Newsletter 26 May 2010

26 May 2010 Term 2 Week 6 10/15

Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

School Closure
Many thanks to all parents for the speedy response to the news the school needed to close yesterday.

The problem was that the drainage system could not cope with the extra rain water and the inability of the school sewer to drain into the over stretched street drains. The DCC have been here today and all looks good.

The evacuation of children took nearly 2½hours. Some parents and their back-up people were unable to be contacted. This is a good time to review and update these contacts.

It is important that we have two emergency contact people who live close to the school and who have the availability to collect children. Perhaps one emergency contact could be another school parent. Please pop into the office and check your details with Sara and update if necessary.

Marae Visit
We are off to Puke Te Raki Marae in Karitane next Thursday. Parents are very welcome to accompany us but need to book a seat on the bus before this Friday. Please let Sara know if you wish to travel with us.


John McKenzie
Principal
Visit the school’s website www.nevn.school.nz

Rainbow Class
Rainbow Class will be held this Thursday 27 June from 1.15 to 2.45pm in the new entrant class. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this transition to school class please contact Mrs Will or the office.

Missing Readers
The junior classes are missing a number of junior readers from orange to gold level. These readers are bought as a set of four for group reading activities, but many of the sets are down to only 2 books. Please could you have a good look at home and
return any school books. Thank you.

Enrolment Permissions Form
There are still a number of permission forms to be returned to school. If you have mislaid your child’s form there are spares at the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the Hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by Room 3 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Smart Food School Lunches
Smart Food lunches are available on Mondays and Thursdays at NEVNS. The lunch consists of two sandwiches, a piece of fruit, a home made biscuit or muffin and a jelly or milk pudding for $2.50; larger lunch with two extra sandwiches for $3.50. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am.

PTA Hot Lunches
This Friday the menu is: 2 cheese rolls for $1.50. Hot Milo for 0.50c. Please bring a cup for Milo. Orders with money in a named envelope with the room number to the office by 9am please.

Sports Results
Our netball team played Andersons Bay School at the Edgar Centre last Tuesday and lost 13 goals to 4. But their second half performance was very good! Yesterday our team played a very good St Clair team and lost 26 goals to 2. L

Queen's Birthday
School will be closed on Monday 7 June for Queen’s Birthday public holiday.

Snow/Wintry Conditions
On especially wintery mornings please remember to check radio stations/cancellation line for any school closure or delayed start notices. Alternatively ring school as a message will be left on the answer phone if there is a delayed start.

If you do choose to keep your child at home please ring and leave a message on the school answer phone 473 8246 or email office@nevn.school.nz . Local radio stations most commonly used for cancellations are Newstalk ZB 1044AM, 4XO 1206AM, Radio Dunedin 1305AM, Classic Hits 89FM. The cancellation line number is 474 8426.
Please take a note of these details. Contact numbers are also on the school’s fridge magnet.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 4 will be sent home shortly. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 16 June. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.


2010 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 19 April Friday 2 July
Term 3 Monday 19 July Friday 24 September
Term 4 Monday 11 October Friday 16 December

Dates to Note
May
27 Rainbow Class 1.15pm

June
3 Marae Visit
4 Wide Horizons Trip R3
7 Queen’s Birthday holiday
9 & 10 Dog Safety all classes
10 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
14 BOT Meeting 6pm
15 PTA Meeting 3.15pm
16 Extra Spelling Quiz
16 Scholastic NZ Issue 4 closes
19 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Show 1.30pm

July
2 Last day of Term 2


PTA News
Fruit and Veg. Fundraiser
By now each family should have a fruit and veg. order form for placing orders for apples, pears and pumpkins. Orders and money need to be into the office by Thursday 10th June. Produce will be delivered to the school on Thursday 17th June and can be collected after 3pm.

Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held today Tuesday 15 June at 3.15pm in the Parents Room. All welcome to attend.


Bedtime and Sleeping
Children need a good night’s sleep so that they have enough energy for the next days activities. Sleep is important for our brains as well as our bodies. Children cannot fight colds and viruses when they are tired.

Children may not be a good judge of how much sleep they need, as they may not recognise they are tired. Children of primary school age may require 11 or 12 hours sleep. Suggested bedtimes for 5 to 11 year olds are 7 pm to 8.30 pm. Generally 12 year olds need only 10 hours. A good bedtime routine will help.

If parents are having difficulty with the children’s bedtime routines they can discuss these with the local public health nurse or Plunket nurse.

The NEVN Public Health Nurse is: Julie Buxton.
Contact details: Phone 4769853. Cell 0273322784.


Community News
String Star Kids Workshops: Celebrate Puaka/Matariki with professional story tellers Kaitrin McMullan who will tell her stories and teach string games. Held at the Otago Settlers Museum every Sunday from 16 May to 6 June 10-11am. Suitable for children 7 and over. Free!.

Chipmunks Dunedin: Before school care starting term 3 open from 7.30 am. We take your children to school. Find that car park and get to work on time . Don’t leave the children standing out in the rain and cold. They can bring their breakfast too. Secure your place know numbers are limited approved for WINZ subsidies. Discount available if attending After school care also. Phone: 03 477 6762

Fold the Valley Voice: your community newsletter! Next Folding Guild on Friday 28th May from 9am at the community centre 248 North Road. Come for an hour or more. All welcome. Delicious baking!

Anglican Family Care: Caregivers wanted to provide short term and respite care for children and young people aged 0-16 years who need time out from their home situations. Quality training and support provided. Remuneration by way of a board payment. Contact Ginny Ravell 477 0801.

Southern Gymnastic Academy School Holiday Programme: for children aged 5-11 years on 6. 8. 13 and 15 July 9-10.30am or 11.30am to 1pm. Cost $7.50 per session or $20 for all 4. Contact 477 5855 or email dunedin@southerngymnastics.co.nz