Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – warm greetings to everyone
Welcome to week 11 of term 1. We are on the countdown to the holidays!
Reading over the holidays:
We all know how important it is for kids to read but what about raising kids who actually want to read on their own, or better yet, love to read?
Kids who love to read will gravitate towards books, spend time curled up on a couch with a favourite tale, and can’t take enough trips to the library.
A love of reading opens kids up to learning new ideas, helps them academically, and sets them up for a lifetime of critical thinking and empathy for others.
The following are tips to help you raise kids who get excited about reading:
Head Lice:
Visitors on school grounds:
Please note that anyone (including parents) that visit the school are to sign in at the office. We have a new digital sign in service. Maureen will be more than happy to show you how to use it.
Also, please remember that you MUST sign your child out at the office and give a reason if you are picking them up early.
Stars of the week:
Ka Rawe te mahi (awesome work) to Madison for learning how to use finger spaces in her writing and Malachi for some great vocabulary in his zombie apocalypse story!
Sports:
Congratulations to teams 4 and 5 in the Summer Sports cluster event last week for coming 2nd and 3rd at t-ball! It was a great day and I was very proud of the team spirt displayed at both the junior and senior events.
Congratulations to Mihi 12 the team with the highest points over 7 rounds (39).
Second with 37 points was Reporoa 5. Third place went to Reporoa 4 with 34 points
Calendar:
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Lunch Orders:
Healthy lunches on Friday, last one for the term, ordering menu is available at the school office.
| Nifty Nachos
Freshly made mince packed with veges and homemade tomato sauce Edam cheese and healthy corn chips |
□ $4.00 |
| Roastie Toastie
Nature’s Fresh multigrain toast bread, plus your choice of two fillings: Edam cheese Hellers ham Pineapple Onion Tomato Extra fillings 50c each: |
□ $2.50
□ $…….. |
| Busta Wrap
Freya’s wholemeal wrap, egg & mayo, hellers ham, edam cheese, carrot, lettuce, hummus Small (half a wrap for little tummies) □ $2.50 Large (full size wrap for hungrier kids) □ $4.00 |
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| Snack Menu
Fruit kebeb – seasonal fresh summer fruit on a stick
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□ $1.00 |
| Chocolate Weetix Slice | □ $1.50 |
| Anchor UNO yoghurt pottle, strawberry | □ $1.00 |
| Smoothie – Pink panther, strawberries instead of blueberries | □ $2.00 |
| Pop’n’Good popcorn | □ $1.00 |
Lost Property:
Our lost property pile is huge – it gets cleared over the holidays.
Absences:
Reminder if your child is absent either text, leave a message or on-line absent form is needed. We also need to know the reason they are away so remember to include this in your message – thanks.
Coming home today: Pamphlet – Harcourts Outdoor Ice Rink Rotorua.
Have a great holiday
Nãku i runga i aku mihi ki a koe – Yours with thanks
Richelle McDonald
and our team –Jill, Phil, Susannah, Rachel, Julie, Maureen, Heather, Tina, Mary, Kim, Ross & Stevie.
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