No 14 Wednesday 22nd May

2019 KFPS News

Education Week started with a bang this week, as we held our Special Assembly on Monday. It was great to see so many parents/carers brave the chilly morning. It was lovely watching our Foundation students present their musical item with so much confidence. Later in the Assembly, our current dance group did their live dance, a very upbeat version of “wheels on the bus”. Well done Mrs Dellow and good luck for next week’s Choir competition on Friday, I am sure the choir will do their very best and represent KFPS with pride. Open classrooms attracted some special visitors to check out our students’ work and then we were back in the gym celebrating our Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Thank you to all the parents who sent their children to school with their teddy bear entry. We are so lucky to have our excellent Gym facility to hold these events. Yesterday we had prospective 2020 parents join us to do a school tour and / or come for the evening to our Foundation Information session. We had three families that chose to do both! I was especially proud of our school, when a parent commented that he was impressed by how quiet it was in our classrooms and how every class was focused on their work. What a tremendous compliment for both our students and teachers! If you know of any Foundation students for 2020 whose parents were unable to come for a tour, please let them know that we are happy to run tours at other times. It is scary just how quickly the year is flying past. On Friday we have our School Council approved pupil free day to enable our teachers to participate in a Spelling Masterclass here at KFPS. This professional development (PD) will further embed our Soundwaves program across the school. We also are hosting teachers from Maiden Gully PS who are undertaking this PD with us. A reminder to our Grade 5 students to be at school early on Monday 27th ready for your Melbourne based excursion to Science works and the Star Wheel. I know that you will have an amazing day! It will also be an opportunity for you to hear about Mrs Saddlier’s overseas adventure, as she is participating in this excursion. We are all looking forward to having her back on deck next week, sharing her travel stories with us all. Welcome back Mrs Saddlier! Have a tremendous week ahead, Faye

KFPS is launching the Resilience, Rights, and Respectful Relationship Program on Friday the 31st of May

Students’ and their families are invited to join us for a community breakfast from 8:15 a.m., followed by performances and special guests at assembly from 9:00 a.m. Our assembly which will highlight some fantastic work being undertaken in our classrooms in 2019.

RRRR In Action; In Grade 3/4 we have been learning about teamwork and what specific skills teams need to be successful. We have brainstormed situations where we might need to use teamwork skills in the classroom, yard and at home. In the coming weeks we will be investigating personal strengths. Students will identify their own personal strengths, strengths they use every day and set goals to develop their strengths. This term we also began a Mindfulness Journal. In their Mindfulness Journals, students will write about the thoughts, feelings and exper iences in their heads and hearts. I know students are looking forward to sharing their journals with their families at the end of the year.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Congratulations to all of the students who received Principal Awards last

Friday.

Principal Awards

Literacy Award for

Consistently achieving at a high level in literacy & embracing

new challenges.

Numeracy Award For

Consistently achieving at a high level in numeracy & embracing new challenges.

Room 18 Tiffany W Amanda S

Room 19 Makayla F Sophie H

Room 3 Shakirra M Kaidyn H

Room 4 Layla B Brayden F

Room 12 Alyssa L Jakobi P

Room 13 Holly W Mitchell D

Room 14 Charlie S Ava A

Room 5 Jebedyah N Bella G-C

Room 6 Reece W Beau B

Room 7 Zachary A Mackenzie R

Room 8 Lacey B Roary P

Room 9 Lillie Q Zach L

Education Week Awards

The best bike of your life—Room 19 I had a bike so big and fast, It goes down hills as fast as cars, Vro-o-o-o-o-om, Vro-o-o-o-o-om You strap your helmet to your head, You stay up riding through the night, Vro-o-o-o-o-om, Vro-o-o-o-o-om Your never never gonna stop, Vro-oo-om Never gonna put it down, No oh oh Gotta keep the wheel spinning. Ooo, oooooh This will be the best $20 of your life, Your l-i-i-i-fe Ooo, oooooh This will be the best bike of your life, Your l-i-i-i-fe

Everyone started bargaining, Offerring more than the $20 asked, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh It is red and super fast, You’ll buy my bike and have a blast, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh

Your never gonna give it back, Woah – oh –ohh Never gonan give it up, No – oh – oh Please don’t stop pedalling

Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Your l-i-i-i-fe Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Your l-i-i-i-fe

I hear it calling, sell me now, The next seller will be left in WOW (WOW) The paint is shining so bright,We could sell it half price, This is the best bike (bike).

Wow, I cannot believe it is already week 5, this term is just flying by. In music we have looked at many different things, our foundation students have been practising rhythm through learning rests and they even did a fantastic performance at our assembly on Monday. The one/two students have been looking at dynamics and learning new fun music games to practise their skills. The three/four classes are now well underway on their recorders. Our five/six students have looked at bucket drumming and the form within music. This week I have decided to showcase the grade six classes who re-wrote the lyrics to the American Author’s song ‘Best day of my life’ with the intention of selling a red bike. If you can get the tune in your head these are great to sing-a-long to and appreciate all the hard work put in by our fantastic students.

We have a bike super fast, you can finally leave the past, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh You can order it right now, it’s coming to you by airmail, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh It is on super sale, $300 bucks It is nailed Oh – oh –ohh This will be the best bike of your life. Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Stand up and get re-e-ea-dy Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Stand up and get re-e-ea-dy A bargain that you can’t resist, Just bought the best bike of your life, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh The bike was looking really good, I want to ride it til’ midnight, Oh – oh –oh –oh –oh –oh ohh This is gonna make me, So happy Ooo, oooooh This will be the best bike of your life, Your l-i-i-i-fe Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Stand up and get re-e-ea-dy Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Stand up and get re-e-ea-dy I’ll sell my bike til midnight, Don’t miss out on this one,

How can let this bike go-o-oh (go-o-oh) I’ll sell my bike til midnight, Don’t miss out on this one, How can let this bike go-o-oh (go-o-oh) Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, The be-e-e-e-e-e-est Ooo, oooooh This is gonna be the best bike of your life, Stand up and get re-e-ea-dy The be-e-e-e-e-e-est

The best bike of your life– Room 18

Canteen News When placing an order from the MIX ‘n’ Match Meal Deals please cut out and use as a template below.

Volunteers Welcome Our Canteen needs volunteers from 8.45am -11.45am. Kids love seeing mum, dad or grandparents smiling face in the canteen. Please contact the office if you are able to help.

"Make My Own" Lunch Order Form Name_______________________ Room________

Wednesday Thursday Friday Circle your choices (Please Note: Each item circled is charged as an extra choice to add on) I'd like - White Bread, Wholemeal Bread, Small Tub ($1.00) _____ White Roll, Wholemeal Roll, Muffin, Wrap, Pizza Base ($1.50) _____ Sushi Rice & Roll, Foccacia, Taco, Nachos, Large Tub ($2.00) _____ Meats - Chicken, Ham, Beef, Bacon, Chicken Tender ($2.00) _____ Hotdog, Nuggets (x4), Party Pies(x2), Dim Sims (x2) ($2.00) _____ Beef Pattie, Crab Meat, Prawns (x2), Crumbed Fish, Tuna ($2.00) _____ Salads - Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber , Car rot, Red Onion (.50c) _____ Corn, Beetroot, Mushroom, Capsicum, Pineapple (.50c) _____ Toppers - Salsa, Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Sliced Cheese (.50c) _____ Sundried Tomatoes, Pumpkin, Avocado, Olives, Guacamole (1.00) _____ Egg, Cous Cous, Baby Spinach, Rice, Feta, Parmesan (1.00) _____ Condiments- French, Italian, Caesar , BBQ, Tomato Sauce (.50c) _____ Extras - Butter , Salt, Pepper , Toasted, Mayonnaise, (No Charge) Orders must be placed by 9am on the day required. Total $ ______

$5.00 Meal Deal Lunch Order Form Name________________________Room__________

Choose and Circle ONE from each Box

Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lateness Please ensure your child is at school for the start of the day. It is hard not to notice the number of students arriving late each morning. School commences at 8:50am. In classrooms on most days, students begin with the Literacy Block. One hour of Reading and one hour of Writing. Time missed is not time that can be reclaimed. Being late to school will impact student’s learning. Being punctual is an important life skill also.

Cheese Burger, Lasagne, Ham & Cheese Toasty,

Fried Rice, Noodles, Roast Meat & Gravy Spaghetti Bolognaise, Soup & Bread

Garlic Bread, Banana, Apple Slinky, Corn Cob, Sultanas, Popcorn,

Mixed Veg or Salad, Mash n Gravy

Milkshake, Juice Box, Water, Custard, Apple Pie, Muffin,

Fruit Salad, Warm Milo

With great pleasure last Friday, we celebrated the enormous contribution that Education Support (ES) staff make to our Kfps community. ES staff were wel-comed to a special breakfast, assembly and morning tea. A number of our ES staff were unable to be present on Friday, and we thank them for their important work. Thank you to the student leaders; Sky, Dakota, Miah, Alyssa, Cooper and Lara,

that were so happy to welcome and serve our ES staff on Friday morning, practising and developing skills as they waited on our special ‘customers.’ We also had Makayla and Keeley help run the office, to enable our office staff to attend. Our ES support teachers and students in the classroom learning program, and our recess spaces. We also have ES run the day to day opera-tions in the office and school, tending to the financial, administration, Occupation-al Health and Safety, First Aid, Library and

Educational Support Day

Breakfast

Cooking Program with Raylene

CONTACTS @

kfps Principal: Kim Saddlier Assistant Principal: Faye Martin Business Manager: Maree Wayman Reception: Lorraine Fowler Music: Tue, Wed , Thur & Fri Jessica Dellow Art Studies: Wednesday– Friday Sue Gloury First Aid Officer: Tania Riddick Library Hub: Julie Holt Neighbourhood Leaders: Gumnut– Kim Anketell /Brooke Cole Grevillea– Kate Novak Ironbark– Felicity Creighton Whirrakee– Carryn Hendy Wellbeing Officer: Wendy Donaldson School Chaplain: Rose Amy Sports Program: Travis Colley Canteen Manager: Rayelene Burns School Council (School Council meetings held every second Tuesday of the Month) School Council Members Kim Saddlier (Executive Officer) Faye Martin Corey Gilmore Melissa Cusack Leticia Laurien (President) Brad Gould Amanda Hooley Lauren Marron Kristen Miller Verna Greenhalgh David Hunter Parent Club : President: Judith Rainsbury Vice Pres: Amanda Hooley Secretary: Lauren Marron Treasurer Sharyn Holmes Parent Club meeting on the First Monday of the Month at 2.30pm in the

Parent Clubroom near the Canteen. After School Care: YMCA Bendigo Central Booking

5444 6666 Breakfast Club Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings commencing at 8.15am– 8.35am

kfps Calendar

2019

Friday 24th May Pupil Free Day

Monday 27th May Grade 5 Excursion—Scienceworks & Melbourne Star Cost $45 due by 20th May. (Camps/ Sports/Excursion fund may be used to pay for this excursion. )

Friday 31st May Choir Competition Excursion @ Ulumbarra Theatre Cost $7

RRRR community breakfast 8:15-8:45am

RRRR launch at assemble at 9:00am

Monday 10th June Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday 19th June Speaking Spot from 9.00am-12.00pm in the GLC

Monday 24th-28th June Grades 1 & 2 Swimming Program $32 (Camps/ Sports/Excursion fund may be used to pay for this excursion. )

Friday 28th June Last Day of Term 2

Monday 15th July First Day of Term 3

Tuesday 23rd July Grade 6 Melbourne Museum and Imax Theatre Excursion. Cost $32 due by 16th July. (Camps/ Sports/Excursion fund may be used to pay for this excursion. )

60-80 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat 3555 Phone: 5447 5100 (Absence Message Service: 5447 5100 Press 1)

www.kangarooflatps.vic.edu.au

Student Safety & Wellbeing Concerns

Arrival times: Parents are asked to ensure their students do not arrive at school before 8:30am unless attending Breakfast Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 8:20am. Our students are encouraged to wait in the amiptheatre until 3.10pm if they are waiting for an older sibling from Crusoe. This will help eliminate the congestion near Crusoe. Children waiting for the bus are reminded to show respect to others and wait safely for the bus to arrive. We wish to thank our Crossing Supervisor, Peter, for keeping our students safe and for assisting any children who need help.