Dear Parents & Caregivers
School Lunches
Easy Lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.
The lunches consist of sandwich or pizza bun, fruit, a muffin, popcorn, and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders with money need to be into the office by 9am.
Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 1 sausage in bread with onions for $2.50 (extra sausage is $1) and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.
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. 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.
2013 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July
Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December
Statutory Holidays
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3 June
Labour Day: Monday 28 October
Dates to Note
May
16 Swimming Block Ends
16 Nominations for BOT Elections close
16 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
27 Maths Workshop 9.30-11.30am
30 BOT Election voting closes noon.
June
6 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10 BOT Meeting 6pm
13 Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21-26 Life Education
July
4 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 School Photos
Kia ora koutou katoa
Swimming
When I first came to NEV Normal, the teachers took the swimming lessons. This made for stressed out teachers - they had to get the children to the pool, help them get into their togs, take the lesson, help them get dry and clothed and return them to school and carry on with the days programme.
Thanks to the PTA and the school donation we now contract Jill Clarke Swim School to provide swimming tuition. What a change for our staff and what a better service for the children.
We do appreciate the efforts of the PTA and those who support them and those who pay the school activity donation.
Art Installation
One of our parents, Moira Crossman, has been working on a seating space in front of the school hall. Moira works mainly with Oamaru stone and in this instance adds local macrocarpa and clay tiles made by some of our children to create a space for ‘Korero”, where people can sit and talk; a space where groups can be welcomed.
Moira’s work complements the two carved pou which are in that same area. He mihi nui tenei ki a koe Moira mo to mahi ataahua!
Kia Kaha tatou Katoa ki te tautoko o tatou tamariki, mokopuna hoki.
John McKenzie
Principal
Car Park Closure
The car park adjacent to the community buildings will be out of commission tomorrow, Wednesday 15 May, as new gravel is being laid.
Road Patrol
If you are able to assist supervising the road patrollers on Thursday afternoons please contact Mrs Staynes or the office.
Scholastic Book Club
Orders for Issue 3 with money need to be in to the office by Friday 24 May. If paying by cheque, please make payable to Scholastic NZ.
Wheels Days
This Friday lunchtime is the turn of the junior classes to ride their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc at school. 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.
Assembly
Assembly will be held in the school hall this Friday commencing at 2.20pm. Assembly will be led by R10 with items from R3. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Head Lice
There have been cases of head lice reported in some classes. Please check you child/rens hair tonight and treat if required. Thank you.
Making Sense of Maths
Ever wanted to make sense of school maths? Want to reinforce your child’s learning?
Learn what strategies schools use to teach maths; then enjoy an interactive session showing some fun strategies to use at home and take some ideas away with you.
WHEN: Monday 27 May 9.30 - 11.30am;
WHERE: NEV Community Rooms 248 North Road (Beside NEVN School);
WHERE: NEV Community Rooms 248 North Road (Beside NEVN School);
ALL WELCOME; Hosted by: The NEV Education Council (a collaboration of NEVN, DNI, Pine Hill, Opoho and Sacred Heart Schools, Jonathan Rhodes Kindergarten, Islington Early Childhood Centre and Montessori at the Gardens).
So as we can have some catering on hand, please let your school or early childhood centre know by Thursday 23 May if you would like to attend and also if you need transport to/from the venue.
For more information you can also contact: Stephen Alexander, Child & Family Facilitator, North East Valley Education Council, 0274 700024 or 4738246, email: stephen@nevn.school.nz.
Learning Power Tip of the Week
“Play board games with your children,
it sharpens memory and attention”.
School Lunches
Easy Lunches are available on Mondays & Thursdays.
The lunches consist of sandwich or pizza bun, fruit, a muffin, popcorn, and a dessert. The cost is $3.50 or $4.50 for a larger lunch. Orders with money need to be into the office by 9am.
Friday PTA Hot Lunches
PTA hot lunch this Friday is 1 sausage in bread with onions for $2.50 (extra sausage is $1) and Milo $0.50c. Orders with name, room number and money need to be into the office by the start of school each Friday. Please bring a cup for Milo.
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. 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.
2013 Term Dates
Term 2 Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July
Term 3 Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September
Term 4 Monday 14 October - Thursday 12 December
Statutory Holidays
Queen's Birthday: Monday 3 June
Labour Day: Monday 28 October
Dates to Note
May
16 Swimming Block Ends
16 Nominations for BOT Elections close
16 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
23 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
27 Maths Workshop 9.30-11.30am
30 BOT Election voting closes noon.
June
6 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
10 BOT Meeting 6pm
13 Elgregoe Show 1.40pm
13 PTA Meeting 3.20pm
20 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
21-26 Life Education
July
4 Rainbow Class 1.15pm
8 BOT Meeting 6pm
10 School Photos
BOT Elections
Nominations are invited for the election of 5 parent representatives. To date 4 nominations have been received.
Nomination forms must be posted or hand delivered to the office and received by noon on Thursday 16 May.
If you are interested in standing for the BOT but would like further information please contact the office or a current BOT member.
Sara Lindsay
Returning Officer
PTA News
Anchor Milk Fundraiser at the Gardens New World
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it 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
Catering for all occasions: contact Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.
Wanted
Opoho School has put out a request for soap powder boxes and scoops - the sort that have a flap as a lid. They are having an 'event' for Matariki and are making puppets that are built from these boxes. Boxes may be left at the NEV Normal office.
NEVN School has been picked as one of the Charities given the opportunity to raise funds through the Anchor Milk fundraising scheme. Starting this week; every time you buy Anchor milk at the Gardens New World, you will be given a red token that you can put into the NEVN School box at the entrance to the shop. After three months the tokens will be counted up and we will receive a proportion of the funds available. THE MORE TOKENS WE GET – THE MORE MONEY WE RAISE!! Please tell your friends about this and let’s raise some serious money for our school!!
Grant for Term 2 swimming lessons
We would like to thank the Bendigo Trust for giving the school a grant of $2,000 to help cover the costs involved in the current swimming block.
Next PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday 16th May at 3.20pm in the Teaching Room (beside the Library). Newcomers welcome to attend.
Community News
Han Ma Um Dunedin Olympic Taekwondo: A fun way for the whole family to make new friends, get fit and learn new skills in a safe and friendly environment. Experienced instructors. Classes are held in the North East Valley Normal School hall from 6-8pm. Ph: 0274125770 or Email: dunedinolympictkd@hotmail.co.nz
Weight Loss: Don't lose weight and put it 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
Catering for all occasions: contact Leanne, Cordon Bleu Catering 477 3330.
Wanted
Opoho School has put out a request for soap powder boxes and scoops - the sort that have a flap as a lid. They are having an 'event' for Matariki and are making puppets that are built from these boxes. Boxes may be left at the NEV Normal office.
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
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