In Prep Maroon, we have had an awesome beginning to our school year! Thank you to all of our parents for helping to make the transition into school run very smoothly. We have a wonderful group of learners and we are well-prepared for an exciting year.
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MsYorkClass to receive daily photos and updates!
A few reminders:
Brain Break
Every day the children will have a ‘Munch and Crunch’ to help them refuel and boost their concentration in the classroom. Please send in a healthy snack (fresh fruit or vegetables only) preferably cut up, in a named sealed container to be eaten mid-morning. This break will only be short (approximately 5 minutes) so please keep this in mind when preparing this snack.
Please help your child to be aware of their Munch and Crunch. Please show them if you have placed it in another container or if it is in their lunch box. As of next week they will be unpacking all their things by themselves, so it is important they know what it looks like.
KIT Folders
The KIT folders are to be returned to school daily. They will be sent home each afternoon and it is important that they are returned each morning.
Book Club
If you are purchasing book club for your child can please ensure that all orders are ordered and paid for online by the 16th of February 2016.
Changes to Morning Procedure
The excitement continues this week as the Preps become more independent.
All prep students will be lining up in the undercover area (behind the PM marking on the ground). A bell will ring at 8.35am and all students should be seated in their lines with their bags (please do not bring them to the classroom before school). Please make sure you have already said your goodbyes before they are seated.
After a whole school prayer, we will be sent to classrooms in our lines.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WALK THEIR CHILD TO THE CLASSROOM UNLESS THEY SIGN IN AT THE OFFICE FIRST.
If your child is experiencing difficulties saying goodbye, either myself, Mrs Whitaker or an administration representative will walk them to the classroom and settle them. This is an important transitional strategy so that your child does not expect you to walk them to the room each day. Additionally, I believe that it is important for Prep children to carry their own bags/belongings to the classroom so that they learn the valuable skill of independence.
The children will also be unpacking their own bags each morning and continuing to pack their bags each afternoon to ensure the skill of independence is being practiced and learnt.
Changes to Afternoon Procedure
In the afternoon, the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55 pm by parents, siblings or After School Care. Any children left after this time will be walked to the white post pick up area where they are supervised until 3.30 pm. Thank you for your support.
The Week Ahead
Letter/Sound - a
Number - 1 & 2
Monday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
Tuesday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35 am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
PE and Music Lesson
Wednesday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35am.
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55 pm
Our first assembly is today - we will be welcoming our Year 6 leaders for 2015. It starts at 2.10 pm in our Siena Hall - all welcome!
Thursday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.3 5am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
PE and Music Lesson
Friday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35 am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
Our first library lesson – if you have not already sent library bags please send one
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @MsYorkClass to receive daily photos and updates!
A few reminders:
Brain Break
Every day the children will have a ‘Munch and Crunch’ to help them refuel and boost their concentration in the classroom. Please send in a healthy snack (fresh fruit or vegetables only) preferably cut up, in a named sealed container to be eaten mid-morning. This break will only be short (approximately 5 minutes) so please keep this in mind when preparing this snack.
Please help your child to be aware of their Munch and Crunch. Please show them if you have placed it in another container or if it is in their lunch box. As of next week they will be unpacking all their things by themselves, so it is important they know what it looks like.
KIT Folders
The KIT folders are to be returned to school daily. They will be sent home each afternoon and it is important that they are returned each morning.
Book Club
If you are purchasing book club for your child can please ensure that all orders are ordered and paid for online by the 16th of February 2016.
Changes to Morning Procedure
The excitement continues this week as the Preps become more independent.
All prep students will be lining up in the undercover area (behind the PM marking on the ground). A bell will ring at 8.35am and all students should be seated in their lines with their bags (please do not bring them to the classroom before school). Please make sure you have already said your goodbyes before they are seated.
After a whole school prayer, we will be sent to classrooms in our lines.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WALK THEIR CHILD TO THE CLASSROOM UNLESS THEY SIGN IN AT THE OFFICE FIRST.
If your child is experiencing difficulties saying goodbye, either myself, Mrs Whitaker or an administration representative will walk them to the classroom and settle them. This is an important transitional strategy so that your child does not expect you to walk them to the room each day. Additionally, I believe that it is important for Prep children to carry their own bags/belongings to the classroom so that they learn the valuable skill of independence.
The children will also be unpacking their own bags each morning and continuing to pack their bags each afternoon to ensure the skill of independence is being practiced and learnt.
Changes to Afternoon Procedure
In the afternoon, the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55 pm by parents, siblings or After School Care. Any children left after this time will be walked to the white post pick up area where they are supervised until 3.30 pm. Thank you for your support.
The Week Ahead
Letter/Sound - a
Number - 1 & 2
Monday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
Tuesday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35 am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
PE and Music Lesson
Wednesday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35am.
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55 pm
Our first assembly is today - we will be welcoming our Year 6 leaders for 2015. It starts at 2.10 pm in our Siena Hall - all welcome!
Thursday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.3 5am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
PE and Music Lesson
Friday
Munch and Crunch
The children will be collected to begin the school day from the undercover area at 8.35 am
In the afternoon the children will be walked to the undercover area to be collected at 2.55pm
Our first library lesson – if you have not already sent library bags please send one