TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 28 7th September, 2017

CALENDAR Saturday 9th September - Gardening Bee 1-4pm Tuesday 12th September - Art / Music Festival

Thursday 14th September - Out of Uniform Day – ‘Kick-In-A-Can’ Thursday 14th & Friday 15th - Vict State Schools Spectacular Rehearsals Saturday 16th September - Vic SSS Performances 1pm + 6.30pm Friday 22nd September Parents & Friends Breakfast 8:15-9am

Footy/Pie Day – Dress Up in Footy Gear LAST DAY TERM 3 – 2.30pm dismissal

When: On Tuesday the 12th of September, 2017 Time: 3.30pm Where: The Hall

Come and view all the students’ pieces of artwork on display in the Tootgarook P.S.’s annual Art Exhibition. All art will be for sale for $2 and the money will go towards buying prizes for the year level winners, as chosen by the Junior School Council. Also take the opportunity to cast the People’s Choice vote in the box provided. Winners will be announced at the following Assembly. The art work can be

viewed Monday after school, Tuesday before school and of course at the event. From 4.00pm all instrumental learners will be performing in small ensembles or as solo acts. The afternoon will conclude around 5.00pm.

The Southern Peninsula Food For All Inc. is now in its 26th year of

operation. They are currently packing and distributing in excess of 70 parcels each week to

families in need as well as over 522 Christmas hampers in December. To help support the

program we will be holding a ‘Kick in a can’ day on Thursday 14th of September.

Students are invited to wear free dress and bring in a can of food to donate. Suggested

items include: Long life milk, Canned Soup, Baked Beans, Spaghetti, Vegemite, Pasta Sauce,

Canned Fruit, Tinned Vegetables, Beef and Vegetables, Tinned Creamed Rice, Pasta.

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Student of the Week Students will be presented with certificates at next Thursday afternoon’s assembly.

Prep P – Mrs Perkin – Oscar Connelly – for communicating with clarity and precision. Oscar you are working hard to present your news to the class in a loud, clear voice. Keep up the great work.

Prep S – Mrs Read – Willow Steadman – for listening with understanding and interest and always being aware of the needs of others. You are a kind and caring friend.

1A – Miss Arnold – Jay Skehan Dowde - For questioning and posing problems during reading groups this week. Jay asked about the word ‘knight’ when whole group reading which allowed word work using the THRASS chart. Great Job!

1P – Miss Perkins – Daniel Arnold - For striving for accuracy in his writing. Daniel is writing independently and uses words he knows well. He is also extending his learning at home completing extra homework based on his LLI books. Well Done!

2MB– Miss Boyd – Noah Giarrusso- Well done Noah, you have grown so much this term. You are managing your impulsivity and taking your time in class. Keep up the great work Noah.

3H – Mrs Houston – Poppy Dunnion- for her persistence in everything she does! Poppy brings happiness to everyone in the classroom.

3WB – Ms Walton & Mrs Bos – Lily Gaul – for consistently producing work to a high standard and for always being a positive member of the class. You are an asset to 3WB.

4H - Ms Hone – Alex De Frenza- Thinking about thinking and striving for accuracy. You put in such a fantastic effort yesterday at our soccer clinic and drew an amazing character in a wheelchair for your narrative.

4P – Miss Pittard – Tye Seath- For persisting with your Times Tables challenge this week! It is inspiring to see you setting goals for yourself and using your free time to practise your skills. If you remain focused I know you can reach 1000! Keep loving Maths Tye! 5/6H – Miss Munn–

5/6 K – Ms Gibson / Mr Kitchin - Jenny Dingwall – for listening with understanding and empathy. Congratulations Jenny on always demonstrating our R.I.C.H. School Values and being such a great listener. You are a very positive, understanding and hard working member of 5/6K. Well Done Jenny!

5/6M – Miss McGhee - Hailey May - For always being so willing to help out others. Hailey you always work well with others and are a very helpful peer in and out of the classroom. Keep up the great work! Art / Craft – Miss Davey – Michelle Muchai – 4P- Thank you for being such a cheerful & helpful member of the class. You are always there to support your classmates and have been a valuable asset during pack up time. Well done! Music - Mrs Young – Taya Lobo- 5/6H – For your enthusiastic engagement in Victorian State Schools Spectacular rehearsals. You always participate with excitement and a positive attitude and you are a joy to have as part of the group.

P.E. – Mr Kitchin - Harper Elder – You did a great job being creative with your movement this week and worked really well as part of a team. Congratulations and keep up the great work.

BELEZA ROSEBUD - TERM 3 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS TRADING HOURS 2017

THE STORE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER to SUNDAY 1ST OCTOBER

WE WILL RESUME NORMAL TRADING HOURS AS OF MONDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2017 NORMAL TRADING HOURS (Effective as of 2nd July 2016)

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri - - 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday - - Closed Saturday - - Closed

Briars Junior Ranger Program “WATTLE WADDLE” for 6-10 year olds

Mon 25 & Wed 27 Sept. and Thurs 5 October 2017. Cost: $18.50. Two sessions daily: (1) 9.30am-midday, (2) 1.00-3.30pm

Drop child/ren off at the Visitors Centre BYO snack & drink in a backpack (no nuts). Booking/pre-payment

with Eventbrite: https://briars_jnr_ranger_program.eventbrite.com.au Briars Spring Spotlight Walks in the Wildlife Sanctuary

Mon 25, Tues 26 & Wed 27 Sept. and Wed 4 & Thurs 5 October 2017, 7.30-9.00pm. $15 Adult, $12 Child/Concession. Meet at the Visitors Centre. BYO small torch. Walks will be cancelled when wind strength at and above

35kph. These will be rescheduled or a refund provided. Tickets are non- refundable unless cancelled by staff. Booking/pre-payment with

Eventbrite: https://briars_spotlight_walk.eventbrite.com.au