SMPS Family iNewsletter

Class Updates and Reminders

Messages from our Learning Levels...

Grade Prep

 

Dates to Remember:

  • Monday 18th October- Wednesday 20th October: Onsite learning for Prep Students
  • Thursday 21st October- Friday 22nd October: Remote learning for Prep Students
  • Monday 25th October- Wednesday 27th October: Onsite learning for Prep Students
  • Thursday 28th October- Friday 29th October: Remote learning for Prep Students
  • Monday 1st November, Wednesday 3rd November: Onsite learning for Prep Students
  • Tuesday 2nd November: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday, No School for all students

 

Reminders:

Packing the School Bag

It has been a while since students have packed their school bags! A reminder of what students should pack as they return to onsite learning:

-Water bottle

-Healthy Snack

-Lunch

-Hat

-Spare change of clothes

-Home Learning Resources folder

-Home Reading Bags with Books and Diaries

 

 

Home Readers

Please return all home readers on Monday 18th October. We are sure these books have been well read over the past few weeks and it is time to return them back to the class library. Unfortunately, we are unable to loan out any further books from our class libraries at this stage due to COVID-19 restrictions. We will explore some alternatives on how we can best support reading at home. 

 

School Uniform

During this staggered stage of our return to onsite learning, Prep students will take part in their Specialist lessons remotely on Thursdays and Fridays. With this in mind, students should come to school wearing their full school uniform when attending on site from Monday to Wednesday. A reminder to ensure that uniform is either all summer or all winter and not a combination of both.

 

Grade 1

 

Dates to Remember:

  • Monday 18th October- Wednesday 20th October: Remote Learning for Grade 1
  • Thursday 21st October- Friday 22nd October: Onsite learning for Grade 1
  • Monday 25th October- Wednesday 27th October: Remote Learning for Grade 1
  • Thursday 28th October- Friday 29th October: Onsite learning for Grade 1
  • Monday 25th October- Wednesday 27th October: Remote Learning for Grade 1
  • Thursday 28th October- Friday 29th October: Onsite learning for Grade 1 
  • Tuesday 2nd November: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday- No school

 

Reminders:

What to bring onsite: Please bring iPads to school every day fully charged. Please also remember to pack your child's: water bottle, lunch, healthy snacks (cut up fruit and vegetables), school hat and a spare change of clothes. 

 

Home Readers: Please return all home readers to school. Unfortunately, we are unable to loan out any further books from our class libraries at this stage due to COVID-19 restrictions. Students will instead read Just Right Books on myON as homework. We recommend 15-20 mins of reading each school day. 

 

School Uniform: During this staggered stage of our return to onsite learning, Grade 1 students will take part in their Specialist lessons remotely on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. With this in mind, students should come to school wearing their full school uniform when attending on site on Thursday and Friday. A reminder to ensure that uniform is either all summer or all winter and not a combination of both.

Grade 2

Dates to Remember:

  • Monday 18th October- Wednesday 20th October: Remote Learning for Grade 2
  • Thursday 21st October- Friday 22nd October: Onsite learning for Grade 2
  • Monday 25th October- Wednesday 27th October: Remote Learning for Grade 2
  • Thursday 28th October- Friday 29th October: Onsite learning for Grade 2
  • Monday 25th October- Wednesday 27th October: Remote Learning for Grade 2
  • Thursday 28th October- Friday 29th October: Onsite learning for Grade 2
  • Tuesday 2nd November: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday- No school

Remote In Visits: We are excited for the following in visits to continue remotely this term.

  • October 27th 10am - 11am: Brian Falkner online author visit
  • October 29th: Afrobeat drumming
  • November 3rd 10am - 11am: Tristan Bancks online author visit

 

Reminders

 

What to bring onsite: Please bring iPads to school every day fully charged. Please also remember to pack your child's: water bottle, lunch, healthy snacks (cut up fruit and vegetables), school hat and a spare change of clothes. 

 

Fruit break: We understand that the children may find it challenging to transition back to eating time routines of two eating sessions a day. To support the students with transitioning back, we are going to incorporate an additional fruit break in week 3 and 4. Please pack an additional piece of fruit or vegetables for your child.

 

School Uniform: During this staggered stage of our return to onsite learning, Grade 2 students will take part in their Specialist lessons remotely Monday - Wednesday. With this in mind, students should come to school wearing their full school uniform when attending on site on Thursday and Friday. A reminder to ensure that uniform is either all summer or all winter and not a combination of both.

Grade 3/4

Key Dates

  • Week 3: Remote learning
  • Week 4: On-site learning Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Tuesday 26/10/21: SEA Program Parent Information Night (online) 6.30pm - 7.30pm
  • Week 5: On-site learning Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Reminders

SEA Living and Growing Program

Please see Compass for information on the upcoming SEA Living and Growing Program. We have a Parent Information Night scheduled (online) as well as sessions for students where they will learn more about their living and growing bodies. You can provide consent via Compass. 

 

Accelerated Reader

Each child has a "points target" that they're aiming to reach by the end of Term 4. How is your child tracking toward their target? https://www.arbookfind.com.au/ is a helpful website that allows you to see if your home library books align with the Accelerated Reader program. Simply enter the title to find out the reading level and point value of the book! 

 

Mathletics

Each child is expected to earn between 200 - 1000 points on Mathletics as per homework expectations. Mathletics is a great way for students to consolidate their Maths learning at home, as well as explore new concepts. We encourage parents to explore Mathletics with their child, and take a look at all the great features! 

 

Camp Medical Form

Please check your compass and fill out the form. If you can not find it, contact your child’s teacher. The camp medical form must be completed by the 5th of November.

 

Compulsory Mask Wearing for Students Indoors

Students in Grade 3-6 are now required to wear a face mask indoors. Refer to the School Leaders page for further information. Please ensure your child wears a clean face mask to school each day.

Grade 5/6

Key Dates

 

Week 3: 

All week - Remote learning 

Week 4: 

Monday 25th October - Wednesday 27th October: Remote learning

Thursday 28th October - Friday 29th October: Onsite

Week 5: 

Monday 1st November:  Remote learning

Tuesday 2nd November:   Melbourne Cup Holiday (no school for all students)

Wednesday 3rd November: Remote learning

Thursday 4th November - Friday 5th November:  Onsite

 

Students onsite full-time from Friday 5th November onwards.

 

Excursions: 

Please note that excursions are currently not allowed to take place due to Covid-19. We are hoping this will change later in the term. The Grade 5 and 6 Team will continue to monitor the restrictions and keep families updated ahead of time. 

Friday 3rd December: Grade 5 and 6 cinema excursion

The following dates only apply to Grade 6:

Tuesday 7th December: Grade 6-7 Orientation Day for most government schools

Monday 16th December: Grade 6 excursion to Gravity Zone 

Thursday 17th December: Grade 6 Graduation from 5:30 - 7:00pm. 

 

Reminders

What to bring onsite: 

  • School hat - In Term 4, wearing hats outside is mandated. Students must bring their school hat daily so we can ensure they are sunsafe in the yard.
  • Water bottle
  • Lunch
  • Healthy snacks (cut up fruit and vegetables)

Learning tools: 

  • Device (laptop) fully charged.
  • School diary.

Home Reading Books (from Class and School Library): Please return all home reading books to school. Unfortunately, we are unable to loan out any further books from our class libraries at this stage due to Covid-19 restrictions. 

 

Students can access books:

School Uniform: During this staggered stage of our return to onsite learning, Grade 5 and 6 students will take part in their PE lessons remotely. With this in mind, in Weeks 4 and 5, students should come to school wearing their full school uniform when attending on site on Thursdays and Fridays. A reminder to ensure that uniform is either all summer or all winter and not a combination of both.

 

Compulsory Mask Wearing for Students Indoors

Students in Grade 3-6 are now required to wear a face mask indoors. Refer to the School Leaders page for further information. Please ensure your child wears a clean face mask to school each day.