Midweek homework reminder

Hi kids and parents.

This is a reminder to you about this weeks homework.



Don't forget to sign in the reading book that was read (even if it was a chapter from a fav book).


I encourage all the children to do a nice border and 'spruce' the page up. This shows me that time and care was ACTUALLY put into the completion of homework.


XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX NOTE TO PARENTS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Homework reading should NOT be difficult or challenging for the child. The point of this is to build some enjoyment through reading. Difficult texts do not achieve this easily.

This week and next week, the children have been asked to practise their 3 times tables. Your support on this would help greatly.

Meet the new kid in class

This is "Scittles" our new pet skink. We believe that he is a Moko Skink (oligosoma moco).

We are looking after him for a bit. He likes to eat insects, flies, ants etc.

We have him in a small enclosure but we need something a little larger. If any parents have a fish tank enclosure or a container with a lid that we could use/borrow or have please contact me at school. We would love a more plush home for our new mate.

Christchurch Earthquake

On behalf of the team at the Apanui beehive, I would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the families of the hurt, missing or passed away. We continue to remain positive and hopeful for a successful outcome on rescuing those still trapped.

Homework

Please be aware that your child will have homework each night. It is given to the children as a weekly worksheet. It will be pasted in their h/w books on a monday and is due on a friday.

This will consist (usually unless stated) of reading log, spelling, maths and other tasks.

Please ensure that your child does this each night and that you support them in feeling good about their learning rather than making something that 'squashes' self esteem.

Children have a fluency box of books set at their level and are encouraged to take one home; however, they can read a book from home as an alternative.

Go 4 It

This week, our class has been part of the "Go 4 It" initiative. This is a programme being put on by Waikato/Sport Bay of Plenty to teach children about the fundamental skills that go with some of our countries big sports. This week we have been learning about "Football" (not to be called Soccer apparently).







Make sure you ask your child about "Ghostbusters", snakes, frogs and any other games and skills learnt.

I encourage all families to get outside with a ball and spend time with your children. You never know, they may teach you a thing or too!


For more info on Go 4 It, click the link above.

WATERMELON DAY

Check out our pics from watermelon Day. Our class made a baby pram filled with fruit salad. "yummmm"