PYP News Letter September, 2014 edition

From the PYP Principal and team,

Dear School Community,

As I walked around the classrooms in the first weeks, it was obvious to me that
the students have settled in well! They are now immersed into their first units
of Inquiry.

As the weather is becoming more unpredictable, please make sure that your
child has suitable clothing. A light weight nylon poncho or similar is ideal against
the wind and rain and can easily be packed away.

Please sign up for the parent Council!

And lastly, many thanks to the PTA groups that helped make the first few days
so much easier for the new parents!

School open times
8.30. - 2.30pm. Grades 2 to 5 must enter and leave by the back door into the
playground.

Dropping off and picking up
Kindergarten and Grade 1 parents only are allowed to use the front of school for
pick-up and drop off.
All other students are to use the side and back entrances to school for both
arriving at, and leaving the grounds. This is a safety issue and should be strictly
adhered to.
Grade 2-5 parents may not go to the classrooms in the morning and afternoons
unless they have an appointment with the teacher.

Dates for the diary
3
rd
September; Open Day- Please see previous notice. Students who cannot stay
at home will be supervised in the EYC playground. Please make sure to write your
name and email/phone number on the class sheets if you want to be involved with
the social aspects of school life.

20
th
September; PTA Family BBQ at school.

SNACKS-Reminder
Please remember that the school is a nut free zone. Please also remember that
snacks should contain as little sugar and be as salt-free as possible.

Staff
By now you should all have your childs teachers email. If not, please contact us
immediately and we will rectify this.

After School Homework Assistance
After School Home Work assistance commenced on Monday the 25
th
August (week 35).
Tom Castleton supervises these activities. Monday and Wednesday for Grades 1 to 2
and Tuesday and Thursday for Grades 3, 4, and 5

Library
The Library is now open for students after school. Please see the library notice board
for open times after school. Students are able to use this time for independently
completing homework or for silent reading.

ART
Please make sure your children bring back their art portfolios from last year.

Rob Butler
PYP Principal.
ISGR