Week 6

Monday: 

Tuesday: 

Library day.

Wednesday: 

School singing- 8.45am.
Thursday: 

Kapa haka 2pm.

Friday: 

Wacky Hair day and mufti day fundraiser for the Nepal earthquake fund. Gold coin donation. Who will have the craziest hair in room 9?

Golden time: A dance party.

Queen's birthday weekend. No School on Monday.

Hi Parents.

Well this week we are halfway through the term! 

Thank you so much for the wonderful support you give your children at home with their reading, spelling and maths. 

Reduce, reuse and recycle
This week we are reusing tin cans and turning these into pencil tins. The children will need to bring an empty and clean tin can and any ribbon, crafty bits, googly eyes etc that they might need to bring their ideas to life. I have paint, glue and a few extra bits and pieces.

Have an awesome week, and don't forget to do your homework below :)

Eliana

Reading praise

Each week I try a new strategy to get the children motivated to learn. Last week and this week my focus is on "Praise". Parents, your homework this week is to write something positive to your child about their reading. We will be checking the blog in class during the week to see who has completed their homework :)

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Week 5

Monday: 

Tuesday: 

Library day.

Wednesday: 

School singing- 8.45am.
Thursday: 

Kapa haka 2pm.

Friday: 

Pentecost Mass- 11:00 am in the church. All family are welcome to attend.  Following this Mass the junior school will have a shared tabloid sports day with the juniors from St Michael's while the middle and senior school go to the Redwoods for their cross country race.  More information on this will follow. 

Hi Parents. 

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Autumn weather. This week our class will be going on an Autumn walk so we can truly marvel at God's beautiful creation!

Reading

We have a slight change in our normal routine this week as I have to do reading testing.
Apart from the children in my 2 target reading groups, your child may choose a book from their coloured book box to take home. 

If they have chosen a book that is difficult, please help them along. Before giving them the word, ask them to sound it out, check the picture for a clue and think about what would make sense before telling them the word. 

If they have chosen a book that is easy, that's fine, it will enhance their fluency.

Please keep reading time light, fun and positive.  Praise them for the things they did well "That was such a good try at that word.  You looked at the first sound didn't you?"  I love the way you stopped and fixed that mistake by yourself - that's what good readers do". 
After they have read, please check their comprehension by asking them a few questions about the story. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Writing 

The writing is coming along nicely now. This week we will continue our learning around persuasive writing, and will be writing about Autumn.

I will try and get some more published work up for you to admire.  

Maths

In class this week we will be looking at place value.

Your child will bring home another maths sheet to do for homework.

RE
We will continue our learning around God and his creations this week, but will finish off the Ascension and the Pentecost.

Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit.  Here are some links to help you talk about this wonderful celebration with your children...
Pentecost Story - video
Pentecost - simple information

Sustainability
Our concept is Sustainability with a "God's Creation" focus.  
As we move through the term our focus will move from the creation story to Recycling as a way to ensure we take care of and respect the gifts God has given us.  
If you could send some recycling along during the week, such as cereal boxes, muesli bar boxes, yoghurt containers, glad wrap rolls etc... they would be most welcome.  
We will use them to sort into categories and then design and create a piece of art work.
Reduce, reuse and recycle will be our focus.

Head lice

There is head lice going around again. Please check your child's hair and treat if necessary.

Thank you all for the amazing effort getting your children to school on time with lovely food they need for learning.
Room 9 is a great community of learners and it is my pleasure teaching them.

Have a lovely week everyone.
Eliana.

Week 4. Happy Mothers Day Mums!

Monday: 

Tuesday: 

Library day.

Wednesday:
School singing- 8.45am.
Healthy lunch presentation for parents-1.30 - 2.30 in the hall.  

Thursday:
Kapa haka 2pm. 

Friday:
Ling in to teach Mandarin from 9-9.3o.
Spelling testing.

Sausage sizzle $1.50 Juicies $1.00. 

Golden time: Egg and spoon races! Please send a hard boiled egg to school on Friday for this.

Hi Parents.

I hope you are all enjoying the lovely weather we are having.  

Yesterday we enjoyed the first Saturday of winter sports with my son and daughter both playing football. It was very exciting! 

New tab

I have added a new tab along the top of our blog titled Weekly notices.

From next week you will need to click on this to read the notices.
Our home page will be posts about our learning and photos of the children.

Homework
The children have settled really well into their learning this term, and are working hard each day to do their best. Please keep up the wonderful support at home with their spelling and reading. It really makes a difference!!!
Also, thank you for the valuable comments in your child's reading log. It is okay to take turns reading with your child, or even read to your child if it becomes a bit much for them.

This week your child will also have a maths worksheet to complete at home. For some children it will be an easy independent activity. For others, you will need to read the instructions to them and guide their learning. 

Please remember that homework should be enjoyable for both you and your child. 

Have a lovely week.
Eliana.

Week 3

Monday: 

Tuesday: 

Library day.

 ‘Growing Healthy Children, Growing Healthy Brains’ presentation at JPC. 7.30pm. 

Wednesday:
School singing- 8.45am.
Whanau hui- 5.30pm in the school meeting room. 

Thursday:
Kapa haka 2pm. 
School Disco run by the PTA - 5.30-7pm. $2 entry. Children- put your dancing shoes on and come and have some fun! Pizza, iceblocks, drinks and lollies will also be on sale. 

Friday:
Ling in to teach Mandarin from 9-9.3o.
Spelling testing.

Sausage sizzle $1.50 Juicies $1.00. 

Golden time: Malteser races.

Hi Parents, 

Thank you to those of you who read the blog last week and got their child to tell me the secret word. I will add a secret word every so often.
Kapa haka 
Notices went home to those children wanting to participate in kapa haka this term. These forms need to be returned to school this week. If your child is wanting to do kapa haka but they haven't brought a notice home, please let me know and I will get a copy for you.
Scholastic Book Orders 
These are due back this week. If you are placing a money order please make sure to put the correct amount of money in as they do no give change.

Have a nice week.
Eliana

Upcoming events

LAKES DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH NATHAN MIKAERE-WALLIS

TUESDAY 5 MAY 2015, 7.30PM

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WHAT OUR CHILDREN NEED TO LIVE, LEARN AND SUCCEED

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