Today at camp...
The buses left school at approximately 10.15am. The children headed to the beach at Woodend where they completed a scavenger hunt. Each item had a different value in terms of earning camp cash. Surprisingly this year many children actually found four leaf clovers!!
A beach sculpture competition was held before the dreaded walk to camp.
On arrival at camp the children were met by the camp leaders. Rules were outlined and bunkrooms were sorted. We completed our first rotation of three events: waterslide, aerojump and initiatives. Mrs Cribb even got changed and went down the waterslide - we have video and photographic evidence!! Then we had a quick break for a drink and some biscuits. After that it was on to the next two rotations. There was a little bit of free time before a dinner of nachoes and doughnuts!
Tonight after diary writing and the camp programme the children will go on their night walk, and will then hopefully be so tired they go to sleep immediately.... fingers crossed!
Monday, 14 November 2011
Monday, 7 November 2011
Week 3, Term 4
This week is a short week so the children will have no homework other than to read their school book each night. There will be no reading book on Wednesday due to Softball coaching.
This week we are learning...
Maths
This week we are learning to name and order fractions. Children who have maths in Room 17 are learning to skip count.
Reading
This is our last week learning about Authors Purpose. We are still all working on retelling the story using "I think that means..."
Writing
This week we continue our work on our narrative fairytales. This week we will be editing our work in order to publish it. This means we will check our spelling and punctuation, and look at how we can improve our draft.
Our Writers Workshop topics are:
Topic
This week in topic we will begin gathering our information and reworking it into our own words. We will also be doing some work in our camp booklets.
Reminders
Tuesday: Zone Athletics at Rawhiti Domain.
Wednesday: Softball
Thursday: Golf
Friday: Show Day - NO SCHOOL!!
Please send a packet of biscuits to school for camp if you haven't already. These biscuits are used for morning tea, afternoon tea and supper to save costs.
Camp is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week!!
Awards:
MVP: Te Karere
Duffy Awards: Jasmine McG and Caleb
Assembly Award: Harlem
This week we are learning...
Maths
This week we are learning to name and order fractions. Children who have maths in Room 17 are learning to skip count.
Reading
This is our last week learning about Authors Purpose. We are still all working on retelling the story using "I think that means..."
Writing
This week we continue our work on our narrative fairytales. This week we will be editing our work in order to publish it. This means we will check our spelling and punctuation, and look at how we can improve our draft.
Our Writers Workshop topics are:
- Using details to describe the setting.
- Writing low down on the food chain.
- Making a diagram.
- Getting your characters talking.
Topic
This week in topic we will begin gathering our information and reworking it into our own words. We will also be doing some work in our camp booklets.
Reminders
Tuesday: Zone Athletics at Rawhiti Domain.
Wednesday: Softball
Thursday: Golf
Friday: Show Day - NO SCHOOL!!
Please send a packet of biscuits to school for camp if you haven't already. These biscuits are used for morning tea, afternoon tea and supper to save costs.
Camp is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week!!
Awards:
MVP: Te Karere
Duffy Awards: Jasmine McG and Caleb
Assembly Award: Harlem
Monday, 31 October 2011
Week 2, Term 4
Whew week two already! Thanks to those parents who came down to support their children on Athletics Day on Friday. It was great to see so many parents from Room 18 on the sidelines. Also thanks to Te Ani's Mum for helping Miss Manson with shotput.
This week we are learning...
Maths
This week our classes continue to work on developing knowledge and strategies for multiplication and division and fractions. There are lots of fun activities that you could do at home to help with fractions. Baking or cooking is excellent as many measurements are written as fractions. Children could practise cutting food into halves, quarters, sixths etc. Children enjoy working with playdough and this is another great way to reinforce fractions.
Reading
This week's objectives remain the same as last week. It is important to get your child to retell the story once they have read it. Discuss the main idea of the story, and what the author's purpose was for writing the story. If your child is watching a DVD at the weekend take the opportunity to reinforce reading skills by turning on the subtitles.
Writing
We are into our second week of Narrative Writing. The children are using their imaginations well and we are getting some really interesting fairy tales. This week our focus is on writing interesting leads to hook our readers.
Our writers workshop focus for the week is:
This week we are learning...
Maths
This week our classes continue to work on developing knowledge and strategies for multiplication and division and fractions. There are lots of fun activities that you could do at home to help with fractions. Baking or cooking is excellent as many measurements are written as fractions. Children could practise cutting food into halves, quarters, sixths etc. Children enjoy working with playdough and this is another great way to reinforce fractions.
Reading
This week's objectives remain the same as last week. It is important to get your child to retell the story once they have read it. Discuss the main idea of the story, and what the author's purpose was for writing the story. If your child is watching a DVD at the weekend take the opportunity to reinforce reading skills by turning on the subtitles.
Writing
We are into our second week of Narrative Writing. The children are using their imaginations well and we are getting some really interesting fairy tales. This week our focus is on writing interesting leads to hook our readers.
Our writers workshop focus for the week is:
- writing a strong lead
- crafting a lead
- the give away
- selecting the right lead
Inquiry
This week in our inquiry we are looking at the difference weather makes on Christmas celebrations around the world. We will begin shaping our supporting questions and begin planning our inquiry. Keep helping your child gather research on their country. We will be collating this information and putting it into our own words in class after camp.
Reminders
- Our first softball session is on Wednesday.
- Our second golf session is on Thursday.
- Children need hats at school. Hats are compulsory in Term 4.
Monday, 24 October 2011
Term 4 2011!!
Welcome back to Term 4, 2011. There are eight weeks of school left for this year!
This week we are learning:
Maths
Room 17: Multiplication and Division.
Room 18 and 19: Fractions. In Room 18 we will be identifying fractions, naming fractions and ordering fractions.
Reading
This term we will continue working on using "I think that means..." to retell the story we have read. This strategy has shown great results in our recent benchmarking tests for reading. We will also be looking at 'authors purpose'. This is where we decide whether the author wrote the story to entertain us, educate us or persuade us.
Tigers: "I think that means..."
Vampires: "I think that means..."
Cats: "I think that means..." and clearing roadblocks.
Kiwis: "I think that means..." and deep 5
Lions: "I think that means..." and deep 5
Writers Workshop
This week we start our unit on narrative writing. A narrative follows this scaffold:
Title
Orientation: who, where, when?
Complication: what is the problem?
Resolution: how is the problem solved?
Inquiry
Our inquiry for this term is "Christmas Around the World." We will be comparing and contrasting Christmas in New Zealand to Christmas in other countries. We will look at traditions, celebrations, foods, events, weather etc.
Reminders
Athletics day is Wednesday. Please ensure your child has suitable lace up sneakers, warm clothes, sunscreen, sun hat, water bottle and a safety pin.
On Thursday we have our first Golf Lesson from Hazel Batey. Please ensure your child has suitable footwear and warm clothing.
Sunhats are compulsory in Term 4. It is time to hunt out your school sun hat and bring it back to school.
This week we are learning:
Maths
Room 17: Multiplication and Division.
Room 18 and 19: Fractions. In Room 18 we will be identifying fractions, naming fractions and ordering fractions.
Reading
This term we will continue working on using "I think that means..." to retell the story we have read. This strategy has shown great results in our recent benchmarking tests for reading. We will also be looking at 'authors purpose'. This is where we decide whether the author wrote the story to entertain us, educate us or persuade us.
Tigers: "I think that means..."
Vampires: "I think that means..."
Cats: "I think that means..." and clearing roadblocks.
Kiwis: "I think that means..." and deep 5
Lions: "I think that means..." and deep 5
Writers Workshop
This week we start our unit on narrative writing. A narrative follows this scaffold:
Title
Orientation: who, where, when?
Complication: what is the problem?
Resolution: how is the problem solved?
Inquiry
Our inquiry for this term is "Christmas Around the World." We will be comparing and contrasting Christmas in New Zealand to Christmas in other countries. We will look at traditions, celebrations, foods, events, weather etc.
Reminders
Athletics day is Wednesday. Please ensure your child has suitable lace up sneakers, warm clothes, sunscreen, sun hat, water bottle and a safety pin.
On Thursday we have our first Golf Lesson from Hazel Batey. Please ensure your child has suitable footwear and warm clothing.
Sunhats are compulsory in Term 4. It is time to hunt out your school sun hat and bring it back to school.
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Week 10, Term 3!
This week is the last week of Term 3!
On Monday we will be completing the PAT maths test in our maths classes. This is a norm referenced test and helps when forming an overall judgement on your child's achievement against the national standards.
On Thursday we will complete the Sspa spelling test which is another norm referenced test. This will give us an indication on how your child has progressed with their spelling since February when we last completed this test.
We have a few other general class assessments to complete this week for the end of term.
Please ensure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a nutritious breakfast each morning.
Our soccer tournament was completed on Friday, however the children will continue to practise for athletics this week (Tuesday and Thursday). Please ensure your child is wearing sneakers on these days. Many girls particularly are wearing shoes which make it very difficult for them to run and jump properly.
Treat day will be Thursday. Your child will receive a notice this week if they are eligible to attend.
Please remember to send in a packet of biscuits and for camp. We are also looking for prizes/treats for children to spend their camp money on when they return from camp. Thank you to the two families in Room 18 who have already contributed.
On Monday we will be completing the PAT maths test in our maths classes. This is a norm referenced test and helps when forming an overall judgement on your child's achievement against the national standards.
On Thursday we will complete the Sspa spelling test which is another norm referenced test. This will give us an indication on how your child has progressed with their spelling since February when we last completed this test.
We have a few other general class assessments to complete this week for the end of term.
Please ensure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a nutritious breakfast each morning.
Our soccer tournament was completed on Friday, however the children will continue to practise for athletics this week (Tuesday and Thursday). Please ensure your child is wearing sneakers on these days. Many girls particularly are wearing shoes which make it very difficult for them to run and jump properly.
Treat day will be Thursday. Your child will receive a notice this week if they are eligible to attend.
Please remember to send in a packet of biscuits and for camp. We are also looking for prizes/treats for children to spend their camp money on when they return from camp. Thank you to the two families in Room 18 who have already contributed.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Testing!!!
The next few weeks at school are jam packed with standardised testing. This testing helps form judgements on where your child fits alongside the National Standards. It is really important that your child is getting plenty of sleep and eating a good breakfast before coming to school.
So far we have completed the STAR test (Supplementary Test of Achievement in Reading) which tests word meaning, sentence understanding, paragraph comprehension and vocabulary. I was really pleased with most of the results.
We have also completed the Asttle reading comprehension test. Some children showed huge improvement in this test from the beginning of the year.
This week your child will complete a writing exemplar which we will compare to the exemplar they did at the beginning of the year.
Next week we will be completing the PAT Maths test.
So far we have completed the STAR test (Supplementary Test of Achievement in Reading) which tests word meaning, sentence understanding, paragraph comprehension and vocabulary. I was really pleased with most of the results.
We have also completed the Asttle reading comprehension test. Some children showed huge improvement in this test from the beginning of the year.
This week your child will complete a writing exemplar which we will compare to the exemplar they did at the beginning of the year.
Next week we will be completing the PAT Maths test.
Sunday, 11 September 2011
Week 7, Term 3
This week we are learning:
Maths
Multiplication and Division strategies such as:
Reading
We are working on identifying the main idea of the story and it's supporting facts. We are also working on identifying synonyms (words that mean the same thing) and antonyms (opposites)
Jasmine: Word attack skills.
Daniel: "I think that means..."
Cats: "I think that means.." and clearing roadblocks.
Kiwis: "I think that means..." and deep five.
Lions: " I think that means..." and deep five.
Writing
We will continue working on character descriptions.
Inquiry
This week we will complete one more fizzing experiment. We have learnt that if you mix a carbonate and an acid you will get carbon dioxide. We will complete our first ooze and slime experiment.
Reminders:
Maths
Multiplication and Division strategies such as:
- skip counting
- repeated addition
- part/whole strategies
- halving and doubling
Reading
We are working on identifying the main idea of the story and it's supporting facts. We are also working on identifying synonyms (words that mean the same thing) and antonyms (opposites)
Jasmine: Word attack skills.
Daniel: "I think that means..."
Cats: "I think that means.." and clearing roadblocks.
Kiwis: "I think that means..." and deep five.
Lions: " I think that means..." and deep five.
Writing
We will continue working on character descriptions.
Inquiry
This week we will complete one more fizzing experiment. We have learnt that if you mix a carbonate and an acid you will get carbon dioxide. We will complete our first ooze and slime experiment.
Reminders:
- This week we begin our run, jump, throw athletics unit. Please ensure your child has their sneakers on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Soccer on Friday - remember team uniforms!
- Camp notices must come back. We desperately need to know how many beds to book. This is now URGENT!
Awards
MVP: Jasmine McG
Duffy: Te Ani
Assembly: Daniel
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