There are many ways we can contact you and you can contact the school. It is important that school has your latest contact details in case of an emergency. We encourage you to download the new schoolapp. The details are below.
Smartphone App
This year we have a new Mobile App for important school messages. To download the app click this link http://elmpark.apps.school.nz/share/
Website
https://www.facebook.com/ElmParkSchool/
If you have any concerns please contact the classroom teacher or
Phoebe Lim at phoebe@elmpark.school.nz (Year 2 Team Leader) or
Karen Allen at karen@elmpark.school.nz (Year 0-3 Deputy Principal).
Welcome back! We hope you had an enjoyable time over these holidays.
A warm welcome to all our families from your Year 2 teachers -
Mrs Watson & Mrs Lim (R8/9); Mrs Argano & Miss Shin (R10/11) and Miss Clegg (Rm 4).
Last term to go!
6 August - EOTC ‘Whero & Nick’ Show
7 & 8 August - HPPA Dance Festival
12 - 16 August - Maths Week
30 August - Daffodil Mufti Day; Kohanga Festival
13 Sept - PTA Disco
16 - 18 Sept - Art Exhibition
26 Sept - Principal’s Awards Assembly
27 Sept - Last day of Term 3
Learning focus: This term, our inquiry will continue with Kaitiakitanga "Sustainability & Conservation". We will be studying about the sea creatures of NZ and their habitats and what we can do to protect them.
Bag Racks: Our bag racks are located in the corridor between Rm4 and Rm8/9. The bag racks have labels of the room numbers. Make sure the bags are hung and zipped up at all times.
Tissue Boxes: We are getting into the coldest days of the season. It will be appreciated if each child can come with a box of tissues to be use in the classrooms.
Homework:
Homework should be done daily. There are three components:
Please help your child with time management systems to ensure they complete their homework each night.
Being prepared:
We ask for your support in ensuring that your child has the following in their bag:
- book bag with homework book, reader and library books
- signed permission slips
It helps the students prepare for the day if they are in school between 8.30am and 8.45am and ready to start at 8.55am. Students can come into classrooms when the bell rings at 8.30am.
Students arriving earlier than 8.30am will need to wait in the junior area.
Food policy:
Healthy eating is promoted at our school. Students are not allowed to share any food or drink with others. Fizzy drinks, juice, lollies/ chocolates are not allowed in school. Elm Park School is a litter-free school. All lunch box rubbish will be sent home. Lunches can be ordered from the lunch room, either online or at the beginning of the day.
Library:
Your child will visit the school library every week. Please ensure that the borrowed book is returned promptly, before the next visit to the library. We trust that the library books that are taken home will be looked after.
Uniforms:
Please ensure that your child is in the correct school uniform and that all items of clothing are clearly named, hat and shoes included. School shoes need to be plain BLACK. Socks need to be long, navy, school socks only.
Students in incorrect school uniform will need a note from parents.
Illness & Overseas holiday�If your child is unwell or has a doctor’s appointment please remember to let your child’s teacher and the office know.
If your family has organised a holiday during school time, please send an email to the teacher and the office notifying how long your child will be away for.
Activity payment:
The activity payment is $100 per year which you can pay in full, termly or contact the office to arrange a payment plan. This amount covers online learning, class resourcing and costs of trips and/or groups visiting our school.