Class Updates and Reminders
Messages from our Learning Levels...
Prep
Reminders:
Charging of iPads
This week we have had a number of students unable to complete learning tasks due to iPads not being charged. It is important for your child's engagement and learning that their iPad is brought to school with 100% charge.
Year 1
Reminders:
Toys
A friendly reminder that toys (e.g., dolls, fidgets, action figures, sticker books, colouring books and other personal items) are notto be brought to school, in line with school guidelines. This ensures none are lost or damaged. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Sticker-free devices
Please support your child to remove all stickers from their iPads.
Homework Expectations
- Mathseeds: 1 lesson per week (a new week begins on Sunday)
- Reading: 15 minutes, 4 nights per week
- Diaries: Please ensure diaries are brought to school every day
Year 2
Reminders:
Toys
A friendly reminder that toys (e.g., dolls, fidgets, action figures, sticker books, colouring books and other personal items) are not to be brought to school, in line with school guidelines. This ensures none are lost or damaged. Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Library
Due to timetable changes for Term 3, our library borrowing days have changed.
- 2B: Monday
- 2A, 2C & 2D: Wednesday
Please ensure your child brings their library bag each week so they can return and borrow books.
Year 3
Dates to Remember:
Friday 28 August: Year 3/4 District Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day
If you are available to volunteer on Frisbee Gala Day, please email Miss Jess jessica.hobbs@smps.vic.edu.au
Reminders:
Homework Expectations
Students are expected to achieve between 200-1000 points on Mathletics each week. It is recommended for this to be completed by Wednesday.
In addition to this, students are expected to complete 20 minutes of independent reading. Each entry must be signed. Students are to bring their diaries every day and place them on their name tags. Their diaries will be checked on a Monday morning.
Year 4
Dates to Remember:
- Wednesday 26 August: Sea Life Excursion
Friday 28 August: Year 3/4 District Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day
If you are available to volunteer on Frisbee Gala Day, please email Miss Alysse alysse.pirovano@smps.vic.edu.au
Reminders:
Homework Expectations
Students are expected to achieve between 200-1000 points on Mathletics each week. It is recommended for this to be completed on a Monday or Tuesday.
In addition to this, students are expected to complete 30 minutes of independent reading per day. Students know to bring their diaries every day. Teachers will monitor diaries daily and reach out to parents should we need your support with this homework.
Library
All classes will now visit the library on a Tuesday. Please ensure your child brings their book bag each week to allow the opportunity to borrow. Books can be kept for up to two weeks if they need longer to finish reading.
Accelerated Reader
By the end of Week 7, we are aiming for all students to be at 90% of their points target. We are impressed with the number of students arriving at school at 8:45am and setting themselves up to take a quiz on a book they've just finished reading.
Charged laptops
Please support your child to bring a fully charged device to school each day. This ensures they are remaining on track with important learning activities.
Year 5
Dates to Remember:
- Tuesday 25th August 11:45am-1:15pm ICAS Maths (select students)
- Thursday 27th August 9:30am-11:00am: Book Week Parade
- Friday 11th September Ultimate Frisbee Gala Day
Reminders:
Homework Expectations
Students are expected to achieve between 200-1000 points on Mathletics each week and complete 30 minutes of independent reading per day.
Students are expected to present their diary each day with the previous night's reading homework recorded.
Year 6
Reminders:
IMAX and Melbourne Museum Excursion
A reminder that students should wear their PE uniform and bring a packed lunch to our excursion on Tuesday 1 September. Lunch orders will not be available until we return to school.