Class Updates and Reminders

Grade Prep

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday 24th May -  Celebration of Learning and BBQ - parents are welcome from 2:45pm, please refer to the 'School Leaders' page for more details 
• Friday 27th May - Prep Community Walk to Batman Park 
• Friday 3rd June -  Prep Excursion to National Gallery of Victoria 
• Monday 13th June - Queens Birthday Public Holiday, no school 
• Thursday 23rd June - Parent-Teacher-Student Interview Day
• Friday 24th June - Last Day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish 

Please refer to the Prep Calendar below 

Reminders: 

Book borrowing 

To ensure your child does not miss out on book changing, please ensure they bring their home reader bag every Thursday with all books and their filled-in school diary. 

iPads

We have been very impressed with all students caring for and bringing their iPads each day fully charged. Please continue to support your child to bring their iPad each day with full charge. 

Home Learning 

We strongly encourage all students to continue their wonderful work with home learning practise each night. Students have access to video support for their Phonics and High Frequency Words on Seesaw and should be engaging with them each night. Furthermore, students are encouraged to read with an adult each night. 

If you require any resources or support, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher. 

Excursions 

This term we are excited to take part in our first excursions for the year. Students will be taking part in a Community Walk and adventure to the National Gallery of Victoria. In the coming weeks you will receive consent forms via Compass in addition to further information via email. We ask that you kindly take the time to read all communication carefully and complete any required consent in a timely manner. This will ensure that the events run smoothly and we are able to support with any questions or concerns prior to the day. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the lead up please do not hesitate to reach out to Miss Mak directly via email makayla.bulte@southmelbourneps.vic.edu.au . 

Parent Volunteers 

With many exciting events this term we are seeking support from our parent community. With two excursions occurring this term as well as our balcony project group, we are looking for any parents who may be able to support in any capacity. Even if that is 30 minutes every day before pick up time. 

In order to run any excursion safely we do require a minimum of 6 parent helpers to support throughout the day. If this is something you can support with, please contact Miss Mak directly via email makayla.bulte@smps.vic.edu.au for further information on how you may be able to help. 

Grade 1

Dates to Remember:

• 11th May: Roo Keeper Incursion
• Tuesday 24th May -  Celebration of Learning and BBQ - parents are welcome from 2:45pm, please refer to the 'School Leaders' page for more details 
• Monday 13th June - Queens Birthday Public Holiday, no school 
• Thursday 23rd June - Parent-Teacher-Student Interview Day
• Friday 24th June - Last Day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish 

Reminders:

Book bag reminder: please ensure students are bringing in their book bags on Mondays and Thursdays to swap. Students should be reading for 20 mins each day and it is beneficial for them to read the same book more than once. They may also read on myON. Please document their reading in their diaries. Classroom teachers will check the diaries on a Friday. 

Incursion next Wednesday: if your child has any allergies to any animals or feels frightened by any particular animals please let your classroom teacher know ASAP.  

Uniform standards: please ensure your child is wearing either the full winter or summer uniform. As the weather is becoming cooler please ensure that your child comes to school with a labelled jumper/jacket.  You can also purchase a school beanie from the uniform shop. 

Grade 2

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday 24th May -  Celebration of Learning and BBQ - parents are welcome from 2:45pm, please refer to the 'School Leaders' page for more details 
• Monday 13th June - Queens Birthday Public Holiday, no school 
• Thursday 23rd June - Parent-Teacher-Student Interview Day
• Friday 24th June - Last Day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish 

Reminders:

Welcome to Term 2! We hope you had a safe and happy school holiday break. 

Charged iPads

iPads are an essential tool to supporting learning at SMPS. We use our iPads everyday. Please support your child to fully charge and bring their iPad to school everyday. 

Uniform Standards: please ensure your child is wearing either the full winter or summer uniform. As the weather is becoming cooler please ensure that your child comes to school with a labelled jumper/jacket.  

Library

Students are to read at least 4 nights a week at home. Students can borrow books from the downstairs library on the below dates if they bring their library bag.

2A and 2B - Thursday

2C and 2D - Monday

Grade 3

Dates to Remember:

• NAPLAN 
  • Tuesday 10th May - Writing 
  • Thursday 12th May - Reading
  • Tuesday 17th May - Language Conventions
  • Wednesday 18th May - Numeracy
• Tuesday 24th May -  Celebration of Learning and BBQ - parents are welcome from 2:45pm, please refer to the 'School Leaders' page for more details  
• Friday 3rd June - Healesville Sanctuary Excursion, 8:20am arrival at school
• Monday 13th June - Queens Birthday Public Holiday, no school 
• Thursday 23rd June - Parent-Teacher-Student Interview Day
• Friday 24th June - Last Day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish 

Reminders:

NAPLAN

Over the next two weeks our wonderful Grade 3 students will sit NAPLAN tests. To help set them up for success it is important they get a good nights sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. We ask that you please ensure that your child arrives to school on time everyday but especially so over the next couple of weeks. 

Healesville Sanctuary Excursion

Grade 3 will be heading to Healesville on Friday, 3rd June to participate in a program called Aboriginal Culture and Life Cycles. Please ensure you provide consent for your child to attend on Compass. Students must arrive at school at 8:20 am on Friday, June 3rd as our bus will be leaving at 8:30 am. If you are interested in joining your child's class on the excursion, please email your child's teacher. You must have a valid Working With Children Check and proof of vaccination.

Consent for Camp

If you child is attending Camp at the end of Term 3, please provide consent and the first payment of $100 on Compass. If you have any questions about Camp, please email Miss Megan at megan.hartwick@smps.vic.edu.au

Reading at Home

Students in Grade 3 have been given an Accelerated Reader Target. This is a number of points that your child is aiming to achieve this term by taking comprehension quizzes on the books they read. You can help your child by ensuring they read for at least 20 minutes at home each night. You can also ask your child what their points target is and what they are doing to achieve it. Below are some popular books in Grade 3 just now. Your child might like to read the suggested book in their reading range to begin earning their points. 

Grade 4

Dates to Remember:

• Wednesday 11th May - Reptile Incursion
• Tuesday 24th May -  Celebration of Learning and BBQ - parents are welcome from 2:45pm, please refer to the 'School Leaders' page for more details 
• Tuesday May 31st and Wednesday June 1st - Excursion to the Immigration Museum 
• Thursday 23rd June - Parent-Teacher-Student Interview Day
• Friday 24th June - Last Day of Term 2, 2:30pm finish 

Reminders:

Homework

Students in Grade 4 have started homework for Term 2. Please sign your child's diary each night to confirm that they have completed their reading. Your support with their reading will support them to achieve their new Accelerated Reader points target. Homework expectations are as follows:

• Mathletics (200-1000 points)
• 30 minutes of Reading (Monday - Thursday) 
• Times Tables Worksheet (Monday - Thursday)

Consent for Camp

If you child is attending Camp at the end of Term 3, please provide consent and the first payment of $100 on Compass. If you have any questions about Camp, please email Miss Megan at megan.hartwick@smps.vic.edu.au

Uniform 

Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct uniform coming to school each day. This can be either the full summer or full winter uniform. Students can wear their sports uniform on the following days: 

Grade 5/6

Dates to Remember:

• Tuesday 10th May – NAPLAN Writing Test (Grade 5)
• Thursday 12th May – NAPLAN Reading Test (Grade 5)
• Friday 13th May – Grade 6 Transition Forms for 2022 due
• Tuesday 17th May - NAPLAN Conventions of Language Test (Grade 5)
• Wednesday 18th May - NAPLAN Maths Test (Grade 5)

Reminders

NAPLAN

Over the next two weeks our Grade 5 students will sit NAPLAN tests. To help set them up for success it is important they get a good nights sleep and eat a healthy breakfast. We ask that you please ensure that your child arrives to school on time everyday but especially so over the next couple of weeks. On testing days, Grade 6 students will spend time with the Grade 4 classes.

PE Uniform

Please ensure your child is wearing their PE uniform on the following days:

• Grade 56A: Wednesday
• Grade 56B: Tuesday

Student Organisation

Please ensure your child charges their device every night and brings this into school in the morning. Every morning students are expected to bring the following items to their tables:

• student diary
• fully charged device
• reading book