Term 1, Week 3

Kia ora koutou, salut le monde, and greetings everyone from Miss Driver!

First of all, it was great to see those families who attended the “meet the teacher” evening last week, and thanks to all who have made the time to attend goal setting interviews at school this week (tonight, 2pm onwards!). If you missed out on making an interview time, I will be in touch with you by phone to discuss your child’s progress and next steps for learning, as well as to catch up on any questions or comments you may have. Alternatively, I may see you at the BOT BBQ, this Friday night (at school) from 5.30pm, do come along!

Another very big thank you to those parents who came with us to swimming last Thursday – it’s a quick and casual affair (except for the walk :)) but we do enjoy cooling off on a hot day! We look forward to seeing you all again this Thursday if you can make it.

Further thanks for the OUTSTANDING homework last week – many children learned every spelling word, and some have even learned all of their sight words (flashcards) already! I was most impressed by the speedy basic facts recall! Several children have moved up reading levels over the holidays, so we are regrouping this week as some of us sample trickier books :) It was also great to see every single homework book and book bag in the box on Friday, well done team!

This week in Room 3 we continue with our maths focus on statistics and our intensive reading programme. We’ll be writing personal profiles, and role playing solutions for tricky friendship and playground dilemmas. We’ll enjoy new waiata and poetry, and we’ll be practising our drawing skills. Due to goal setting interviews this Monday we miss our library time this week – children may still return and issue new books during lunchtimes and before school :)