Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak to all who have observed Ramadhan!

Enjoy your holiday tomorrow. See you on Thursday :)

Math Problem of the Week (POW)

The Puzzle:

How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3.

You can use the main signs add, subtract multiply and divide.

Parent Questionnaire

As parents and guardians, you have valuable insights and observations that will help me get to know your child. Please answer the following questions and send the responses with your child by Tuesday, the 30th of August or send them directly to me at sheila.kanchwala@akam.ac.ke.

1. What language is spoken at home?


2. What are your child's academic strengths?


3. What are your child’s areas of growth or challenges?


4. What are your child's favorite interests or after school activities?


5. Are there any learning challenges that your child may have that I should be aware of?


6. Is there anything else that you would like to share about your child?


7. How would you like to be involved in our classroom? (volunteering, field trip chaperoning, guest speaker)


Thanks in advance for your support!

First Week Success!

What a wonderful first week of school! Everyone is full of energy and good-spirits.

Weekend Reminders:
Math - Please finish your Math Autobiography for Monday.
Language Arts - Read 30 minutes daily.
Miscellaneous - The final copy of your personal targets should be completed by Monday.

Introduction Letter

Introduction Letter to Parents of 6K

July 2011

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Hello! My name is Sheila Kanchwala and I am your child’s new teacher.  This is my second year at The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, and I am thrilled to be part of His Highness The Aga Khan’s important vision to develop ethical leaders while fostering international-mindedness.

My educational background includes completion of a Masters in Education from New York University with a state certification to teach grades 1 – 9. This is my eighth year teaching, and I have taught all subjects at the primary level and math and Spanish at the secondary level.

I look forward to getting to know your child and working directly with him/her in the classroom to facilitate their exploration, discovery and learning of mathematics, language arts, and units of inquiry.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  My e-mail is sheila.kanchwala@akam.ac.ke.  Thank you for this opportunity to participate in your child’s learning!

Sincerely, 

Sheila Kanchwala