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Nga mihi nui ki a koutou katoa – warm greetings to everyone

Welcome to week 11 of term 1. We are on the countdown to the holidays!

Reading over the holidays:

We all know how important it is for kids to read but what about raising kids who actually want to read on their own, or better yet, love to read?

Kids who love to read will gravitate towards books, spend time curled up on a couch with a favourite tale, and can’t take enough trips to the library.

A love of reading opens kids up to learning new ideas, helps them academically, and sets them up for a lifetime of critical thinking and empathy for others. 

The following are tips to help you raise kids who get excited about reading:

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Head Lice:

 

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Visitors on school grounds:

Please note that anyone (including parents) that visit the school are to sign in at the office. We have a new digital sign in service. Maureen will be more than happy to show you how to use it.

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Also, please remember that you MUST sign your child out at the office and give a reason if you are picking them up early.

green-star-11Stars of the week:

Ka Rawe te mahi (awesome work) to Madison for learning how to use finger spaces in her writing and Malachi for some great vocabulary in his zombie apocalypse story!

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Sports-1Sports:

Congratulations to teams 4 and 5 in the Summer Sports cluster event last week for coming 2nd and 3rd at t-ball! It was a great day and I was very proud of the team spirt displayed at both the junior and senior events.

Congratulations to Mihi 12 the team with the highest points over 7 rounds (39).   

Second with 37 points was Reporoa 5.  Third place went to Reporoa 4 with 34 points

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Calendar:

 Term Dates
Term 2 30th April – 6th July
Term 3 23 July – 28th Sept
Term 4 15th Oct – 20th Dec
Friday 13th April End of Term 1 – 3pm finish
Monday 30th April Term 2 starts – 9am

 

 Lunch Orders:

Healthy lunches on Friday, last one for the term, ordering menu is available at the school office.

Nifty Nachos

Freshly made mince packed with veges and homemade tomato sauce

Edam cheese and healthy corn chips

 

$4.00

   
Roastie Toastie

Nature’s Fresh multigrain toast bread, plus your choice of two fillings:

Edam cheese        Hellers ham         Pineapple          Onion        Tomato

Extra fillings 50c each:

 

$2.50

 

 

  $……..

   
Busta Wrap

Freya’s wholemeal wrap, egg & mayo, hellers ham, edam cheese, carrot, lettuce, hummus

Small (half a wrap for little tummies)                                                 □ $2.50

Large (full size wrap for hungrier kids)                                               □ $4.00

 

 

Snack Menu

Fruit kebeb – seasonal fresh summer fruit on a stick

 

 

$1.00

Chocolate Weetix Slice $1.50
Anchor UNO yoghurt pottle, strawberry $1.00
Smoothie – Pink panther, strawberries instead of blueberries $2.00
Pop’n’Good popcorn $1.00

 

Lost Property:

Our lost property pile is huge – it gets cleared over the holidays.

Absences:

Reminder if your child is absent either text, leave a message or on-line absent form is needed. We also need to know the reason they are away so remember to include this in your message – thanks.

Coming home today: Pamphlet – Harcourts Outdoor Ice Rink Rotorua.

 Have a great holiday

 

Nãku i runga i aku mihi ki a koe – Yours with thanks

Richelle McDonald

and our team –Jill, Phil, Susannah, Rachel, Julie, Maureen, Heather, Tina, Mary, Kim, Ross & Stevie.