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Inside this Issue *From the Principal *Year 6 Farewell *Helpers Morning Tea *Kinder Orientation *P&C Meeting

*Book Club *Crazy Hair Day *Student & Family Information *Head Lice *Xmas Pageant *Movie Fundraiser *Grocery Housie *P&C News *Ulysses Toy Run *Dates to Remember *Community News

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Term 4

Week 6

Monday 18th November 2019

Telephone: (08) 80882181 www.alma-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (08) 80873691

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Year 6 Farewell Reminder…… Year 6 Parents RSVP’s are due back this

THURSDAY 21st November

for the Year 6 Farewell

Dinner. Please return RSVP’s

by Thursday or contact the

school on 8088 2181 to assist

with catering.

Baby Photos: Don’t forget to

send in a baby photo for the

Year 6 presentation.

Reminder…… Year 5 Parents Notes for assistance with making salads and/or serving for the Year 6 Farewell were due back today. Thank you to the people that have offered to assist in any way. Confirmation of salads will be sent home soon.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We have reached the half-way mark of the term and I’m sorry to say it will

be a very busy end to the year. Please refer to the updates that are

included in the newsletter to help you keep on top of what is happening. If

you are unsure of any imminent dates, please ring the office for

clarification.

Swimming School

This week is the final session of swimming school and I believe the children

have been working extremely hard with their instructors. Can I recommend

that if possible parents could enrol their children into further lessons

through the YMCA Aquatic Centre. It is a valuable skill to have and could

save the child’s life in the case of a water emergency.

Sympathies

Alma’s staff, community and students offer our sympathies to Mrs Hinchey

and her family on the passing of her father last week.

Return of Books

We ask that all students return their library books this week so that Mrs

Blore can do a stocktake of the library over the next few weeks. You may

need to check under the bed or in the wardrobe. Mrs Blore will send out

reminders of books that have been borrowed that haven’t been returned.

This is a big job and I ask for your help in returning the books.

Ulysses Toy Run

We have collected some toys for the Toy Run that will happen next Friday.

It is not too late to donate new or used toys for less fortunate students.

The container is in the office.

Kindy Orientations

Kindy Orientations have been very successful with most students coming in

to school to familiarise themselves with their new school for 2020.

We have another 2 sessions to go. Please see below for details.

Leaving Alma

Reminder… If your child is not going to be with us in 2020 (other than

Year 6 students), could you please ring the office and let the ladies know

the changes which will assist us with our staffing for 2020.

Thanking You

Sharon DeGoumois

Principal

Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

Visit 4: Wednesday 20th November, 10.00-11.00am Visit 5: Wednesday 27th November, 10.00-11.00am

Important! Please ensure the enrolment form and required documents have been returned.

Helpers Morning Tea Thursday 28th November Invitations have been sent home

for parents who have given up their time to help at Alma throughout the year. The

morning tea will be held in the teachers’ staff room. If you have assisted in any way and did not

receive an invitation, please come to the front office or contact the school on 8088 2181. To assist

with catering, please return RSVP by Monday 25th November

P&C Meeting This Thursday

21st November at 6.00pm in the staffroom. All Welcome!

ALL WELCOME!

Book Club Due this Wednesday

20th November

Christmas Pageant Saturday 7th December

Children can come dressed as an elf or in Xmas clothes for the Alma float.

Reminder…. Grocery Housie Fundraiser for Julie Holmes South Football Club - Sunday 1st December – 2.00pm Doors open 1.30pm. Phone Belinda on 0427 918 199

Donations

wanted!

Cake Stall on

the day!

SRC Gold Coin Fundraiser

This Wednesday, 20th November

Important! Student & Family

Information Please ensure the school has up to date information and any relevant documents have been provided for the following:

Student medical details and health care management plans

Family mailing address

Family contact numbers

Emergency contact names and telephone numbers

Court orders

Any changes in family situation eg: family separation

This information is important for the safety and welfare of your child/ren.

KJ & KM Excursion Fire Station, Police Station, Sturt Park

Thursday 28th November

Permission notes and $4 payment due by next

Tuesday 26th November

Head Lice There have been cases of head lice at school. Head lice are very common however; they need to be treated quickly to

prevent them from spreading. It is important that you carefully check your children’s hair for eggs and treat it with

any recommended head lice treatment if necessary. Reminder: The school offers FREE head lice treatment to families

and is available from the office.

St. Anne’s Choir Visit Tomorrow!

Students are required to wear school uniforms and a hat. Students will need a water bottle and wear sensible shoes.

STEM

Activities

Dates to remember…. Year 2 Swim School Session 5 – Friday 22nd November

Crazy Hair Day Crazy Hair Day is on Wednesday 20th November

Kindergarten Excursion Thursday 28th November 9.15am-12.00pm

Helper Morning Tea Thank You Thursday 28th November in the staff room. Canteen will be closed for first break to allow canteen volunteers to attend

Ulysses Toy Run Friday 29th November from 10.50am-11.10am

Presentation Day Friday 6th December at the Whitehouse Convention Centre commencing at 10.00am

Year 6 Farewell Tuesday 10th December in Kester Hall from 6.00pm – 8.30pm RSVP’s due Thursday 21st November

Gold Day Gold Day is being held on Thursday 12th December

Party Days All classes will celebrate the end of year party day on Friday 13th December

Last Day for 2019 Wednesday 18th December 3.00pm

The Ulysses Motorcycle Club will be helping Santa to collect donations of new or used toys that are complete. Donations can be brought in

to the front office.

Reminder…P&C Major Raffle Families have received tickets for the P&C major

raffle. This will be drawn at Presentation Day. The prize is a Sony PlayStation 4, kindly donated

by Sumtin Electrical. Tickets are $5.00 each. Only 200 tickets will be sold.

Christmas Hamper Donations Wanted!

The P&C are seeking donations towards the Christmas Hamper Raffles. These Christmas

raffles will be also drawn at Presentation Day. More information will be sent home soon

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