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TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au Telephone: 5985 2864 Email Address: [email protected] Issue 20 26 th June, 2014 CALENDAR Friday 27 th June - LAST DAY TERM 2 – 2.30pm dismissal Saturday 28 th June - Tootgarook Community Market – 2J rostered Dates for Term 3 Monday 14 th July- Term 3 begins 9.00am MID –YEAR HOLIDAYS A final reminder that term two concludes this Friday 27th June, with students being dismissed early at 2:30pm from the Multi Purpose Room to begin their mid-year break. School will resume on Monday 14th July for the start of term 3. Thank you to all students, staff and parents for another wonderful term. HEAD LICE OUTBREAK This is the time of year the potential of head lice can become an outbreak in a school. We understand that this is potentially a very frustrating situation, especially when reinfestation occurs. Could I please ask all parents to take a few minutes in the holidays to carefully check their child/ren’s hair? If we all blitz this problem at the same time then hopefully we have a better chance of keeping on top of this problem. Please note that teachers/support staff are unable to inspect hair without written consent from a parent and that as soon as we become aware of a student with head lice then a notice is sent home immediately to all students in that specific class. At the beginning of next term our trained parent team will be inspecting hair of all students who have provided permission. To be effective at Tootgarook Primary School, we all need to pool our resources at home and school so we can avoid the potential of an outbreak next term. Thank you in anticipation of your support on this matter. DOGS IN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS I’ve had several parents approach me over the last week to express their concerns about the increasing number of dogs being brought into the grounds at drop off and pick up times. To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students we ask that parents refrain from bringing their dogs onto the grounds. There are many students who are intensely scared of dogs and these students can become very anxious when they see them in the grounds. Our experience has also found that many dogs can become quite excited and unpredictable around large groups of students and of course there are the obvious hygiene matters at times as well. Where a puppy or small dog is brought to school for show and share, we ask that this is done in full consultation with the classroom teacher (to ascertain whether any students may become anxious), and if this goes ahead, that the dog is under the close supervision of the owner at all times. Thank you in anticipation of your support on this important matter.
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TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of
TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 5985 2864
Email Address: [email protected] Issue 20 26th June, 2014
CALENDAR
Friday 27th June - LAST DAY TERM 2 – 2.30pm dismissal Saturday 28th June - Tootgarook Community Market – 2J rostered
Dates for Term 3 Monday 14th July- Term 3 begins 9.00am
MID –YEAR HOLIDAYS A final reminder that term two concludes this Friday 27th June, with students being dismissed early at 2:30pm from the Multi Purpose Room to begin their mid-year break. School will resume on Monday 14th July for the start of term 3. Thank you to all students, staff and parents for another wonderful term.
HEAD LICE OUTBREAK This is the time of year the potential of head lice can become an outbreak in a school. We understand that this is potentially a very frustrating situation, especially when reinfestation occurs. Could I please
ask all parents to take a few minutes in the holidays to carefully check their child/ren’s hair? If we all blitz this problem at the same time then hopefully we have a better chance of keeping on top of this problem. Please note that teachers/support staff are unable to inspect hair without written consent from a parent and that as soon as we become aware of a student with head lice then a notice is sent home immediately to all students in that specific class.
At the beginning of next term our trained parent team will be inspecting hair of all students who have provided permission. To be effective at Tootgarook Primary School, we all need to pool our resources at home and school so we can avoid the potential of an outbreak next term. Thank you in anticipation of your support on this matter.
DOGS IN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS I’ve had several parents approach me over the last week to express their concerns about the increasing number of dogs being brought into the grounds at drop off and pick up times. To ensure the
safety and wellbeing of all students we ask that parents refrain from bringing their dogs onto the grounds. There are many students who are intensely scared of dogs and these students
can become very anxious when they see them in the grounds. Our experience has also found that many dogs can become quite excited and unpredictable around large groups of students and of course there are the obvious hygiene matters
at times as well. Where a puppy or small dog is brought to school for show and share, we ask
that this is done in full consultation with the classroom teacher (to ascertain whether any students may become anxious), and if this goes ahead, that the dog is under the close supervision of the owner at all times. Thank you in anticipation of your support on this important matter.
Wanted! The 2014 Tootstars push cart teams are looking for people
who can donate any old hand golf buggies, strong
prams or go kart frames. We are hoping to use these
to make our push carts and we would be very thankful to anyone who
could help us out. Thanks!
Lip Sync Idol 2014 What an afternoon! It has been a long wait but finally Lip Sync Idol was here! There were many excellent performances, 14 overall. A total of 30 students from grades 3-6 participated. All participants received 100 house points and the final score for the 4 houses were: Flinders 500 points, Cook 600 points, Tasman 800 points and Bass with 1100 points! Thank You to Talicia, Hailey M., Aysia, Amity, Jacob K., Jack C., Zoe T., Isaiah, Payton, Emma C., Logan, Sophie H., Isak, Bailey, Riley P., Biancah, Daniel M., Emma K., Sophie, C., Alexandra, Anastasia, Sarah W.,
Trista, Sophie L., Obelia, Ellie P., Olivia, Chloe, Ella F. and Jema. All these students signed up, practised their acts and bravely performed in front of the whole school, WELL DONE! The winners of Lip Sync Idol this year was Olivia, Ella, Chloe and Jema from Grade 6B performing That Power (Will.i.am ft. Justin Bieber). The group
received maximum points (30) for their act. I would like to thank our judges Mrs Beagley, Miss Davey and Mr King for carefully watching and considering their scores and finally our school captains Olivia and Gus for confidently hosting the event. Also Thank You to parents and caregivers for being patient as we went quite a bit over time. On Friday at the last assembly, all participants will receive a certificate and the winners their prize.
Students will be presented with their certificates at our last assembly – tomorrow!
Prep B – Mrs Bos – Makenzie Cooke - Makenzie has demonstrated successful learning behaviour and work habits. He is enthusiastic, engaged in all school activities and should be very proud of his achievements. Well done Makenzie!
Prep P – Mrs Prossor – Kaitlyn Underwood – for the great progress she has made in all areas of her learning this term particularly her reading. Kaitlyn is always enthusiastic, friendly and happy.
1H – Mrs Hughes – Charli Vis – as voted by her peers for always demonstrating our RICH School Values. Charli always tries her best, works well with others, is kind, friendly, thoughtful and supportive of both her teachers and classmates.
1P – Miss Perkins – Zoe Shevlin - As voted by her peers for having an enthusiastic attitude toward her learning and following class routines and instructions well. Spelling has been her focus for this term and she has improved greatly and is always prepared to use the Ipad to test herself. She displays the RICH school values and is a friendly member of the class. Congratulations Zoe!
2B – Mrs Baird – Chloe Underwood – for her excellent work habits and diligence. She is always focused and is a good role model.
2J - Mrs Johnstone – Luke Santamaria – for all his fabulous achievements in Literacy and Numeracy. Luke, you are a Super-Star!
3/4T – Miss Withers – Jorja Burrowes - Voted by her peers for always showing respect to her friends and displaying the RICH School Values. She always completes her work to the best of her ability and hands her homework in every week. You are a pleasure to have in the classroom. Keep up the excellent work.
3/W – Ms Walton - Cooper Blewett - deservedly voted by his classmates because he is always helpful and generous to everyone. He is a friendly and funny person. Cooper helps other students if they do not have anyone to play with. We are lucky to have him in our class. Congratulations Cooper.
4/5S – Miss Staley – Bailey German - As voted by his peers for being a hard working and respectful student who always shows the RICH school values. Bailey is considerate of others and happily volunteers a helping hand around the classroom. Congratulations Bailey!
5Q – Miss Quintin – As voted by his classmates for always showing respect to others and demonstrating the RICH school values - Max Royle. 5Q wouldn't be the same without you Maximan! Keep smiling!
6B – Mrs Bruin - Olivia Barrett - As voted by her peers. You are a special member of 6B who always works hard to make our school and class a better place to be. As school captain, you give up your time to do so many jobs around the school yet still manage to work hard in class and present some amazing work. You are truly a Year 6 legend Olivia!
To our market helpers from 2J for this Saturday 28th June –
Danny Heylbut, Leza Dixon, Jaye Chapman, Andrew Wallace, Sam Brasier, Kate McNeill, Li Ling Kao, Maria Dingwall and Leigh
Hahn. If parents from other grades could spare and hour or so please leave your name at the office before 2.30pm Friday – thanks!
Last week from Wednesday 18
th to Friday 20
th of June, 17 students from Tootgarook Primary School
went to The Briars to participate in the Southern Peninsula Music Camp. Students and teachers from
Tootgarook, Boneo, Rye, Rosebud, Pearcedale and Eastbourne got together for 3 days to learn 14
songs. The camp culminated in a concert on Friday night held at Eastbourne Primary School. It was a
big celebration of the 30th
Anniversary of the camp with lots of guest appearances and a very big
crowd. Tootgarook was also well represented with 7 former students participating as junior tutors. The
students from Tootgarook were excellent representatives for our school and a joy to take to the camp.
Already looking forward to next year!
FAMILY LIFE COMMUNITY HOUSE COFFEE + CHAT MORNING
TERM 3 in TOOTGAROOK PS COMMUNITY KITCHEN
EACH THURSDAY - 9.00-11AM ALL PARENTS WELCOME INCLUDING TODDLERS
