2 May 2017

Newsletter Articles

LEADERSHIP TEAM REPORT

Hi Everyone,

ANZAC DAY

Thank you to all of our students, staff and parents who took part in this year’s ANZAC commemorations.

I would like to congratulate the Jones Hill School community for their ongoing respect and support of these commemorations.

We had 18 students attend the Dawn service where our school captains laid a wreath on behalf of the school. Approximately 110 students attended the march where a captains and vice captains laid wreaths.

CAR BOOT SALE

Jones Hill School will have a table at the Car Boot Sale on Sunday 7 May selling new and used items that are no longer wanted by you. Your trash is somebody else's treasure! If you have items you would like to donate please bring them in next week or on the morning of the sale. Any items remaining after the sale will be taken to a local charity. It's also not too late to book your own stall. Simply message us on Facebook or ring the school office. Sites are only $21 and you keep all the profit from your stall!

CROSS COUNTRY

Yesterday our students competed in the district cross country. Well done to the students who have represented our school and for the hard work they have put in leading up to this event. Congratulations to Billy R who has made it through to the Wide Bay trials.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN assessments will take place next week. Students have been well prepared as always and should feel comfortable with the process. There is no reason for students to be stressed or concerned around these assessments.

Below is the schedule of assessments. Please ensure your child is well rested and has a had a good breakfast in the morning.

Timetable:

Tuesday May 9

1. Language conventions
Year 3: 40 minutes
Year 5: 40 minutes

2. Writing
Year 3: 40 minutes
Year 5: 40 minutes

Wednesday May 10

3. Reading
Year 3: 45 minutes
Year 5: 50 minutes

Thursday May 11

4. Numeracy
Year 3: 45 minutes
Year 5: 50 minutes

CANBERRA TRIP 2018

Thank you to the families who have returned the expression of interest for next year’s camp.

There will a Canberra trip meeting on Wednesday May 10 for parents of current year 4 & 5 students. At this meeting we will go through the purpose of the trip, student eligibility, proposed itinerary, accommodation, meals and answer any questions parents may have.

There will be a slide show of photos from last year’s trip.

This meeting will be held in the library at 5.30pm.

TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC

Our Prep teachers and students are holding a Teddy Bear’s Picnic 10am to 11am on Thursday May 4.Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend. If you know of anyone considering Jones Hill State School for Prep in 2018 please feel free to invite them.

Kind Regards,
James Watt and Helen Grogan

PARADE AWARDS

PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT TIME

The following students will receive awards on Parade Friday 5 May at 9:00am in the Hall

Thumbs Up Certificates

20 TOKENS: (PR)- Lily C, Tate C, Hunter T, Linkin M, Amarli T, Kaylah T; (2A) - Mustafa A, Sienna C, Emmett D, Eli H, Jayvyn H, Sophia M, Harrison S, Seth Z; (2/3L) - Ruby A, Charlotte D, Jayden H, Casey J, Mahli L, James W; (3/4C) - Indiana C, Layna C, Bailee G, Levi H, Ella H, Ellie L, Finlay Z;(4Z) – Asha N;(4/5W) - Ryan F, Alex M, Jackson T;(5M) - Kenzie H, Keeley K, Ethan K, Hayley S;(5/6N) - Narayan H, Koebi G;(6C) - Hannah W, Cody K

40 TOKENS: (1Z) – Jazmyn H, Alli L & Isaac Y; (6C) – Chris P, Eva T & Breanna T

Behaviour Awards

LEARNING: (PC) – Danika K; (PM) – Flynn D; (PR) – Linkin M; (1Z) – Rieland D; (2/3L) – Kyiah P; (3/4C) – Levi H; (4Z) – Lara B; (5M) – Mackenzie W; (6C) – Emily C

ALL VALUES: (2A) – Lincoln G; (2S) – Lainey L

EVENTS CALENDAR

SWPBS

Over the past 2 weeks our focus has been on being a considerate learner in both classroom and playground settings. Prep C have discussed the importance of helping and co-operating with other students, being willing to learn, accepting others and following instructions. We talked about how our classroom environment is such a happy place when we’re all considerate learners.

Students in Prep C have demonstrated their knowledge through drawing and explaining what it means to them to be a considerate learner. Some of their ideas include:

• Helping my friends by being kind and caring
• Working quietly at our desks
• Playing safely on the playground
• Showing good manners
• Sitting on the carpet and listening

Chantelle Caulfield
Prep C Teacher

LEMS PHONICS

LEM Phonics News

The LEM committee are busy planning another LEM phonics session for all parents and carers in the Jones Hill school community. This session will take place on Wednesday the 3rd of May from 5:00 to 6:00pm in the library. Everyone is most welcome to attend and free babysitting will be provided.

In week 1 we covered rule No. 8. Use ‘a’ for the /o/ sound if preceded by a /w/ sound. (w, wh, qu)

5 2 5
e.g. was what
5
qual•it•y

In week 2 our rule was No.9. English words can’t end in ‘i’; use ‘y’ instead. e.g. hap•py

Next week our rule will be No. 10. ‘g’usually says its first sound when followed by ‘a’, ‘o’ ‘’u’ or a consonant.

e.g. game got gut grass

Here are some of the explanation marks that students are learing to use. These marks explain any rules pertaining to the word and are introduced gradually.

Learn A line under letters indicates a Multiple Phonogram.

∙This marking indicates a syllable break.

This marking indicates an arch from the vowel to the Silent Servant ‘e’.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN – Yr 3 Question

Try this NAPLAN question with your children. The answers were percentages for all year 3 students in Australia.

NAPLAN – Yr 5 Question

Try this NAPLAN question with your children. The answers were percentages for all year 5 students in Australia.

CHOIR

Date Claimers

Notes are going home this week regarding two competitions this term.

• Good Start Performance: Thur 11th May (Good Start near School)
• Creative Generation: Wed 17th May (Gympie South Hall)

Thank you to all parents who support these events. Parents are most welcome to attend to watch.

Ms Falk, Classroom Music Teacher

LOST

One gold signet ring with blue stone and two hearts. If found please return to the school office.

P&C NEWS

CAR BOOT SALE

Sunday 7 May 2017

The P and C will be holding a Car Boot Sale on Sunday 7th May. If you haven't booked a stall and would like to please feel welcome. Due to the layout of the oval required it would be appreciated if you can book ASAP. We have a number of stalls booked already selling a variety of goods such as produce, garden products, books, CD's, DVD's, children's toys. Come along to find some treasure. There will be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks, hot drinks and morning tea available. Our senior students will be providing a car wash. Please come along and enjoy the morning. Sunday 7 May 10am till 1pm.

The P & C will also have a Stall at the Car Boot Sale and if any one has any items they would like to add to the P & C stall, please feel free to bring it along. At the end of the day any items that have not been sold will be donated to charity.

Would you like to bake something that the P and C can sell for morning tea? If you are able to help please complete the form below and return to the office to give us an indication of what we will have available. Thank you very much!

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Thursday 11 May

Thank you to everyone who has kindly donated items for our Mother's Day stall. This is being held in the hall on Thursday 11 May. All students will have an opportunity to purchase throughout the day. There are many items available priced from 50 cents. Please see the photos for an example of what will be available for the children to purchase for Mum, Grandma, Aunts or any special mother figure in their lives. In addition to these items there will be mugs, jewellery, plants and books.

It is not too late for donations and anything you would like to give would be greatly appreciated, please deliver to the office by Wednesday 10 May.

Are you available to help with the stall? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, it is not necessary for you to be available all day and you will not be required to serve your child! If you are available please text or call Kelda on 0429 867 129.

BAKERS DELIGHT

If you are making purchases at Bakers Delight, please mention our school name and we will have points awarded to our school. No need to present a tag or a card. Just mention that you are from Jones Hill State School and the friendly staff will know what to do. Bakers Delight is opposite Coles Supermarket in Goldfields Plaza.

HEALTHY CRUNCH LUNCH

All families will have received a new Monday “Crunch in the Lunch” menu. Extra copies are available from our School office or you can download one by clicking the link below.

Please remember to have all orders and payment to the tuckshop or completed on-line before 9am.

NAIDOC WEEK

To celebrate National NAIDOC Week (July 2 – 9), Murri Kids is offering all supporting schools the opportunity to win in their “apple for the School’ with all schools making an order- being entered to win either a 15” MacBook Air or School Library resources or Sporting Equipment valued at $2000.

Please find below products which are available for purchase to enter our school in this competition. Completed order forms and payment must be received at the school no later than Wednesday May 24.

Please click on the link below for the order form. Printed copies are also available at our school office.

SIBS CLUB

GYMPIE HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Highlights

Thank you to the families who have already registered for Gympie Highlights. Gympie High is looking forward to welcoming Year 5 and 6s in Week 5.

All Term 2 Program participants are to meet in Hamilton Hall at 3.30pm on the first afternoon of their program. (Except for Online College of Coding).

If you are still wishing to register, there are still some places available for Term 2 & 3 -

Term 2

• Sports Academy
• GMSOE

Term 3

• Food Tech (3 spaces available)
• Industrial Tech (8 spaces available)
• Arts-Illustration (3 spaces available)
• Stem Robotics (1 space available)

If you would like to register, send details (Student name, year level, school and program of interest) to junior@gympieshs.eq.edu.au or download information at the link below:

Showcase

Gympie State High School invites all prospective 2017 parents and students to attend the Junior Secondary Showcase Evening on Tuesday 6th June at 5pm. This is a great opportunity to interact with key teachers, find out about the broad range of subjects on offer and view our outstanding facilities.

GYMPIE GIRL GUIDES

SCHOOL MUSICAL

It’s time again for another James Nash State High musical. Following the success of “Jungle Spirit”, “Rockin’ Robin”, “Sisters of the Camel”, “Smithy”, and “Zombied”, this year JNSHS students will present the musical “Paradoxical”

This years’ musical is written by James Nash’s School Captain Quinn Edwards, and directed by Mr Tom Colley, so it is sure to be another very ‘Interesting’ story. Students and staff have been working hard since the start of the year.

Bring your family, bring your friends, come along to this year’s school musical. On stage in the James Nash SHS. PA Auditorium on Thursday 11th at 7pm, Friday 12th at 7pm,and Saturday 13th of May 1pm and 7pm. Lock the dates away in your diary, and be sure not to miss out.

Tickets are on sale at the school office. Ph 54806333.

Ticket prices – Adults $15, Student/Concession $10, Family $46 (2xA & 2xC, extra child $9)