Buddy Reading
A budding young artist
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Week 9
Monday, March 28, 2011
Just a couple of reminders...
Don't forget to give Paula in the office $2 for Life Education, we met Harold today and the children were totally absorbed with him and his message. Also Wednesday 3.30pm is the junior part of the school disco. I am dusting off my dancing shoes and will head over to the hall just before it starts.
It is lovely to have Lucy, Lucas, Luke and Max back with us again, we are sitting at around 17 on the roll at present.
If you have the chance ask your child to skip count in 2's and 5's, they are keen on it!
See you at the disco if not before.
Whaea Sarah
It is lovely to have Lucy, Lucas, Luke and Max back with us again, we are sitting at around 17 on the roll at present.
If you have the chance ask your child to skip count in 2's and 5's, they are keen on it!
See you at the disco if not before.
Whaea Sarah
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Week 8 Lots of news!
It has been great to have had the first week back after the aftershock. I think everyone was nervous about returning. The children have been great at getting back into class routines. They have all been noticeably tired in the afternoons. Because our smartboard is temporarily out of action we have been unable to formally start out identity unit. Instead we are putting our efforts into a novel study on James and the Giant Peach. Come in and have a look at it- it looks more like a pear!
We will still do the unit but will finish the novel study first.They are being stretched as we discuss the book, it's characters and events.
Daily reading continues, to support your child please take a trip to the library as well and read read read together.
I have maths sheets available and are to be done at the child's own pace. Please see me if you would like extra sheets, I have a wide range.
Phonics spelling books have gone home and the children are all aware of what to do. If they are confused please come and see me. We buddy test in the mornings. Next term we will follow a syndicate spelling programme.
There will be optional writing cards available in the mornings. Please feel free to support your child (or any other) by sitting with them as they choose a high frequency word and write it as many times as possible on a whiteboard. Research has shown that this repeated exposure to writing has a positive impact on their writing. Once they have completed a whiteboard I will tick your child's chart and after filling up 10 spots they go in the treasure box. There are two lists, help your child choose a word that isn't too easy! Or I can assist with a word that I see needs correction in their writing.
I would love some help to make hot cross buns in week 11 if anyone is available please come and see me. Pre-schoolers are welcome.
The children have made a waka which is on the classroom wall. Underneath it is a whakatauki which says
"The canoe which is interlaced can never be broken'
Room 4 is starting to work together and I can see some very positive interactions between students which makes for a happy Whaea Sarah!
I am available before and after school if you would like to chat about any concerns.
Whaea Sarah
We will still do the unit but will finish the novel study first.They are being stretched as we discuss the book, it's characters and events.
Daily reading continues, to support your child please take a trip to the library as well and read read read together.
I have maths sheets available and are to be done at the child's own pace. Please see me if you would like extra sheets, I have a wide range.
Phonics spelling books have gone home and the children are all aware of what to do. If they are confused please come and see me. We buddy test in the mornings. Next term we will follow a syndicate spelling programme.
There will be optional writing cards available in the mornings. Please feel free to support your child (or any other) by sitting with them as they choose a high frequency word and write it as many times as possible on a whiteboard. Research has shown that this repeated exposure to writing has a positive impact on their writing. Once they have completed a whiteboard I will tick your child's chart and after filling up 10 spots they go in the treasure box. There are two lists, help your child choose a word that isn't too easy! Or I can assist with a word that I see needs correction in their writing.
I would love some help to make hot cross buns in week 11 if anyone is available please come and see me. Pre-schoolers are welcome.
The children have made a waka which is on the classroom wall. Underneath it is a whakatauki which says
"The canoe which is interlaced can never be broken'
Room 4 is starting to work together and I can see some very positive interactions between students which makes for a happy Whaea Sarah!
I am available before and after school if you would like to chat about any concerns.
Whaea Sarah
Thursday, March 17, 2011
More writing 17.3.2011
Tonight I am going to Whitecliffs and I'm going to play with my friends called Will and Lottie. We will get to go down to the river. I'm going for the weekend.
By Abbey
Today I brought Bugsy in everybody thought it was cool. I'm going to thank my Dad. XXXXXXX
By Coby
Tomorrow my Gran's friends are coming over from Australia.
By Monique
Yesterday I went to the doctor. I went to the doctor because I had something wrong with my legs!
By Kelly
By Abbey
Today I brought Bugsy in everybody thought it was cool. I'm going to thank my Dad. XXXXXXX
By Coby
Tomorrow my Gran's friends are coming over from Australia.
By Monique
Yesterday I went to the doctor. I went to the doctor because I had something wrong with my legs!
By Kelly
More writing 17.3.2011
Next week I am going to Australia. I am going to see a great white shark. We are going there on a plane.
By Gus
Next week I am going camping with Dad and Mum is staying at home and it will be a long trip. When I am in the car I will fall asleep.
By Maia
By Gus
Next week I am going camping with Dad and Mum is staying at home and it will be a long trip. When I am in the car I will fall asleep.
By Maia
Story writing St Patrick's day
Next Thursday and Friday I am not going to be at school because on Thursday I am getting my nails done. On Friday I'm being a flower girl at my aunty and uncle's wedding and I'm going in a wedding car.
By Maya
Tomorrow I am going camping with my friends in the middle of a camping ground.
We have got a two room tent.
By Ariana
Next Thursday I am flying to Wellington. I have to get up at 5.30am and when I get there I am going to put my dress on.
By Nina
By Maya
Tomorrow I am going camping with my friends in the middle of a camping ground.
We have got a two room tent.
By Ariana
Next Thursday I am flying to Wellington. I have to get up at 5.30am and when I get there I am going to put my dress on.
By Nina
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Back at school!
Kia ora e te whanau.
We are all pleased to be back at school! We met for a short assembly at 10.00am in the hall and were reminded to bring a water bottle each day and use hand sanitiser.
Today we had a play by some very talented class members.
After lunch we made a cloth of dreams which will be hung in our classroom. We also talked about a recipe to make our dreams come true.
We are all pleased to be back at school! We met for a short assembly at 10.00am in the hall and were reminded to bring a water bottle each day and use hand sanitiser.
Today we had a play by some very talented class members.
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