SMPS Family iNewsletter

Class Updates and Reminders

Messages from our Learning Levels...

Prep

Dates to Remember:

  •   Friday 28th March - Flying Bookworm Incursion

Reminders:

Primary School Nurse Program: If you have not already done so, please complete the School Entrant Health Questionnaire so your child can participate in the Primary School Nursing Program.

Use the QR code or link below to access the questionnaire:

https://students.educationapps.vic.gov.au/sehq/s

If you have started an online questionnaire but have not yet submitted it, please log in, complete the questionnaire, and submit it.

If you prefer, an identical paper version of the questionnaire is available from the school office. Please only complete one questionnaire per child.

If you have any questions about this service, you can contact the Primary School Nurse:

Annemaree Montgomerie

0419 300 384

annemaree.montgomerie@education.vic.gov.au

Year 1

Reminders:

Homework 

In Year 1, homework is 4 nights of reading and 1 lesson of Mathseeds each week. We ask that families please support the students by recording their reading in their diary and checking to see if they have completed their lesson. 82% of the cohort completed their Mathseeds homework last week!

 

Consent for In-Visits and Excursions 

We have 4 events later this year. These are Dinosaur Diggers, Scienceworks, Taskworks and Simple Machines. All event details are available on Compass. Students need parent consent to participate in events and consent is provided through Compass. Please access these events on Compass, read the details and provide consent for your child to participate. If you have any questions, please contact the class teacher.

Year 2

Dates to Remember:

  •   Thursday 3rd April: Chewsday In-Visit

Reminders:

Homework

Thank you for your continued support in instilling a strong homework routine for your child. It is wonderful to see so many faces on our Mathseeds posters each week.  

The expectation is 1 lesson of Mathseeds completed a week (Sunday - Saturday). Please remember that Sunday starts the new week. 

 

The other homework expectation is reading 4 nights for 15 minutes. This is to be written in your child's diary and signed. Diaries should come to school every day. 

 

Consent

On Thursday 3rd of April (Week 10), our Year 2 cohort have our Chewsday In-Visit. Event details are available on Compass. The due date for consent is Friday 28th of March. If you need any support with this, please email your child's teacher. We greatly appreciate your support with this. 

Year 3

Dates to Remember:

  •   Thursday 27th March: Democracy, Community and Me Invisit

Reminders:

Homework 

As we are nearing the end of the term, please encourage your child to finish strong with consistent homework habits. In Year 3 homework means:

  • 20-30 minutes of reading, four times a week. Students are expected to record this in their diaries, and we kindly ask that this is signed by an adult to confirm they have read. Diaries will be checked throughout the week. 
  • 200 activity points on Mathletics. Students can earn a certificate by earning 1000 points each week. 

Year 4

Reminders:

 

Arrival at school

Between 8.45-9.00 is an important time for students to complete AR quizzes and get ready for the day. When students are arriving in the classroom on or after 9.00, it can be disruptive to the class as well as unsettling for the student. Please ensure your child is at school with enough time to move to their classroom well before 9.00 when students should be unpacked and ready to begin the day.

Year 5

Dates to Remember:

  •   Friday 28 March: T-Ball Gala Day 
  •   Wednesday 2 April: Year 5 South Melbourne Primary School Market 

Reminders:

Easter Hat Parade:

On the last day of term, we will be celebrating with our Easter Hat Parade! We kindly ask parents to support their child in bringing an Easter hat to join in the festivities. 

 

Diaries: 

Students are required to complete 30 minutes of reading, four times a week. Parents are kindly asked to sign their child's diary to confirm this. Diaries will be checked every Friday.

 

Mathletics:

Students are required to complete their Mathletics homework once a week, earning a minimum of 200 points and a maximum of 1,000 points. Parents are encouraged to support their child in completing this early in the week.

Year 6

Dates to Remember:

  •   Friday 28 March: T-Ball Gala Day 
  •   Wednesday 2 April: Year 5 Market (students may bring a maximum of $5 to spend)

Reminders:

 

A big shout-out to the superstars who are already hitting their AR targets—well done! Your hard work and dedication are really paying off. As we approach the end of the term, let's remember that we should all be aiming to hit at least 90% of our AR target this week, with the goal of reaching 100% by the end of week 10. Keep up the great effort, and let’s finish strong!