Teacher to Parent Information

3rd February 2014

The Room 2 Tuis had a wonderful first day back at school.

Have a peek at our blog page later tonight to see some photos of our first day.

http://room2tuis2014.blogspot.co.nz/

Swimming

Room 2 will be swimming tomorrow with Room 1. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel. All items must be clearly named. The boys will change in Room 1 and the girls will change in Room 2. Mrs Dever and myself wait on the veranda will children are changing, but if assistance is needed, then both teachers are present in the class to help.

Reading At Home

During week 1 and 2, I will be assessing the children in reading, writing and maths. This week your child will bring home a laminated poem for you to read together. Next week, guided reading will start and books will be sent home Monday to Thursday and a library book will come home on Friday. It is not uncommon for children’s reading levels to regress over the summer holidays.

Duty and Morning Meetings

Just to let you know I will not be in class on the following mornings before school.

Tuesday - I have crossing patrol from 8.30am. The patrol finishes when the bell goes, so I will be in class about 9.55am.

Friday morning - all teachers have a memo meeting from 8.15 to 8.40am.

Thursday - every fortnight (starting in week 2) I have a Senior Teacher Meeting which is from 8.00 to 8.50am.

The Syndicate One newsletter will be emailed on Friday.

January 2014
Hello and welcome to Room 2 Tuis,

  

Here is some information about the routines

and expectations in Room 2….

Work at Home

Your child will bring home a notebook in their home-pack. Inside the notebook is a blurb outlining work at home. This is beneficial to your child’s progress, but I do understand how busy life is.  Year One’s are often tired after a busy day, so if your child is reluctant, just skip the home activities, especially taking into account after-school clubs, crafts, sports and activities.

Library Day

The Room 2 Tuis visit the library on Friday. Your child will issue a book on Friday, they must have a library bag to protect book. The book will then be returned the following Friday so they can choose a new book. There is a library bag box in the class for your child to place their library bag when they have finished reading it.

Pod Day

The Room 2 Tuis visit the computer pod on Friday. This is a chance for your child to learn about our school network, logging on and off and using basic computer programmes, the internet and other software we have installed.

Swimming Days

The Room 2 Tuis swim on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child has their togs and towel on these days. All items must be clearly named. Your child is expected to be able to undress and re-dress themselves independently. Of course, teachers are available to assist, but wait outside the changing area. Your child may bring goggles, although I do prefer children to swim without them. If your child does require goggles, please teach them how to put them on without adult assistance.  Our swimming sessions are short, and time taken helping children with their clothes and goggles, shortens our instructional swimming sessions. Swimming will start on Tuesday 4th February.

Blog Page

Room 2 Tuis have a blog page for you to keep up-to-date with your child’s life at school. There are pages that include information about school life, a teacher to parent page, and regular posts displaying your child’s experiences at school. Please save the link below to your bookmarks or favourites. http://room2tuis2014.blogspot.co.nz/

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you Room 2, if you have any questions or concerns, please ask.

Thanks

Mel McCorquindale