Don't Forget Dance EDU is due Next Week

Please don't forget that we start our Dance EDU program next week. If you have not seen the form please print it from this link.

Dance EDU Form

Camp on Monday

We seem to be ready and the kids are excited.
Please be out the front of library (We will be there) by 8:30 at the latest on Monday morning.
Any medications will be directed to Mandy inside the Library.
List available on the camp blog to help with packing.
Please don't forget to bring a furry friend and a sun hat.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the packing
Graeme and Steve

Welcome Back 2018!

Welcome to Room 7/8's Blog

This is where you will find the information we would like to share with you about our class, for example,
our Term Overview, information about the fast approaching Arbury Park Camp, Photos, Class Books
that we have read, and of course Homework.

We will not be starting our full homework program until after spelling tests are completed (Should be
Week 4 - Due to camp also).
However, we would like students to begin reading:

READING
Read for ten minutes every night or twenty minutes three times in a week.
We will be asking students about what they have read.

Reminder to those attending the Chromebook sessions on Tuesday Night in Week 2 at 6:00pm and 9:00
am on Wednesday Morning (Week 2 also) in the Resource Centre.
Chromebooks will be arriving this Wednesday if agreements are signed.

Acquaintance Night is on Tuesday 6th February 7:15pm(straight after the Chromebook Meeting),
looking forward to seeing you all then.

Camp information will be given out within the next week, as soon as arrangement have been finalised.

We are both looking forward to a year of successful learning with your child.

Week 8, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Reminder about our end of year activities: PLEASE READ THE NOTE SENT HOME WITH THE CONSENT FORM
WATER WORLD. Thursday 7/12/17. Bring recess, lunch, drink bottle, towel, hat, and sunscreen. Appropriate swimwear and top (rashie) need to be worn in the pool. and Inflatable World. There are still a few outstanding. Please get them in as soon as possible. Maximum $10 spending money. Leave 9:45, return 3:00.
XTREME INFLATABLES. Monday 11/12/17 (Week 9). Full school uniform required. Hat, recess, and drink bottle. NO spending money. Leave 9:00, return 12:45.

CHRISTMAS STALL Tomorrow 5/12/17. Gifts available for purchase, varying from $1 to $12.. Students will have an opportunity to purchase from the stall during class time. Refe to note sent home last week.
SCHOOL DISCO Wednesday 13/12/17 6:30-9:00pm. Entry $5 paid via Qkr. See note sent home today.

HOMEWORK 

READING

Read for ten minutes. On Wednesday we will be asking about the reading done on Monday/Tuesday.

SPELLING

Spelling test on Wednesday, not Thursday. Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

JAPANESE

Slides presentations. You will need to practice reading your slide presentation aloud so that in week 8 you can present it.

GEOGRAPHY
Collaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

Week 7, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Thank you to all the students and parents who have returned consent forms and payments for the end of year activities: Water World and Inflatable World. There are still a few outstanding. Please get them in as soon as possible.

HOMEWORK 

READING

Read for ten minutes. On Wednesday we will be asking about the reading done on Monday/Tuesday.

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

JAPANESE

Slides presentations. You will need to practice reading your slide presentation aloud so that in week 8 you can present it.

GEOGRAPHY
Collaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

Week 5, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Please remember to return the End of Year activities form for Water World and Inflatable World.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

GEOGRAPHY
Colaborate with your partner/team to research and create your chosen Asian country.

READING

Read for ten minutes

Week 3, Term 4

IMPORTANT:

Please remember to pay for the 'Come N Try' event in week 1, if you haven't done so already. There are still a few outstanding accounts. 

REMINDER:

Don't forget to hang any wet bathers and towels out, ready for the next day of swimming!
Chromebooks still need to be charged and brought to school, ready for use after recess.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

CIVICS
Complete the Google doc discussed last Wednesday.

MATHS
1. Choose ten numbers and ten names to match them to. 
Think of a clue that connects a number and a name.

2. You need to buy Milo Cereal (700g). Who has the best price this week?
You can buy from:
Whitehead's Wonder Products (Normally $7.50 but 25% off today)
Wheaton's Well Being Supermart ($7.29 each - buy 2, get another 1 for free. Today only. Milo is good for you!)
Bagley's Basement Discount Barn (Normally $7 but 10% off today)
Mandy's Meat Market and Delicatessen (Everyday low price of $4.99)

READING

Read for ten minutes

JAPANESE

5 minutes of Japanese writing each day. Test this Thursday on RA, RI, RU, RE, RO, WA, WO, N

Week 1, Term 4

Welcome Back!

IMPORTANT:

Fortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, YEAR 6 STUDENTS, as well as year 5 students, are now able to attend the SAPSASA 'Come N Try' day this Thursday,19th October. We apologise for the very short notice, but it is a fun, healthy, and educational opportunity that should not be missed! This means that 

CONSENT FORMS FOR YEAR 6 (& 5) need to be signed and returned by Wednesday morning.

Money ($10) should also be paid as soon as possible and preferably by Thursday morning, but we understand if you can't pay until week 2.

We advise that students bring their own recess and lunch. A drink bottle is absolutely essential. A canteen is available and students may bring spending money.

REMINDER:

SWIMMING FOR YEAR 5 students - beginning Monday 30th October. A reminder for swimming consent forms and payment by Wednesday 25th October.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS 
A business proposal form is available on DriveTime.
Be sure to include all class members who are part of your business (5 max).

MATHS
What is the best place to buy milo and how much does it cost per kilogram?
You can buy from:
Whitehead's Wonder Products ($7.00 for 600g)
Wheaton's Well Being Supermart (10.00 for 950g)
Bagley's Basement Discount Barn ($5.50 for 450g)

EXCURSION SURVEY
Please complete the Google form - link on DriveTime (Science)

READING

Read for ten minutes

JAPANESE

5 minutes of Japanese writing each day. Test this Thursday on MA-YA
(3 days for level 2, katakana)

Week 10, Term 3

On Thursday we will have a shared lunch to celebrate our successful term.

We have agreed on our 

•  Year 5 students bringing a SWEET dish
•  Year 6 students bringing a SAVOURY dish

REMINDER: Excursion on Wednesday. Bring a plastic bag with recess & lunch, drink bottle and appropriate HAT.

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

DANCE

Practise your steps for the dance lesson on Friday.
The song being used is, 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams
Keep in mind the different moves, slides, steps and hands so far.

READING

Read for ten minutes

JAPANESE

5 minutes of Japanese writing each day. Test this Thursday on NA-HA
(3 days for level 2, katakana)

Week 9, Term 3

HOMEWORK 

SPELLING

Complete your look, say, cover, write, check in your LSCWC small notebook.

STUDYLADDER

New Studyladder tasks, relating to problem solving (7, 8 and 9 x tables), have been set for this week.

Studyladder only allows us to do 3 tasks per night.

Studyladder

DANCE

Think of steps you could use for the dance lesson on Friday.
The song being used is, 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams
Keep in mind the different moves, slides, steps and hands so far.

READING

Read for ten minutes

JAPANESE

5 minutes of Japanese writing each day. Test this Thursday on NA-HA (3 days for level 2, katakana)