Term 1 Week 4

 Wow-what a week we had with the Covid level changes.  We were very proud of how the children adjusted to parents not being allowed in the classrooms. Please embrace the children’s independence and if they choose to walk into class by themselves,  allow them to do so.  The children were very proud of being able to do their morning jobs by themselves before settling into their day.

Also, a busy week marking the start of lent, we started with Shrove Tuesday, all the children helped make pancakes before eating them in the afternoon. Ash Wednesday was a little different this year, as we were unable to go to the church, Father Thomas came over to school for the liturgy.  We ended the week with our School Mass. Thank you to all the parents who came along.

Our children have been enjoying being outside and are showing interest in building, bugs, and gardens. We are asking if you have anything listed below that you no longer need at home if we could please have it for our outside area.

* Hammers

* Nails

* Saws

* Anything useful on the carpentry table.

* Sheets, blankets, large pieces of fabric

* Bug catches

* Butterfly nets

2021 GALA COUNTDOWN

The school gala is our PTA’s main fundraiser for the year.  All monies raised at our gala are given to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children.

To help keep our costs to a minimum, we encourage our school families to please bring an item to school each day in the weeks leading up to the gala.  These items are set out below.

Keep this notice in a handy place to remind you.

DAILY COUNTDOWN TO GALA DAY

Monday 22nd February	Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc.  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls.
Tuesday 23rd  February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chili or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets
Wednesday 24th  February	Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws
Thursday 25th February	Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce, condiment/relish, perfume, jam, oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children
Friday 26th February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets
Monday 1st March	Grocery Day - Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits, cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated
Tuesday 2nd March	White Elephant  Day -Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws, homewares
Wednesday 3rd March	Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will  like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort them into boys and girls. Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc
Thursday 4th March	GALA DAY! HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets, toffee apples and any fresh produce

RAFFLE VIPs

JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.

We have a limited number available.

stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com to secure a baton.

Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 3rd March 2021.

BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!

 

 or if you can offer any donations contact: stmarysptarotorua@outlook.com  

Our Week 

Wednesday

Go by Bike Day - please see information below

Thursday

Pita Pit fundraiser - see information below

Friday  

Holiday Reading Log Draw - make sure you have your reading logs in

Sausage Sizzle and Juices $1.50 each

      GO BY BIKE DAY 

   WEDNESDAY 24th FEBRUARY

Meet: 8.00am Sophia Street (Opposite Ranolf st intersection) 

with bikes / scooters. Helmets compulsory

8.10am depart down Ranolf street on the shared pathway towards St Mary's School.

Sport BOP Pitstop: Ranolf Street - Opposite Guidoughs. 

 (with fruit & giveaways)

What we need:

- Adults to marshal/assist at road crossings assisting groups of our tamariki to safely cross the roads.

- Adults to ride with groups of children

  It would be 30 – 45minutes

 

We will have an area at school where kids can leave their bikes/scooters for the day. 

 

Please contact Whaea Leanne if you can assist on the day. 

Email: sports@stmarysrotorua.school.nz 

Phone: 027 295 7579 or 348 1701

Enjoy this beautiful day

Kakano Teachers