

Hello from Room 8!!!!
Term 1, 2010 Room 8 Newsletter
Dear parents / caregivers,
Welcome to another action packed year! Our exciting programme is listed below:
· Social Studies: Maori Culture & Heritage.
· Health: Roles, Rules, Rights & Responsibilities.
· Education for Sustainability: Save Our Skinks!
· Maths: Number: Basic Facts, Operations, Statistics.
· Reading: SSR, Library Skills, Instructional Reading.
· Writing: Letters, Biographies, Descriptions.
· Speaking: Oral Language Skills.
· Physical Education: Aquatics & Swim for Life School Challenge.
· Music: Waiata.
HOMEWORK: Compulsory
· Daily reading: 20 minutes (minimum).
· Mathletics: 20 minutes a day / 1000 points per week
· Times Tables: 5 minutes a day.
Alphabet Research Project. (Optional)
Beginning with the letter A and following in sequential order.
One page of factual information on any topic that you are interested in beginning with that letter. IDEAS: Country / famous person / historical event / musical instrument / Remember: Standard of presentation is important. Include borders, a title, important facts, and a drawing or diagram. (In Homework Book). Due in on Friday!
Regards
A.Davidson