Sunday 12 February 2017

Weekly Notices Week 3 Term 1 2017

Week 3, Term 1 -

Homework -  Middle School children are expected to read a book at their level every evening (some will need parent guidance) and do a little bit of maths whizz and/ or spelling each day, if possible. Children have their maths whizz passwords and spelling assessments are happening now. Parents and caregivers may also read to a child if he or she is too tired or is really resisting reading. Children who like it and have the time may want to do a little journal writing or story writing at home. All children now have logins to Google - G Suite and can access their learning site and Google Drive from home. Homework should not be a stressful time or too long as this may put kids off learning or doing certain tasks, especially at this young age. Each family has to make their own decision about how busy they are and how much homework is possible.

Chromebook user agreements need to be returned ASAP from children who are new to chromebooks or those who have been asked to complete a form. Children who have not had this form filled out and signed cannot go onto the school network.

If you are able to help out at the school in any way it would be most sincerely appreciated. We have an active PTA who are at the moment organising the school gala and are in need of as many helping hands as possible. We also have working bees, school gardens to maintain and a host of other things going on throughout the year, which require volunteers. Please enquire at the school office if you are able to assist in any way.

On Thursday the Diocese have their Commissioning Mass at St Thomas More at Mt. Maunganui. There will be school staff and children from schools from the Bay of Plenty present. Mass is at 6.00pm.

Thanks to Bernie and her team for a great ‘Opening Mass’. Thanks also to Margot for the music. I think the children did very well for their first Mass for the year.

Thanks to all those parents who made themselves available for the ‘Meet the Teacher’ last Thursday afternoon.

The Bike to School Day was a hit. Thanks Mrs Todd for organising this and also to staff who supported this event. Children and parents enjoyed participating in the bike ride.

Our school app had a few issues which have now been sorted. Parents will be able to access blogs, newsletters, draws, school calendar, book school interviews, order Pita lunch, buy school uniform from our shop, and submit a child’s absence using the App. Please download the app from the android or apple store..

Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.school.stmarysrotorua
Apple - St Mary's Catholic Primary School
https://appsto.re/nz/xbD6eb.i

Our school facebook page is going along very well. Photos are often posted on this page.
Parents and caregivers will love seeing photos of the children so check it out.

Thanks to Mrs Cato, Mr James and Mr Volschenk for getting blogs, devices, maths whizz etc up and running and also to Mrs Tabuteau who is looking after the setting up of Reading Eggs. We place a lot of importance in Maths Whizz and will be using this programme consistently in class. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to access these programmes at home. If your child can’t remember the login please see the class teacher concerned. Children should do 60-90 minutes per week on tutor in maths whizz but can do more if they go into replay. If your child isn’t doing a minimum of 60 minutes in class per week they should make up the difference at home.

Our school leaders have been selected for the year. Thanks to the teachers who have offered to help with the leadership programme. It is interesting to see which former students have been appointed as  School Leaders at Secondary level.  Head Girl, at JPC  Theresa McLean and Deputy Head Girl, Anna Piebenga, Rotorua Girls’ High Head Girl, Pareunuora Pene and King’s College Auckland Head Girl Rita Shasha.

MONDAY 13TH FEBRUARY.
9.00-11.00am Dynamos Leadership Training for 20 Yr 6s. Hall.
3.15pm Team Mtgs.

TUESDAY 14TH FEBRUARY.
8.15am Staff Prayer - Mrs Nieuwboer
3.20pm Staff Meeting. Maths PD

WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY.
8.45am School Singing.

THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY.
6.00pm Commissioning Mass at St Thomas More, Mount Maunganui.

FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY.
11.00am School band
11.45am Pasifika group practice

2.05pm School Assembly. Room 1.

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