Newsletter 30 April 2012

30 April 2012   Term 2 Week 2     12/11

Learning Power Tip of the Week

Lots of sleep + good healthy food = smart learning!

Dear Parents & Caregivers


Kia ora koutou katoa

Thanks to all the parents and grandparents who have been helping with the swimming programme. Thanks also to the PTA for securing some funding to offset the costs of the swimming bus and tuition.

We take swimming lessons seriously. On average 105 Kiwis die from drowning each year. We want our children to learn to be safe in the water.

Our programme obviously works for those who see it through from an early age - Jill Clarke tests the
children at the beginning of each block and invariably the at risk children are children who did not start their schooling at NEV Normal.

So, again, thanks to the helpers who ensure the children are quickly dried and dressed after their
lessons.
Kia kaha tatou katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.

John McKenzie
Principal

Welcome
Welcome to Gabriel who has started in R11, Brianna who has started in R10 and Allen who has started in R2. We welcome their families to our school community.

Cross Country
Correction to the results of the cross country. Finn Abey came 2nd in the Y2 Boys race. Well done Finn!

T2 Swimming Block
Swimming continues all this week. Children need to bring togs, towels and goggles to school each day. Please ensure your child’s school activity donation has been paid for Term 2 at least as this donation helps to pay for the bus and the cost of tuition.

Rainbow Class
Our transition to school class for 4 year olds which is taken by our new entrant teacher, Mrs Cleland, is being held this Thursday from 1.15 to 2.45pm in R11. If you have a 4 year old who would like to join this class please contact Mrs Cleland or the office.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R8 with items by Rooms 2 & 11. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the senior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc. Children who bring their bikes will need to wear a helmet. It is recommended that children wear a helmet when riding their scooters or skateboards.

Scholastic Book Club
Leaflets for Issue 3 were sent home at the end of last week. Orders with money need to be into the office by Friday 11 May. If paying by cheque please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.

Elgregoe Performance
Elgregoe the magician returns to NEV Normal on Wednesday for a whole school performance. His show teaches key values that educate students about how to treat others and has a strong emphasis on anti bullying. Using tricks, puppets, ventriloquism, music, song, stories and amazing props (including live birds), the important messages are conveyed to the children in a fun, fast-paced show. The cost of the show is $4.00 which is paid out of the school activity donation. If you have not paid your child’s donation up to the end of Term 2 at least please send $4.00 to school with your child or pay at the school office.

Smart Food School Lunches

Cold lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays

The lunches consist of 2 sandwiches/pizza bun, fruit, a cookie or muffin and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch with two extra sandwiches.

Hot lunches are available on Tuesdays.
The menu is: Macaroni & Cheese, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, or Mince Chow Mein. The cost is $4.50.

PTA Hot Lunches
The PTA will be providing hot lunches on Fridays. This Friday the menu is cheese rolls - 2 for $2, and Milo for .50c. Please bring a cup for Milo.

Orders and money in a envelope with your child’s name and room number to the office by 9am please.

Dates to Note

April
30  Swimming Block continues

May
1-4 Swimming
2 Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
3 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
7 Dental Checkup Clinics commence
10 Kids for Kids Concert Regent Theatre 7.30pm
11 Scholastic Book Club #3 closes
13 Mother’s Day
17 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm
24 PTA Meeting 3.20pm Staffroom


Notice from Donna van der Hurk at the School of Dentistry re Dental Check Ups


Soon we will begin to send appointments for the North East Valley children to attend the Bachelor of Oral Health Dental Therapy Clinic at the School of Dentistry for their regular dental check up.

These appointments will be on Mondays beginning on Monday 7 May 2012. The shuttle van which transports the children to their appointment will leave the North East Valley School at 9.50 am and will return to school at approximately 11.20am. Children will be accompanied by an adult at all times.

If you would prefer to bring your child to their appointment and Mondays do not suit please telephone me as soon as possible so that this can be noted and their appointment can be arranged for a more suitable time.

If you do not wish your child to attend this clinic please telephone me as soon as possible.

If your child requires relief of pain or you have any concerns or questions please feel free to telephone me.

I can be contacted on 479 7189. My office hours are between 8.30am and 2pm during the school term. There is an answer phone if you wish to leave a message. If I am not available, this telephone message will also provide you with further telephone numbers to call in an emergency.

Our team looks forward to providing dental care for your child.

Kind regards
Donna van der Hurk
Administration - Dental Therapy

Community News
Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten Rebuild Grand Opening: Friday 11 May 4-6pm. All welcome.

Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put all back on. Lose it and keep it off! Affordable weight loss that really works. Free Wellness Evaluation and sample. PH Kathy 0800 401 828 or go to wwwsupershapeupnz.com

Pippins Open Day: On Monday 30 April St Martin’s Pippins is having an open day at Chingford Park from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. Girls aged 5 and 6 are welcome to come and see what Pippins is about. RSVP 0274 676 805 or emmareeves12@hotmail.com

Grimhilda!, a musical written by Tom E’s grandfather for all the family, will be performed from Thurs. 3rd to Sun. 6th May at the Mayfair Theatre. Evening performances are at 7 pm, and Sunday matinees at 2 pm. Adults: $20, children $10. Group concessions available. Bookings at the Regent Theatre, or via TicketDirect.

Catholic Social Services Parents Inc Toolbox Parenting Courses: Day & Evening courses: Game On-dads / Seasons for Growth. 0-6 years 6-12 years Tweens & Teens(12+). 6 sessions; cost negotiable. Ph 4773403 txt 0276670890 sue@cathsocialservices.org.nz

Badminton Juniors Night: 7-17years Friday 5-6pm. Games and activities, coaching, social. Cost $4 per
session. Angus Badminton Centre - Victoria Road. Contact Sonya 0212638990 or juniors@badmintonotago.org.nz

Children’s Operetta Auditions for ‘The Song of Caedmon’ for recorder players, singers and actors will be held on Thursday 10 May and 17 May at 6.30pm at the St Martin Church crypt 194 North Road. Contact Agnes Beamish 4738592.