weekly newsletter week 9

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter 27th March - 31st March Room 16
A HUGE thank you to everyone who came along and supported us at the Gala - It was a fantastic day
Mathletics	Please ensure you have paid for your child to continue using this valuable Maths resource
Life Education	We look forward to an exciting time with the Life Education Team supporting us with our Movement Concept Thank you to those families who have returned their child’s permission slips and paid the $5 fee. Please ensure you have done so by Monday morning. Unfortunately those children who haven’t been paid for will miss these lessons and be sent to an alternative room during these classes.
Lloyd Elsmore Swimming	This is the last session for our Year 3 students. They have all benefitted from this free local community initiative
Tissues	A timely reminder the cold season is approaching. Please send in a box of tissues for your child to your child’s teacher as soon as possible
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher
Head Lice	The recent warm wet weather has promoted more cases of head lice. Please check your child regularly and treat accordingly to prevent them being spread to others
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsrm16.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too I have added some of the websites we use in class so the children can use them at home too
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 10: 3rd April  - 7th April
Monday: Tuesday: library, swimming Wednesday: Thursday: library Friday: Ice Blocks

weekly newsletter week 8

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter 20th March - 24th March Room 9
Wow!  The Gala countdown is on…..1 week to go. If you can help in ANY way on the day or setting up on Friday - please see your child’s teacher and we can add you to the roster
Life Education	Lessons coming up soon on Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of March. Please could the permission slip and the money be brought in as soon as possible. Thanks
School photos	It’s school photo day on Tuesday this week. All children will have their individual and class photograph taken. If you would like a sibling photo taken - please fill in the form available from the office If you have a maroon shirt from our new school uniform, please could your child wear it on Tuesday.
3 Way Conferences	Great to such a fantastic turn out. Well done to all the children from Room 9 who shared their learning journey and talked about their goals.
Assembly	No School Assembly this week as we prepare for the Gala
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher.
HPS Gala	Please bring a Jolly Jar as your HPS Gala contribution (a jolly jar is an empty jam jar filled with goodies ie sweets, stickers, small toys, crayons etc) Spread the word amongst friends, family and neighbours. We’d love to see lots of people there to make this event a great success. Thanks to those who have returned the slip offering to help on the day of the gala. We need your support on the day (March 25th) even if you can only help for an hour. If you can’t help on Saturday there will be gala set up happening on Friday. I’m sure extra hands would be appreciated. You can let me know if you can help
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsr16.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too I have added some of the websites we use in class so the children can use them at home too
Mufti and bright socks day - Wednesday 22nd March	Fund for the Auckland Downs Syndrome Association Children are asked to wear mufti and bright mismatched socks for the day and give a $2 donation
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 9: 27th March - 31st March
Monday: Lloyd Elsmore Swimming for Y3s, Swimming R13, 14, 15, 16 Last session Tuesday: Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: Friday: Ice Blocks

Weekly newsletter for week 7

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter Room 16
Wow!  The Gala countdown is on…..2 weeks to go. Don’t Forget SCHOOL CLOSES at 12.30 on THURSDAY
Life Education	Please could the permission slip and the money be brought in as soon as possible. Thanks
3 Way conference	Please remember to book your conference through www.schoolinterviews.co.nz using the by376 code Don’t forget to send the reply slips about the supervision arrangements back to the class teacher Thanks
Family photos	We still have a few spaces to fill so keep the photos coming in. Thanks to those who have already sent theirs
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher.
HPS Gala	Please bring a  bottled item as your HPS Gala contribution   Thankyou to all those children and parents who have already donated items
Class blogs	Please check the child’s class blog for weekly letters and any other information. Click on the link : http://2017hpsrm16.blogspot.co.nz/ Check out the latest photographs too
Safe Parking	HPS is taking part in Auckland Transport’s Safety at the School Gate Programme. This initiative is to encourage parents to park in the correct place, so children can be dropped off safely and avoid traffic congestion. Watch out for more information on our Facebook page and class blogs.
PTA Meeting	Wednesday 7pm School Staffroom - New Parents welcome to join the Parent & Teacher Association to support our school fundraising events.
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 8
Monday: Lloyd Elsmore Swimming for Y3s, Swimming Y2s Tuesday: School/Individual/Siblings photos Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: Friday: Ice Blocks Saturday: School Gala 10am-2pm

Weekly newsletter week 6

Howick Primary School Junior Weekly Newsletter Room 16
Thanks to all the families who came and supported and cheered us on during Splash day last week. It was wonderful to see the children having such fun
Life Education	Please could the permission slip and the money be brought in as soon as possible. Thanks
3 Way conference	Please remember to book your conference through www.schoolinterviews.co.nz using the by376 code Don’t forget to send the reply slips about the supervision arrangements back to the class teacher Thanks
Family photos	we still have a few spaces to fill so keep the photos coming in. Thanks to those who have already sent theirs
Ice block Fridays	If you would like your child to have an ice block on a Friday please send $1 to your child’s teacher.
HPS Gala	Please bring in this weeks item for the Gala donations.  This weeks item is a Jolly Jar.  Please refer to notice given for more information.
Togs	Please check all of your child’s swimming togs and school uniform items are named including goggles and cap Remember  NO CAP = NO SWIMMING
Looking Ahead: Term 1 Week 6
Monday: Lloyd Elsmore Swimming for Y3s, Swimming, year 2 swimming at school Tuesday: Swimming, Library Wednesday: Junior Singing Thursday: School Assembly, Swimming Friday: Ice Blocks