Hi again...

Forgot to add this.... it's a link to the wonderful holiday reading programme being promoted through  Auckland Public Libraries.  We had 2 hilarious librarians come talk to the children about it at an assembly. Well worth a look...

http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/kids/dare/Pages/dare-to-explore.aspx

***ATHLETICS DAY:

Congratulations to our relay team (Leeda, Macy, Shivkrant and Mark) for winning the class relay against rooms 5, 6, 7 and 9. They burned up the track all the way round - awesome to watch!!

Lots of members of Room 8 had success in their events - some did better than they thought they would!  Well done all of you for having a go and being good sports, that's what the day is all about...

Our relay team

 Shivkrant takes it to the line for Room 8!

 Jennifer believes she can fly....

 Trouble in the stands...

**TOPIC:
Room 8 have really been getting in to the spirit of volunteering and understand what it means to "fill someone's bucket".  They have been filling our caretaker Mr Mike's bucket this week by helping out with gardening jobs around the school. The bush area by the front drive pathway as well as the drains got a shock when Room 8 turned up and started digging and pulling!!

Well done Room 8 for filling Mr Mike's bucket - he's really lucky to have you to help!!


**ART:

Room 8 have created some amazing optical illusions using a mixture of straight lines and curves. They will look great around the house during the holidays!  They give the illusion of one set of "poles" seeming to come right at you out from the page!!

**End of year treat day:

The teachers have been advised that there are to be no Secret Santas or Shared Lunches this year, to minimise extra pressure on families leading up to the holiday season. In it's place, Room 8 will be having a Games Day on Thursday 15th Dec.  With your permission, they can bring along games to play and teach other children the class. When we are not in class, the games will be locked away in the cupboard, and the classroom locked.

***THANK YOU!!!!
In case I don't get the opportunity to blog again before next Thursday, I would like to give heartfelt thanks to the Room 8 parents whom I have had the pleasure to meet over the year. The assistance on trips, helping in the classroom, with the fair, supporting me with the classroom programme at home by spending endless hours sweating over things like basic facts - it all contributes to making the class run more smoothly. I have been blessed to have such friendly, helpful people such as yourselves to support me and your children - thank you SO MUCH.

Have a safe, happy, refreshing holiday....

Chris de Jong.

WEEK 7, TERM 4

**SWIMMING: We have been given a regular time slot on Tuesdays for a swimming session for our class. This will be for the rest of the term.  So, please remind your little darling to pack their togs and towel on Monday night! 

Week 5, Term 4

Arahoe School is continuing to encourage children to bring litter free lunches to school as part of reinforcing the value of Ecological Sustainability. It would be great if you could hop on board with tis to help keep our school beautiful!

  Here is a link with more info about it...

Arahoe Litter Free Lunches

SPRING FAIR S.O.S FROM ROOM 17...

Can anyone in Room 8 help out Miss Wackrow?

WEEK 3, TERM 4...

Hi everyone, I hope you've enjoyed a great Labour Weekend, with this great weather!!
Our Room 8 children have got an exciting week coming up...

*SWIMMING: We start swimming this week, from 2pm to 3pm, every day.  If you could help your child get organised for this, it will ensure a smooth running, fun time for everyone. Please remember that as part of the PE curriculum, swimming is compulsory, so everyone is expected to participate.
If you do not wish your child to be involved, please send a note in to explain the reason for non participation, thanks.

*STUDENT LED CONFERENCES: These are on this week, Tuesday and Wednesday.  Remember to check your invite to make sure you have the right day and time. Arriving on time will help the conferences to run smoothly, as they are on a tight 15 min timeframe and will reduce stress for everybody involved.  Your children are very excited (and a little nervous!) to be doing this for you. They're going to be great - ENJOY!!!

*SPRING FAIR: Just when we've caught our breath from Student Led Conferences, Spring Fair will be here this coming weekend! (29th October).  There are still some slots available on the window roster, if you are able to help out on the stall on the day - any help and donations of Jolly Jars would be so awesome, thanks!!

*SUN SAFETY: When I was out on duty last week, I was definitely starting to feel the sting of the sun on my skin, which means your children will be, too. Please help them stay safe by ensuring they have a NAMED (please!!!!) hat with them each day from now on. They are not permitted to be involved in sports activities if they don't have one, which is a guaranteed downbuzz for them - cheers!!

*DIWALI: Arabella and Kyra were involved in the Diwali Festival at the Trusts Stadium over the weekend, as part of Arahoe's Bollyhop dance group. Thanks to these photos from Arabella's mum, I'm guessing a great time was had by all!!  Nice one, girls!!!

WEEK 2, Term 4

**SWIMMING: 

 PLEASE NOTE: OUR SWIMMING DAYS HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

WE ARE NOW SWIMMING IN:
 WEEK 3 (TUES 25th TO FRI 28th OCTOBER)  and
 WEEK 4 (MON 31st OCT to FRI 4th NOV).



**SPRING FAIR:  There is now a roster up on the classroom window if you would like to help out on Spring Fair Day  (Saturday Oct 29th).  We are just starting to get some Jolly Jars trickling in, for our stall. If you could help us out by making one to sell, that would be awesome, thanks!!

Hi everyone,

Cristal McKoy, our IT lady, advises us that the Student Led Conference booking system is ok now. Below is an email she has asked us to forward to you.

Please feel free to book a conference using the guideline below.

Thanks for your patience with this!

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES

Thank you for your patience while we have fixed the issues around booking two Student Led Conferences with one teacher at the same time on Tue 25th/Wed 26th October.

If you haven't already booked an interview with your child's classroom teacher please follow the process below.

1. Log into www.parentinterviews.co.nz

2. Use the booking code NY8G5
3. Provide your details
4. Choose your child's classroom teacher. Please note the 2 options (Teacher or Teacher 1). Teacher 1 will have less bookings so we recommend you choose that option.
5. Select an available time.

If you have any issues please email jocelynh@arahoe.school.nz

Thank you for your support!

CRISTAL MCKOY   E-LEARNING FACILITATOR,  ARAHOE SCHOOL

09 827 2710  (T)  |  cristalm@arahoe.school.nz (E)  |  www.arahoe.school.nz (W)

STUDENT LED CONFERENCES UPDATE:

Hi everyone - we are experiencing some technical difficulties with our booking system for the Student Led Conferences. 

The student led conference booking system will be inactive until 9am tomorrow morning.  Instructions for further bookings will follow.  All current bookings will remain.  Apologies for any inconvenience.

WELCOME TO TERM 4!!!!!

Wow, can you believe it's Term 4 already!! ??  This term will be jam packed with all sorts of happenings.  Here's a rundown of what's coming up...

**Freaky Friday Mufti Day:  Friday 14th October
This will be our last fundraiser for a Lifepod this year. Come dressed as CRAZY as you can!!  A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

**Student Led Conferences:  25th and 26th October
Room 8 have been working SO hard for a long time to bring you a summary of some of their learning over the last term.  PLEASE support them by booking a time to see your child's conference!  Here's how to book:

The booking code has changed to NY8G5 or NHN6J

Student Led Conferences will be held for Ara Pakeke and Ara Tuakana students on Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th of October. The conferences are available in 15 minute time slots from 3.15pm to 5.15pm on both days. Two conferences will be held at the same time in each classroom.

From Monday 10th October you will have access to book a conference time.  These bookings will close on Friday 21st October at 5pm.

You can book at https://parentinterviews.co.nz/ using the code NY8G5 or NHN6J. If you can't find a time under one code you can use the other one.

The children are excited about sharing their learning and next steps with you.

Thank you for your support!

Ara Pakeke and Ara Tuakana Teachers.

**SPRING FAIR:  Saturday 29th October

Our annual fundraising fair is fast approaching!  Room 8 will be doing Jolly Jars. I have spoken to the children about it, and they are very keen to start making some at home. You are welcome to start bringing them in to school when completed; any donation would be greatly appreciated! 

Parent helpers are vital to smooth running and low stress on the day - any offers of help would be hugely appreciated! (and of course you will have a certain teacher's undying gratitude!)

Below are the time slots for possible helpers to work with Chris de Jong. (she is even going to rope her daughter into helping!) We have found that 2 parent helpers per timeframe is ideal. If you are able to help, please let Chris know.  There will be a roster going up on the classroom window shortly. If anybody would be able to donate the use of a gazebo on the day, please sing out - THANK YOU!!!

10.00 (set up)- 11.00
11.00-12.00
12.00-1.00
1.00-2.00
2.00-3.00
3.00- Pack up

Here are some tips on making a great Jolly Jar...

What is a Jolly Jar, you ask? It is a jar filled with an assortment of different delights! 

 They can be themed, eg, boys, girls, Christmas, animals, Halloween - you name it - your imagination can run wild!

 After filling with goodies, they are usually decorated on the outside, to give them an extra pizzazz.

 Here are some examples of things you could include in a Jolly Jar…

McDonalds toys                                         Card games                       Miniatures                                                  Matchbox cars

Hair clips                                                    Collectible cards

Crayons or pencils                                     Sticker sheets

Barbie accessories                                    Water balloons

Random lego pieces                                  Kids craft bits & bobs

Loom bracelets/bands                               Play jewellery

**CLASS BABY GUESSING COMPETITION:

Just for fun, Room 8 are having a "Guess The Baby" competition. Please consider if you would be happy for your child to take part.

Photos of our darlings as LITTLE darlings will be put up on the wall for people to have a guess at. If you are ok with letting your child bring a baby photo to school (which will be VERY carefully looked after), then we can do it.

We already have 3 contenders....  the sooner we get the photos in, the sooner we can start!

**HOMEWORK:

Our normal spelling and basic facts tests are on Friday - more people went up in their basic facts and spelling recently  -  Mrs deJong is SO proud of her clever kids!!!

WEEK 9, TERM 3

**SPRING FAIR**
The Arahoe Spring Fair is coming!!  It will be held on Saturday, 29th October...

~Room 8 will be selling Jolly Jars. If you could help out by making some for us, that would be wonderful, thank you! The holidays would be a good time to perhaps gather some bits and pieces together and make some imaginative jars on rainy days, to sell at our stall! (It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas...)
~There will be a future notice to let you know when you can start bringing them into school. (that gives time for some room to be made for storing them!) 
~Below is an explanation of what Jolly Jars are and ideas for some cool jars.

What is a Jolly Jar, you ask? It is a jar filled with an assortment of different delights! 

 They can be themed, eg, boys, girls, Christmas, animals, Halloween - you name it - your imagination can run wild!

 After filling with goodies, they are usually decorated on the outside, to give them an extra pizzazz.

 Here are some examples of things you could include in a Jolly Jar…

McDonalds toys                                         Card games                       Miniatures                                                  Matchbox cars

Hair clips                                                    Collectible cards

Crayons or pencils                                     Sticker sheets

Barbie accessories                                    Water balloons

Random lego pieces                                  Kids craft bits & bobs

Loom bracelets/bands                               Play jewellery

***PARENT HELPERS

Parent helpers are vital to smooth running and low stress on the day - any offers of help would be hugely appreciated! Below are the time slots for possible helpers to work with Chris de Jong. We have found that 2 parent helpers per timeframe is ideal. If you are able to help, please let Chris know.  If anybody would be able to donate the use of a gazebo on the day, please sing out - THANK YOU!!!

10.00 (set up)- 11.00
11.00-12.00
12.00-1.00
1.00-2.00
2.00-3.00
3.00- Pack up

****************************************************************************

Spring Mufti Day

Wednesday 21^st September

***To help us with our upcoming Spring Fair please bring a jar, bottle or can of NON-PERISHABLE food. This will go towards creating Trolley Raffles to be sold on the day.

***Come dressed in your spring attire!
Think bright and cheerful.

15th September 2016

Morena Ara Pakeke parents and caregivers

We look forward to meeting with you next week to discuss your child’s learning during parent/teacher interviews.   We encourage all parents who haven’t met with their child’s teacher this term to make a booking.  This is a great opportunity to talk about your child’s up and coming Student Led Conference on the 25th and 26th October 2016.  A reminder that 2 conferences will be held at the same time in each classroom.  Students are very excited to be sharing their science, literacy and maths learning with you.  

Bookings for Student Led Conferences are available online at https://parentinterviews.co.nz/ from Monday October 10th using the booking code MUXNK.

Don’t hesitate to contact your child's classroom teacher or Jocelyn Hair (Ara Pakeke Learning Leader) to discuss any concerns or ask any questions.  

Nga mihi mahana

Jocelyn Hair

THURSDAY, WEEK 6  TERM 3

                            Withdrawn Library Book Sale

          Tuesday 6th Sept to Friday 9th Sept

                 Lunch time, Library Foyer

         All books 30c, 50c or 4 books for $1

Visual Art:

Room 8 had a super busy time today, creating our silhouette picture for Visual art. They were very lucky to have our school art expert, Miss Read guiding them. 

Below shows Room 8 artists preparing their backgrounds. They learnt about the different tones you can have in a colour, and chose a colour they'd like to go with.

First they had to plan in their Topic books what layout and colour they wanted, then they started painting it. After that, they will put their silhouette of an athlete onto the background .