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Myross Bush School Newsletter
from the Principal
Find out more at www.myrossbush.school.nz
FEB 5
2014
Welcome back to the new school year for 2014! Coming up: This Friday is Teacher Only Day A reminder that this Friday is a Teacher Only Day. We are hosting a visiting facilitator who is working with our staff on our curriculum programme that supports thinking skill development, encourages student self management attributes and provides an engaging context for enriching the skills around literacy and numeracy." Meet the Teacher Night and community BBQ: Next Tuesday night is an opportunity for you to catch up with the two teachers who will be working with your child this year. We are running two sessions, 5-5.30 and 5.30 - 6pm. You will hear a little about our team teaching structure and some of the nuts and bolts around the classroom programme needs." Myross Bush School Athletics Day: This year we are running our own
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athletics day at Surrey Park as well as the Zone Sports day that is later in February. This opportunity will give all our children from 5 year olds right through to 10 year olds - the chance to participate in all the athletic events (sprints, obstacle course & hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot & Discuss). This will be a fantastic community day and we look forward to seeing you there."
is an integral link between you, your child and school. Thank you for taking the time to be a part of this important process. "
Goal Setting Conference Nights: Please note that school will finish at 12.30pm on Tuesday 18 February with interviews starting at 1pm. Interviews on Wednesday 19 February start at 3.30pm. Information on how to book using the code WRBQF. It’s an easy process."
Thanks to...I would also like to acknowledge the help and support from Gary and Michelle Fraser who were instrumental in getting the new sandpit up and going. Alistair and Leanne Morris who are making the new hothouse a reality inside the school grounds. Our new house and school value flags have been kindly donated by Fonterra with the support of Keith Mason who helped make that happen."
Your 2014 Goal Setting conference is a great opportunity to focus on a new learning year for your child. It may be your first goal setting conference or it will be a chance to discuss the goals identified in your child's 2013 end of year report. Either way, it gives you the chance to set the foundation for the first half of the year with discussion between you, your child and your child's new teacher. It
Sports Notices: Please remember to check Paula's note over the page in todays newsletter and to check the website for up to date information on upcoming sporting events, both for school and individuals."
Regards, Tim Lovelock Principal
From strong foundations we grow and stand tall together
Community
First school assembly on day one, welcoming new students and getting enthusiastic about our new house system and the points that can be won!"
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Baby Sitters Available: • Katie Grant, ex Myross Bush Student Year 10 at Southland Girls High, lives in district and enjoys children. Please contact me on 2304343 or 0278246366" • Anna Roberts, ex Myross Bush Pupil, 15 years old, experienced and good with children. Phone 2304912" • Morgan Shepherd, ex pupil lives in Myross Bush area and has a full drivers license. Mobile: 0273074992" Home: 2304230"
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Farm Fresh Eggs Available: 277 Mill Road. Either visit or ring 2304102."
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Absences: We are required to enter a reason on attendance records, why children are away from school. When you leave a phone message or a note at the office, please indicate, sickness, funeral, sport, family etc. Thank you"
Goal Setting Conferences: 18th and 19th February. Please note school will finish at 12.30pm on the Tuesday and the bus will run at that time. Bookings are now open at www.schoolinterviews.co.nz/code. " please follow details using the code WRBQF. Please book your interview as soon as possible. Bookings will close at lunchtime on Monday 17th February. We are not able to book your interviews manually but if you need help please contact Irene at the office."
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Sports Notices that come home this year, will also be available on the Myross Bush website. A list of all sports available for 2014 for your child/children, has been added to the website. Please check this carefully so you know when things are happening."
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Internet Banking: For all internet banking the number is 12 3154 0018275 01. Transactions must show what the amount is for. i.e. Sports Team, Account, Uniform, Stationery etc."
Waterpolo, Cricket and Touch notices have come home this week. These need to be back by Monday if you wish your child to participate."
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Myross Bush Athletics " This year we will be holding our own Athletics Day (Friday 14th Feb) before the Southern Zone Athletics (Mon 24th Feb). Please see separate notices sent home today for more details and parent helpers information. Please have the travel notice filled out and returned by Monday 10th. Again, these are on the school website."
Meet the Teacher Night: BBQ Helpers required, please contact the office if you are able to help pick up items on the day or help on the BBQ. Thank you."
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Drop off and Pick Up: Due to safety reasons with traffic on Mill Road and movement in the car park, parents are asked not to park outside the school frontage and children are not to be dropped off to come through the staff car park at any time. Please use the parent/ children car park on the north of the school.
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Any sporting queries please see Paula Stewart, Bex Murdoch or Sheena Smith." Wanted:" If anyone has a secondhand polo shirt approx size 10-12 please contact the office."
Hi Viz Vests: Please ask your child to come to the office and change their vest for a bigger size if the one they have is too small."
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Bus Arrangements: If your child’s home bus arrangements have changed please let the office know. Thank you."
Football:" MB Y1/2 Strikers v Makarewa Won 2-1 POD Finn Young"
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Pippins: Feel like doing some fun things. North Invercargill have room for girls to join Pippins aged 5 and 6 meeting Mon, Tues and Thurs and Brownies aged 7-9 meeting Mon and Thurs. Come and have fun, learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, make friends and have a fun adventure. Contact Jane on 217-7315 or register your interest on http:// www.girlguidingnz.org.nz/"
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Wanted to buy: An adult size bike. Please contact Linda 0272203512 or 2186380"
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Household Cleaner Available: Reliable, energetic Ph Rachel 0274391684"
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Pilates is back!! Starting Tuesday 11th Feb 6.30-7.30pm in the Activity Centre at Myross Bush School. " $70 for the term or $10 per class" Bring a mat" Enquiries phone Helen on 021 608862"
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Egg Cartons: Always looking for these at the office. Thank you"
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Desks available for a donation, contact the office if you would like one"
MATAI 9 (Mrs Polaschek & Mrs Lemin) We have had a lovely start to our new school year and we are really enjoying our new learning space! Come in and check it out if you haven't already. We welcome 5 new children and their families to our class this week- Ella, Charlee, Jack, Maebh and Lachie. They have all made a super start to school! We are finding out what 'goals' are this week, and are enjoying setting some goals for ourselves as we learn running, jumping and throwing skills for athletics.
We have spent our first week team building, setting expectations and organising new routines. Kowhai have also set a personal fitness goal which is going really well. Rimu have been getting to know Miss Burton and she is working really hard to remember everyones names. "
• I have enjoyed making new friends. Angus • I have enjoyed art. Grace • I have enjoyed the math testing. Lily • I enjoy doing fitness and hope my injury gets better so I can reach my goal. Nick • I have enjoyed making stories about what I want to be when I grow up. Magnus • I liked bringing my special treat to school to share with my class. Ollie • I liked writing about the Police Man I am going to be when I grow up. Carter • I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday evening."
MIRO 5 (Mrs Godby) & RATA 4 (Mrs Aurik) Welcome back to term one of 2014. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. It is great to see all the children coming to school with big smiles ready for learning. The children are all settling into their new class routines. A big thank you to all the children who have already returned their holiday reading books. If you have any stationary items still at home please send them along as we will need all the stationary to run our programme. A few children have not got sun hats at school, these are needed as summer has arrived at last! Named drink bottles are also important in this hot weather. It is helpful if the children come to school with gear suitable for athletics practice as we are getting ready for our school athletics day next Friday. I hope everyone has lovely long weekend with sunny weather. Regards Evelyn and Natalie
Kiri & Keri. TOTARA 7 (Mrs Carr) & Kauri 8 (Mr Herring) Welcome back to school for 2014! We are settling back into school life quickly, with happy smiles, motivation to work hard to achieve our goals, renewed and new friendships and great holiday adventures to share. We welcome Jayden Haywood, Caleb Newell and their families to Myross Bush. We look forward to meeting you all at the "Meet the Teacher" evening next Tuesday. We also have a blog for both Kauri and Totara. You can see photos and read all about our learning adventures at www.akotoambs.blogspot.com
" KOWHAI 2 (Mrs Kahukura) & RIMU 3 (Miss Burton) Welcome back everyone. It is fantastic to see the children so energised and enthusiastic.
AVIARY A big thank you to the Gray, Hegan, Morgan and Conner families that helped with the aviary during the holidays. It is very much
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calendar
Updated 5 February 2014
February
March
April
6 Thurs Waitangi Day
10 Mon Southern Zone Athletics cancellation date
15 Tues Swimming ends
7 Fri Teacher Only Day School is closed
16 Wed Myross Bush Swimming Sports
10 Mon Board of Trustees Meeting
25 Tues Swimming starts Tues/Wed/Thurs and runs until Tues 15 April
11 Tues Meet the Teacher Night & Community BBQ Start time: 5pm
Apr 17 End of Term 1
TERM DATES 2014 May 5 Term 2 begins July 4 Term 2 ends July 21 Term 3 begins Sept 26 Term 3 ends Oct 13 Term 4 begins Dec 17 Term 4 ends
14 Fri Myross Bush School Athletics Day at Surrey Park
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18 Tues (finish 12.30) Goal Setting
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• Meet the Teacher night Tu
19 Wed Goal Setting
• To get your transport slip athletics on the 14th ba Monday
19 Wed Beach Education Prog Year 5/6
24 Mon Zone Athletics at Surrey Park
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