Days to Remember
Reading Log Due - Monday
Library - Tuesday
Kiwi Sport - Monday (Begins Week 2)
Homework Due - Thursday
Homework Sent Out - Friday
Mr K Teaching Rm 4 - Wednesday
Inquiry Topic This term our Inquiry topic is ... Our focus question is... This topic focuses predominantly on the Science component of the curriculum. It also relates to our year long focus... eLearning and SOLO Taxonomy will be incorporated throughout our Inquiry.
Mathematics This term we will be focusing on Statistics for the first 3 weeks and children will not cross group during this time. The remainder of the term will be spent focusing on Numeracy. Cross grouping resumes in Week 4. We are cross grouped across the Year 4,5 and 6 classes for Maths.
Kiwi Sport Beginning in Week 2 the children will participate in weekly cricket lessons. This programme will run for 5 weeks.
Communication If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. The best way to do this is via email as I am often required to attend meetings both before and after school.
Library - Tuesday
Kiwi Sport - Monday (Begins Week 2)
Homework Due - Thursday
Homework Sent Out - Friday
Mr K Teaching Rm 4 - Wednesday
Inquiry Topic This term our Inquiry topic is ... Our focus question is... This topic focuses predominantly on the Science component of the curriculum. It also relates to our year long focus... eLearning and SOLO Taxonomy will be incorporated throughout our Inquiry.
Mathematics This term we will be focusing on Statistics for the first 3 weeks and children will not cross group during this time. The remainder of the term will be spent focusing on Numeracy. Cross grouping resumes in Week 4. We are cross grouped across the Year 4,5 and 6 classes for Maths.
Kiwi Sport Beginning in Week 2 the children will participate in weekly cricket lessons. This programme will run for 5 weeks.
Communication If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. The best way to do this is via email as I am often required to attend meetings both before and after school.
My email address is kirstina@oteha.school.nz
Getting Organised Classrooms open at 8:15am. Please ensure your child is at school by 8:40am so they have time to get themselves organised and unpacked before the bell rings at 8:50am. In Year 4 your child should be taking responsibility for packing and unpacking their own bags, organising their belongs, handing in money and return slips, etc. We are keen to encourage independence and punctuality.
Please ensure your child is aware of the arrangements for after school as this can cause some confusion at times.
Hats Children are required to wear hats when they are outside during Term One and Four. No hat means they are unable to play outside and this can also make things difficult at Fitness and PE times. Hats should be at school every day - even if it is cloudy or raining. Please make sure hats are named.
Brain Food and Water Bottles Brain food needs to be a healthy snack that is easy to eat whilst your child is working as we don’t usually stop for brain food. Examples of brain food include: fruit, vegetables, nuts or plain popcorn. Items such as yoghurt and jelly, although healthy, can become quite messy when books are involved and are best saved for morning tea or lunch.
Children need to bring a named water bottle that they can use in class. This is particularly important during the summer months.
Stationery All stationery items need to be named and this includes each individual pen, pencil, etc. This is particularly important as with most items looking the same, it is difficult to determine who to return them to if they are inadvertently left somewhere.
You may like to cover your children’s books as this helps keep them in good condition.
Money Any money that comes to school should be placed inside an envelope and clearly marked with your child’s name and what the money is for. This ensures that money is not lost in transit, streamlines the collection process and helps to prevent mistakes.
Cellphones If your child has a phone at school we are not able to take any responsibility for it and it needs to remain off and in their bag.
Getting Organised Classrooms open at 8:15am. Please ensure your child is at school by 8:40am so they have time to get themselves organised and unpacked before the bell rings at 8:50am. In Year 4 your child should be taking responsibility for packing and unpacking their own bags, organising their belongs, handing in money and return slips, etc. We are keen to encourage independence and punctuality.
Please ensure your child is aware of the arrangements for after school as this can cause some confusion at times.
Hats Children are required to wear hats when they are outside during Term One and Four. No hat means they are unable to play outside and this can also make things difficult at Fitness and PE times. Hats should be at school every day - even if it is cloudy or raining. Please make sure hats are named.
Brain Food and Water Bottles Brain food needs to be a healthy snack that is easy to eat whilst your child is working as we don’t usually stop for brain food. Examples of brain food include: fruit, vegetables, nuts or plain popcorn. Items such as yoghurt and jelly, although healthy, can become quite messy when books are involved and are best saved for morning tea or lunch.
Children need to bring a named water bottle that they can use in class. This is particularly important during the summer months.
Stationery All stationery items need to be named and this includes each individual pen, pencil, etc. This is particularly important as with most items looking the same, it is difficult to determine who to return them to if they are inadvertently left somewhere.
You may like to cover your children’s books as this helps keep them in good condition.
Money Any money that comes to school should be placed inside an envelope and clearly marked with your child’s name and what the money is for. This ensures that money is not lost in transit, streamlines the collection process and helps to prevent mistakes.
Cellphones If your child has a phone at school we are not able to take any responsibility for it and it needs to remain off and in their bag.
