Tuesday 14 October 2014

BACK TO SCHOOL – TERM 4 2014

Mrs Reddy’s Classroom Newsletter


WELCOME BACK !

Greetings to you all. I trust that you  all had a lovely holiday and the children are well rested for the last term of the year. We have a very busy term planned which will keep us well occupied. Thanks again for all your support for our Mission Fair which was a huge success and a lot of fun.

The students continue to need a lot of guidance and support in keeping the routines to engage in learning at this level. I hope that  the children will work on becoming self-propelled learners  and develop this responsibility with a positive attitude shall endeavour to do the best I can to ensure their progress in all areas. The assertive discipline policy in my class will be continued to help  those children who still need help in acquiring  appropriate behaviours  and work habits.

I was very impressed with the interviews and would like to thank those of you who attended. If you were unable to make it I am still happy to discuss your child’s progress with you. These interviews are of vital importance and keep you accurately informed of your child’s learning progress and other behaviours at school.

TERM 4 – SYSTEMS

The big concept that weaves through all our learning is SYSTEMS which means that most, if not all of our studies, will be around this theme.


 
LONGTERM PLAN

RE-TheTraditional/Devotional prayers followed by the   Communion of Saints. I  am happy to inform you that the children have gained a lot of knowledge about the Sacraments last tem and know why going to Mass every Sunday is very important

We will be learning about what is meant by the Communion of Saints and how people on earth, in heaven and those undergoing Purgatory can help each other. The lessons also provide the students to research and explore the lives of Saints and Inspiring people.

Please refer to the Family-Whanau Book Page 31 for further information and complete all home activities with your child.

Science /Technology- Introduction to Robotics

Maths-Fractions/Problem Solving

Reading-Procedure focus – Reading for information and Understanding

Written Language-Procedures

PE-Athletics, Small Ball Skills ,Cricket

ICT-Use the internet for research.

The Arts-Drama with dance integration.

REMINDERS - STUDENTS


·        Do your homework every night.

·        Have your homework checked and signed by parent/s.

·      Sleep at 8.00pm

·       Bring your homework back to school daily.


PARENT REMINDERS

As the term goes on a lot of students do not have at school-a pencil, a ruler, red and black pen, a glue stick and scissors.

·        Please check that they have the necessary supplies so learning time is not wasted in class.

·        Please check and sign off homework checklists each night and the reading log.

·        Read weekly school newsletter and regularly visit Room 5 Blog as we look forward to your comments about the wonderful learning and fun that happens in our class..

 TERM 3 HIGHLIGHTS


RE- END OF YEAR MASS.

SCIENCE ALIVE – SCHOOL VISIT.

TECHNOLOGY  CHALLENGE - DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR ROBOT

PE-Athletics -School and SE Zones Competitions.

END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES-

CLIP AND CLIMB

TEN PIN BOWLING

END OF YEAR REPORTS    

HOMEWORK-MONDAY TO THURSDAY  EVERY WEEK:


·        RE-regular home activities.

·        Reading for 15 minutes each night

·         Spelling and skills exercises based on their list of word

·         Basic Facts revision-Practice times tables daily.

·        Incomplete schoolwork.

SPECIAL THANK YOU !



Special thanks  to the following students and parents:

Jamal – for showing great leadership in event  organisations.

Railynnetta and Finn - for being great Neigbourhood Support Leaders.

Elisah,Ruby,Elizabeth and Kristyl  -for always volunteering  to help out willingly in the class room in their spare time.

Letone ,Harley-making an effort to keep our laptops charged.

All the parents who help out with our class trips including Gordon who takes wonderful snap shots of school events.

Please feel free to contact me at school through a note (in an envelope ),email  or call me at school to make an appointment if necessary.

 I welcome your suggestions and am looking forward to working with you this term.

 Warm regards – Peace be with you.

 Grace

 

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