A Few Things to Consider

Star Words

Star words will continue this semester and it is an expectation that all students put their own folders in the box or basket when they need a new list of words.  It is good to go back over old lists on a regular basis to make sure that your child still knows previous list words. From time to time, your child may be asked to revise old lists before they move onto a new list. We are continually checking these words are in your child's long term memory. The aim of the Star Words is to consolidate all high frequency words and is not a race to complete all sheets.

Home Reading Books

It is an expectation that reading occurs most nights and children need to return their home reading books and have their yellow diary  to enable them to borrow again.

Home reading should be a fun and rewarding experience for all involved, so if it is becoming a battle or a source of frustration, take a break and try again later. It is fine to read a book with your child (eg a page each) or to read to your child before they read the book to you. Aim for 15 mins at the most as children will often lose concentration after that point.

Homework Grid

This semester our homework grids will include a handwriting booklet to enable the children to practise their handwriting skills. Each booklet will have a set of letters that we have previously done in handwriting lessons in the classroom.

Healthy Eating 

Healthy eating will continue every morning before Target Time.

Following our unit on healthy eating, your child will be able to identify 'green light' foods that are appropriate foods to fuel their body for learning.

A managable piece of fruit or vegetable is preferred for this time. 

Lunch Boxes

As well as a snack for healthy eating please provide your child with something to eat for both  recess and lunch.

Please clearly label all food containers and drink bottles. 

Lunch orders- Monday and Friday Villis and Wednesday is Subway.

Library  Days

LA6-Monday

LA7/8- Friday

Please help your child to remember to return their books and bring their library bag. 

10 What Questions to Ask Your Child

1.  What did you do today that made you think hard?

2. What happened today that made you keep going?

3. What can you learn from this?

4. What mistakes did you make that taught you something?

5. What did you try hard at today?

6. What strategy could you use next time?

7. What will you do to challenge yourself today?

8. What will you do to imporve your work?

9. What was the best part of your day?

10. What will you do to solve this problem?