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Hi Moms and Dads
This newsletter will be emailed every Monday to those of you on our mailing list. We would rather email to keep 'paper wise', but if you need a hard copy please let Jane know in the office and she will put one in your child's message pocket.
Please read these Monday Newsletters each week as IMPORTANT and all relevant information about the school, your children's classroom activities and the functions at the school will be written in it.
This newsletter is a very important form of communication.
Please note we have a cell phone for the school as we are constantly having problems with TELKOM. If you do find that you cannot get hold of the office on the land line please try our cell: 079 408 2575.
This phone can be used mornings as well as afternoons.
We have a case of nits and lice in the school. Please check your children’s hair and treat it if necessary. The trick is to put conditioner onto your child’s hair and then comb out the nits with a fine tooth comb. Do this every 3 days until clear. No need for all these expensive harsh shampoos. The only way to get rid of the nits and lice is to comb the hair with a fine tooth comb. The nits cannot stick to the hair follicle with conditioner on it and they come off easily. The nits hatch every 3-4 days and that is why it is necessary to repeat the process every 3 days until clear.
MOTHER’S DAY AT FHPPS 8AM-12NOON.( SING SONG WITH THE CHILDREN AT 10AM)
Mommy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Mother's Day.
Please join us and spend the morning at our school. Participate in ‘morning ring,’ do some art and craft activities and listen to some wonderful singing followed by tea and a treat.
Please not that if you are not able to be at school, could you organise another female adult, aunty, cousin, friend, etc to come with your child. It is so important for your child to have someone on that day.
There will be a raffle sold throughout next week for us to draw on Friday.
PLEASE COULD EACH PARENT BRING IN ONE SMALL ITEM/VOUCHER ETC, THAT WE CAN PACKAGE INTO 6 HAMPERS, ONE FOR EACH CLASS, FOR THE MOTHER’S DAY RAFFLE. WE WILL DRAW THE RAFFLE ON FRIDAY.
HAMPER ITEMS TO PLEASE BE IN BY WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK.
NB #HEALTHY KIDS!!!!
A FHPPS Mom came up with #HealthyKids concept that aims to educate and help children live healthier lives so that #Healthykids become healthy adults. The idea is to create a positive mindset around health and to encourage children to become aware of and to make healthier choices; and to establish healthy routines and habits for life. The outcome of this project is two beautifully designed A5 full magnetic fridge chart that encourages daily health habits. Other educational benefits include:
- Developing healthy routines and habits
- Learning to set goals and work towards goals
- Maths skills
- Data management skills
- Strategic development skills
- Positive focus on healthy choices instead of restrictive diets
- Tracking and rewarding progress
The product has just launched and is offered to FHPPS parents and kids. The charts are A5 full magnetic fridge boards and is accompanied by a whiteboard marker to track daily progress. These charts sell at R80 per chart with R10 of each sale being offered to FHPPS to be allocated to fundraising for any specific projects that FHPPS may have set for this year.
If you are interested to order a #healthykids chart for your child, please place your orders and make payment by no later than 15 May 2017. Order forms will be available in your child’s notice pocket during this week.
PLEASE SEE AN EXAMPLE OF THE CHART ON THE SCHOOL NOTICE BOARD.
AFRICA A +
I will be meeting with Anya from Africa A+ this month as part of the Principal support programme.
FACEBOOK
If there are parents or family members still waiting to be accepted into our closed facebook group, please let me know so that I can accept them. Sometimes I do not recognise the name.
WANTED
Thank you to those parents who have brought in paper for us. Please continue to bring it in.
We really are desperate for paper for the children to draw and paint on. It seems that businesses don’t seem to have re-cycled paper for us either. I guess it’s our paperless world!!!! It’s good in a way but doesn’t make it easier for us.
If you know of any businesses that could assist us please let us know. |
SCHOOL FEES
Please make contact with Phyllis if you have any fee related questions. (accounts@fhpps.co.za)
Please check your statements and let us know if you have any queries. |
SPARE CLOTHES
Please remember to pack in a change of clothing for your children including underwear and socks. The weather is cooling down now and if the children get wet at the water play or in puddles when the rain comes they need to change. |
CLASS REPS
Thanks for all your support. Our meeting will be this week, Tuesday 9th May at 6pm. |
GATE SECURITY SYSTEM
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT THINK IT RUDE IF YOU CLOSE THE GATE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND YOU EVEN IF ANOTHER PARENT IS APPROACHING!!!!!!! YOU ARE BEING RESPONSIBLE AND CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN. |
SOUP FOR A FRIEND EVERY WEDNESDAY
So wholesome and nutritious!
Some bread with the soup would be wonderful too.
We have a roster on the notice board. Please fill it in on a week that will suit you. We require 4 x 2 litre containers each Wednesday, so two people could provide on one day. If you do not have containers please fetch ours from the office a day or two before.
Vegetable soup is the best option for the children.
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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 TO APPLY SUNBLOCK TO YOUR CHILDREN EACH MORNING AND SEND A HAT TO SCHOOL. iT CAN BE VERY HOT IN OUR GARDEN. |
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MOTHER'S DAY -12th May here at FHPPS. Come and join us for the morning 8am -12 noon, or for an hour or two during the morning. Sing song at 10am followed by tea and a treat!! |
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MY SCHOOL CARD
Do you know about the ‘The My School Card?’ It is a great and easy way to make money for our school!!
MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet is one of South Africa's biggest fundraising programmes and allows you to make a difference, just by shopping. Every time you use your card at any of our partner stores they'll give back a percentage of your purchase value, on your behalf, to the school or charity you choose at absolutely no cost to you! Get your free card today. Every swipe counts! Apply on line: www.myschool.co.za |
NEWS FROM STAY AND PLAY
Sun hats to be worn daily please- we will apply sun cream as well.
Ingrid's cell no is 0835053451 if needed.
Jo’s cell s not working unfortunately!!! Please contact if necessary Stay and Play on the school cell: 079 408 2575
If you are running late in the afternoons and it's getting close to 6pm, please phone me to let me know.
We are looking forward to looking after your precious children.
Ingrid and her team. |
Class News
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Sea Horse |
GOOD DAY FHPPS FAMILY!!!
Lekker weekend, and it’s good to be back!!!
IQ THEME: Under The Sea
EQ THEME: Being a really good friend
Last week the seahorse class had a great time with Junior Jive and meeting their new classmate Zachariah Manuel,
All of the beautiful children in our class are perfectly settled and we are back into working mode, thank you to all parents who took the time to help their child with the number 2 worksheet I sent home.
We also have the trampoline back at school and the children are loving every minute they getting to spend jumping up and down on it.
Friday 12 May will be our Mother’s Day celebration, please make a great effort to accompany your children on Friday between 8 and about 12... as we are planning a few items for you and would not want to disappoint your little ones, if you cannot make it please send a grandmother, aunt etc to be there in your place.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!
I am still battling with a few parents who are still sending chips, chocolates, fizzy drinks or chocolate muffins and cake to school in their child’s snack box. Please I urge you, it is not allowed and it is especially not healthy for your child.
"TOYS " I can’t stress enough. Toys are not allowed to be brought to school unless it is ‘show and tell.’
As from Monday I will be removing toys and your child will only be allowed to get it back at the end of the week.
Helpers this week:
Cooper
Mila
Simphekozi
Katie
Kai
*REMEMBER: 26th May 2017
Movie day with popcorn and juice.
Aneeka and Monica
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Sharks |
EQ: Being a good friend
General: Dinosaurs measurement - size, length and height
Maths: Ordinal number- first, second, third etc
Language: Letter W w water, walrus, wheel.
We will be celebrating Mother's Day this Friday 12 May. The children have been very busy making pictures and cards for you and are very excited about this special day. We understand that most of you work and are unable to stay for the whole morning so I suggest you organise to spend some time at the school between 8-15am and 11-30am. We will explain to the children that moms will be visiting and staying for a short time but that they cannot stay for the whole morning, if you can that is wonderful.
We will have a raffle on this day and are requesting things to help us make up the raffle eg soap, chocolates, bubble bath, hand cream etc.
The children have enjoyed the theme - dinosaurs and were excited about going into the garden and using tape measures to measure the length of some of the dinosaurs. They were amazed at how big they were and how much space they needed in our garden. We classified them into various groups and compared their structure and teeth to the food they ate. T-Rex had teeth as long as a ruler and a jaw that was 1 m wide. They loved measuring and comparing their height to his jaw.
The children have found the language and correct terminology of ordinal number difficult. We do it daily when we discuss the date but they tend to say the one or two or three of May. Please try and reinforce this concept at home by using the words first, second, thirds, fourth etc whenever possible. A few children still struggle to identify numbers when they are not in order so I encourage you to make them aware of numbers in the environment, on packaging and on houses or cars registration numbers.
In EQ we will continue discussing characteristics of a good friend and how we can make friends in an amicable manner. I try and relate our stories to our EQ theme and also discuss feeling in most situations. I am pleased that most of the children are able to try and resolve conflicts independently but will seek assistance when necessary.
We have a student in our class at present so there are times when she will be teaching but I am present during the lessons.
Thank you to all the parents who are sending grey water to school. The Sharks are taking great pride in watering the veggie garden.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Fri 12 May-Mother's Day at school. All moms can visit between 8 am and 12ish.
Fri 26 May-Trivia Evening. This is a great event and I encourage you to get a group together to come and play. There will be baby-sitting available at the school at a cost of R20. The children enjoy this as they also get to have a night out.
Have a wonderful week.
Love Dee and Merle
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Starfish |
EQ: Being a really good friend
IQ: Shapes
Focus: Visual Perception: Recognise colours, shapes, Copy 2D pattern, Copy 3D pattern, copy peg sequence
Number Concepts: Introduce Number 6, Consolidate Ordinal Numbers - first, second, third, fourth, fifth
Thank you to all my Starfish families for my birthday spoiling. It was a wonderful surprise and a fantastic day.
We continue to discuss "Being a really good friend" and "Shapes" this week. We have discussed the qualities of being a really good friend and we have chatted about the importance of having those qualities every day. Please encourage your children to play games involving shapes like sequencing or pattern work. Look for shapes in the environment and when drawing pictures, encourage using shapes. e.g. diamond can be a kite in the sky.
Our focus is still visual perception this week. Play matching games or build puzzles. When reading books encourage your child to find items in the picture.
We have introduced number 6 last week and continue to use ordinal numbers throughout our day.
Please remember this Friday 12 May is "Mother’s Day" at school. I hope you have organised your half days leave so you can spend the morning with your child at school. If you cannot make it, please ensure someone is at school for your child so that they are not disappointed. The "Mother’s Day" raffle is up on the wall opposite the lunch lockers in our classroom. Please take a few.
Our fun "Trivia Evening" is coming up on Friday 26 May. This is an evening of fun and laughter. I recommend that you get your family and friends and book a table. There is no excuse as there is babysitting at school that night, so grandparents can join you at the Trivia. You will have many laughs!
Dates to Diarise:
Friday 12 May – Mother’s day at school 8am to 12.30pm
8 - 12 May – Mother’s day raffle at school
Friday 26th May - Trivia Evening (babysitting at school)
9 June - Angelfish cake sale (bring R5)
Wishing you all a Blessed week
Love Colleen and Mama Patience
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Angelfish |
EQ: Being a really good friend
IQ: Shapes
Focus: Visual Perception: Recognise colours, shapes, Copy 2D pattern, Copy 3D pattern, copy peg sequence
Number Concepts: Introduce Number 6, Consolidate Ordinal Numbers - first, second, third, fourth, fifth
This week we continue to discuss "Being a really good friend" and "Shapes". We have discussed the qualities of being a really good friend and encourage the children to embody them every day. Please encourage your children to play games involving shapes like sequencing or pattern work. Look for shapes in the environment and when drawing pictures, encourage using shapes. e.g. diamond can be a kite in the sky.
Our focus is still visual perception this week. Play matching games or build puzzles. When reading books encourage your child to find items in the picture.
We have introduced number 6 last week and continue to use ordinal numbers throughout our day.
Please remember this Friday 12 May is "Mother’s Day" at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend the morning with your child at school. If you cannot make it, please ensure someone (eg. a granny, aunty etc) is at school for your child so that they are not disappointed. The "Mother’s Day" raffle will be up on our classroom door - please support! :)
Our fun "Trivia Evening" is coming up on Friday 26 May. This is an evening of fun and laughter. I recommend that you get your family and friends together and book a table. There is babysitting at school that night, so grandparents can join you at the Trivia too! It's a lovely, fun evening!
Dates to Diarise:
Friday 12 May – Mother’s Day at school 8:30am to 12:30pm
8 - 12 May – Mother’s Day raffle at school
Friday 26th May - Trivia Evening (babysitting at school)
9 June - Angelfish cake sale (bring R5)
Have a great week!
Love Kimberly and Rudo xxx
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Penguins |
IQ Theme: Under the Sea
EQ Theme: Being a really good friend
Hello!!
Hope that you all had a good weekend.
We continue to discuss the theme ‘Under the Sea.’ Please encourage the children to bring items or books for our theme table.
Thursdays are ‘show and tell.’
Teacher Saadiqah will be writing exam on Wednesday so she will not be at school.
Dates to Diarise:
12 May- Mother’s Day at FHPPS
Many Thanks
Respond to every call that excites your spirit!!!!!
Elraine and Saadiqah
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Rainbow |
Theme: Sea Creatures
EQ: I can play nicely with a friend
Skill: Gross motor - Ability to move through the environment
- Ability to balance
Greetings all,
Hope you had a good weekend.
This week we are going to learn about Sea creatures. We are going to have our 'show and tell' on Wednesday and we appreciate it if you can send in books and any theme related items.
On our Emotional literacy theme, we will be focusing on the qualities of a good friend. Have a chat with your child about being a good friend.
Just a reminder, please remember Mother’s Day on Friday and the raffle.
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
PLEASE COULD I ASK IF ALL PARENTS FETCHING THEIR CHILDREN FROM SOCCER STARS AND TUMBLING STARS ON A THURSDAY AT 1.30PM, AS WELL AS PLAYBALL ON A TUESDAY AT 1.30PM, PLEASE COME THROUGH THE BACK GATE, TO AVOID DISTURBING THE CHILDREN WHO ARE RESTING.
Monday – Dynamic Kidz 2pm (Development through Sport, Kinetics & Occupational Therapy
Type: Cricket, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Basketball, Netball, Kinetics & Occupational Therapy
Coach: Grant Rosenkowitz
Cell: 084 777 1212
Email: dynamickidzcoachgrant@gmail.com
Cost: R320 per term
Tuesday – Ballet(2pm-3pm
Wednesday – Playball (12.30pm-1.30pm)
Thursday – Soccerstars 12.30pm
-Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
- Steps Ahead ( 2pm-3.30pm in Starfish Classroom)
Friday – Tumbling Stars (12.30pm-4pm)
Judo_ with Jessica Butcher (073 6238019)
Lessons will be held at the Moya Center on Kommetjie Road and not at school.
Children turning 5 this year and Grade R children are welcome to go for a free trial lesson.
Tuesdays : 1.30pm-2.30pm
EQ THEME
New beginnings
DATES TO DIARISE TERM 2
Tuesday 9th May BOG meeting at 7pm
Class Rep meeting at 6pm
Friday 12th May-Mother’s Day at FHPPS (All moms are invited to spend the morning at school with their child. Please take note and take the morning off work if you can. Singsong at 10am followed by tea and eats)
Friday 26th May- TRIVIA QUIZ EVENING 6.30pm for 7pm A FUN FUNDRAISER R30/person – bring your own drinks and eats for your table of 8 (Babysitters available at school for the children. R20.00/child. Come and join us for a fun evening and some cool prizes as well as laughs galore!!!!) |
For more details view the website events page
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This Week's Menu |
Mon- Sausage Spaghetti
Tues- Chicken A La King
Wed- Fish and Veg
Thurs- Mince and potato hot pot
Fri- Chicken burgers 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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And on that note... |
| Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you're in diapers; the next day you're gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul. |
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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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