Term
2 is already here! Who would have believed it? With CAMP fast
approaching, followed by swimming at Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool, kapa haka, choir,
jump jam, winter sports, assessment, etc. it is undoubtedly going to be a very
busy term and before we know it reports will be going home. It is a very
short term, only nine weeks!
Team Goal
Our
goal is to work collegially by sharing, caring, being supportive and helping
one another. As senior students of the school we continue to focus on
being great role models and the school leaders are now taking responsibility
for assemblies and have proved to be excellent ambassadors for HPS. Other
responsibilities around the school are shared amongst the senior students and they
are doing a fantastic job!
Important Dates
Camp
Parent Helpers Meeting – Wk 1 – Wednesday, 6.30pm in Rm 2
Quiz
Night – Wk 2 – Friday, 16 May at 7pm
Camp
– Wk 3 – Tuesday – Friday, 20 May – 23 May
Teacher
Only Day - Wk 4, Friday
Swimming
at Lloyd Elsmore starting Wk 2 (Rm 1 – 4)
Queens’
Birthday, Monday, Wk 5
Basicfactathon
- Wk 6
Disco,
Thursday, Wk 7
Reports
home, Wk 9
Topics
·
Maths - Number and Orientation
·
Writing - Narratives and Poetry
·
Camp Activities - Week 1 - 2
·
Concept – Learning Focused Relationships (Camp), Movement (Animal
Migration)
·
Sport - Aquatics/Round Robin Competition/Team Building/Winter
Sports
Stationery
Please
ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery for term 2 and that
all items are clearly labeled.
Choir/ Dance Skills
The
children who have signed up for choir this year will continue on Wednesday
afternoons. The remainder of the children will be divided into two groups
for dance with Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Simpson.
Round Robin Sport/Kapa Haka
We
are continuing with Round Robin Sports competition on Tuesdays at 2:00pm.
The children will either be going to kapa haka or will be participating
in the Round Robin Sports.
Swimming – Lloyd Elsmore
Our
swimming day is Thursdays, Week 2 - 9. All children are expected to
participate in the swimming programme. This is a free programme supplied by the
John Walker Field of Dreams Trust. If your child is sick or injured
please send a note or email to excuse them from that day’s swimming.
Jump Jam
The
seniors will be participating in a jump jam session for 30 minutes every Friday
for the duration of the term. A reminder that they will need to wear
their full sports uniform.
Library
The
children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them for a fortnight.
Our
library times are as follows:
Rm
1 - Tuesday
Rm
2 - Wednesday
Rm
3 - Thursday
Rm
4 - Friday
iSnack
This
time has proved to be popular with both children and teachers alike.. A
friendly reminder that your child will require a healthy snack which can be
eaten in 10 minutes. This could be anything from raisins, half an apple,
grapes, a carrot or half a sandwich etc. Citrus fruit is usually popular
at this time of the year.
Class Blogs
Our
class blogs are up and running! We would love to get feedback on what we
put on our blog and we appreciate you taking the time to look at our blog and
comment on what you see. Please note that all comments are moderated by the
teachers before being published. Please remember to post your first name after
your comment.
Senior
School Blogs
Room
1: http://2014hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz
Room
2: http://2014hpsrm2.blogspot.co.nz
Room
3: http://2014hpsrm3.blogspot.co.nz
Room
4: http://2014hpsrm4.blogspot.co.nz
We
will also be using Facebook as a way of communicating team and whole school
learning and reminders. The link is
https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool
Homework – Week 4-9
A
homework worksheet for the week is given on Fridays or Mondays and is expected
to be returned to school on the following Friday. Homework will consist
of reading, spelling and maths activities. A reading log needs to be
filled in and signed daily. Homework Week 1 & 2 will be camp related.
Final gear list to go out today.
Assembly
You
are kindly invited to join us for assembly on Thursdays at 2:15pm. Should
your child be one of the deserving certificate receivers you will be notified
by email or phone.
Tissues
As
we know winter is fast approaching! Please send a box of tissues if you
have not yet done so. Thank you for the boxes we have already received, it is
much appreciated.
If
you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to make
an appointment with the classroom teacher. My email address is
m.wood@howickprimary.school.nz
Kind
regards
Mrs
Wood
Miss
Lister
Mrs
Simpson
Miss
Dower
Inspiring confident life-long learners
