Next Term Learning

Term Two - Environment Science  (I am so excited about this topic!)

Our Inquiry for Term Two will be looking at 'how we are connected to our world'

What would you be keen for your child to learn about environmental science?

Please comment below or seen an email /private message with your ideas

Celebrate and Congratulate!

A big thank you to our Mufti-Day organisers from Room 12 - S and Jasmine.  You did a great job and over $350 has been sent to help the victims of Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu.  I heard you did a great job presenting your PowerPoint in the whole school assembly.

Thank you to all of the students from Room 12 who helped this week with decorating the school gate, judging (decorated shoes) and giving out spot prizes for Movin' March.  It was awesome having your help!

Thank you to the helpers who have supported our buddy class by taking sausage orders on the last two Fridays - Hayley, Jasmine, Francis and S.

Well done to the Room 12 Softball players. You participated with respect and enthusiasm in the Inter-school bat and ball (softball) tournament on Friday.  I was very proud of you all.

Congratulations to the Room 12 Green Socks Softball team who won their final game 30 - 3 on Friday Evening in Masterton - Nevengka and Callum.  I hope we start the Term 4 season as we finished the Term 1 season. You were awesome on Friday night!!!!!

Our 3 gala stalls made $300! Wow!  Well done all of you!

Week Nine - What is on this week?

What’s on this week – Week 9 Term 1 2015

Cricket World Cup games will continue this week during lunchtimes.

Monday

·         Can I have all of the Year 8 EOTC forms returned this week and any parent helpers too please!  Mrs Kennedy has had to work really hard to get these EOTC days organised and we have to have help from parents / whanau for transport and supervision, so please help us if you can, otherwise we may have to cancel. 

·         Week 8 homework will be marked. 

Tuesday

o    Technology -   Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair. 

o    Careers and Languages.

Wednesday

Thursday – Last day of Term 1

·         Final Assembly for the term at 9.10am.  This is to celebrate our Student of the Term – You would have been notified if your child was receiving this certificate.

·         Spelling test

·         Shared lunch for Jenny and students who are leaving Carterton School.

Year 8 Whanau – I will be contacting those parents I haven’t seen to make a time to catch up.  These visits have been extremely valuable to everyone as we are setting a clear path for your child’s learning.  It also gives us far more time to sit down and discuss anything you want to regarding your child and school and how we can all work together to achieve success.  I have also really enjoyed getting to know parents and students outside of school, plus there is no time limit. 

Year 7 Whanau – I will also be contacting you over the holidays to make a time to see you all as soon as I have completed my visits with the Year 8 Whanau. 

Class Blog - room12cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as published work, information, homework, reminders etc. Plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any shared work, support for homework etc, on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Thanks

Melanie MacGregor

Tomorrow

Mufti-day Friday for Vanuatu.
Walk, bike and scoot to school - some spot prizes at the gate.


Friday:
Softball Tournament for those involved.  If you are not involved you are going to be with Mrs Kennedy for the day.
Assembly is in the first block.

A special visitor is coming in the last block.

Reminders

Decorated bikes and scooters for Movin March.
Walking School Bus from Belvedere Dairy at 8:30am.

As part of Moving March we will have a decorated shoe competition on Thursday. Bring your decorated shoes to school and judging will take place in the verandah outside rooms 13 and 14 before jump jam.

Mufti Day on Friday for Vanuatu.

By Adrian

My Limerick

There was a boy from the Moon,

Who ate every meal with a spoon.

But he couldn’t do that!

So he ate a large rat!

And now he looks like a balloon.

Limerick by Nick

Limerick
There was a young boy called Stan.
Who didn’t have a good plan.

He skydived,

Then cried,

and all you could here was WHAM!

EOTC Day

Year 7's first EOTC Day with Beachy

Wow what a fantastic day we had learning all about river safety 

and how to make a raft, then sail her down the Ruamahanga River.
We all had so much fun and learnt so much.  

Thanks Glenn Beach for a great day.

Group Limerick

Group Limerick

There was a old man called Bob.

He had a really awful job.

He dug for gold,

Until he old.

Then he handed his job to Rob.

Year 7's EOTC Day

Is all go!

Make sure you pack the equipment needed:
River shoes
Towel
Sunblock
Lunch
Water
Thermals
Warm change of clothes
Wetsuit if you have one

Week 8 - What is on this week?

What’s on this week – Week 8 Term 1 2015

Cricket World Cup games will continue this week during lunchtimes.

Monday

·         Year 7’s first EOTC day.

·         Can I have all of the Year 8 EOTC forms returned this week and any parent helpers too please!  Mrs Kennedy has had to work really hard to get these EOTC days organised and we have to have help from parents / whanau for transport and supervision, so please help us if you can, otherwise we may have to cancel. 

·         Week 7 homework will be marked. 

·         Agri-kids today at lunch time.                               

·         Movin’ March begins with our decorated gate.
HPS first meeting at 2:00 in Room 6 (Ms Taylor will be in Room 12 with the Year 8 students)

Tuesday

o    Technology -   Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair. 

o    Careers and Languages.

o    Movin’ March – Scooter day

Wednesday

§  All in Day for Movin’ March - so walk, bike and scoot to school.  There will be a Walking School Bus from Belvedere Dairy at 8:30am – Look for Mrs MacGregor

§  Dress up your bikes, scooters for a decorated bike and scooter competition judged at morning tea time.

Thursday - I am at a course today in the Hutt Valley so a reliever will be in Room 12 all day.

§  Library and Computer Room – remember to bring your books back.

§  Radio Show recorded today with the winners interviewed on the show.

§  Crazy Shoe day for Movin’ March – so dress up your shoes for a competition judged at morning tea time.

Friday

Ø  Softball practise at 8:15 on the back field behind Room 12

Ø  Yr 5/8 softball tournament

Ø  Movin’ March - Spot prizes at the gate for those using bikes, scooters, skateboards etc. Buddy Class

Ø  Softball finals in Masterton for our regular team.  Time and Date to be confirmed.

     Spelling List Test today

Year 8 Whanau – I have sent out a note to meet up with all of you to discuss your child’s learning for this year.  I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college. If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Class Blog - room12cartertonschool2015.blogspot.co.nz.  Check us out and I will be putting any info on the blog such as published work, information, homework, reminders etc. Plus what we have been doing at school and in class.

Google docs – your child has their class log-in and can find any shared work, support for homework etc, on Google Drive.  Plus you can see what they have been doing in class if they are using a device or netbook.

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Thanks

Melanie MacGregor

Limerick Writing by Jasmine

My Limericks

There once was a boy named Paul

who sat on a very large ball.

It popped with a bang!

Then he sang...

‘‘He should have sat on a wall’’

There was a goat named Bill.

He lived up on a hill.

He never saw the people.

Only a church steeple.

So he hung out with his friend Will.

Descriptive Writing

Dandelion

As I see the green grass I bend down to pick the dandelion fairy off the

ground.  I quietly make a wish and then gently blow the fairies away. 

They float up, up and away. As I watch them fly away I see them go very,

very high in the sky.

Written by Trinity

Jess And The Dandelion

Jess found the dandelion on a clear, calm summer day and what

else would Jess do? … She would make a wish. She closes her

eyes and made a wish.  Then she made a gentle breeze blow and

spray the buds.  They drifted through the air and across the

garden.   As Jess watched the peaceful buds float into the heavens

she heard a voice… It was her mother calling for her, it was lunch

time.   Jess jumped up on her feet and ran inside to eat.

By Adrian

Descriptive Writing

The Dandelion

It was a hot summer day when a young boy called Billy was blowing the fluffy dandelion. He could see all the seedlings flying with the air.

By Brock

Dandelion

I take a deep breath then I blow. The dandelion head drift off into the icy, cold

white dandelion fairies floating out into the soft breeze. Holding the stem, I 

wonder where the dandelion head will drift off to.

By Hayley

Limerick Writing for St Patricks Day

My Limerick

                 There was a young lady from Leeds,

                who swallowed a package of seeds.

                      Now this sorry young lass

                      is quite covered in grass,

                but has all the tomatoes she needs.

From Francis

Reminders about forms

Please remember to send back your Student Informations (yellow) forms as soon as possible to the office.

EOTC day form needs to be back as soon as possible as our Year 7's are going on Monday.

Thank you!

Thank you to all of you who supported our school Gala.  It was a huge success!

Week 7 - What is on this week?

What’s on this week – Week 7 Term 1 2015

Swimming is finished!

Cricket World Cup games will continue this week during lunchtimes.

Monday – Week 6 homework will be marked.  Agri-kids today at lunch time.

Tuesday – School photos are today between 9am and 10am.

Technology -   Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair. 

Careers and Languages.

Wednesday – Our school gardens are being judged for the School Garden Challenge Shield.

Thursday – Library and Computer Room – remember to bring your books back.Team Kahikatea teachers are at a course from 1:30pm until 3:00pm so there will be relievers in each class for that afternoon.

Friday – Weekly spelling test

Buddy Class

Softball at 6:00pm in Masterton for those involved

Year 8 Whanau – I have sent out a note to meet up with all of you to discuss your child’s learning for this year.  I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college.  I will be phoning all of you after Sleepover too make this time. 

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Auditions tomorrow

Tomorrow a film company will be having short meetings with the children who have said they are interested in being in the Lotto ad.  (Sorry this is only for 8 to 10 year olds and have returned their form)

Wairarapa Swimming Sports

Congratulations to our amazing swimmers (Adrian) who represented us at the Wairarapa School Swim Sports last night. We have heard fantastic reports on your behaviour and sportsmanship. Some great swims! We are looking forward to getting the results! Thanks to your adults who came along to support.

Reminders and more reminders

It is my CRT day tomorrow so I am not teaching tomorrow.  Ms Whitburn will be in class.  I will be around trying to finish the many things on my list of 'jobs to do'.

Hot air balloons are lifting off tomorrow morning at Carrington Park at 7:00am.  We hope to see you there.

There is a pilot visit tomorrow at 1:30.  Everyone is welcome!

Agri kids forms are due back to the office.

Pie orders are due at the office.

Photos are now on Tuesday.

Yellow emergency contact forms need to be completed and returned to school as soon as possible.

The Gala is on Friday at 5:30pm.  Everyone is welcome!

School Photos

The photographer will be back on Tuesday 17 March 9-10am to complete the last 3 rooms photos (Room 12,13 and 14).
You will have to do your hair again on that day.

School Photos

School photos are on today!  Family photos at 8:15.  Please wear correct uniform and dark shoes.

Pie orders are due today too!

Hats

Lots of Room 12 are forgetting their hats!  Hats need to be worn when outside in Team 1 and Term 4.
No hat...No play!

Glass Jars

Remember to bring any glass jars you can find for our gala stall.

Pie Orders - PTA

Remember Pie Orders are due in on Wednesday 11th March.

They are yummy pies.  

If you need a new order form let me know and we can get one to you.

What is on this Week - Week 6

What’s on this week – Week 6 Term 1 2015

Swimming is now finished!

Monday – Team Kahikatea mailbox drop to streets of Carterton to promote our Gala. – Good walking shoes needed on this day.

Tuesday – Technology.  Covered shoes essential and girls need to tie up their hair.  Careers and Languages.

Wednesday – School Photos – Correct uniform please (no bad hair days!)
Pie Orders are due in today.

Thursday – Balloon Festival Mass Ascension at Carrington Park at 7:00am (if weather permits) - We are encouraging Team Kahikatea families to come down and meet together as a group.   We will be at the logs to meet with any Team Kahikatea family and students at 7:00am, if you and your child would like to come down.  Breakfast Club is open in the hall for breakfast at 8:15 - 8:45.

Library and Computer Room – remember to bring your books back.

School pilot visit at 1:30 on the Village Green

Friday – Buddy Class

School Gala at 5:30

Balloon burner parade – Main Road of Carterton at 8:00pm

Year 8 Whanau –

I have sent out a note to meet up with all of you to discuss your child’s learning for this year.  I am happy to come to your home [if you are OK with this] or make a time at school.  This will be an in-depth look at where your child is now and where to next so we can all work together to prepare him / her for college.  I will be phoning all of you after Sleepover too make this time. 

If your child has a device, they are welcome to bring it along to enhance learning, however please ensure that it is ‘school compatible’ so it will need Google drive and Docs, plus any games need to be age appropriate.

Can you also remind your child to return their Report File from last year as we are still missing some – Thanks.

Thanks

Melanie MacGregor

The Gala is on this Friday

Our annual School Gala is the place to be on Friday 13 March. 

Come along from 5.30pm for food, fun and much more.

Bring your friends and whanau and support our PTA in this major fundraising event.

All proceeds go towards supporting the learning needs of our amazing tamariki.

Mail Drop for the Gala

Wear good walking shoes on Monday as we are doing a

Gala Mail Drop around Carterton.