Homework Term 1 Week 4

Due Friday 26th February

Mathletics:  Make sure you go on Mathletics at least 3 times each week.  Last years password will work.

This week I scored:   _______  points

Reading:  Read as much as possible! If you are not sure about any new words, remember to look for clues in the sentences around the word and then if you are still not sure, use a dictionary.

Fun Stuff: 

Picnics…

On Friday the 26th it is the school picnic. 

Let’s pretend you are holding your own picnic.

Your mission is to design a picnic basket full of food.  What will the basket look like (draw it) and what yummy food will be in it?

What amazing games will you play at your picnic?

Who will you invite?

Where will it be?

Tell us all about it!

Present this either on paper, in your book or by email (your teacher may print it for you).  You should include pictures or even photos if you want.

What's Happening Next Week?

Week 4 (22-26 February)

Monday - Swimming, Testing

Tuesday - Swimming, Testing

Wednesday - Singing, Testing

Thursday - Swimming, Library, School Assembly

Friday - Sports afternoon - bring PE uniform, School picnic 5-7pm, Ice Blocks $1

Funky Feet Monday!

 Wear a colourful pair of socks to school on Monday with your shoes or sandals and be in the draw to win a prize.

Week 3 (15-19 February)

Monday - Swimming, Funky Feet Monday!

Tuesday - Bike Safety

Wednesday - Singing

Thursday - Swimming, Library, Team Assembly

Friday - Ice blocks $1, Team Sport - bring PE uniform

Howick Primary School

New Zealand Cyclist Skills Training Programme

This educational programme is fully funded by Auckland Transport and is tailored for children in years 5-6. Cyclist training enhances students’ cycling skills and teaches them how to ride their bikes safely. The Grade 1 sessions will be inside school grounds (not on the road).

The training will be delivered by Bigfoot Adventures Ltd. Our qualified instructors are passionate about teaching cycling skills and providing a fun, safe and practical programme. All instructors have undergone police vetting, hold current first aid certificates and have received training specific to this course. In case of an emergency please ensure your contact details are updated with the school.

The course comprises approximately 2 x 1 ½ hour sessions per class which will take place during class time. Ratios for the training will be 1 instructor for up to 15 students. The child’s teacher will also be present.

If you have any questions or concerns about this training, do not hesitate to talk to one of the Bigfoot team on the day. Or contact Adrienne, Cycle Safety Coordinator: 09 444 1446 Info@cyclesafety.co.nz

 Cyclist Skills Training

 Consent Form

I agree to my son/daughter (Name)………………………………………. (Class)…………

participating in the cycle training course and have read the information supplied.

CONSENT:

I understand that there are certain risks associated with cycling that cannot be reduced to zero. I know I am able to ask any questions of Bigfoot or the individual instructor to gain a better understanding of the activity before deciding whether my child takes part and the final decision about whether to take part or not is mine. I understand I may be charged for items belonging to Bigfoot that my child may lose or damage. The instructor will take all reasonable precautions to ensure my child’s safety. If my child acts outside of this advice, then I acknowledge they do so at their own risk and may be instructed to leave the programme or activity

We require a parent or guardian’s signature for any student under 18. By signing you are confirming that the information provided is as accurate and complete as possible and are confirming your consent to your child’s participation in the stated Bigfoot programme.

CONTACT DETAILS

Phone Number: ………………………………………..

Name…………………………………………...

Signed………………………………………………….

This permission slip will be coming home on Thursday with your child.  Please fill in and return to Miss Brambor.

Education Outside the Classroom – Permission Slip 2016

During the school year your child may be offered the opportunity to participate in group experiences outside the classroom that boost and enrich the school curriculum.  These experiences may be interschool sporting experiences that further develop the Health & Physical Education curriculum, chess tournaments or cultural events such as Choir.  Prior to each event a notice will be sent home with details that include times, venue, transport arrangements and the required equipment and cost. 

There may be times when the class goes for a short walk or runs, for example to the post box or for supervised cross country training around the streets near school.

This form once returned and signed will serve as a permission slip for all group Education Outside the Classroom experiences.  However, if you do not wish for your child to participate in any event we ask that you send written advice of the withdrawal.

Whole class and Senior School team trips will require permission at the time of the trip and the cost of these is covered by the activity fee.

Further information regarding any trip can be obtained by contacting your child’s teacher or the teacher in charge of that event.

Regards,

Claire Simpson, Vanessa Brambor, Sophie Robertson

Howick Primary School

Education Outside the Classroom – Permission Slip 2016

Student’s name: ……………………………………………….                Room ……….

·      I give permission for my son/daughter to attend group trips, cultural events and/or sporting events that take place out of Howick Primary School during 2016. 

·      I also give permission for them to go on supervised walks/runs near school.

·      I agree to pay any costs of trips and events before my son/daughter can attend.

·      I understand I am able to withdraw my child from any event by notifying the school in writing. 

·      I know that I am able to ask any questions of the school about the activities my child will be involved in. 

Signed ……………………………………………  Print Name ……………………………….

Contact Phone (Home)    ……………………………   (MOB) …………………………………

Email ………………………………………………………………

Term 1, Week 1

Whats Happening this week?

Week 1 (2-5 February)

Tuesday - Term 1 starts and newsletter goes home

Wed, Thurs, Friday - Swimming

Thursday - Team Assembly

Year 5/6  TEAM  WELCOME  TERM 1  2016

A very warm welcome to all the students and teachers in Year 5&6 for 2016.    We are all looking forward to an exciting, fun-filled and challenging year, building positive relationships on our journey to excellence.  The teachers are:

Room 1 - Miss Brambor Room 2 - Mrs Simpson Room 3 - Miss Robertson

Team Goal

Our goal is to work collegially by sharing, caring, being supportive and helping one another.  We are also, as senior students of the school, focusing on being great role models for the other students.  

Important Dates

8  February (wk2) - Monday, Holiday

11 February (Wk 2) - Meet the Teacher, 6.30pm, meet in the hall

16 February (wk3) - Maori and Pacifica Consultation evening

16/17 Feb   (wk 3) - Cycle Safety at HPS

26 February (Wk 4) - Family Picnic, 5pm, all welcome

3 March (wk 5) - Swim Carnival

15 March (Wk 7) - 3-way Conferences from 3.15pm

17 March (Wk 7) - 3-way Conferences from 1pm

25-28 March (wk8-9) - Easter

12-15 April (wk 11) - Camp Raglan

Topics

• Maths - Number, Algebra and Statistics
• Writing - Recount, Description and Explanations
• Learning Focused Relationships - Weeks 1 - 4
• Concept - Function (tying in with Camp)
• Sport - Aquatics/Summer Sports/Fitness

Stationery

Please ensure that your child has all his/her correct stationery for the term and that all items are clearly marked.  It would be a good idea to check your child’s stationery at the end of each term to see if any stationery needs to be topped up.

BYOD

Devices will continue to be used to support your child’s learning at HPS.  Remember - there is NO obligation to bring a device to school.  The device can be a laptop or something the size of a Mini iPad or bigger.  More information will be going home about this in the next 2 weeks.  The children will be told when they can start bringing their device to school.

Sport

We will be having sport on Fridays at 2:15pm.  The students will be in teams and the teachers will provide a selection of sports suitable for the summer. e.g. Toucht.  After each game a ‘Player of the Day’ will be chosen (based on qualities such as good sportsmanship). Please feel free to join us!  Children MUST wear their sports gear or they will not be able to participate.  If their gear is dirty they may bring a shirt in their whanau colours, plus a note from home explaining this.

Swimming

We will be swimming for at least the first 6 weeks of term, hopefully longer.  All children must participate in the school swimming programme.  However, if your child is sick or injured please send a note or email to excuse them from that day’s swimming.  A swimming cap must be worn when in the pool, if you do not have one, please ask at the office.

Fitness

We will be having short stretching/fitness sessions straight after the roll during term 1.  Children do not need to be in sports gear for this.

Library

The children are allowed up to 5 books at a time and can have them for a fortnight.  Our library times are as follows:  

Rm 1 - Thursday Rm 2 - Friday Rm 3 - Tuesday

Hats

All students are required to wear a hat this term.  A friendly reminder to SLIP... SLOP... SLAP ... WRAP!

Class Blogs

Our Class Blogs are an extension of our learning in senior school.   Receiving feedback on these blogs provides enthusiasm and motivation for our students and we would encourage you to take the time to visit these and share a comment.  Please note that all comments are moderated by the teachers before being published. Please remember to post your first name after your comment.    If you wish to receive a regular email advising when learning is uploaded on our blogs please go to the area on the front page of our blog and “Follow Room ? by Email” by submitting your email address.

Senior School Blogs:

Room 1: http://2016hpsrm1.blogspot.co.nz/

Room 2: http://2016hpsrm2.blogspot.co.nz/

Room 3: http://2016hpsrm3.blogspot.co.nz/

We will also be using Facebook as a way of communicating whole school learning and reminders.  https://www.facebook.com/HowickPrimarySchool

Homework

Every Friday a new sheet comes home with an assignment for the children.  These can be completed either on the computer and emailed to the teacher, in their book, or on paper.  Children also benefit from daily reading, spelling and Mathletics practice.  The first Homework sheet will come home on Friday 12th February.

Assembly

You are kindly invited to join us for assembly on every second Thursday at 2:15pm.  The first one is on Thursday 11th February.

Camp Raglan

Camp will be in the final week of term this year.  A new gear list will go home in a few weeks. If you wish to be a parent helper, please email Claire asap.  There will be a parent meeting for those coming, date to be arranged.  Claire will email those accepted as soon as possible.  Your child’s camp fee MUST be paid as early as possible this term unless arrangements have been made.  Thank you.

Tissues

Please send a large box of tissues to school ready for when the inevitable sniffles come with the change of weather.  We will look after them and put them out as required.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child, please feel free to make an appointment with the classroom teacher.  My email address is c.simpson@howickprimary.school.nz

Kind regards

Mrs Simpson, Miss Brambor and Miss Robertson