Myross Bush School Newsletter
from the Principal
Find out more at www.myrossbush.school.nz Team work as we prepare for Moffett Cup on Friday. Discussing strategies about how we show Integrity and act towards others
JULY 31
2013
Welcome back to the third term for everyone and a special mention to Drew Pierce, Amelia Young and Sacha McKenzie who have begun their school days in Kauri (R8), and to Peyton Dickson into Rimu (R3) who has returned from Australia.
contribution to our schools leadership team. She is passionate about the direction that our school is heading in and is excited to be part of helping create that atmosphere of possibilities for our children and staff within our teaching and learning programmes.
Staff: Monday was also the first official day for Mel Lemin who has taken over Jan's teaching role in our New Entrant room, Kauri 8, for the rest of this year. It is great to have Mel on board as she has been involved in our school in a variety of teaching and parent roles over the past few years and has a good understanding of our teaching and learning expectations and appreciation of our positive and cooperative staff culture.
Moffett Cup: It's all on - this Friday is D-Day! I am looking forward to seeing a lot of you out at Woodlands supporting our Year 3 to 6's in their respective teams. They have all been practicing hard and I know that all our teams will play hard, play fair and bring home a few trophies! Thank you again to all our parents who have helped out with coaching and to all those who will help out with the different teams on the day - it is much appreciated.
I would also like to formally welcome Evelyn Aurik into her role as Deputy Principal of the Junior School. I, along with Mark, look forward to her continued
3 way conferences: Just a reminder that these are on next week. School will finish at 12.30 next Tuesday for the 1pm start, through to
Kia tu Pakari
5.30. The school home bus will run at 12.30pm. Wednesday conferences run from 3.15 to 7.30. This is an important opportunity to reflect on your child's report from the first half of the year with your child and their teacher and to clarify the goals set for the rest of the year. Booking details are included inside the newsletter. Ski Trip: If you have put your name down for this then please keep an eye out for the information and disclaimer form sent home today.
Regards Tim Lovelock Principal
From strong foundations we grow and stand tall together
Thank you to all coaches who have helped out with netball and rugby teams especially the coaches who have no children participating in the event.
Community Baby Sitter Available: Katie Grant available for babysitting. Ex Myross Bush Student Year 10 at Southland Girls High, lives in district and enjoys children. Please contact me on 2304343 or 0278246366 Gladstone Tyres and Mags: Get the school rewarded - $5 back to the school on every tyre purchase - drop a copy of your invoice into the school Pilates: Tuesdays Term 2 6.30-7.30pm in the school Activity Centre. $80 for the term or bring a friend and get your term for half price ($40)!! Contact Helen Tufui 021608862
School Notices Mid Year Report Discussion and Goal Setting Conferences Reminder: 6th and 7th of August (next week). Please note school will finish at 12.30pm on the 6th (Tues). Bookings are open at http:// www.schoolinterviews.co.nz and follow instructions using the code 8PR5W. This is a really easy process to follow. Bookings will close on Friday 2nd August but if you get in now you will get the time slots that suit you best. We are not able to book your interviews manually but if you need help please contact Irene at the office. Reminder: As Mill Road is a very busy place early morning and afternoon pick up time, for safety of our children and families please do not pick up or drop off children in front of the school. All cars are to use the parent car park on the north side of the school For Sale: Size 6 new polo shirt $35. Available from the office. Assembly Duty: No assembly this week whether Moffett Cup is on or not.
Friends of the School Spellathon Congratulations to everyone for a super effort in the Spellathon. Special mention goes to Hannah Smith, Josh Cocker, Niall Carter, Corban Dixon and Clark Morgan for scoring 100% correct for their particular lists – a super effort.
Please remember to return all Spellathon cards and money to the office by this Friday. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser. All money (or cheque) is to be in an envelope or plastic bag, attached to the card and posted in the secure money drop on the front of the office desk. Please do not internet this money to the school bank account. Thank you Mel Lemin FOS Term 3 Meeting This will be held at Myross Bush School on Wednesday 14 August at 7.30pm.. All are welcome – we’d love to see you there. Please contact Mel Lemin (Ph: 2304 354) if you have any queries.
Sports Notices Hockey: MB Missiles v Woodlands Won 5-0 POD Finn Pierce. MB Matrix v Ascot Won 1-0 POD Angus Burnett MB Magic v Windsor Won 5-0 POD Georgia Donaldson MB Machines - Defaulted Fun Ferns Tomorrow at lunchtime – 12.40-1.10. Please ensure your child brings along appropriate footwear on Thursdays. Thanks Mel Lemin and Nic McAra
Looking for: someone to take a student to the Hargest area on Tuesday and/or Thursday after school. Please call Christine after hours 2304 892. Myross Bush Rugby Club: Players of the Day Saturday 27 July Devery Electrical MB U6 Ollie Davis Chris Barlow MB U8 Nick Brown Draw for this Saturday 3 August • Jason Lawson MB U6 have a BYE this week • Devery Electrical MB U6 v Tokanui, 10.30 at Myross Bush • Chris Barlow Building MB U8 v Pirates-Old Boys, 9.45am at Myross Bush The final game for the season will be next Saturday 10 August.
2014 Term Dates Feb 3 Term 1 begins Feb 6 Waitangi Day Feb 7 Teacher Only Day Apr 17 End of Term 1 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
Week 1 Term 3
RIMU 3 (Mrs Godby) I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and had fun. We are pleased to welcome Peyton Dickson to the class. She has been missed and we look forward to having her in Room Rimu. A big thank you to all the children who have returned their reading books from the holidays. For Oral language over the next 3 weeks we will be sharing something that the children have made at home and talking about it in class. It can be as simple as a picture or lego. Regards Natalie. RATA 4 (Mrs Aurik) It is lovely to have the children back at school refreshed and ready to learn. This term we are learning about how to share emotions through the 'Arts' and as we do this how to create and refine. We have been talking about emotions and discovering that music can alter how we feel. We are looking forward to our trip to the museum and stumpery where we will explore how visual art can impact on our emotions. Rata warmly welcomes Mrs. Rachel Davis to our room. She will be the teacher on Thursdays while I am on release. Evelyn MIRO 5 (Mrs Kahukura) Welcome back everyone. It is great to see the children so refreshed and motivated. This week Miro & Manuka have been working together in action stations and work groups. There is such a wonderful buzz. I look forward to meeting with you at our 3-way interviews next week. Have a great week :) • I have enjoyed publishing my writing on book creator. William • I enjoy learning new things like taking photos of the shapes found in our environment. Harriet • One of my favourite action station is Strategy games where we play chess. I like strategy thinking. Harry
MANUKA 6 (Mrs Carr) Welcome back to a busy and hard working Term 3! Homework is due tomorrow as we will be at Moffet Cup on Friday. I am looking forward to seeing the great teamwork and fairplay that Myross Bush always displays. Thanks for booking your time to get together in the interviews next week, we are looking forward to them. Have a happy week, Della Carr. TOTARA 7 (Miss Duncan) Welcome back students and families. Kowhai and Totara are having a fabulous week working on action stations and workshops. Letters went home to give parents more information about this. It is great to see the collaborative learning that is going on, well done students! This week the year 6 students were given their High School prospectus for 2014 to take home. If your child did not bring home an option/school you require please let me know as we have spares. Moffett Cup is on Friday and we were able to have a great practice on Tuesday. Hopefully the weather will be as great on Thursday (practice) and Friday. Bring it on Myross Bush!!! Miss Duncan KOWHAI 2 (Mr Herring) We are really enjoying the learning that is happening with Totara this week. We have commented that we like having different teachers, being able to work in different spaces and the range of choices in our action stations. We can't wait to share the things we are working on with all our parents really soon. There are some fantastic events happening this week, too. Some of our class are off to a Chess Tournament tomorrow. We wish them all the best for that. We are really excited about Moffett Cup on Friday, too. It will be great to see a lot of our parents there, cheering us on. Go Myross Bush!
from the classroom
KAURI 8 (Mrs Polaschek& Mrs Lemin) What an awesome start to the term we have had. Our new people are settling in well. Welcome to Sacha McKenzie, Drew Pierce, Amelia Young and their families. And of course welcome to our new teacher Mrs Mel Lemin, who is enjoying getting to know all the children this week and is settling in well too! We are getting to know some new action stations this week. The children would love some 'products' from home they could use in their shop- eg empty boxes. There is lots of thinking and discussion about what to sell, how to make it, and what roles children are taking, as well as writing of shopping lists and 'taking orders'!
August
September
2 Fri • Bookings for interviews close at mid day
2 Mon
October
Scholastic Book Fair more info later
calendar
Updated 31 July 2013
•FOS Spellathon money due back at school (Week 1, Term 3) • Moffett Cup at Woodlands Y3-6 5 Mon
16 Mon
Moffett Cup postponement date
BOT Meeting
6 Tues (Week 2, T 3) | Interviews 1-5pm Please Note: School will close at 12.30am this day.
27 Sept Fri Last day Term 3
7 Wed Interviews 3.15-7.30pm
2014 Dates Feb 3 Term 1 begins Feb 6 Waitangi Day Feb 7 Teacher Only Day Apr 17 End of Term 1 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
9 Fri KidsCan National Mufti Day Gold Coin. More info later 12 Mon BOT Meeting 14 Wed FOS meeting 7.30pm at school. All welcome 19 Mon Ski Trip
Don’t forget... • to book your interview time using the code 8PR5W • that you can check all term dates on the calendar on the website