There are a lot of notices
this week
I'm
looking forward to catching up with you all at Parent-teacher meetings on
Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Remember to bring the "Korero mai"
sheet your child brought home last week with your hopes and concerns, and any
other information you feel I should be aware of.
We are swimming
every day this week. Please have a check that your child has their
swimming gear packed each day.
On Tuesday there is a
cake stall to raise money for the people of Tonga who were affected by the
recent storm. Muffins will be $1.
Our class will also be taking a class collection for Tonga if you would like to
donate money towards this.
Someone accidentally reset the school's Maths Whizz programme
on Tuesday afternoon, and all students who set their assessment will have to
complete their assessment again. This is very annoying, but unfortunately
there appears to be no solution.
The assessment must be done at school, so we will be doing these again
tomorrow.
Holiday reading
logs are due in this week.
Camp
forms also need to be returned this week.
Spelling homework will begin next
week.
Children should be practicing their times tables each night.
Here is a great website for them to practice these on:
Next Tuesday the 27th of February
we have our Schools’ Commissioning Mass at 6.00pm in our Church. Schools from
Whakatane, Opotiki, Matata, Tauranga, Taupo, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are
invited to celebrate Mass with Bishop Steve.
The Mass is specifically for
blessing the staff, students and parents in all our schools. All our students
are welcome but we specifically invite our senior students.
Have a great week.
Week 3
Monday
Swimming
3.15-5pm Parent-teacher meetings.
Tuesday
Swimming
Cake stall for Tonga. $1 muffins.
3.15-6.15pm Parent-teacher meetings.
Wednesday
Swimming
Thursday
Swimming
Friday
Swimming
NOTICES
SCHOOL INTERVIEWS
Meet the Teacher Parent Interviews are on Monday 19 February and Tuesday 20 February.
To book an interview time please go to the following link
and enter the event code s64ap.
Monday - bookings can be made from 3.15 to 4.55
Tuesday - bookings can be made from 3.15 to 6.05
Interviews are scheduled at 10 minute intervals.
Please be considerate of other parents and realise the teacher will need to keep to the scheduled appointment times.
CAMP FUNDRAISING
Are there any parents interested in organising this fundraiser for
camp? We would expect there would need to be at least 4-5 parents
to organise the night.
Details are as follows:
An Irish themed quiz fundraiser
Where: Hennessy's
Date: Wednesday night (14 March)
Hennessy’s is willing to organise the Quiz Master, Quiz & Prizes, also
we could produce some advertising posters/tickets. You would sell
tables at maybe $20 - $40 & keep all funds raised. We would be able
to auction off a couple of items to raise more money. We'd expect to
sell up to a maximum of 14 tables, with between 4-8 people.
If you wish to be involved please email the Senior School Team Leader,
Sylvia Dunkley. She will coordinate and pass on the details to various
parents who would be willing to organise this night.
Please email her by WEDNESDAY the 21st February.
If we do not have enough interest we will pass the opportunity on.
GALA DAY, GALA DAY GALA DAY GALA DAY
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON for our school gala on Thursday March 1st.
This is an important date on our calendar and we need EVERYONE to help make the gala a success.
If anyone has a marquee or knows where we can borrow one please contact Maggie in the school office.
We are also looking for sponsorship for the Gala Day.
If you can help please contact Renee on Phone 021902530.
We are also in need of helpers for our upcoming Gala day.
Could you please text or email
Lou 027 6299421 lyndamfox@gmail.com
Rachel Schuster 027 4461351 rachschuster@hotmail.com
Please state your preferred time: 4-5.30 or 5.30-7pm for a stall or for helping with set up on the day.
Thank you.
GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs
JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.
We have a limited number available.
Please contact Heidi Symon on 021 911 305.
Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 28th February 2018.
BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!
2018 ST MARY’S GALA COUNTDOWN
Each y ear the St Mary’s Parent Teachers Association, PTA, hold a school gala as our main fundraiser for the year. All monies raised at our gala are given to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children. This year we are raising funds to go towards the remodelling of our classroom areas for the new junior school initiative.
To help keep our costs to a minimum, we encourage our school families to bring items to school each day in the weeks leading up to the gala.
Here are suggested items for our gala:
Nacho Ingredients - corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe
sachets
Grocery items - Pasta, rice, cereals, soy sauce, biscuits, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels, noodles, packets of nuts, popcorn, tea, coffee, sugar, cornflour, baking powder, chocolate chips, packets of dried fruit, muesli bars, recipe sachets, herbal tea, washing powder, dish wash liquid, cleaning products, mustard, herbs & spices packets, pet food, baking powder, custard powder etc
Bottles & jars - bottles of cooking oil, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, fish oil, oyster sauce, jams, relishes / condiments, Nutella, marmite, peanut butter, mustard, olives, gherkins, sundried tomatoes etc
Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children
Baby Elephant ideas – books, toys, board games, children’s sporting equipment, playstation games, jigsaws, Lego, dolls, cars etc Please do not bring any clothing
Tinned goods - beetroot, asparagus, fruit, baked beans, peaches, creamed rice, tuna, salmon, cat food, dog food, golden syrup, coconut cream, evaporated milk, spaghetti, soup etc
Bags of sweets - jet planes, licorice allsorts, blocks of chocolate etc
Bathroom / Toiletries items - soap, hand wash, body wash, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, toilet tissue, hand creams, bubble bath, perfume, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash etc
Any preloved baskets or platters you no longer require would be gratefully accepted for the quick fire raffle.
On gala day bring fresh fruit and vegetables e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini, carrots, potatoes.
All items need to be taken to the school hall from 8:30am each school day.
Class points will be awarded for children bringing items. The class that brings in the most items wins a special prize!
Closer to gala day cake boxes will be given out to students for our coffee and cake stall.
More information to come.
We look forward to seeing you at the gala!
Thank you for your kind support from the St Mary’s PTA team
CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE
27TH FEBRUARY 2018 11:00am IN ST MARY’S CHURCH.
This is a worldwide movement of Christian women that began in the U.S. and Canada in the 19th century, and became worldwide in 1927. The continuing motto for this very special day is "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action". It's time to begin your local planning, if you haven't already done so.
This day is no longer celebrated only by women; many men and children participate, too. Each year, on this day, Christians of many cultures, traditions, and races, in over 170 countries around the world unite in prayer. Of course, all people are always welcome and encouraged to participate.
