Term 1 Week 5: 25 February-1 March 2013  
Week 5 already!

I am just coming to grips with the blog, and am delighted to be able to upload photos, so check out the reading page!  

Bear with me as I become more adept at the blogsite. 

The children have all settled in beautifully and are adapting to the life and pace of a Year 2 room.  Karen Tabuteau and I are now cross grouping the children for reading and writing.  Maths will follow next week.  This is working really well because we can now target groups of children working at the same level and design class and group programmes to suit their needs.

I have been delighted with homework responses.  Thank you parents for your support.  Thank you also for the offers of parent help in the class. Your assistance in a busy junior room is invaluable.

The Gala is coming!  It has been wonderful to receive so many donations.  Thank you.  

Term 1 Week 4 18-22 February

Great to see you all at Parent Interviews and thanks to those who have completed the parent survey, which can be accessed through our school website www.stmarysrotorua.school.nz. If you haven't yet done the survey it will still be online till the middle of week 4. We really value your comments.

Gala Reminders 

Thanks to those who have offered to help with the Gala. We are still looking for more helpers. Please contact Leeanne on 3453068 or email leeclay@ihug.co.nz if you know of anyone who is willing to assist in some way

Gala Countdown We are hoping you might be able to contribute to the Gala this week by contributing any of the following:

Monday 18th Feb Tinned goods or bags of lollies (e.g. Jet Planes, Licorice Allsorts, Milk Bottles, Jubes etc). If you have any old baskets or platter that you no longer require - these would be handy for the quick fire raffles

Tuesday 19 Feb Nacho day - corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli/baked/kidney beans, onions

Wednesday 20 Feb Bathroom day - soap, hand wash, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, toilet tissue etc

Thursday 21 February Books or a packet or box of something e.g. chips, raisins, cereal, handee towels. Plastic bags and ice cream containers with lids would also be handy.

Friday 22 February Bottle day - please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, soft drink, sauce, perfume, jam. (Note: Children are not to bring alcohol)