Homework

The most recent homework is directly below:

Room 12 - Homework - Week 6 - Term 4

Kia ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 7 23rd November. This is a day earlier due to camp. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks.

The purpose of homework is to develop study skills so your child is prepared for college and is able to work unsupervised after school. We are doing them a disservice if we don’t encourage students to develop these skills by completing homework each week.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practice these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our school's overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 3 - Term 4

Kia ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 4 2nd November. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our World’ which ties in nicely with our school's overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR WORLD– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided on your sheet.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 2 - Term 4

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Tuesday Week 3 27th October. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our World’ which ties in nicely with our school's overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR WORLD– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided on your sheet.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 1 - Term 4

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 2 16th October. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our World’ which ties in nicely with our school's overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR WORLD– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided on your sheet.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 10 - Term 3 TBC

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 1 Term 3. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks. They could have a go and hand it in before the holidays begin.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 9 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 9 21st September. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.

Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Please remember to send any permission forms back to school as soon as possible.

Y 7-8 El Rancho notes

Chocolate money or unsold chocolates

Report files

Room 12 - Homework - Week 8 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 9 14th September. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Please remember to send any permission forms back to school as soon as possible.

Y 7-8 El Rancho notes

Brooklyn kitchen helpers note.

Chocolate money or unsold chocolates

Report files

Room 12 - Homework - Week 7 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 8 7th September. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Please remember to send any permission forms back to school as soon as possible.

Y 7-8 El Rancho

Year 7 Outing with Whaea Michelle

Any money owing for Planting day at Daleton’s Wetland.

Chocolate money or unsold chocolates

Report files

Room 12 - Homework - Week 6 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 7 31st August. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 4 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 6 24th August. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 4 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 5 17th August. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.

Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 3 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 4 10th August. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 2 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 3rd August. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 3rd August) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our Country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 1 - Term 3

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back Monday Week 2 - 27th July. So can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.

Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 27th July) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘Our country’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

OUR COUNTRY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / SPELLING / GRAMMAR – This term you have 3 word activities to complete each week.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 11 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back this Friday Week 11 (So you don’t have to have it over the holidays) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

Unfortunately there are some students who regularly forget to return their homework on Monday each week or complete any at all. The purpose of homework is to develop study skills so your child is prepared for college and is able to work unsupervised after school. We are doing them a disservice if we don’t encourage students to develop these skills by completing homework each week.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 15th June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 10 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 10 (28th June) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 15th June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 9 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 9 (22nd June) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 15th June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 8 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 9 (15th June) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 15th June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 7 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 8 (8th June) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 8th June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 6 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 7 (1 June) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 1st June) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 5 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 6 (25th May) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.
Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 25th) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.
READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.
VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.
IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.
MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 4 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 5 (18th May) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

15 spelling words will come home each Monday. Please practise these each night and there will be a test on Friday.

Kiwi Kids News Sheet - (This is due on Monday 18th) This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of what is expected in this homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on each night. Students should also have time to do their basic facts practice and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor
Room 12 - Homework - Week 3 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 4 (11th May) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks!

Unfortunately there are some students who regularly forget to return their homework on Tuesday each week or complete any at all. The purpose of homework is to develop study skills so your child is prepared for college and is able to work unsupervised after school. We are doing them a disservice if we don’t encourage students to develop these skills by completing homework each week.

15 spelling words will come home each Monday and there will be a test each Friday.

This term we are trying a something new for our homework. Mrs Kennedy has joined our team onto Kiwi Kids New, a website for New Zealand students and part of the website is for homework. Please feel free to go onto the website and have a look around. There are some very interesting news items and topics. The class will also be using this website regularly as part of their reading activities in the class. It’s another tool to support their learning.

This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of the homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

I’m sure the students are going to find it interesting with a variety of different activities for them to do. Please consider that it would be beneficial if homework was worked on for around 15 minutes per night. Then students will also have time to do their basic facts practice, spelling lists and any personal reading too.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Regards

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 2 - Term 2

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 3 (4th May) so can you please remind the students to return it then - thanks

This term we are trying a something new for our homework. I have joined our team onto Kiwi Kids New, a website for New Zealand students and part of the website is for homework. Please feel free to go onto the website and have a look around. There are some very interesting news items and topics. The class will also be using this website regularly as part of their reading activities in the class. It’s another tool to support their learning.

This homework follows a term theme and this terms theme is ‘My Community’ which ties in nicely with our schools overall theme of Connectedness. Below is an outline of the homework:

MY COMMUNITY– Every week there is a task for you to complete. Detailed instructions are on the website and a template is provided in your workbook.

READING – You must read for 15mins each night. After you have completed your reading please get it signed by a parent / caregiver.

VOCAB / GRAMMAR – This term you have a weekly word activity to complete. This term we are looking at synonyms/antonym and doing some dictionary work.

IN THE NEWS – Visit the Kiwi Kids News website and write the title of news articles that interest you.

MATHS ZONE – Complete the maths puzzle for this week.

Any concerns, please let me know.

Room 12 - Homework - Weeks 9 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 1 of Term Two – This will give students time over the holidays to complete their work. Although spelling will be tested on Thursday, before the holidays.

Unfortunately there are some students who regularly forget to return their homework on Monday each week or complete any at all. The purpose of homework is to support class learning as well as help develop study skills so your child is prepared for college and is able to work unsupervised after school. We are doing them a disservice if we don’t encourage students to develop these skills by completing homework each week.

1 . ANZAC Day

ANZAC Week 9 Term 1

Your homework this week is to answer the following questions in your Homework clear- file. Please give clear answers to all the questions below.

1. What happened at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915?

2. How do the people of New Zealand remember the service and sacrifice of the Anzacs?

3. If you had an opportunity, what questions would you ask a veteran from Gallipoli?

4. What do you think the value of Anzac Day is to the following—veterans, NZ Students, people of New Zealand.

Give answers for each.

2 . Spelling - I have given each child 15 words to learn, some of these are topic words and some are from the Essential Spelling Lists. We will be testing these words once a week, on a Friday, so any encouragement from you for your child to practise will be greatly appreciated. I have also given out a copy of all of the Essential Lists. By the end of the year each student will need to know how to spell all of the Essential Lists. The spelling test will be on Thursday this week.

3 . Home reading - I have given everyone a Reading Log to note down what they are reading at home. This could be magazines, chapter books, comics, graphic novels etc. If your child visits the library, anything they read from there can also be noted down. If they like to research on the computer, this too can be noted down. It doesn’t have to be every day; however a weekly overview is expected. I will check this every Monday.

4 . Grammar – Two weeks ago I gave out a text called ‘One Step, Two Step’. This week the activity is ‘G’ – Spare Parts - Conjunctions. I have shared a presentation to help students with ‘Conjunctions’ on their Google Docs.

5 . Basic Facts – please encourage your child to practice their basic facts every day as these are crucial for your child to know fluently in order to succeed with maths from now on. (Check the Basic Facts Ladder, which is in their homework clear file, for ideas on what to work on)

Next term we will have a choice about our homework and if we want to complete it using the internet. More information will follow next term.

All students have their own Study Ladder log-on and they have extended hours on Study Ladder. They have great games etc. for students to practice basic facts, spelling etc. so please encourage the use of this great learning aid where you can. Any concerns with homework, please let me know. If you need my cell number to contact me also let me know.

Have a great holiday.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Weeks 8 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 9 – 31st March as this will give students time over the full week to complete their work and be ready for the following homework.

1. Spelling - I have given each child 15 words to learn, some of these are topic words and some are from the Essential Spelling Lists. We will be testing these words once a week, on a Friday, so any encouragement from you for your child to practise will be greatly appreciated. I have also given out a copy of all of the Essential Lists. By the end of the year each student will need to know how to spell all of the Essential Lists.

2. Home reading - I have given everyone a Reading Log to note down what they are reading at home. This could be magazines, chapter books, comics, graphic novels etc. If your child visits the library, anything they read from there can also be noted down. If they like to research on the computer, this too can be noted down. It doesn’t have to be every day; however a weekly overview is expected. I will check this every Monday.

3. Grammar – Two weeks ago I gave out a text called ‘One Step, Two Step’. This week the activity is ‘F’ – Preposition Positions. I have shared a presentation to help students with ‘Prepositions’ on their Google Docs.

4. Basic Facts – please encourage your child to practice their basic facts every day as these are crucial for your child to know fluently in order to succeed with maths from now on. (Check the Basic Facts Ladder, which is in their homework clear file, for ideas on what to work on)

Next term we will have a choice about our homework and if we want to complete it using the internet. More information will follow.

Have a great week.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Weeks 7 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 8 – 23rd March as this will give students time over the full week to complete their work and be ready for the following homework.

3. Grammar – Two weeks ago I gave out a text called ‘One Step, Two Step’. This week their activities are ‘D’ – The verb vibe and ‘E’ – Absolutely adverbs. I have shared a presentation to help students with abverbs on their Google Docs.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 6 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

This week’s homework is due back on Monday Week 7 –16th March as this will give students time over the full week to complete their work and be ready for the following homework.

2. Home reading - I have given everyone a Reading log to note down what they are reading at home. This could be magazines, chapter books, comics, graphic novels etc. If your child visits the library, anything they read from there can also be noted down. If they like to research on the computer, this too can be noted down. It doesn’t have to be every day; however a weekly overview is expected. I will check this every Monday.

3. Grammar – Two weeks ago I gave out a text called ‘One Step, Two Step’. Everybody should have completed two exercises from the last two weeks. The first one was called ‘A - Now for Nouns’ and last week the students completed activity ‘B - Place the pronouns’. This week their activity is called ‘C – Spot the Adjectives’. We will continue to use this same text until we complete activity ‘G’. Then we will move onto a new text. I am focusing on ‘Parts of speech’ because I can see that most students are struggling with understanding grammar and this is vital for their writing.

Have a great week.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 5 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

Thank you for supporting your child with their homework.

Below is an outline for this week’s homework. It is due back on Monday Week 6 – 9th March. This will give students time over the full week to complete their work and be ready for marking on Monday and then be issued new Homework.

3. Grammar – I have included this week a piece of text and an activity about pronouns. I have given full instructions about how to complete the activity to all students before they have brought it home. Any concerns, please contact me.

4. Basic Facts – I have included a copy of the Basic Facts Progressions. Please encourage your child to practice their basic facts everyday as these are crucial for your child to know fluently in order to succeed with maths from now on.

All students have their own Study Ladder log-on. Study Ladder has great games etc. for students to practice basic facts, spelling etc. so please encourage the use of this great learning aid where you can.

Any concerns with homework, please let me know. If you need my cell number to contact me also let me know. Have a great week.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 - Homework - Week 4 - Term 1

Ki ora whanau

Thank you for the fantastic response for the class survey. It allowed me to get to know more about your child. I have read them all.

Below is an outline for this week’s homework. It is due back on Monday Week 5 - 2^nd March. This will give students time over the full week to complete their work and be ready for marking on Monday and then be issued new Homework.

3. Grammar – I have included this week a piece of text and an activity about nouns. I have given full instructions about how to complete the activity to all students before they have brought it home. Any concerns, please contact me.

Any concerns with homework, please let me know. If you need my cell number to contact me also let me know. Have a great week.

Melanie MacGregor

Room 12 2015 - Welcome

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