Week 2

Parent Help

We are super keen for some parent help in the classroom for a few little jobs that need doing: 

-sharpening pencils/sorting stationary/cleaning whiteboards

-mending cushions and soft toys

-helping out during our Friday craft session (10.45-12.30) 

-reading with children 

-putting readers away 

If you are available and interested in spending some time with us we would be very keen to hear from you! Or just come on in - always keen to have parents spend time with us in class.  Impromptu is just as fabulous.  

As part of our Turangawaewae focus we have been talking about where we come from, who is in our families, and jobs and responsibilities that people in our families have.  We would LOVE parents, grandparents, brothers or sisters to pop in to our Kowhanga and share a little bit about what they do during the day.  Please flick us an email if this may interest you.   

Bring 'n' Buy

 This Friday we have the school Bring 'n' Buy, which is a School Council fundraiser for the senior camp next year.  Between morning tea and lunch the children from Room 7 visit the hall and spend a few dollars (generally between $3-$5) on toys, food, raffles and games.  

• Please send your child to school on Friday with a purse/wallet and a few dollars, and an empty bag  to put their purchases in.
• While there will be some food available it is advisable that children still bring some lunch to school.  
• Parent help is appreciated as the hall can be quite busy, and you are most welcome to make your own purchases.  We usually go over to the hall around 11.30am. 
• If you have any books, DVDs or toys you can send these to school with your child and the councillors will collect them from our classroom.

In preparation for the Bring /n/ Buy we have been looking at money during maths and we are learning to identify 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 and $2 coins.  Your child will enjoy sharing their knowledge with you!  

Marae visit

Unfortunately it was raining last Thursday and we were unable to walk passed the marae.  Fingers crossed for fine weather this Thursday.  If you would like to join us for this short walk please let us know.  Many thanks.  

Our marae visit will most likely be in week four.  We are waiting to have the date confirmed.  

Cross Country

Cross country practise is going well and the children are enjoying pushing themselves to try 'just one more lap'.  Thanks very much for sending them to school in appropriate footwear. 

Claire is away this Friday.  Penny Musgrave will be in our kohwhanga. 

Yay, looking forward to seeing those lovely faces tomorrow!  

Have a great week, 

Amy and Claire