Newsletter 15 November 2011

15 November 2011 Term 4 Week 4


Dear Parents & Caregivers
Kia ora koutou katoa

Updates
Jonathan Rhodes: the kindy re-build is nearly completed. Whilst we have loved having the kindy on site, we will enjoy having the hall available for assemblies and such like.

Art Installation: using a grant from the DCC we have contracted one of our parents, Moira Crossman and two other artists, to develop art to be installed in front of the school hall. This progresses.

No Hat No Play: this policy is being enforced during Term 4. Children must have a suitable hat to wear when outside.

Bring and Buy: thank you to all the children who donated toys and books. We had a wonderful selection for the children to choose from during the sale last Friday. $160 has been raised for the Kids At Heart Foundation.

Kia Kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.


John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
We welcome Logan who has started in R11 and Kacy who has started in R5.

Election
Voting enrolment forms have been send home. Please complete these forms if you are not enrolled, or if your details have changed since the last election. Return the completed forms to the office and the school will earn $6 per enrolment!

Road Patrol
We need some adult supervision with road patrol for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please contact Mrs Staynes or the office if you can assist.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 8 were sent home yesterday. Orders with money need to be into the office by Wednesday 30 November. Please make cheques payable to Scholastic NZ.

School Trips
The senior school are visiting the Early Settlers Museum over the next week, in support of curriculum learning. These trips are funded by the school activity donation. Please ensure your child’s activity donation has been paid in full. If you would like to pay by internet transfer the school bank account number is 03 1726 0055515 00.

Assembly: 2.20pm
Friday 25 November: Led by R10: Items by R3/R10
Friday 9 December: Led by R11: Items by R2/R11

Final Prize Giving Assembly
The final assembly for the year will be held on Wednesday 14 December at 11am to 12.30pm. We will be farewelling our Year 6 pupils and recognising contributions children have made during the year. The assembly will be held at the Baptist Church.

Sports Results
Touch
The school touch team has played 2 games so far this term with results of one loss and a good win.

Congratulations to Meihana Schooner who has been selected for the Otago U11 touch team.

Flippaball
Last week the junior Silver Sharks won 5 goals to 2 and the senior Gold Fish drew 2all. On Sunday the Silver Sharks drew 2 all and the Gold Fish lost 1 to 9.

Athletics
Congratulations to all those children who participated in the North Zone athletics last Thursday. Thanks to the parents and caregivers who assisted with supervision and transport.

Sports Tops
Please return all NEV Normal sports tops as soon as possible. The exception to this is those children playing touch.

School Lunches
Smart Food Cold School Lunches: are available on Mondays and Thursdays. The cost for the cold lunch is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders and money need to be in to the School Office by 9am. The menu to the end of term is included with this newsletter.

Smart Food Hot Lunches
Hot lunches are available on a Tuesday. Meals will be delivered to school between 12 and 12.30pm. The cost for the hot lunch is now $4.50.The choices are: - Chow Mein, Macaroni Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie. Orders and money need to be in to the office by 9am.

Activities to Support Your Child with MathsLog on to the website http://nzmaths.co.nz and click on the Families link, then click on activities to support your child at home.


2011 Term Dates
Term 4 Tuesday 25 October - Thursday 15 Dec

Dates to Note
November
17 Early Settler Museum Trip R5
18 Early Settlers Museum Trip R3
21 Early Settlers Museum Trip R2
23 Wide Horizons Trip
24 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
25 Assembly 2.20pm led by R10: Items R3/R10
28 EOTC Week Y6
29 PTA Meeting 3.15pm

December
1 Logan Park Performance all classes
2 Orange Day Parade Road Patrollers
7 Golf: Senior classes
7 Wide Horizons Trip R11
9 Assembly 2.20pm led by R11: Items R2/R11
12 Helpers Morning Tea 10.30am
12 BOT Meeting 6pm
14 Prize Giving Assembly 11am-12.30pm
15 Talent Quest 9.30-11.30am
15 T4 finishes 12.30pm

2012 Term Dates
Term 1 Monday 30 January - Thursday 5 April
Monday 30 January: Teacher Only/Enrolment Day
Tuesday 31 January: Children start
Term 2 Monday 23 April - Friday 29 June
Term 3 Monday 16 July - Friday 28 September
Term 4 Monday 15 October - Friday 14 December

Statutory Holidays During Term Time
Waitangi Day Monday 6 February
Otago Anniversary Day Monday 26 March
Anzac Day Wednesday 25 April
Queen's Birthday Monday 4 June
Labour Day Monday 22 October

Statutory Holidays not affecting the school term
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
Easter Tuesday Tuesday 10 April


PTA News
Marlow Pie Fundraiser
All those that ordered pies should have received them by now. Could everyone please check your orders carefully to make sure you have received the correct pies. We seem to have managed to have a few orders missing pies and some that are spare. If your order is not correct, please bring the incorrect pies into the office and we will change them for the correct ones. Sorry for the
confusion

Spell-a-thon
All Spell-a-thon sponsorship cards should be back with the teachers by now. The test will be held on Friday 18th November. All donations need to be back into the office by Friday 25th November. Good luck to everyone!

PTA Helpers Needed
The PTA are looking for people to help with future fundraising projects. For example; sausage sizzles, preparing hot lunches (which we hope to start again next year) and running raffles. You do not have to come to PTA meetings if this does not suit. There will be a form in the office for you to write your details down if you are interested.

Next PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29th November at 3.15pm in Room 4. All are welcome to attend and new members are always keenly sought.


Community News
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten: Places available for afternoon kindy for ages 2½-4 years 3 afternoon a week. Phone 473 9107.

‘Stride Ride & Slide’: it’s a multisport event for big little kids aged 2-5 years! This mini triathlon involves a small run, a trike/bike then a slip and slide on the waterslide. When: Sunday 27 November ;Where: Hancock Park. Cost $2. Events will run between 10.00am-1.00pm. Register at www.sportotago.co.nz or contact Amanda Taylor 474 6411.

NEV Normal School Banking is Proudly Sponsored by Credit Union South

NZCU SOUTH
26 Filleul Street
Dunedin 9059
Ph 03 4771473
www.nzcusouth.co.nz
email enquiries@nzcusouth.co.nz

Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the school office