If you have any queries and can’t speak to a member of the Association directly - please

feel free to email us at: contact.smppsff@gmail.com

TERM 3 FAMILIES & FRIENDS VIDEO

We are once again putting together a compilation video!

With face masks now compulsory for Melburnians over the age of 12 as of Thursday 23 July, we would like to invite you to share a photo of your child/ family sporting their face masks.

Please send all photo contributions via Whatsapp or SMS to Claudette on 0409 322 981 by Friday the 7th of August.

QR CODE SCAVENGER HUNT

The QR Code Scavenger hunt has been lovingly put together by

Families & Friends for your enjoyment and has been extended until

further notice.

It’s a great way to get physical and mental exercise in the fresh air while

maintaining social distancing requirements.

For more information on how to participate, contact Andi on 0427 768 561.

Thank you to all the families who have already shared their photos and feedback after having participated!

FAMILIES & FRIENDS BRICK / TILE FUNDRAISER

This year we are looking to install a BBQ at the school, with community

business donations helping to jump-start this initiative.

To further assist us in fundraising for our school playground as well as

(literally) cementing the school BBQ as an important gathering-point for

future festivities, we have decided to ‘build in’ the bbq with

commemorative bricks or tiles that our families and community can

design at a cost.

If you are interested in helping Donna in organising this initiative, please

feel free to get in touch directly on 0410 858 664. Alternatively contact

Families & Friends on contact.smppsff@gmail.com.

FAMILIES & FRIENDS COOKBOOK - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Planning has begun for this Families & Friends Fundraising initiative.

The aim is to put together a fabulous cookbook with recipes and

photographs contributed by members of our school community. This

delightful keepsake will then be available for purchase later in the year, with proceeds going towards our school playground fund.

Please contact Adriana directly on 0478 302 105 for more information on

how to assist. Alternatively contact Families & Friends on contact.smppsff@gmail.com.

FAMILIES & FRIENDS ART EXHIBIT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We have our fingers crossed that we will be able to organise an Art

Exhibit (with staggered ticketing and viewing times if necessary), hopefully

in October this year. As well as being a wonderful way to share our

children’s creativity, this is also a unique way to bring our community

together and fundraise for our school playground fund.

Should you be artistically inclined or feel as though you have the skills to

help to organise the event, please contact Baige directly on 0422 436

235. Alternatively contact Families & Friends on contact.smppsff@gmail.com.

PARENT INITIATIVE: FACE MASKS

Thank you to Julie Burston who has organised to make face masks for

sale, with 15% of proceeds being donated to the Families & Friends

playground fund. Contact Julie directly on 0411 889 960 for more

information.

CLASS REP CONTACT DETAILS

Prep E Julie Burton -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FyvlCPkuYDnEopDRt55nPY

Prep L Sarah Sorenson -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FAM8ytIUCEh3GR056BbMIl

Prep S Amanda McConaghy / Korina Morrissey -https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0ToqL65Auu66rVl3YMBnx

Prep W Donna Flatman / Roxanne Albarenque - https://chat.whatsapp.com/K3Eqvj2yQCe6itODL7dmF2

1KB Phuong Nguyen -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dfjgwl3wEfbKepAt7M36kt

1PY Leanne Gratton / Kelly Baker -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/JHRnoUbGCWA49MbCfoV8NN

2/3D Adriana Brudan -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/L3FhWylDGuBGcjYgCBujLy

3/4H Pablo Rois Orza -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBOJpL8701xCJqc5oeu16a

5/6H Roxanne Albarenque -

https://chat.whatsapp.com/DFP6hsqB7CZDZlQxsEkAKW

OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT

There are various Facebook pages you might want to check out as an additional way to stay connected with members of our community:

South Melbourne Park Primary School
SMPPS Community Buy, Sell or Give Away
South Melbourne Families
Albert Park Neighbourhood Share
Port Melbourne Focus

BECOME A 2020 FAMILIES & FRIENDS MEMBER

$1 annual membership fee is now payable via QKR app

Be more connected and involved in the school community through our initiatives and events
A vote in big F&F decisions throughout 2020
Access to F&F communications via Slack which makes it even easier to be involved in any way you would like - Access to monthly meeting Minutes via Slack

Were you an F&F member in 2019? Don’t forget to renew your annual membership if you haven’t already done so!

REMINDER: NEXT FAMILIES & FRIENDS MEETING

Watch COMPASS for Zoom meeting details

2020 MEETING DATES

The Core team is asked to meet on a monthly basis and every second one of these meetings will also be an open forum for the other members and guests to attend.

Times and location (currently 8pm via Zoom instead of 6.30pm at the school due to COVID restrictions) will be confirmed prior to the meeting so please check Compass closer to the date.

The Remaining Meeting Schedule for 2020 is as follows:

Tue 18 Aug General Meeting

Tue 22 Sep Core Team Meeting

Tue 20 Oct General Meeting

Tue 17 Nov Core Team Meeting

Tue 22 Dec General Meeting - final for 2020

THE SIGNAL

Newsletter 9 | 23 July 2020

Issue 9 · 23 Jul 2020

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