Welcome to room 16 information evening 2014
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Transcript of Welcome to room 16 information evening 2014
WELCOME TO ROOM 16
INFORMATION EVENING
2014
Email: [email protected]
Please ensure you have signed in (newsletters will now be emailed),
take a seat and be ready to introduce yourself and your child.
I will upload this PowerPoint to our class website later this week – see
link on school website
o Purpose of this eveningo Whanau Newsletter
o Agenda:•Importance of the communication between parents teacher and Child
(triangle) •Class page
•Attendance procedures and arriving at school on time•Communication Channels
•Personal possessions, Uniform, Hats•Trips / Camps
•Behaviour Plan C & F words •Swimming Lessons
•Homework•Learning Journeys/ Student led conferences / Reports
•Stationery Packs
WELCOME!
o Becky Ireland (Background, qualifications, interests, role within the school, teaching
philosophy)
o Classroom environment: “Home Away from Home” - The students’ well being is
paramount. Children feeling safe, a sense of belonging, secure yet motivated, inspired,
and hooked into learning, clear expectations and boundaries. Learning personalised to each child’s levels and
needs. Every child valued.
INTRODUCTIONS
ROOM 16 TIMETABLE – SWIMMING IS MESSY!
“Healthy Choices” – Respect for ourselves, for others, for our community, and for the
environment.
TERM FOCUS
Please phone the office if your child is going to be absent
If your child is late, please get them to sign into the office before coming to class
ATTENDANCE/LATENESS
•I have an open door policy – please don’t hesitate to email me at
•Any issues please contact classroom teacher, and if need be it can then be taken higher to
the AP’s, DP’s, then the principal
COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
•Personal possessions – we encourage children to not bring items of value to school. Cellphones should not be used in school time – can be given to teacher at the start
of the day.
•Children are expected to wear full and correct uniform – please send to school with a note or email if this is not
possible
•All children are required to wear a hat in Terms 1 and 4
PERSONAL POSESSIONS/
UNIFORMS/ HATS
•We are going to Goat Island this term (7th March – cost $31.00) – we need plenty of parent
help! Please return the permission slip and payment ASAP
TRIPS
•Class Treaty
•School Expectations
•Positive Behaviour Rewards
•F and C Words
BEHAVIOUR
•Year 5 swimming intensive most days – please send to school with togs EVERY DAY
SWIMMING LESSONS
•Is issued on a Monday and due Friday
•Please support your child in completing their homework to a high standard – spelling and basic facts are essential
•Homework should not be a stress – please send a note if your child has been unable to complete their homework
fully on a given week
HOMEWORK
STUDYLADDER
•Term 2: Student-led Conferences & Progress towards National Standards
•Term 3: Learning Journeys to go home on request
•Term 4: End of year written reports
REPORTS/LEARNING JOURNEYS/SLC’S
•As we are in Week 2, all children should now have their stationery at school
STATIONERY
We have an exciting and busy year ahead, and I look forward to getting to know you and
your children more, and striving to help them to achieve their full potential.
QUESTIONS?