Class Updates and Reminders

Prep

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday 31st March- ‘Proud to be Me’ in-school visit

Thursday 1st April- Last day of Term 1, 2:30pm finish for all students

Monday 19th April- Curriculum day, students do not attend school

Tuesday 20th April- First day of Term 2 for all students

Monday 10th May- Captain Trash Visit

Reminders:

Marvellous Me

Students have an upcoming visit from Carp Productions who will perform ‘Marvellous Me’ for the students to enjoy. This is a show specifically designed for students making the transition to school, or to a new year at school. “Marvellous Me!” focuses on friendship, cooperation, tolerance, self-esteem and individuality, in a fun, interactive show. It’s perfect for Term One! 

Home Reading Folders

This week, home reading folders were sent home. Students are expected to read to/with an adult at least four times a week and get their diary signed. They should bring their home reading folders to school every Monday and Thursday for book changes.

Please refer to the letter for more details on the home reading process.

Week 10 Specialist Timetable

There will be no Specialist lessons for Prep students in Week 10. Students should wear full school uniform on each day. 

Term 2 Dismissal

Prep students will be dismissed at 3:30pm from Term 2 onwards. The start time of 8:45am remains.

Grade 1

Dates to Remember:

Thursday 1st April- Last day of Term 1, Easter Hat Parade; 2:30pm finish for all students

Monday 19th April- Curriculum day, students do not attend school

Tuesday 20th April- First day of Term 2 for all students

Reminders:

Home Reading:

Thank you for supporting our home reading program. It has been wonderful seeing the joy it brings the students and reading your comments in the diaries. Next week (Week 10), we will not be sending books home. As it is our last week of term, we want to ensure that all books are returned to the school library. Please ensure all school books are returned and for this week please have your child read on MyOn or a book from their home library.

Mathseeds:

Thank you for all your support with Mathseeds homework. Please continue to have your child play one lesson each week. If they do a quiz in Mathseeds, they will also need to complete the following lesson.

Grade 2

Dates to Remember:

Thursday 1st of April: Easter Hat Parade; Last day of Term 1 (finishing at 2.30pm)

Monday 19th of April: Student-Free Day (students do not attend school)

Tuesday 20th of April: Term 2 Day 1

Reminders:

Easter egg hunt: Next week we will be having an easter egg hunt as part of one of our maths lessons. Please be informed your child will come home with some Easter eggs that you and your family can enjoy!

Library Books to be returned: All library and take home books must be returned by next Monday 29th of March. Students and teachers will be auditing their libraries to ensure all books have been returned. At home reading will be on myON.

Homework:

Last week, we had approximately % of Grade 2s completing homework. Please support your child to complete: 4 x nights of Reading (on myON for last week of term) and 1 lesson on Mathseeds. Diaries and homework is checked each following Monday. 

Grade 3/4

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday 30th of March: NOT PROCEEDING Grade 3/4 Excursion to Captain Cook's Cottage (not proceeding due to unforeseen circumstances)

Thursday 1st of April: Easter Hat Parade; Last day of Term 1 (finishing at 2.30pm)

Monday 19th of April: Student-Free Day (students do not attend school)

Tuesday 20th of April: Term 2 Day 1

Reminders:

Homework

Last week, we had approximately 45% of Grade 3/4s completing homework. Please support your child to complete: 4 x nights of Spelling, 4 x nights of Reading, 200 points on Mathletics. Homework is checked each Friday. 

Devices

Please ensure that your child is bringing a fully charged device each day.

Lateness

Please have your children arrive by 9.00am. Grade 3/4 students take reading comprehension quizzes from 8.45am - 9.00am each morning. These are important for their learning. 

Grade 5 and 6

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday 30th March: Soccer Gala Day at Fawkner Park 

Thursday 1st of April: Easter Hat Parade; Last day of Term 1 (finishing at 2.30pm)

Monday 19th of April: Student-Free Day (students do not attend school)

Tuesday 20th of April: Term 2 Day 1

Reminders:

• Students come to school in full PE uniform on Tuesday 30th
• We will be doing a few extra fun activities next week! Please could students bring runners or sports shoes in their bag on Wednesday 31st to change into after lunch.

Junior School Council

The Junior School Council met last week for the second time this year. The items on the agenda this week were:

1. Assembly (possible changes to the current structure)
2. Current issues to improve our school (we collected ideas from students in Grades 3-6 and voted on the most important issues to discuss at our next meeting)
3. Fundraising (listing ideas for events and charities to donate to)
4. The Specialists Reward System (we gave feedback to the Specialist teachers about the class rewards).

We look forward to our next meeting on April 27th.

Mandarin Day

Dear SMPS Families,

Mandarin Day is right around the corner. On Friday 14th May, we will celebrate our very first Mandarin Day at SMPS. It will start at 11:45am and finish off with our whole school assembly.

All students from Prep to Grade 6 are encouraged to participate by wearing something RED. There will be lots of fun activities and performances on the day. Please see the 2021 Mandarin Day poster. 

We are grateful for your support.

Lucy Lu

Mandarin Teacher