Room 4 Newsletter: Term 1, Week 9
Monday 23rd March, 2015
Hi everyone and welcome to Week 9. I hope
you are all enjoying the lovely weather for Otago Anniversary Day. The term is
spinning to a close now.
Upcoming dates:
*Central
Otago Triathlon – this Wednesday 25th March, Cromwell.
*Kapa
Haka Festival: Sunday 29th March.
* End-of-Term
Itinerary for Thursday 2nd April – last day of term:
11.40 am: Holy Week
Reflection
12.30 pm: Family
Picnic Lunch
1.30 pm: Eisteddfod Assembly
Scripture Eisteddfods:
Preparation for Eisteddfods is coming along
nicely in Room 4. There is an opportunity each day for the children to let me
know how they are going, and those that are ready have been having a practise
and getting feedback on their progress. Please let me know if you don’t yet
have the resources you need to support your child with their scripture
eisteddfod, as I have a number of readings available. Please note that the
introduction is a significant aspect of the speech. Reasons need to be given
why this scripture/psalm/gospel was chosen and a link made with it, before the
scripture itself is read.
Homework Calendar:
You will notice a change to the homework
format for the last two weeks of term. A Homework Calendar will come home in
clearfiles, and the children are to complete 3 out of the 4 activities shown
for each night. Please sign these off to show they are done.
At the bottom of the same sheet, there is a
wee questionnaire/tick box section asking you to indicate your preferences for
next term in terms of homework for your child. Please discuss this with them,
and agree on what is reasonable for your family, then tick or cross the boxes
accordingly. I will gather up your responses over the next week and this will
help me determine the right homework for you and your child for Term 2.
Remember that every child is different –
some enjoy the challenge of a bit more homework (especially maths), others may
be better suited to the flexible calendar format. I welcome your input and
feedback as always.
Easter stories and Holy Week
As we move through Lent, and continue into
the reflective period of Easter, let’s give thanks for all the good things we
have in our lives. We thank God for the practical support going out to the people
of Vanuatu at this time, and continue to keep them in our prayers.
Keep safe this week. Regards, Markelle Ward J
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