Term 2 2017 Letter to parents and Caregivers

Term 2 2017 Year 4 Letter to Parents and Caregivers of Rooms 6, 7 & 8 Students
Dear Parents/ Caregivers, Another busy term is coming up so we want to let you know a few events coming up that will affect your Year 4 child. Dates to keep in mind: Monday 8th May -Individual & class photos Monday 5th June -Queen’s Birthday Wednesday 5th & Thursday 6th July -3 way conferences	Maths Weeks 1-5 Multiplication & Division Strategies, Fractions Weeks 6-10 -Statistics: this includes -collecting data through surveys -displaying data on a range of graphs -reading  information off graphs and making statements -probability All students have studyladder accounts which can support Maths learning at home. Please support your children in learning their basic facts, especially multiplication and division (start with 2x, 5x and 10x). Suitable websites can be found on classroom blogs.
Literacy Writing Focus for the term: arguments/persuasive writing, writing instructions. Reading Students will cover a range of fiction and non-fiction texts and will learn a range of reading strategies. A reminder that children should be getting one fiction and one non-fiction book from the school library every week.	Science This term our unit is on Functions. During the term we will be focusing on our understanding of  simple machines and how these make complex machines. Homework Please ensure homework books are returned to school on Friday for buddy testing. Spelling needs to be ticked and signed and reading logs at the back of homework books need to be filled in. All homework books must be back on Monday so children can record new spelling words for the week.
Physical Education 1Hockey - Kiwisport tutor -weeks 1-9 2 Fitness -Monday to Thursday mornings 3 Year 4 Syndicate Sport-Thursday afternoons Please wear sneakers for PE- no slip on shoes. Health This term’s focus is on self esteem and bullying. The Arts Art: Printing and collage Music: Play -use of percussion instruments, playing tunes in time with the beat.	ICT Please take some time to look at our class blogs and to make a comment: room6hds2017.blogspot.co.nz room007hds2017.blogspot.co.nz room8hds2017.blogspot.co.nz Links to student’s individual blogs can also be found on class blogs. Te Reo Term 2’s focus will be on learning and using vocabulary around family, the days and months of the year, seasons and learning about Matariki.
Reminders: -No toys or jewellery (only stud earrings) at school please. -Students to wear correct uniform-no coloured headbands, socks or hooped earrings (See school policy). -A reminder that all notices are available on the school website and the school app. -School starts at 8.55am. Please ensure you leave home early enough to be at school by 8.50 as the bell goes at 8.55am. We have electronic rolls to do at bell time. -If you have any special concerns, please make an appointment to discuss these, as teachers are often involved with before or after-school meetings Our email addresses are klowe@halseydrive.school.nz; dmcmahon@halseydrive.school.nz and htaege@halseydrive.school.nz