Week 9 (June 27th - July 2nd)
Dear Parents,
Hope you all managed to stay dry in the wild, windy weather this past weekend!
Here is what is coming up this week:
Week 9 (Jun 26 - July 2nd)
Monday
Monday
Last swimming session at Lloyd Elsmore for Years 3-6
Tuesday
Laura Dodman, a student teacher from the UK starts joins us in Rooms 7 & 8 - she will be with us all week
Laura Dodman, a student teacher from the UK starts joins us in Rooms 7 & 8 - she will be with us all week
Tez may be slightly late this morning (due to a family commitment)
Letters for the Stardome Trip due in
Wednesday
Montessori Board of Trustees AGM - 7:30 p.m. in the Staffroom - all are welcome and encouraged to attend
Thank you!
Week 8 (June 20th - 26th)
Dear Parents
Thank you to those parents who were able to support us at our parent information evening on Thursday. It was also lovely to see children dressed up in cultural dress for our Mufti Day this week in support of Sathi our HPS World Vision child.
Here is what next week looks like:
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring named togs, towel, swim cap and goggles.
- Library
Tuesday
Bake Sale
Montessori Planning Day - teachers out for planning.
Thanks!
Week 7 (June 12th - 18th)
Dear Parents
Here are some notices and dates for the coming few weeks:
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring named togs, towel, swim cap and goggles.
- Library
Thursday
- Mufti Day - culture day $2 coin. Students to dress up in clothing of any country/culture.
- Montessori Parent Information evening 7.00 pm - all welcome! Find out more about children in the Second Plane of Development and how our Montessori classroom is meeting those developmental needs.
Upcoming dates:
The School Disco will be on Thursday 7th July from 6-8pm.
Juniors from 6-7pm
Middles and Seniors 7-8pm
Children are welcome to stay the 2 hours but the music will aimed at the age groups at those times. Theme to be confirmed next week.
Wednesday Kelly Sports (lunchtime)
If you would like your child to participate in this organised sport at lunch time please send $2 on the day which they will pay to the organisers at lunch time. However, it may be simpler to sign up through the Kelly Sports website and pay for the remainder of the term.
Week 6 (June 6th - June 12th)
Dear Parents
Next week is another quiet week.
Monday
Queen's Birthday public holiday
Thursday
School Assembly
Enjoy the long weekend!
Thanks
Week 5 (May 29th - June 4th)
Dear Parents
Here is what is coming up next week
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring named togs, towel, swim cap and goggles.
- Library
Tuesday
Rugby Field Day (select students only)
Bathroom Etiquette
There is a concern across the school that the boys' toilets regularly have puddles of urine around them. To provide a hygienic bathroom for your sons, can you please remind them about the importance of correct bathroom use.
Your help with this matter will be appreciated.
Queen's Birthday
Just a reminder that Monday 6th June is Queen's Birthday weekend so there will be no school on that day.
Have a great week!
Thanks
Dear Parents
Here is what Week 4 is looking like:
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring named togs, towel, swim cap and goggles.
- Library
Wednesday
PTA bake sale
Thursday
Pink Ribbon Breakfast - Staffroom 7:30 a.m.
Thanks!
Dear Parents
Thank you to the grandparents who made the effort to attend Grandparents Day at the school. Next week looks like it will be a quiet week.
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring named togs, towel, swim cap and goggles.
- Library
Have a great weekend!
Thanks,
Dawn Young & Tesneem Couper
Sunday
-Mothers Day
Monday
- Year 3-6 swimming at Lloyd Elsmore. Please bring togs, towel and goggles.
If your child requires medication e.g. Ventolin, please ensure that the office has a supply of this and that it is not past its use by date.
- Library
Tuesday
- Soccer Field Day (select students only)
Wednesday
- Montessori Trust meeting 7.30 pm (all welcome)
Thursday
- Grandparents' Day
Please invite your child's grandparent/s or other significant adult to join them for the morning from 9.15 am
Have a great weekend!
Regards,
Dawn Young & Tesneem Couper
Dear Parents,
Welcome back - we are looking forward to another great term!
Here is what is on this week:
Monday
Term 2 starts (!)
Library 2:15
Tuesday
Inflatable Soccer Demonstration
Thursday
Dental Caravan on site
Friday
Dental Caravan on site
Winning whanau from T1 may wear mufti today
Thanks and regards,
Tesneem Couper & Dawn Young
Dear parents,
The first term certainly has flown by! Thank you for all your support and feedback over the past months and we are looking forward to Term 2. :)
Monday
Library 2:15
Tuesday
Wheels Day for Years 1 - 4 - parents and welcome. Please ensure your child has all their safety gear to ride! See attached flier for further information.
Y 1 & 2 - 1:30 - 2:15
Y 3 & 4 - 2:15 - 3
Year 5/6 students and Tesneem leave for camp.
All other parents - regarding parking:Camp parents: Please park your car down the road as we will need to cone off the area outside the gate for the buses. You will be able to drop off your child and their luggage closer, but then go and find a park if you are staying to say good bye. Children must be at school at 8.15.
Campers will be arriving at school from 8am and should all be here by 8.30. They will be leaving at approximately 9.15. The buses will be in our car park. Consequently, we will be coning off the area outside the gates so the buses can turn around easily. Please do not park by the cones, or in the drop-off area as camp parents will be dropping their children with their bags there. If possible, can you please drop your children off in Juliet Avenue for the morning. Alternatively, bring your children to school after 8.30 and be prepared to park a little further down the road.
Friday
- Ice Block Friday $1 (optional)
- Last Day of Term 1 - School finishes at 3 p.m.
- Campers return to school
On Friday we aim to be back about 3pm - we will ring the office to give them an ETA. Again, the cones will be in place so you will need to park further away. Please make sure you are on time so we don't have children waiting to be picked up.Non-camper parents - please try to avoid this area, as per Tuesday morning. Thank you for your assistance!
If your child will be going straight to KidzPatch - please email me to tell me this.
Triple P - Positive Parenting Programmes
Sowers Trust will be offering two group discussion sessions at HPS on Dealing with Disobedience (Tues 10th May 9:20 - 11:50 a.m. ) and Managing Fighting and Aggression (9:20 - 11:50 a.m.) Please see attached flier for registration information. All parents welcome.
Have a wonderful holiday with your families!
Kindest regards,
Tesneem Couper, Dawn Young and Sandy James
Dear Parents
Thank you to those of you who were able to support our Open Day on Saturday. It was great to have your children working on Montessori materials so diligently and making our visitors feel welcome. Here is what is coming up next week:
Monday
- Bake Sale
- Library
- 6pm - Camp Meeting for parents attending camp.
Tuesday
- Montessori Planning Day for teachers (Sandy will be in)
Wednesday
- Montessori Trust meeting - 7.30pm. All welcome
Thursday
- School Assembly
Friday
- Ice Block Friday $1
Thanks
Dawn Young, Tesneem Couper and Sandy James
Dear Parents
Thank you to those parents who were able to join us for our Working Bee this past Tuesday. A noticeable difference was made in the classroom.
Also many thanks to Andrew (Brianna’s dad), Quentin (Nikita’s dad) and Tom (Rosie’s dad) for replacing the depleted, tired soil in our vege beds with new, compost rich soil. This was a huge job, and we appreciate them giving up their Sunday to help us with a task that is simply too big for the children to tackle. Thanks also to Andrew for collecting and donating the new soil. We look forward to lots of healthy, delicious winter vegetable crops!
Here is what is coming up next week:
Monday
Easter Monday
Tuesday
School Closed
Wednesday
- Swimming
- School opera for Years 3-6 (cost covered by activity fees)
Friday
- Swimming
- Ice Block Friday $1 (optional)
Saturday
- Montessori Open Day 12 noon - 2pm
- Daylight Savings Ends 
Have a great long weekend!
Thanks
Dawn Young, Tesneem Couper and Sandy James
Dear Parents
Thank you for taking the time out to share your child's learning during Three Way Conferences. Here is what is coming up next week.
Monday
- World Fundraiser for Down's Syndrome - See flier below.
- Library 2.15 pm
Tuesday
- Inter school swimming (selected students only)
- Montessori Working Bee 7 pm.
Wednesday
-Swimming
Thursday
- School assembly 2.15 pm
Friday
Easter Friday - School closed
Please note that school will also be closed on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th March.
Montessori Picnic
Thank you to the families who attended the Montessori Picnic on Sunday - it was a lovely afternoon and great to make some connections with other Montessori families!
Montessori Open Day - Saturday April 2nd 12 -2.00 pm
Please keep this date in mind as it would be great to have some students come in to demonstrate the work that goes on in the Montessori classroom for our visitors. If your child is able to attend, please let Tez know.
March 14th - 20th
Dear Parents
Thank you to those parents who were able to attend our recent Swimming Carnival and Junior Splash Day. Great fun was had by all.
Here is what is coming up this week:
Monday
2.15pm - Library
Tuesday
3.15pm - Three Way Conferences
Wednesday
12 noon - class swimming
Thursday
12.30 pm - Three Way Conferences - school closes at 12.30pm. If you haven't let us know if your child needs supervision or will be leaving at 12:30, please let us know as soon as possible please.
Friday
- Ice Block Friday $1 optional
12 noon - class swimming
Sunday
Montessori picnic at Glendowie Primary School.
Please also check out our classroom blog for the latest news and learning in the classroom at:
You can sign up as a follower to receive regular updates.
You are encouraged to leave comments on your child's learning or work.
Thanks
Dawn Young, Tesneem Couper and Sandy James
March 7th - 13th
Dear Parents
Here is what is coming up next week:
Monday
Tuesday
- Junior Splash Day (Year 1 &2) 1.30 -3.00pm - please see attached flier. (POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY)
Wednesday
- Bee Mufti and Hotdog sale
- Class swimming
- Junior Splash Day (Year 1 &2) 1.30 -3.00pm - please see attached flier (RESCHEDULED)
- Montessori Trust Meeting 7.30pm
Thursday
- School assembly
Friday
- Ice Block Friday $1 (optional)
Please also check out the attached flier regarding a Rugby World Cup opportunity.
Coming up in Week 7 - Three Way Conferences on Tuesday and Thursday. Details to follow.
Have a great weekend!
February 29th - March 4th
Dear Montessori parents
Here is what is coming up this week:
Monday:
- PAT testing (seniors only)
- Library 2.15 pm- 3.00 pm
Tuesday: Junior Splash Day (Year 1 and 2 only). 1.00-2.30 pm. Please make sure your child brings their togs, towel, swim cap, goggles (optional), drink bottle and sunblock. Please feel free to come along to join in the fun!
Wednesday:
- Photolife school photos. Your child may want to wear their best uniform and hairstyle for this 
.
- PAT testing (seniors only)
Thursday: Swim Carnival (Year 3-6). 9.30 am - 1.00pm. Please make sure your child brings their togs, towel, swim cap, goggles (optional), drink bottle and sunblock. Please feel free to come along to join in the fun!
Friday:
- Bible classes start. Please read the notice regarding this which is at the bottom of this email.
- Ice block Friday (optional) $1
Activity Fees
Just a friendly reminder to please pay your Term 1 activity fees, which support programmes like Mathletics, Reading Eggs and any trips or guest speakers we may have. Thank you to those parents who have already done so.
Bible in schools starts next Friday, March 4. If you do not wish you child to participate, please send the teachers a note or email if you have not already done so. Children not participating are supervised in the classroom by a parent for 30 minutes to allow staff to attend a communication meeting. As the school is officially closed from 9:00 - 9:30, you are welcome to bring them at 9:30 to start the day if that is your preference. Please let the teachers know which option you would like.
Classroom times:
Just a reminder that the classroom is open to children only from 8.30 am when a teacher is present. If you require supervision for your child before that time please contact KIdzpatch which runs before and after school programmes.
Save the date!
Auckland Montessori Schools Picnic at Eastern Suburbs Montessori (Glendowie Primary) on 20th March from 11:30 - 2 p.m. Please see the attached flyer - a friendly reminder will come out closer to the time as well - hope to see you all there!
February 22nd - 26th
Dear Parents,
Here is what is coming up in Week 4:
PAT testing starts this week
Wednesday
- Swimming (all)
Thursday
- Whole school assembly
Friday
- Swimming (all)
- PTA Bake Sale
- Ice block Friday $2 (optional)
- HPS Picnic 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (flyer attached)
Have a great weekend!
Thanks
Dawn Young, Tesneem Couper & Sandy James
February 15th - 19th
Here is what is coming up in Week 3:
Monday
- Funky Feet Monday. Your child can come in bright colourful socks on Monday.
Tuesday
- Cycle Safety (seniors)
Wednesday
- Swimming (all)
-Cycle Safety (seniors)
Friday
- Swimming (all)
- Ice block Friday $2 (optional)
Have a great weekend.
Thanks
Dawn Young, Tesneem Couper & Sandy James
Funky Feet Monday!
Wear a
colourful pair of socks to school on Monday with your shoes or sandals and be
in the draw to win a prize.
Feb 8th - 12th
Welcome to Room 7 & 8. Here are some upcoming dates and information for Week 2:
Monday
Waitangi Day Holiday - no school
Tuesday
French classes resume
Wednesday
Swimming (all students)
- please ensure your child brings togs, towel and swim cap (goggles optional). Please note that if your child does not have a swim cap they will not be allowed to swim as loose hairs can damage the pool filtration system. Swim caps can be purchased from the school office for $6. A note/email is expected if your child will not be swimming as it is a part of the curriculum.
- Parent Help. We are looking for a parent to help assist with swimming on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12 noon.
Thursday
Assembly (whole school)
Meet the Teacher Evening 6.30 pm. This is an opportunity for you to find out more about class and school routines and events.
Friday
Gardening resumes
Swimming (all students)
Ice Block Fridays - your child can help fundraise for camp by buying ice blocks for $1
Senior Camp (Year 5/6)
If any parents want to come to camp to let us know by Meet The Teacher night so we can add your names to the overall pool of parent volunteers from the school.
Journals
Montessori Senior students (Years 4-6) have started keeping a record of daily work in a journal. The journals will be coming home for parents to read and initial to help students develop a sense of accountability. This is a work in progress and you can find out more about it by attending the Meet the Teacher Evening on Thursday.
Have a great weekend!
Regards
Tesneem Couper, Dawn Young & Sandy James
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