Welcome
to the 2015 school year in Room 7.
I’m
really looking forward to working with you and your child this year.
The
following information will help you assist your child to become independent and
organised for school: This will be discussed in detail at the Meet the Teacher Evening on Monday 16th
February.
During
the hot weather it is helpful for the children to have a bottle of water
on their desks to avoid dehydration. Other drinks can be kept in their bags for
break times.
A
school uniform sunhat must be worn when outdoors during terms 1 and 4.
Putting on sunscreen in the mornings is a useful precaution.
Our
swimming days are Monday, Thursday,
and Friday weather permitting, although we will swim in the rain if it is
warm. All children are expected to participate in the school swimming
programme. However, if your child is sick or injured please send a note or
email to excuse them from that day’s swimming. Please ensure all items of your
child’s uniform are clearly named to
avoid mix-ups. All children will wear a cap in the pool. Caps are available at
the school office for $5.00.
Our
library day this term is Tuesday.
Year 3 children are allowed to issue 3 books at a time and Year 4 children are
allowed 4 books.
Homework
is expected. It is recommended that all children read for at least 15 mins per
night and spend a similar amount of time practising basic facts, number
knowledge and/or times tables. Maths homework will be set through Mathletics.
We
value all kinds of reading, whether it is a book read at school that
day, a library book or other reading material chosen by the child. Independent
readers can choose their own reading material and may not bring home readers
that have been read with the teacher. Reading material will be available for
them to take home should this be required.
Reading
should be recorded in their reading notebook. The children can do this
themselves. The notebook should then be returned to school on a Friday for the
teacher to see what has been read.
Please
make sure your child has their Junior book bag or a sturdy plastic bag to keep
books (and notices) clean and dry in their schoolbags.
We
also feel that being read to by a parent, member of the extended family or an
older sibling is important. Discussing the story is a good way of increasing
comprehension.
Each
term the children’s knowledge and quick
recall of basic facts and times tables will be assessed.
Part
way through the morning we have a fresh fruit or vege snack time. We
find the children need a top up before the morning tea break and this is a way
to encourage healthy eating. This is optional.
We
would appreciate it if you could send a large box of tissues to school
ready for when the inevitable sniffles come with the change of weather. We will
look after these and put them out for the children to use as needed.
Our
initial concept focus is Learning Focused Relationships and then we will be
working on Systems, focusing on electrical circuits.
During
the year, as part of the programme, we may take short walks/runs around the
local streets. The utmost care will be taken to ensure everyone’s safety. Some
children may be involved with group trips during class time for example sport,
choir or chess. Please fill in the attached slip indicating whether or
not you give permission for these walks/runs or group trips. Whole class trips
will still need your permission even though the cost will be covered by the
activity fee.
I
will be using email as an extra way to communicate with you this year. Could
you please include the email address/addresses that I can use on the attached
slip.
We
will regularly share classroom learning with you through our classroom blog. The children LOVE seeing comments from parents
and friends so please go on and comment on their amazing work. This will be up and
running in the next couple of days. I’ll be posting classroom information and Room
7’s weekly newsletter on here also. www.2015hpsrm7.blogspot.co.nz.
We
will also be using Facebook as a way of communicating team and whole school
learning and reminders.
Our
school website is:
http://www.howickprimary.school.co.nz
Kind
regards
Miss
Abi Kilduff
Room
7 class teacher
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