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Hi Moms and Dads
This newsletter is a very important form of communication. If you do not receive one via email, please let Jane have your email so that we can send you one and if you would prefer a hard copy in your child’s pocket, please let Jane know so that we can do this for you!
We hope that you all had a super weekend.
The small wall around the jungle gym will now be completed during the March holidays, so as not to interfere too much with the smooth running of our school day.
Please could all the parents who have not completed the form regarding photos on Facebook, do so as soon as possible. We would like to share some special moments that happen at school with you, but need the consent forms to be returned in order for us to do this. No names are added to the photos and we ensure that only children whose parents have given consent appear in the photos.
The Starfish class have a small soft toy penguin, Peter, that they use each day for their ‘train leader,’ and it has simply disappeared!! We are all very sad about this and urge you all to please keep an eye out for him. He may have gone home in someone’s bag, or may be lost somewhere around the school. Please return Peter the Penguin if you find him, as the Starfish Class and Mrs Van Eyk are missing him terribly! |
MINI WALK -Sat 23rd Feb
Forms were in your message pockets on Thursday last week with all the details of our MINI WALK THIS SATURDAY 27 FEB at 8.30am
Please support this wonderful fundraiser and opportunity to walk and chat and meet our Fish Hoek Pre-Primary family. Bacon and cheese rolls, cool drinks and games for the children will be available after your short walk around the wetlands.
Please remember to get as many sponsors as you can and return your sponsor form with the money in the envelope to the office by Friday this week. Any donations will be much appreciated.
Roster will be outside your child’s class where you can fill in your name in a time slot that suits you, as we need parents to help man the game and food stalls.
Children to please wear their class t’shirts!
Notices have been put up around the school for your interest.
DON’T MISS THIS WONDERFUL EVENT, OUR FIRST THIS YEAR, IT’S JUST SUPERB!!!!!!! |
PHOTOS
Debbie will be taking individual and class photos on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Prices, combinations and photo sizes will be detailed on an envelope and put into your child’s message pockets once Debbie has taken all the photos |
STUDENTS
We welcome Lauren to our school for the next 4 weeks. Lauren is a student from UNISA in her final year.
Welcome to Sharon who is volunteering during the morning on a Thursday and during the afternoon on a Wednesday. |
AGM AND CLASS DISCUSSIONS
Our AGM and Class Discussions, this Tuesday 23rd Feb, 6.30pm for 7pm. Please join us for this very important meeting.
Tea, coffee and a biscuit will be available at the start of the evening.
It is a most important meeting as you will hear from your child’s teacher the aims and objectives for the year, the wonderful things they do in their classroom, how they organise and run their day, the important elements of their age group and even some parenting tips!
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter we are looking to fill two positions on our Board. Treasurer and Fundraiser.
Thank you, I have had some interest in the Treasurer portfolio.
Please let me have a short resume of your credentials if you are interested to fill either of these positions so that we can have it available for the AGM.
The minutes of last year’s AGM are up on the notice board of the school for your perusal.
For your information, The Board meets once a month and their main role is to manage the finances of the school, coordinate fundraising activities and ensure all procedures are adhered to as per the school constitution. The Board consists of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Fundraiser. We also have a maintenance portfolio. I sit on the Board as the Principal. We have a teacher representative and Jane sits on the Board as school secretary. |
EXTRA MURALS
Please take advantage of our wide selection of extra murals that we have on offer at the school.
Also please let your teacher know so that we can get them ready. |
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Important
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PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT YOU CLOSE BOTH GATES BEHIND YOU WHEN YOU ENTER AND LEAVE THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. THIS IS FOR THE CHILDREN'S SAFETY!!!! |
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Don't Forget!
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PLEASE CHECK LOST PROPERTY DAILY!! AND REMEMBER HAT AND SPARE CLOTHES!!!!!!! |
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book the date
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AGM and Class Discussions on Tuesday 23rd Feb, 6,30pm for 7pm. |
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GATE SECURITY SYSTEM
Please pop into the office to have your fingerprint registered or apply for a card, so that you can gain access to the school via the scanner. We will need grandparents/aunties etc who fetch your child regularly to also register their fingerprints. |
HATS AND SUN-CREAM
Please don’t forget sun cream and hats for your children each day!!!! Sun cream needs to be applied at home each morning. Ingrid who is in charge of Stay and Play( aftercare) will put cream on the children for the afternoon. The children can wear any hat to school. Any hat that they feel comfortable wearing!!! |
SCHOOL FEES
Please note that February School Fees are now overdue.
Please be sure that you have returned your signed fees commitment form to Jane in the office. We keep this on file and it is a commitment to pay your school fees.
We have outsourced a debt collector, Denise, who will be in contact with you should your fees fall behind. Please make contact with Jane or myself if you are having difficulties with the fees.
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FOOD FOR A FRIEND - PLEASE SUPPORT!
Thank you for the donation of fruit and sandwiches sent in last week. We continue to ask for fruit and sandwiches, but this week as a treat, please consider donating a tub of ice-cream. We have loads of cones that we would like to take with some ice-cream on Wednesday!!
The Mandela box/black bucket is situated at the door, outside the office, or at the front gate on a Wednesday morning.
Ice-cream can be taken to the kitchen. Thank you!
Anyone wishing to come with me to look at the school and become more involved in this initiative is welcome to come and chat to me.
Thank you! |
NEWS FROM STAY AND PLAY
Sun hats to be worn daily please- we will apply sun cream as well.
My cell no is 0835053451 if needed.
If you are running late in the afternoons and it's getting close to 6pm, please phone me to let me know. |
Class News
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Sea Horse |
Hi Everyone
Our theme for this week is ‘The Beach’ and our focus is ‘Fine Motor development.’
Please encourage your child to do lots of cutting and drawing or tearing activities at home. Drawing in the sand is always fun.
Tomorrow is our outing to Dalebrook Beach. Please remember that the children must wear their class t’shirt, hats and sandals. Please could you apply sunblock in the morning if possible. Also remember swimming costumes, towel and snack with juice/water. The children are allowed to have one special treat in their lunch box.( A sweet or chips etc.)
I am looking forward to seeing everybody at our AGM and Class Discussion tomorrow evening.
On Saturday is our MINI WALK! Each class will be responsible for a game and the Sea Horse class will be manning the waterslide! I will need some parents to assist me with this please.
There is a roster on my classroom door for you to choose a time slot.
Please could all the children wear their class t’shirts and comfortable walking shoes!
Looking forward to a great week!!
Bonita and Patience.
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Sharks |
EQ: How to Calm down +helping someone to calm down
General: 3 d shapes
Lang: U u
Maths: Patterns using shape + colour.
Last week in our EQ lesson we continued to discuss how to resolve problems in a positive and amicable manner. This week we'll be discussing ways to relax and calm down when we are angry or upset. We'll also discuss how to help our friends calm down.
We compared lines and shapes in our environment. Please continue to make your child aware of shapes in their room, house and get them to look for them on the way to school.
This week we will be learning about solid 3 d shapes eg spheres, cubes, pyramids etc.
On Friday we baked Currant Buns. The children enjoyed following the recipe, measuring the ingredients, mixing the dough and were very interested to look at them baking in the oven. They enjoyed eating the final product.
Skills to work on at home: name writing, colour and shapes.
Important Dates Tues 23 AGM I hope to see you there as I will be discussing the Gr R curriculum, the daily programme and what we have been learning and doing.
Sat 27 Mini Walk. The children are counting down the days on the calendar. We are in charge of the treasure hunt in the sand tray. I need parents to help us on the day. I will put up a form outside the class. If you can help us please fill in your name in a time slot.
Friday 4 March Sea Horse and Shark Class Cake Sale. We need to bring cup-cakes, bags of popcorn, rice crispy cookies etc for the sale. We have to provide treats for the rest of the school.
Have good week and see you Tuesday at 6-30 pm.
Dee Hilton + Merle McDonald.
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Starfish |
EQ: Solving a problem using the problem solving process
IQ: My Family including our pets
Focus: Number Recognition 1-5
Number Concepts: Ordinal Numbers 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th
Thank you to all the Starfish families who attended our Class Picnic on Saturday. It was lovely to chat with you and get to know you a little more.
Please remember our AGM/Class Discussion on Tuesday at 6:30 for 7pm. It is very important that you attend and I look forward to seeing you all there.
Our FHPPS Mini-walk is this Saturday 27th February. Our class will be running the Cool drinks Stall. Please read the notice board and offer your assistance at our stall. All children to wear their orange T-shirts and be at school at 8.30am. We will be having our practise for the mini walk on Tuesday(Garden Day). All children to wear good walking shoes(NO SLIP SLOPS).
As we are learning about "My family including our Pets" for the next two weeks, can your child please bring a family photo to school, along with a photo of their pets to show their classmates.
Our Parent Interviews are coming up on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th March. Please place your name in a timeslot that suits you. There are still a few face book forms that are outstanding. Please return them especially if you do not want your child's photo on face book.
The next two weeks we are focussing on Numbers, especially recognition of Numbers 1 - 5. When you are out and about with your children get them to look for numbers outside houses or at the shops or on car number plates. I am also introducing "Ordinal Numbers", so they will be hearing First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth. E.g. What are you going to eat first on your plate tonight? Eg, please wash your leg second after you have finished washing you face!
Have an absolutely fabulous week!
Colleen and Rudo
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Angelfish |
EQ: Solving a problem using the problem solving process
IQ: My Family including our pets
Focus: Number Recognition 1-5
Number Concepts: Ordinal Numbers 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th
Thank you to all the Angelfish families who attended our Class Picnic on Saturday. It was lovely to chat with you and to meet siblings.
Please remember our AGM/Class Discussion on Tuesday at 6:30 for 7pm. It is very important that you attend and I look forward to seeing you all there.
Our FHPPS Mini-walk is this Saturday 27th February. Our class will be running the Bean Bag Throw Stall. Please read the notice board and offer your assistance at our stall. All children to wear their red T-shirts and be at school at 830am. We will be having our practise for the mini walk on Thursday(Garden Day). All children to wear good walking shoes(NO SLIP SLOPS).
As we are learning about "My family including our Pets" for the next two weeks, can your child please bring a family photo to school, as we would like to use it in one of art activities. Photo’s please to be handed in by Friday 26th.
Our Parent Interviews are coming up on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th March.
Please assist us with our doll corner laundry.
Please remember to send sun hats to school. It is a good idea to leave children's sun hats in their locker so that it is at school daily.
There are still a few facebook forms that are outstanding. Please return them especially if you do not want your child's photo on facebook. The next two weeks we are focussing on Numbers, especially recognition of Numbers 1 - 5. When you are out and about with your children get them to look for numbers outside houses or at the shops or on car number plates. I am also introducing "Ordinal Numbers", so they will be hearing First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth. E.g. What are you going to eat first on your plate tonight? Eg, please wash your leg second after you have finished washing you face!
Many Thanks
Have a super duper week
Elraine and Monica
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Penguins |
Hello all Penguin Parents.
Our very first outing is on Tuesday 23rd Feb. we are going to Dalebrook Beach. Thank you to all my parents who have offered to help with lifts and watch the children at the beach.
Parents who are helping to be at school at 9am –we will be leaving at 9.15am. Each parent will have one other child in their car with their own child. Each child to please bring their costume and towel, a hat and sunblock, sandals and a snack and some juice/water. The children are allowed to have a special treat in their lunch box for an outing. Chips or smarties etc.
They may also bring a bucket and spade to play with but please put their name on it.
Our theme this week is ‘The Beach.’ Please provide opportunities for your child to find items that they could bring to school for the theme table when you take them to the beach.
AGM and Class Discussions on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm for 7pm.
See you there!
Linda and Nawaal.
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Rainbow |
Theme :My home - Animal homes.
Skill :Auditory perception - discrimination and listening skills.
EQ :feeling safe.
Hello everyone.
Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We are happy to say all the Rainbow children are happy to come to school and have settled in quite well!
This week we will be learning about animal homes, how some animals make their homes and names of their homes. We will also learn about people who are different and learn to respect the differences. Have fun and your child looking at animal homes and also chat about the area you live in.
Our main focus this week is on feeling safe. We are going to dramatise and give examples to make them understand feeling safe and know that they have the right ' to feel safe at all times '.
Please remember our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 23rd of February at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Please make an effort to be there its important.
Just a reminder, our Mini walk is on Saturday the 27th of February and our starting time is 8.45am. Children must wear their school T. Shirts. If you haven't received one yet you can come see me.
Enjoy your week.
Stella and Faith.
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Emotional Literacy |
| Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it. - Harold S. Hulbert |
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Important Dates |
EXTRA MURALS ON OFFER AT FHPPS
Tuesday – Playball (12.30-1.30pm)
Helen Davies. 082 748 8043
Tuesday – Judo (2pm-3pm)
Jessica Butcher. 073 623 8019
Tuesday - Ballet (2pm-3pm)
Natalie-083 3897157
Wednesday – Fit Kids (2pm-2.45pm)
Simon Mcqueen. 072 450 2146
Thursday – Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
Sam Hogg. 072 587 9273
Thursday- Soccercise (12.30pm):
Friday – Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
DATES TO DIARISE TERM 1
FEBRUARY
Tuesday 23rd Feb- AGM and Class Discussions. 6.30pm for 7pm. It is most important for all parents to attend this evening meeting as you meet your teacher and have a chat in her classroom about the year ahead.
Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th Feb- Class and Individual photos will be taken.
Saturday 27th Feb- Mini Walk. Come and enjoy a walk around the wetlands to meet the children and parents in your child's class, ending at the school with activities for the children. Delicious bacon and cheese rolls and drinks will be on sale. Function starts at 8.45am sharp. Children and parents to arrive at 8.30am please.
MARCH
Tuesday 1st March- BOG Meeting 7pm
Friday 4th March-Sea Horse and Shark Class Cake Sale. (The Parents of the Shark class all bring a plate of eats to school that is then shared amongst the rest of the children in the school. Each child in the school brings R5 to school and has a chance to buy some delicious goodies.)
Cup cakes, crunchies, home-made biscuits, popcorn, fudge, fruit kebabs etc are some ideas.
The week of Monday 7th March- Meet the teachers and discuss your child’s progress.
Friday 11th March- Dad's Camp-out from 5pm onwards. Dads are invited to spend the night with their children in the school play-ground. Bring your tents and braai meat and come and meet all the other dads in the school. Booking essential!
Week of 14th March- Easter Raffle. R5 per ticket.
Friday 18th March- Last Day of the First Term. School ends usual time not early!!! Stay and Play continues as usual until 6pm. Easter Dress up. We encourage the children to dress up and bring some silver coins for our silver coin collection for the Rainbow Educare fund.
22 to 24th April- 16th Annual Naval Festival at Simon’s Town Dockyard. |
For more details view the website events page
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This Week's Menu |
Mon- Spaghetti
Tue- Chicken and veg
Wed- Fish and salad
Thurs- Mince pot
Fri- Hot dogs and curls. |
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The Usual Bits |
SPARE CLOTHES
Please remember to pack in some spare clothes for your child each day, particularly the younger ones. The children often need to change for various reasons and it becomes a little tricky when there is nothing for them to wear!!!
FACEBOOK
We love sharing pictures from the school day. Teachers only put photos up on Facebook once a week. Any parent who does not want their child’s photos to appear on Facebook should let their teacher know. www.facebook.com/fhpps. |
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Have a super week everyone. Please don't hesitate to chat to me or the teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
“Listen earnestly to anything your child wants to tell you no matter what. If you don’t listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little, they won’t tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them all of it has always been big stuff!’
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Regards, Paula
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Birthday parties |
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Our school offers a superb venue for children’s parties, and is available for hire!!! Please come and chat to us in the office if you are interested or email Jane
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