Tena Koutou Room 5 families,
It's time to give yourselves a big pat on the back for the tremendous effort we have all put into ensuring a successful first term at Maungaraki School!
Time has flown by and I am sure you will have all noticed the growth made by all of the Room 5 children. When I think back just 11 short weeks ago, we were all new to Room 5, reliant on our parents and our teacher; and eager to settle into our learning. THEN when I fast forward 11 weeks I am blown away by everyones progress!
1. Children are more independent in their learning, friendships and self management.
2. Children are taking responsibility for our classroom at all times of the day, putting down chairs in the morning, ensuring resources are put away properly, keeping our room clean and helping friends to pack up for home time. Congratulations wonderful people!
3. Room 5 children have developed large circles of friends.
4. Presentation of work has risen to a good standard!
5. Children are using thinking tools in their oral language and written language. They are beginning to write some well thought out stories!
6. Children are trying extra hard with their reading and Mathematics which is making for a very proud teacher!
Well done everyone for all your hard work this term! I can only imagine the wonderful things we will have accomplished by the end of Term 2!
Thank you everyone for the very special Enviro Schools assembly on Monday.
Also, a huge thank you for the wonderful ANZAC memorial service this morning. What a special day to celebrate. Ka pai.
I wish you all a safe and happy holiday. I look forward to seeing you all when you arrive back at school in two weeks!
Miss Jackson
Thursday, 18 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
The home stretch...
Hi everyone,
Congratulations on a very successful first term in Room 5! However, it's not over yet! As we head into this final week of term there are a few special things happening that families need to be aware of.
1. On Monday morning Maungaraki School is set to receive our Silver Enviro Award. There will be a special assembly being held in the hall at 10am during which we will receive the award. There will be many special guests including some local MP's and media. We are looking forward to celebrating this success with our friends and community!
2. On Friday, the last day of term, we are having a 'Dress Up' day. Children are encouraged to wear clothing that represents a group they belong to. This could be a sports uniform, dancing uniform, school T- shirt.... We will be having the final assembly of the term at 11:45am- please note this earlier start time. The assembly will be followed by a short ANZAC ceremony to which parents are also invited.
3. On Friday, Room 5 farewelled one of our good friends and classmates, Penny. We wish Penny all the best for her new adventures in her new town and school.
4. This Friday is also going to be Izzy's last day at Maungaraki School. We look forward to spending this final week with her before she sets off to her new home and new school.
Given the busy nature of the week, please be aware that some children may not bring home a reading book every single day, however, I still encourage you to read books from home and the library.
Everyone in Room 5 is beginning to tire out, so lets give this week 100% and get ourselves to the well deserved holidays!
Miss Jackson
Congratulations on a very successful first term in Room 5! However, it's not over yet! As we head into this final week of term there are a few special things happening that families need to be aware of.
1. On Monday morning Maungaraki School is set to receive our Silver Enviro Award. There will be a special assembly being held in the hall at 10am during which we will receive the award. There will be many special guests including some local MP's and media. We are looking forward to celebrating this success with our friends and community!
2. On Friday, the last day of term, we are having a 'Dress Up' day. Children are encouraged to wear clothing that represents a group they belong to. This could be a sports uniform, dancing uniform, school T- shirt.... We will be having the final assembly of the term at 11:45am- please note this earlier start time. The assembly will be followed by a short ANZAC ceremony to which parents are also invited.
3. On Friday, Room 5 farewelled one of our good friends and classmates, Penny. We wish Penny all the best for her new adventures in her new town and school.
4. This Friday is also going to be Izzy's last day at Maungaraki School. We look forward to spending this final week with her before she sets off to her new home and new school.
Given the busy nature of the week, please be aware that some children may not bring home a reading book every single day, however, I still encourage you to read books from home and the library.
Everyone in Room 5 is beginning to tire out, so lets give this week 100% and get ourselves to the well deserved holidays!
Miss Jackson
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