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Newsletter No. 25 - Term 3 – Week 5 17 August 2017

Before and After School Supervision

Dear Parents/Guardians, We have had a number of students arriving very early at school. This is a reminder that the school yard is not supervised before 8:45am and after 3:45pm, and teachers are not in the yard outside of these times. Students who require early drop off or late pick up, can be booked into OSH Club. The only current exception to this is on Tuesday and Thursday mornings when some students attend Breakfast Club in the Stadium from 8:15am. We are also concerned at the moment at the number of children climbing the large tree beside the Foundation playground. We know that climbing trees is fun, however, our duty of care is for the safety of children and, while on the school grounds, before, during and after school, we ask that students not be allowed to climb any of the trees on the school property. As stated above, the students are under parent supervision before 8:45am and after 3:45pm.

After-school programs at Kalinda: We note that some families find it convenient for their children to remain at school to wait for after-school commitments (including Netball or Basketball training) which are conducted at school, but which generally do not commence until around 4:00pm. Please note, we advise families to make suitable arrangements for their children to be supervised during the period from the end of school until training begins. This may include supervision by their own family, another parent or via OSH Club. We strongly encourage all Kalinda families who have children attending after-school commitments to seek clarification from their club regarding the supervision of athletes (and their siblings) during training. Volunteer coaches deserve the full support of their player’s families. Please visit the school office if you have any questions regarding this message. Thank you for your ongoing support in this matter. Lauren Hopkins Acting Assistant Principal

PARENT OPINION SURVEY 2017 A reminder to those parents who received a request to participate in the online Parent Opinion Survey, the closing date is Sunday 27th August. For further information, please visit: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/management/improvement/Pages/performsurveyparent.aspx Please note: When you are accessing the parent portal link, this needs to be done through Explorer and not Chrome.

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What a busy week we have had! It has been terrific having the Japanese students and teachers visiting us. Our host families and our staff have all commented how children around the world can communicate and enjoy each other’s company, breaking through the language barrier. The children have been playing games together, working in class and having fun with their host families. Tomorrow we are off to Healesville Sanctuary to see our beautiful native animals. Let’s hope the crazy Melbourne weather will be kind to us, otherwise we will have a bus full of very cold children!

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Visitors in 3/4P………. With much excitement, we have welcomed Toko and Saki (our Lily Vale students) into our classroom.

Toko and Saki have enjoyed browsing through a variety of picture story books, participated in our Art, Music, Japanese and Phys Ed lessons, and today were very busy in our SAKG Program.

On the menu for the next fortnight is:

Crunchy Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce

Teriyaki Vegetables

Steamed Rice

As you can see, Toko and Saki, along with their host family Eden and Ella, have enjoyed crumbing our chicken.

食欲をそそる

shokuyoku o sosoru

Bon Appetite!!

Just a reminder that.. Monday 21st August

is Branch Out Day & Aussie Dress Up Day!!

Have you thought of

what to wear?? ….

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Events Calendar

Notices sent home to Families – 10-17 August 2017 Notice Distributed to: Return by:

Swimming Medical & Skills forms Foundation – Gr. 2 21/8/17

Junior Swimming Final Payment Foundation – Gr. 2 (on Compass) 25/8/17

SSV Ringwood North District Aths Carnival Selected participants (on Compass) 5/9/17

Netball Victorian School Championships Netball team 5/9/17

CANTEEN NEWS Branch Out Day Lunch Orders closed last Wednesday (9th August). If any orders are received this week, they will be returned home, as all food has already been ordered. When making out lunch orders for your child, please check to make sure the correct amount of money is enclosed. We are still receiving quite a few orders with not enough money to cover the items chosen. Please note also, it would be appreciated if you could supply plastic spoons and forks if you send lunches from home which need those utensils. We don’t always have these available. Thank you for your cooperation. JUSTINE WATSON CANTEEN MANAGER

August

18th - Melbourne Zoo – Gr. 34C, R & P

- Healesville Sanctuary – Lily Vale & hosts 20th - Working Bee (Sunday) – 10am-12nn 21st - Branch Out Special Food & Aussie Dress up 21-25th - 3-Way Conferences this week 29th - District Athletics

- Grade 6 Graduation Meeting. 30th - Father’s Day Stall September

1st - Book Week Celebration Day 3rd - Father’s Day 4th - P&F Meeting – 9:30am – Stadium Foyer 4th-8th - Foundation – Gr.2 Swimming 8th - STEAM Science Inc. (Gr. 3&4) – MPR 11th - School Council Mtg. – 7:30pm – Staffroom 14th - Gr. 5/6 Market Day 15th - STEAM Science Inc. (Gr. 3&4) – MPR

- Sports Maths Day – whole school 17th - Working Bee (Sunday) 10am – 12nn 19th - Performing Arts Showcase (evening) 22nd - End of Term 3 – 2:30pm dismissal October

9th - Term 4 begins 13th - Dental Visit – all grades 16th - Fire Ed Visit – Foundation 20th - 2018 Transition Session #1 – 9:30 – 11am 23rd - Fire Ed Visit – Foundation 26th - Grade 2 Sleepover 28th - Working Bee (Saturday) 10am—12pm

TERM DATES 2017

Term 3 – 17 July – 22 September Term 4 – 9 October to 22 December

TERM DATES 2018

Term 1 – 29 Jan – 29 March (Students resume 31 January) Term 2 – 16 April – 29 June Term 3 – 16 July – 21 September Term 4 – 8 October – 21 December FORWARD DATES:

Kalinda Fete – 25th November 2017 – 11am – 4pm Grade 6 Graduation – 20th December School Photos – Tuesday, 20th March 2018

Countdown to Fete:

Only 14 weeks to go!

CANTEEN ROSTER 23/8 HELPER NEEDED PLEASE 24/8 Carly S. 25/8 Mandy K. + 1 Helper Needed (12-1pm)

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PUPIL OF THE WEEK

F/D Josie S. - For always being ready to take the next steps in her learning, continuing to strive for her personal best.

Anneka O. - For always being a kind and 'sparkly' friend. You bring a great energy to our class. F/G Ethan H. - For your effort and persistence this week when writing about 100 days of school. Tate D. - For working ABOVE your personal best in CBL this week. Well done! F/H Tahlia McM. - For always working to your personal best. What a great example you are

in the classroom. Lorelai D. - For your interesting and clever explanations during group time. You are making some wonderful choices.

F/L Madeline D. - For working at her writing skills using the ‘Ideas’ trait to help her write her own books! Isabella F. - For working hard at her writing skills using the 6+1 Traits. She has really ‘Turned Up’ the VOLUME on the Ideas trait.

12A Ella P. - For always trying her hardest to produce her best work. Great effort Ella! Hugo V.G. - For always being such a responsible and helpful member of our grade.

Great job Hugo! 12B Aeon Y. - For always giving your absolute best in every piece. You set a great example for your classmates, Aeon. Samantha C. - For your incredible ‘Bold Beginning’ to your Publishing Party story. You really captured the audience’s attention, Samantha! 12D Amy M. - For using initiative and generosity in the classroom. Thank you! Emin S. - For excellent work during Maths. Well done! 12K Annie L. - For bravery and improving your confidence. Keep it up! 12P Bridgette W. - For challenging herself in Maths this week in Division. Great job! Spencer B. - For finding lots of interesting words during his Reading this week. 12S Charlotte G. - For her improved effort and enthusiasm in her narrative writing. You’re a star! 12T James V. - For applying yourself to your learning, even when you were on holidays! Alyssa S. - For your generous spirit in our classroom. The way you speak to your peers, the way you care for our classroom, is outstanding! 34C Zara L. - For being such an enthusiastic host to Masahiro! He would have had a wonderful time, thanks to you and your family!

Gabriella C. - For your dedication and reliability in your role as our JSC. Keep up the great work, Gabriella!

34P Eden R. - For being such a kind and caring host family to our Lily Vale visitor, Toko. Ella B. - For being such a kind and caring host family to our Lily Vale visitor, Saki. Jimmy Y. - For demonstrating excellent growth in his spelling skills. Great work, Jimmy. 34R Alishea P. - For great work in Maths.

SCHOOL SIGN Oh no! Our wonderful sign, with its notable messages, is out of action for a while! Please be patient with us until it’s fixed, and soon we will be able to entertain and update you again! To those on the sign roster, we will notify you as soon as the roster is up and running again. Many thanks for your understanding!! Lyse Carlson Sign Coordinator

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SAVE THE DATE!

KPS Sports Maths Day

Friday 15th September Wear your favourite team colours and include a number somewhere on

your outfit – we’re going to have a great day

of MATHS, CHALLENGE and FUN!

We can’t wait! Regards, Lauren Hopkins, Acting Assistant Principal

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Woolworths Earn & Learn is back and it is now easier than ever to earn valuable resources for our school. Last year we were very fortunate and benefited greatly from the program, boosting supplies in our classrooms and the library.

It's simple to participate. From Wednesday 26th July to Tuesday 19th September 2017, when you shop at Woolworths you can collect Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers from the checkout operator or through an online order and place them on a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet. There’ll be one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent.

Once completed, simply place the Sticker Sheet in the Collection Box outside the main office.

ERIN NORMAN LITERACY COORDINATOR

PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS The casserole bank has been renamed Kalinda Pantry. Justine Watson, in conjunction with Karen Klewer, one of our fantastic Integration Aides, is running this vital Pantry for our school community. Karen is also the Breakfast Club Coordinator. The Pantry runs on donations alone. If you are able to help out with making pre-made meals that can be frozen, basic and not too fancy, e.g. Lasagna, casserole or pasta bakes and curries, please contact Justine who will put you on a roster for Term 4. All meals must be dated, labelled with any instructions and a list of ingredients. These meals are kept in the staffroom or the canteen freezers. There is also an actual pantry shelf for non-perishable items. Maybe you would like to donate to this. Staple items, such as tins of soup, noodles, cereals etc or toiletries would be welcome. Please take note of the ‘Use By’ dates. If you, or someone you know of, is in need of this service, please contact the office, speak to Karen directly, or contact Justine on watson.justine.m@edumail.vic.gov.au

From Wednesday 26th July

to Tuesday 19th September!

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OSHClub News Before School / After School Care Program Term 3 – Week 5

Welcome to Kalinda OSHClub! This week at OSH:

Planting Flowers

Making stress balls

Making Scones Making playdough

Making puffy paint

Making

Cupcakes

Painting Making mon sand

Making slime Making key rings

Next week at OSH:

Making snow Box creations Sport day Hama beads Music club

Making posters Making pancakes

Biore paint Computer club Construction day

A few reminders:

Unfortunately Play on Sports has been cancelled for this term as they did not get enough numbers. It will run next term with another sport!

Just to let everyone know our coordinator Rachel is not at OSHClub on

Wednesday afternoons as she is at uni and our permanent assistant Angie is also on placement for the next 5 weeks.

Please ensure all student enrolments are up-to-date and include any emergency contacts. If your child is being picked up by someone else please let us know!

Likewise, if you need to add or cancel a session within 24 hours of the day please let us know on 0439 992 434.

We can be contacted on 0439 992 434 or at our email kalinda@oshclub.com.au.

Staff:

Coordinator: Rachel Assistants: Angie, Jane and Wendy

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COMMUNITY NEWS

OFFICE NEWS Junior Swimming Balance This is on Compass awaiting payment and consent. This needs to be finalized before Friday 25th August. CSEF If you have CSEF funding, please print and complete the permission form from Compass, stating CSEF, and forward to the Office as soon as possible. Credit Card & BPay payments – Please remember that we cannot accept payments of less than $10 for credit card and less than $30 for BPay. If you are paying by BPay, please also send in a short email or note letting us know the amount, what the payment was for and the BPay Receipt number, to kalinda.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au If payments of less than $10 are received, we will be returning them home and asking for cash payment. COMPASS – If your child is away due to illness, medical appointments, family holidays, or other reasons, please remember to login to Compass and register their non-attendance through the “Add / Approve Absence” tab on your child’s Home Page in Compass. The 2017 Parent Payment Policy and the Kalinda Primary School Hardship Policy is located on our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/ - Notices & Forms, for your information. THERESA JARVIS BUSINESS MANAGER

STUDENT BANKING Forward your child’s deposit book to the school every Friday morning. The banking is processed on Mondays and will be returned to your child’s class Monday afternoons.

UNIFORM SHOP - RHSports

Kalinda Primary School Uniforms are available to purchase offsite at RHSports at Unit 12, 100 New Street, Ringwood. Notices are available at the office or on our website at www.kalinda.vic.edu.au/notices&forms For your convenience, the RHSports Shop is open every day from 9:00am – 5:00pm, including school holidays. The direct link to RHSports is https://www.rhsports.com.au/shop/product/clothing/school_wear/kalinda_ps

LOST PROPERTY If your child is missing any items of clothing, lunch boxes, etc. please check the Lost Property tubs at the end of the corridor near the office. Smaller items or valuable items (toys, jewellery, etc.) are normally held at the office. Occasionally, uniform items go home with the wrong child. Please check all your child’s clothing at home and, if you have an item with someone else’s name on it, please return it to the school office. Thank you for your co-operation.

PLEASE NAME ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING, LUNCHBOXES, DRINK BOTTLES, TOYS, ETC. We would love to be able to return them to your child, if found.

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KALINDA COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

See the Community Board in the Foyer for more events and information. The Department of Education & Training (DET) and Kalinda Primary School, do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. DET and Kalinda Primary School accept no responsibility for accuracy of information contained in advertisements or claims made by them.

APPLES - STRAIGHT FROM THE ORCHARD…….

Chris, our apple man will next be delivering apples and pears on Thursday 24 August. If you would like to order apples, please see Gill or Annie at the office with your order and payment by Wednesday 23 August Bags are approximately 5-6kg.

Pink Ladies, Fujis, Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths are available at $10 per bag. Jazz apples are available at the moment for $15 per bag Green & Brown Pears are also available at $8 per bag.