wonderful holiday. 

We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure that our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, our children need support from both home and school. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children's success and want you to know that we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities. Together we can make a great difference!

We ask that you guide and support your child's learning by ensuring that
he/she :

1. attends school daily and arrives on time.
2. completes all his/her assignments given by teachers.
3. shares school experiences with you so that you are aware
   of his/her school life.

Please take note of our upcoming highlights:

July event:

Ecolettes will celebrate Idul Fitri celebration on the last week of July. I would like to wish you and all Muslims a very happy Idul Fitri. May you have reaped great spiritual rewards from the season of Ramadan.

August event::

This year, we will be celebrating our  70^th  Independence Day of our  great Nation.  Our children will learn and celebrate this historic event. On this  joyous occasion I convey my good wishes to all Indonesians living in this beautiful  country  and  pray  for  their  peace, prosperity and progress for our nation.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if there is a question or situation you would like to discuss.

Thank you.

Warm Regards,

Evi Jovita

Principal

ECOLE's Monthly Newsletter ( June, 2015 )

Our Graduation’s Day

Greetings From Our Principal

Dear parents,

Welcome to the month of June!

As we are approaching the end of this Academic Year 2014-2015.  Let us looked back and feel blessed on all the fun and wonderful activities we had participated through, starting from our Idul Fitri and Chinese New Year celebration, Halloween and UN day celebration, Mooncake celebration, Easter celebration, futsal, swimming, WWF,  hangout, Kartini’s celebration and Ecolettes fieldtrip to Kidzania.  Wow.. we had celebrated for almost all occasions! I am sure our students had enjoyed and broaden their knowledge through all these activities.

At Ecole, we believes in educating each child holistically to face the challenges of 21st century. We hope that each child that passes through our Ecole programmes will find his/her learning experiences fruitful and enriching.

Last but not least, I would like to thank you for your continuous support and cooperation throughout the year. Thank you for entrusting your child with us. We will continue to nurture our students as they grow here at Ecole Children’s House.

Have a safe and blessed holiday!

Thank you..

Best Regards,

Evi Jovita

Principal

Teacher’s  Corner

By : Miss Nurbani

Hi my name is Miss Bani.

I teach kindy 2 class.

It is a great pleasure to be a teacher teaching Ecole’s students.  Many things had happened which built and coloured every single life in Ecole. Experiences of sharing and love has become the foundation in our relationship. Thank you for growing together with Ecole.

Graduation day is a special occasion. It is a time to remember and a time to dream, a time to look back and a time to reach forward. The student who are graduating this month has put in lots of effort. They have done well throughout their preschool education.

My wish for each one of you is you will reach the dream that you want in the future. All the best K2 students, you will be fondly remembered by us.

Congratulations to all of you!

Article

TRANSITIONING INTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Once a child begins school, parents face letting go of the sole responsibility for their child’s learning. For even the most actively involved parent, this can prove easier said than done.  Since early experiences in education can have such a profound effect on how children perceive learning itself throughout their lives, it is important to make this time as positive as possible for both you and your child. Prior to the transition, gain as much knowledge as you can about what goes on at your child’s school. For a smoother transition into a new situation, such actions like observing the classroom, getting to know future teacher(s), and understanding one’s educational options, all help to ease anxious feelings of anticipation.

Prior to the First Day of School

For most children, their early educational experiences have a profound effect on the rest of their education. This means that positive early experience establishes a solid foundation for learning, as well as for success in the future. In fact, it has been found that both parents and teachers believe that the way a child feels about their school has a major influence on a how the child transitions into a new school environment. As a result, parents play an essential role in encouraging their children to maintain positive beliefs regarding school.

Transitioning into Elementary School

Be enthusiastic about going to school. Remind your child of all the “new and exciting things” that they will do. To aid in preparation, ask your child’s future teacher to tell you about some of the lessons they will be doing in the classroom, especially during the first few weeks of school. While children may function at different cognitive levels, in general, they recognize enthusiasm and positivity coming from their parents. When a child transitions from home to school for the first time, even greater emphasis and enthusiasm should be placed on explaining what he/she may expect. The surroundings and procedures of a school are a completely new experience, thus greater preparation and maintaining a positive attitude is vital for parents.

Visit the school. Take the opportunity to meet with teachers, administrators, and other school staff, such as the nurse. This orientation helps you get know more about the philosophy and practices that are encouraged in the new educational setting.

Observe your child’s future classroom and teacher(s). This gives you the chance to witness how the teacher runs the class. Also, this can be a good time to consider if the given classroom environment creates any accessibility issues for your child’s specific disability.

Write a brief statement of things you would like the teacher or school to know about your child.

Arrange for your child to meet his new teacher before school begins. Prior introductions help relieve some anticipation about starting the school year with an unfamiliar person. In addition, the teacher may also want to observe your child in his or her current learning environment to help better prepare future lessons to accommodate your child’s needs.

Schools in Session

The first day has arrived. You are confident that you have done your best to prepare yourself and your child. But what can you do now to make the transition easier for your child?

The following are some additional tips for the first few days or weeks of school:

·        New routines and environments can be exhausting for many children. That’s why is so important to try to make sure that your child gets enough sleep, especially that first week of school. Setting a consistent bedtime can help ease the strain.

·        Prepare a healthy breakfast to help get the first days off to a good start. Feeling hungry can be distracting, especially for very young children. They will be able to better focus on what is going on in the classroom if their stomachs are full.

·         Time to say goodbye. Try to keep it brief. This can be a difficult moment for both parents and child. Remember that your child can sense how you’re feeling, so keep a positive and enthusiastic attitude. Also, establishing some sort of special goodbye routine, for instance a hug and a high-five, can make the separation far less stressful.

·     As the year progresses, attempt to maintain morning routines. Develop an order to getting ready and leaving for school. Consistency helps a child to adjust by increasing a child’s sense of security.

·        Stay proactive by attending parent-teacher conferences and other important meetings. Also, make an effort to attend school activities that are open to parents. Your involvement can make your child happy and lets the teacher know by your actions that your child’s education is extremely important to you.

·         Stay in contact with the teacher throughout the year to help your child prepare for major changes or transitions that may occur at school. If possible, try to avoid presenting any major changes at home while the child simultaneously experiences transitions in school.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

LAURENTIA

MILKA

NATHAN

 ECH’s Important Dates (June, 2015)

Date	Activity
June, 5th	Go Green
June, 10th	Report Distribution
June, 11th	Graduation Rehearsal
June, 12th	Graduation Day

Date

Activity

June, 5th

Go Green

June, 10th

Report Distribution

June, 11th

Graduation Rehearsal

June, 12th

Graduation Day