A Note to Parents on HBL from Us

7 April 2020

Dearest Parents,

We are sharing a set of slides teachers have been sharing with your children to prepare them for HBL. You can also refer to the Parents’ Resource Kit for HBL from MOE sent to you via PG earlier.

We hope that it helps you in guiding your child at home during the closure.

Thank you and we wish that everyone at home stays well and healthy. Please take care too during this time.

Together, we will stay strong and keep Singapore safe for our children!

Some Important Reminders• The Master Timetable will be posted on the school website under

Announcements at 4 p.m. on the Friday of the preceding week.

• You will receive the Class Timetable at the same time from the FormTeachers via PG. We seek your understanding to check over the weekendif you do not receive it on Friday.

• Your child will practise social responsibility by reporting on theirtemperature and well-being every day. Your child can raise questions orconcerns through the Well-being Quiz daily. The teachers will have accessto their responses and check on their well-being daily.

• Kindly note that some teachers may be hosting live lessons/meetings withyour child (Refer to the Class Timetable). We seek your cooperation inrespecting the privacy of the teachers and other children participating inthe meeting and DO NOT record any parts of it in any way. The copyrightsof the learning materials and live lessons reside strictly with MOE andMee Toh School.

• Thank you and together, we will partner one another and support thechildren in their learning at home!

HBL for Students (MTS) Briefing for Full School

ClosureUpdated 5 Apr 2020

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What is Home-Based Learning? (Revisit)

• Where we continue our learning at home when school is closed

• Usually, we will use the SLS, eZhishi or KooBits for the learning.

• Sometimes, there will be worksheets and activities in the workbooks to do.

• Refer to the Class Subject Timetable sent to your parents on PG.

What do you do during school closure?

• Check the suggested Master timetable on the website (Announcements & For Students tab). • Follow the timing in the timetable as much as you

can. • It helps you to organise how you use the time for the

day.

• Remind parents to check Parents’ Gateway for Class Subject Timetable.

• Log in to SLS. Click on the Quiz MTS Student Daily Well-Being first and report how you are feeling through the SLS.

• Complete your assignments.

Master Timetable (For Week 4, 5, 6)

Timing

• P5, 6: 7.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

• P3, 4: 9.30 a.m. – 3.15 p.m.

• P1, 2 : 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

EMSMT

• P1-2 -- 1 hr

• P3-6 -- 50 min

Other Subjects

• P1-2 -- 30 min

• P3-6 -- 40 min

Example of a Class Subject Timetable in a day (Via PG)

Class Timetable Updates

• Wednesday 8 April Master Timetable and Class Timetable were sent last week.

• Thursday 9 April Master and Class Timetable will be up at 4 p.m. on Wednesday

• Week 4, 5, 6: Timetables will be up on Fridays at 4p.m.

• Assignments will be assigned daily and accessible on the day itself. (Do not do ahead of the day.)

I remember to report my well-being to my Form Teachers on SLS

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Staying Connected to my teachersVideo-Conferencing Etiquette (Cyberwellness)• Be punctual.

• Look neat, dress appropriately. Wear your PE T-shirt.

• Go to the toilet before you join the meeting.

• Be respectful. Greet your teachers.

• Listen carefully to your teachers’ instructions. You should use the online meeting portal only in the presence of the teacher.

• Wait for your turn to speak. Raise your hand/Red Card in Student Handbook to speak or ask questions.

• Turn off your mic if you are not speaking.

• Speak clearly but gently.

• Use kind words. Say thank you.

• Stay focused and do not do other things. No eating is allowed.

• Practise the school core values.

Where to set up my laptop to meet my teachers online

• A location with good lighting and a neat background, preferably in the living room; not in a bedroom with a bed in the background

• Set up on a desk to take the call

• Sit upright with good posture. Do not sit or lay on the couch with laptop on chest or thighs

• Adjust your screen if necessary.• Use a earphone with built-in

microphone to enhance clarityof conversation and to ensureprivacy

What can I do if the computer/laptop/mobile device is not ready for my use?

Do other meaningful tasks!• Do the wipe down at home!• Read your favourite books.• Do Art and Craft activities. E.g. Design a board

game

• Compose a poem to encourage your friends• Create a poster to share good hygiene habits

with your neighbours.• Help the grown-ups with simple tasks.

Good Learning Habits@Home

• Be socially responsible, stay home to learn. Do not go out if you do not need to.

• Find a quiet place to learn.

• Follow the suggested master timetable to complete your assignments.

• Adopt safe internet practices. Take eye breaks.

• Share your thoughts with your teachers if you have questions.

• If you are stuck, keep trying and ask someone for help after you have tried your best.

• Practise good hygiene, wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds regularly (sing happy birthday twice), especially before you eat

• Eat healthily and exercise regularly at home.

Showing Our Appreciation

We are thankful for• Teachers who are planning for us to

continue learning• Parents or adults who are guiding

and caring for us at home

• Everyone working together to keep Singapore safe.

Reminders: To-do List for each day

• Remember to log into SLS and check for lessons.

• Complete the MTS Student Daily Well-Being Quiz.

• Share your questions with your teachers if you have. You can also share your thoughts or concerns.

• Ask questions and check back at the end of the HBL timetable for the day for your teachers’ comments.

Reflect on what you have learnt every day.