weekly newsletter

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter 27th March - 31st March Room 9
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along and supported us at the Gala - It was a fantastic day!
Mathletics	Please ensure you have paid for your child to continue using this valuable Maths resource
Life Education	We look forward to an exciting time with the Life Education Team supporting us with our Movement Concept Thank you to those families who have returned their child’s permission slips and paid the $5 fee. Please ensure you have done so by Monday morning. Unfortunately those children who haven’t been paid for will miss these lessons and be sent to an alternative room during these classes.
Lloyd Elsmore Swimming	This is the last session for our Year 3 students. They have all benefitted from this free local community initiative
Tissues	A timely reminder the cold season is approaching. Please send in a box of tissues for your child to your child’s teacher as soon as possible
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher
Head Lice	The recent warm wet weather has promoted more cases of head lice. Please check your child regularly and treat accordingly to prevent them being spread to others
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsrm9.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too I have added some of the websites we use in class so the children can use them at home too
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 10: 3rd April  - 7th April
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: Friday: Ice Blocks

Weekly newsletter

Howick Primary School JWeekly Newsletter20th March - 24th March Room 9
Wow!  The Gala countdown is on…..1 week to go. If you can help in ANY way on the day or setting up on Friday - please see your child’s teacher and we can add you to the rosta Thanks
Life Education	Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Please could the permission slip and the money be brought in as soon as possible. Thanks
School photos	It’s school photo day on Tuesday this week. All children will have their individual and class photograph taken. If you would like a sibling photo taken - please fill in the form available from the office If you have a maroon shirt from our new school uniform, please could your child wear it on Tuesday.
3 Way Conferences	Great to such a fantastic turn out. Well done to all the children from Room 9 who shared their learning journey and talked about their goals.
Assembly	No School Assembly this week as we prepare for the Gala
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher.
HPS Gala	Please bring a Jolly Jar as your HPS Gala contribution (a jolly jar is an empty jam jar filled with goodies ie sweets, stickers, small toys, crayons etc) A huge thankyou to all those children and parents who have already donated items
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsrm9.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too I have added some of the websites we use in class for  the children to have a go at home too
Mufti and bright socks day - Wednesday 22nd March	We are raising money for the Auckland Downs Syndrome Association Children are asked to wear mufti and bright mismatched socks for the day and give a $2 donation
School bags	Please encourage your child to unpack their own bag when they come into class in the morning (water bottle and book bag) - this helps them become more independent & responsible for their belongings It’s also great to see so many children carrying their own bag at home time - after all it’s their bag!!
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 9: 27th March - 31st March
Monday: Lloyd Elsmore Swimming for Y3s, Swimming R13, 14, 15, 16 Last session Tuesday: Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: Friday: Ice Blocks

Room 9 Medals

As part of our learning all about the letter 'm',  we made medals. Don't we all look marvellous!

Websites we've used in class

Here are some of the websites we have used in class.....

www.ictgames.com  - we  have played counting caterpillar, phoneme pop and dinosaur eggs 

www.phonicsplay.co.uk - we have played Buried Treasure - phase 2 

http://www.letters-and-sounds.com/phase-2 - all games 

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter Room 9
Wow!  The Gala countdown is on…..2 weeks to go. Don’t Forget SCHOOL CLOSES at 12.30 on THURSDAY
Life Education	Please could the permission slip and the money be brought in as soon as possible. Thanks
3 Way conference	Please remember to book your conference through www.schoolinterviews.co.nz using the by376 code Don’t forget to send the reply slips about the supervision arrangements back to the class teacher Thanks
Family photos	We still have a few spaces to fill so keep the photos coming in. Thanks to those who have already sent theirs
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher.
HPS Gala	Please bring a bottled item as your HPS Gala contribution   Thankyou to all those children and parents who have already donated items
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsrm9.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too
Safe Parking	HPS is taking part in Auckland Transport’s Safety at the School Gate Programme. This initiative is to encourage parents to park in the correct place, so children can be dropped off safely and avoid traffic congestion. Watch out for more information on our Facebook page and class blogs.
PTA Meeting	Wednesday 7pm School Staffroom - New Parents are most welcome to join the Parent & Teacher Association to support our school’s fundraising events.
School bags	Please encourage your child to unpack their own bag when they come into class in the morning ( water bottle and book bag) - this  helps them to become more independent and responsible for their belongings It’s also great to see so many children carrying their own bag at home time - after all it’s their bag!!
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 8
Monday: Lloyd Elsmore Swimming for Y3s, Swimming R13, 14, 15, 16 Tuesday: School/Individual/Siblings photos Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: Friday: Ice Blocks

Take a look at us in action on Wheels Day