Newsletter 7 May 2012

Dear Parents & Caregivers

Kia ora koutou katoa

Today marked a new chapter in the delivery of oral health care to our children. Our dental clinic was decommissioned last year and henceforth our children will receive their dental attention at the Dental School.

We made a considerable fuss when the DHB closed our clinic so in response the DHB has provided our children with transport to and from the appointments.

Today saw the first group of children bundled off to experience the new way. I am pleased to report that all seems to have gone well. We will keep a close eye on the new system and if necessary will challenge the DHB to ensure it works well for our children.

Did you know that families who hold a community services card can get specs for children for free? One of our school mums works at OPSM in town and wants everyone to know about the scheme that pays for children’s glasses if parents cannot afford to pay for them. Talk to Mrs Lindsay for further
information.

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

John McKenzie
Principal



Welcome
Welcome to Noah who has started in R11 and Harish who has started in R10. We welcome their families to our school community.

T2 Swimming Block
Swimming concluded today with final assessments being undertaken. Thank you to all parents/
caregivers who assisted with this programme.

Kids for Kids Concert
23 choir children are participating in the World Vision Kids for Kids Concert with Suzanne Prentice on Thursday evening at the Regent Theatre. The children have been learning their songs beautifully and working hard with Mrs Sintmaartensdijk, so they will give a really great performance.

Assembly
Assembly will be held in the hall this Friday at 2.20pm. It will be led by R11 with items by Rooms 5 & 8. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior 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
Orders for Issue 3 with money need to be into the office by Friday 11 May. If paying by cheque please make cheque payable to Scholastic NZ.

Learning Power Tip of the Week

Problem solving + thinking + exercising = a healthy mind

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 1 slice of pizza and 1 sausage roll 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.

Sports Results

Netball
Netball has commenced and the senior teams played their first grading games last Tuesday. The Gold team lost 7 goals to 8 in a close game with Sawyer’s Bay and the Bronze team lost 3 goals to 9 to Maori Hill. The junior team will play their first game tomorrow.

Please vote for our application for funds for new netball bibs. You can vote every day though the link
below - http://anznetball.co.nz/gransche/gallery-application/application.html?id=16655

Soccer
Last Thursday our school soccer team played against Sawyers Bay at school. Our team won 1 goal to 0. The goal was scored by Rory. Well done!

School of Dentistry Dental Check Ups

Further appointments will be sent out in the next weeks for North East Valley Normal 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.

The contact at the Dental School is Donna van der Hurk. Her contact number is 479 7189 and is available
between 8.30am and 2pm during the school term. There is an answer phone if you wish to leave a message.

Dates to Note

May7  BOT Meeting 6pm
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
31 PTA Meeting 3.20pm Staffroom

June
4 Queen’s Birthday observed - school closed
11 BOT Meeting 6pm
13 Extra Spelling Quiz
14 Rainbow Class 1.15-2.45pm




PTA News

Bendigo Trust Swimming Grant

We would like to thank the Bendigo Trust for the grant received to help cover the cost of the Term 2 swimming block. We received $2,500.

PTA Hot Lunches
Each Friday during the next two terms the PTA will be making hot lunches for the children to order. They will consist of something hot and a cup of Milo (children will need to bring their own mugs for this). Orders with names, room number and money will need to be in the office at the start of each Friday. We will advertise what the hot food will be at the start of each week.

PTA Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 31st May (note the change in day), starting at 3.20pm in the staff room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

NEV Normal School Banking

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Remember School Banking Day is Wednesday

Application forms are available at the
school office