From the Teacher Week 4 Update

 From the Teacher

As we are all aware, NAPLAN has commenced for the year. Our class has been working super hard to prepare for these assessments. Well done, everyone! I am sure your hard work will pay off.

Please ensure students arrive at school on time as any late arrivals will have to sit the tests at a later date.

Student Birthdays

As discussed at Parent Night in Term 1, we do celebrate student birthdays. I understand most students enjoy bringing in a small treat for their peers. If bringing in a treat, please do not bring in homemade food (such as cupcakes, cakes etc). This is due to COVID health and safety within the school. Individually packaged items (e.g. Freddo Frogs, Smarties) are acceptable. Thank you.

Homework

Students completing NAPLAN testing are not required to complete homework over these weeks. If parents would like to continue homework, students can access practice NAPLAN testing online (public demonstration site), Literacy Pro and Studyladder. Homework will recommence Monday Week 6, as will regular spelling lists.

Merit Awards

Congratulations to Kairav, Ella and Bryan on receiving merit awards at our last senior assembly. You have all been working so hard! Well done.

Literacy Pro

It has been pleasing to see students logging on to Literacy Pro at home. It is excellent to practice reading and comprehension skills wherever we can. Students are reminded to make sure they have read and understand the whole text before completing the quizzes.

Super Scientist

This semester, Super Scientist requires students to research and present a science experiment of their choice to the class. There will be plenty of information sent home on this tomorrow (note is linked below). Room 21 will start presentations after NAPLAN (Week 6). If students are having trouble thinking of a topic, they may find some ideas through the websites below:

https://sciencebob.com/science-fair-ideas/ideas/

https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/

https://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/

Click here for Super Scientist note.

Maternity Leave

I will be heading off on maternity leave this term. This will most likely take place towards the end of Week 6. I have absolutely loved working with all the superstar students in Room 21 and will certainly miss them all! Note: The class blog will change over to the new teacher’s blog. You will be kept updated about this when the time comes.

Reminders

• Library is every Thursday. Students should be responsible of remembering to return their books each week.
  
  
• Week 6 Homework and spelling lists will return back to normal. Homework will be due back Monday Week 7.
  
  
• Super Scientist- start thinking of what topic you would like to present on to get a head start!
  
  
• School photos will take place in Week 11 of this term. You will be given more information about this closer to the time.

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Thank you

Mrs Domenica Fitzpatrick