END OF TERM

 

WOWZAS!  end of term is approaching. 

What do we need to know?

EASTER RAFFLE:

Raffle tickets went out this week.  This is for an Easter raffle run by the Year 4's. Please drop your money and tickets to the office if you want to be in it to win it! This is separate to the Kindy Red's Easter hunt. This raffle is drawn in Week 10. 

Miss Horrocks will be having a Easter egg hunt with both classes as well so let me know if  this is a concern and I can substitute chocolate with a little toy inside a plastic egg. 

FAMILY AND KEEPING SAFE PROGRAM:

Over the last two weeks we have began the first unit of our Keeping Safe Program and discussed the importance of a trust wall. Who are the adults in your life that you trust and love to ask for help if you feel unsafe. Kindy Red have this lesson on their Monday in Week 10. Kindy Blue had there's last Monday. We discussed that it could be Mum, Dad, Nan, Pop, their teachers and the police. We don't really focus on stranger danger anymore but the importance of trusting people who we know and make us feel safe. 

EASTER STORY:

This Week the Kindies have learnt the importance of Easter and have been told the story about Jesus and what a kind man he tried to be on earth. At a Kindy age, I explain to them what happened to Jesus and why he went to heaven, but I don't go into detail about the crucifixion. In this way the children learn about the celebration of Easter and all about new life just as Jesus came alive again in heaven to be with his father, God. We sing songs, read stories and share in lots of craft activities together. We love Easter time in Kindy! 

END OF TERM:

Pillows and hats will be sent home in week 10 to be washed over the holidays. 

I think that's all folks

:) Miss Horrocks 

CLASS REPS and Parent helper roster

 

ITS WEEK 4  ALREADY ! 

CLASS REPS NEEDED FOR EACH CLASS PLEASE!

I WOULD LOVE A NEW FAMILY MEMBER AND A PRE- EXISTING FAMILY WHO KNOW THE ROPES FOR KRED AND KBLUE.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP. 

I can give you a class name list and if  the parent reps could set up a communication email thread or a private Kindy facebook page. This would be greatly appreciated. 

Also it is the beginning of Week 4. I would like to welcome parents to come in for parent help now that the children have settled in to Kindy life. Please put your name down for MONDAYS, THURSDAYS or a FRIDAY ONLY.  The roster for you to fill in is at the welcome entrance board in Kindy from 8.45am- 10.30am. If you think you being in the classroom would be a disruption to your child's learning I totally understand. There will be plenty of opportunities to come in at a later date. We have Mother's day and Father's day celebrations and we always need help in other ways like our tea towel washing. 

Once again thank you parents for your wonderful support in preparing your children each morning for Kindy. I'm so proud of how well the children have settled in and how speedy they are all learning the routines of the classroom. 

Now can you please tell your children to slow down and stop being so clever. This term is going by too fast already! 

Thank you, 

MISS HORROCKS 

SEESAW

A new platform for sharing what's been happening in Kindy is ready for you.  

We welcome the Seesaw  family app.

Seesaw is a great digital platform for parents to see the learning given to you by your classroom teacher in the form of messages,work samples and photos. You can access the information through your phone. 

Parents will receive their child's learning code by a hard copy.

Then you  scan the QR code to access your child's individual learning journal.  I also highly recommend you click 'yes' to the notifications prompt as then you will be sent a reminder each time there is something new uploaded. I am hoping to try to share something at least each week or fortnightly to show the great learning that is happening in our classrooms. This sometimes cannot always happen during a busy Kindy week. 

1:Go to  seesaw website https://web.seesaw.me/ or install the seesaw family app for IOS or Android

2:  tap I'm a family member 

3: tap Create family account 

SCAN CODE 

5 Create Account with a password.

Then you can go to their Journal, activities or notices. 

You can also press on inbox to see what other information the classroom teacher has posted. 

You know where I am if you have any queries all we can go through the app during gathering time in the coming weeks. 

💗Miss Horrocks

Kindy Calendar days

 

Welcome to Kindy 2023

 Dear Kindy Parents and families, 

The special time in your child's life is finally here.. Kindy here we come! 

Kindy Red will also be known as our class totem name Djiljit (Djiljit is a traditional Wadandi word meaning 'fish')  begins Wednesday the 1st of February. Doors open at 8.45am. 

Kindy blue will be known as our class totem  name Binga ( Binga is a traditional Wadandi word meaning saltbush) begins Thursday the 2nd of February. 

Hi my name is Miss Katie Horrocks. I  will be your child's classroom teacher. I have been at this beautiful school for 12 years and there is no other place than Dunsborough I want to call home.  I love the beach, my border collie puppy and doing exercise. I play community sport and I'm a bit of an Eagles football fan. I have one coffee a day and that's all I need ( I drink mocha's for that extra leap in my day hint hint :). My seven niece and nephews keep me very busy outside work but spending time with family and friends is very important to me. I am one big kid myself and I hope that every child that enters my room bounces off my happy and vibrant energy. 
It is with great excitement that we welcome you and your child to Kindergarten for 2023. We are looking forward to a happy and fun filled year of new learning and exploring. I hope you all had a relaxing holiday enjoying the summer weather and making precious family memories. I am looking forward to getting to know your gorgeous children and working with you very soon. 

Dear Kindy kid- 

“You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!” 

• School begins for you child on Wednesday the 1st of February for Kindy Red. Thursday the 2nd of February for Kindy Blue. Children are beginning with a full day from 8.45am-3pm. A Half day is also an option if you think your child needs this to begin with. 
• Please hang your child's bag on the hooks on the outside veranda next to their name. Its always a great idea if the child does all their jobs for themselves. Child can bring in with them their:
- Hat
-Drink bottle 
-Fruit container. Lunch box will stay in their bag. 
These belongings will be going into their own name tray. Just a reminder that every item must be labelled. 

• Please pack a small lunch box with morning tea in it. (Fruit, crackers, cheese etc) and a larger separate lunch box with their main lunch in it for their full day. Clearly label both lunch boxes with your child's name.  Please note we are a nut allergy friendly school. Please do not pack nuts or any nut butters.  Students are not allowed to share their food. 
• Each child must have a water bottle.  Please label it. Place the water bottle on the shelf inside. 
• We suggest that you pack a spare set of underwear and pants in case of toileting or water play accidents.  Leave these in the bottom of the school bag. 
• Each child will require a SMALL pillow for rest time.  A small 'cot' pillow will be perfect. 
• A communications diary will be placed on the drawers near the entrance door.  If you are not picking up your child please write in the book to tell us who will be. Any children on bus or pick up lane must also be entered into the communication diary. If your plans change during the day then please ring the office and leave a message. 
•  Dismissal is 3pm.  If you get held up please ring the office to inform them. If you have any urgent communications please email Miss Horrocks  at katie.horrocks@cewa.edu.au.

The first day of Kindy can be quite over -whelming for most children and it is absolutely normal behaviour for your child to have separation anxiety. Please remember that if you are calm and confident then your child will follow your cues. Please keep your child calm and happy before school and try not to be late as this is unsettling for little people. When you arrive show your child where their drawer is, where their water bottle is and where they should hang them. Bring them up to the teachers to say hello and introduce yourselves. Once this is done find a play station to work at.  There will be books to read, games to play and drawing to do. We understand tears are normal and if by any chance your child is distressed after their parents have left, a call will be made home as soon as we can.

I hope you can trust us that your child is in safe and loving hands. All children will need a little time to adjust to this new environment, which is going to be just so busy with play and fun learning with new friends. 

If you are worried about separation anxiety then this video by Maggie Dent may be of help. 

Click Here.

Maggie Dent

Teachers in Kindy 

Teacher.  Miss Horrocks Monday - Friday.
Education Assistants.  Mrs Huxtable and Mrs Beatty Monday-Tuesday

                                    Mrs Huxtable and Mrs Spencer Wednesday-Friday   

We look forward to meeting you all on  Wednesday and Thursday!

Kind regards,

Miss Horrocks and KIndy Staff. 

Term 3 events

 WEEK 6

Kindy Blue excursion redo:  Tuesday the 23rd of August if weather premits. Please wear socks and shoes, hat and bring a rain jacket. We will depart school at 9.30am on a bus. Packed Lunch and recess as per usual. 

Week 6

BOOK WEEK Dress up: Kindy Red is on Wednesday the 24th of August ( optional). Children can wear their favourite book characters to school.   

Whole school  Book Week dress up day is on Thursday the 25th of  August  for Kindy Blue. 

Week 6  

PUPIL FREE DAY: Friday the 26th of August. Stay tune for an updated calendar sent by email as Kindy Red will be having an extra Monday on the 29th of August due to this unexpected PFD. My apologies for the inconvenience of this change. 

Week  7 

SPORTS CARNIVAL:  Friday the 16th of September. Kindy Red will be running a race at 9am. Kindy Blue are very welcome to come with parents to run in the race also. Please be here by 8.50am. Then Kindy Red head back to class.  

Ask your child and hopefully they will tell you what sports colour to wear   ( or come and see me).

Thank you. 

Miss Horrocks. 

Kaya, Welcome to Term Three

 Kaya everyone!

Just informing parents of some new experiences and daily routines to Kindy this Term.

Firstly,

The children get to take home a storybook. 

Your child will get a reading Comprehension bag that contains a book and a sheet of questions. These questions are specifically designed to encourage your childs comprehension. Over the 10 days you have it please read the book to your child and ask them the questions maybe on the second read.  Please don't mark the question sheet. 

Books are distributed each Wednesday/Thursday and need to be returned the next Monday you come to Kindy (so you have books for 10 days) 

As the trolley box is in the classroom the books can be returned any day, as long as it is on or before the Monday 

Each week books are rotated to a pre determined schedule.  If more than 2 packs are not returned   in a particular week the class does not get any PLD bags for that week. 

If you know your child will not be at school (eg on extended leave/holiday) please let the teacher know and do not take a package. 

If your child is sick please try to return the pack - eg with a friend or a sibling. 

The pack needs to be returned even if it has not been read/finished. 

Each Tuesday I check the returned books  - if yours isn’t there  you will get an SMS message from myself (Mary-lee Kemp).  If you get a message you need to return the pack to the teacher before school the next day, Wednesday. 

If you notice anything wrong with the package ( eg pages missing, ripped.  Question sheet scribbled on,) please write a note and leave it inside the package so I can see it when returning it. 

If pack is overdue more than 2 weeks you will receive an account  - each pack costs $20-25. 

Thank you for your co-operation – if everyone does the right thing the program should run seamlessly. 

From Mary-Lee Kemp the librarian. 

Enjoy this story time together and remember to look after them. 

Next is Show and tell time-

The time has come for our favourite activity... NEWS time. Each child will have a go at telling or showing some news. Each child will have a chosen day which is on a fortnightly cycle ( every second week). The  chosen day will remain the same throughout the term. I will send messages out the first few rounds to get parents use to this schedule. It will begin Week 2 on Tuesdays - Fridays. 

e.g Your child may be on  Weeks  2   4  6  8    or  

                                           Weeks  3 5  7  9.   This means they will have four goes each before the end of term. 


Please help your child come up with three bits of information about their object- based news or their event-based news.
eg.   When Where What Who 

        When Where What Who colour parts etc.

This is an elephant
I got it from K mart
it is grey
It has a trunk and four legs. It can walk and play in the jungle.

Your child might need a post stick note with some information on it sent in with their news to help support their memory. It's always a good idea to bring in the item in a library bag or a coles bag. 

Please no toy weapons, beanie boos or electronics ( they become a bit distracting). 

Thank you. 

Miss Horrocks.