Term 1, Week 3
Happy New Year and welcome back to
all our Mentone Park families! After a long and busy holiday period, we were so
pleased to reconnect with the students and parents in the Middle School. The
move down to the former 1/2 area went smoothly, and the area is looking fresh
and different for our 3/4 students. Being so close to the STEM room is a
wonderful opportunity for our students to learn, play and explore with a
variety of amazing resources (including the 3D printer we have on trial!), and we are very excited to make full use of the
space! The 3/4 students have transitioned well into their new year levels and
classrooms, enjoying coming together for Monday Mingle, Open Ended Maths
Sessions, as well as some Literacy Activities. As we get to know each other
better, and get to understand the individual needs and goals of each student,
the area will become more collaborative, something the students are quite used
to now. We are looking forward to speaking with parents at the Meet the Teacher
night on February 27, which will be a great chance for you to discuss the
skills, goals and needs of your child. Use this link to book your time now - visit www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the code ppywv.
Friday February 15: House Swimming Carnival (3-6)
Monday February 18: Yoga (Session 2)
Monday February 25: Yoga (Session 3)
Wednesday February 27: Meet the Teacher
Monday March 4: Yoga (Session 4)
Monday March 11: LABOUR DAY
Monday March 18: Yoga (Session 5)
In READING this fortnight,
we have been learning to make connections between the text and our own lives,
as well as other texts.
During WRITING this week, we are working on structure and character development in narrative writing.
Our latest topic in MATHS has been place value, and we have been focusing on open ended activities.
* Homework has begun and the students are familiar with the SMART spelling program. Each night, they should "Look, Cover, Write, Check" for each of their highlighted words, as well as their BOB Words (refers to Back of Book - practice words from their daily writing.) Students
have an additional activity grid to choose a spelling activity from each week
or an activity from a topic we are focusing on in class may be included. A minimum of 15 minutes of reading each night can be recorded in their Reading Journal. Please speak to your child's teacher if you have any questions about the homework process.
* Please ensure that all students wear helmets if they are riding or scooting to school. If students are not wearing a helmet, they risk serious injury in the event of a crash.
* We always welcome parent/family helpers in the classroom. If you are interested, please ensure you provide a copy of your Working With Children Check to the office. More information can be found at: http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
* Term 1 is a SunSmart term - please ensure your child has a MPPS wide brim hat for recess and lunchtimes. Students without hats will be asked to play in the shaded areas.
*Attendance Requirements
If
your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify the school as soon as
possible on the day of absence,
through FlexiBuzz, phone or email. Notifying the school of your child’s absence
either prior to, or on the day that they will be away, helps ensure the safety
and wellbeing of children and will fulfill your legal responsibility. From Term
2 2018 onward, all Victorian government schools are required to contact
parents/carers as soon as practicable on the same day of an unexplained student
absence. If your child is absent on a particular day and you have not contacted
the school to explain why, the absence will be marked as unexplained. This
system also promotes daily school attendance. Going to school every day is the
single most important part of your child’s education, they learn new things
every day – missing school puts them behind.
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