Foundation

Foundation Cluster News

We are now in full swing of a busy term, with lots going on and lots to remember. It is also generally a wet and cold term, so packing spare clothes, underwear and socks is helpful. Could we ask that drink bottles and lunch boxes are checked over as we have had a few bottles leaking and lunch boxes lids not working, as you can imagine with a lot of spillages it makes our spaces unsafe. Thank you. 

Kimochis at Home:  

We have 4 very special Kimochis that are going to come for a visit on the weekend. Brave Bug, Curious Cat, Kind Lovey Dove and Active Hugs. Students have designated weekends where they will bring home a small Bug, Cat, Lovey Dove or Hugs and a book with instructions of what they will need to do. They will take the Kimochi home on a Thursday/ Friday and bring it back on the Monday. Please make sure they are taken care of and don’t get drawn on or eaten by any family pets.  If you do not have a printer at home, we are happy to print for you. Thank you. 

Week 3 learning program:   

 Readers Workshop – Strategies that help us read   

 Word Study – short vowels 

Bookmaking – Spotlight session: Crafting    

Inquiry into Maths   

Teen numbers, subitising (instantly recognising a small number of objects without counting), counting   

Unit of Inquiry 

Where We Are in Place and Time  

 Central idea: Celebrations and places are significant to people. 

Line of inquiry 1: Different types of celebrations people have. 

Line of inquiry 2: Places that are special to people. 

Line of inquiry 3: Why celebrations and places are important to people. 

Key concepts: Function, connection & perspective 

Learner profile: Communicators, Open-minded, Knowledgeable, Inquirers 

Christian Studies:  

Christian Church  

Key Idea 3: Christians pray, worship and celebrate the sacraments   

Library: 

Please look after our books so they are not damaged so that others can borrow them. It is important to note that no borrowing occurs if library books are not returned. Please return books and the library bag to class on Tuesday ready for Wednesday library day. Thank you all for your support and being avid readers with your children. 

Take Home Folders:   

Take Home folders need to come to school every day. Students will need these to take home notes and any craft they make during the day. New sounds will also be placed in this folder from next week onwards.   

Jolly Pouch (purple pouch): Please keep the pouch in your child’s take home folder!  

Your child will receive new sounds/actions in their Jolly Pouch; it is up to you whether you keep the paper in the pouch or find a safe place at home. We hope these resources are valuable for you to practice what we learn in class. When a new sound is introduced, a video will be posted on Toddle to support your child at home. 

Hats: Students generally won’t need to wear a hat in Term 2 and Term 3 unless the UV index is 3 or above. These can be kept in the front pouch of their school bag, so they don’t get lost during this time. 

Gumboots: During the colder months as the weather gets wetter and muddier, it is a great idea for students to wear gumboots in the nature play at break times. If your child enjoys playing in nature play, please send gumboots labelled with their name to school. These are kept in plastic bags on the children’s bag hooks by our classroom or on the shoe racks if muddy.    

Pick Up Information:  

To assist the children and teachers with end of the day procedures, we would like to know your child’s pick-up details. There is a poster inside the classroom door with pick up options. Please fill this out at your earliest convenience. We are then able to reassure your child at the end of the day. If your plans change on any given day, please ring through to the School Office and they will inform us via the ‘message’ tray of the changes, or tell us in the morning at drop off.   

Volunteers: We love having volunteers in the classroom. If you are interested in volunteering, there are a few tasks you will need to be able to help in the classroom.  

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)  
• Responding to Abuse, Harm and Neglect training (RRHAN-EC)  
• Valuing Safe Communities (VSC) training; and  

You can find the information here on the school website:  https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/parents-community/employment-opportunities/

School Calendar https://www.goldengrove.sa.edu.au/school-life/school-calendar/ 

Please note: During teaching hours, we are unable to check emails.

Blessings,   

Brianna and Tania 

Brianna Stanley:  stanley.brianna@goldengrove.sa.edu.au 

Tania Tenten:

 tenten.tania@goldengrove.sa.edu.au