Term 3 - Week 4 - Thomas Acres Primary School

TAPS NEWSLETTERTELEPHONE: 4626 4577 FAX: 4626 8488 www.thomasacre-p.schools.nsw.edu.auPrincipal: Mr G CartwrightDeputy Principal: Mr D JanceDear Parents,Last week’s Grand Friends/Open Day was a wonderfulway to celebrate Education Week and share with yousome of the things that your children do at school.Thank you to the many parents who took the time to congratulate staff onthe job that they do. This goes a long way. But obviously, it works bothways. The support that you show the school through the effort that you putin to ensure that your children gain the most from school is valued andappreciated. The book week costumes and the number of people who paid avisit to the Library during the week was amazing.SCHOOL SECURITY1300 880 02124 HoursTHIS WEEK ATTAPSWeek 4Book performance“SpaceJump”7thK-6 Athletics Carnival 8thPUBLIC EDUCATION AMBASSADORLast Thursday night I attended a function at the Revesby Workers Club whereLarissa Koura, our school’s Public Education Ambassador, was acknowledgedfor her adherence to the values of Public Education, her leadership, hercommunication skills and for the contribution that she makes to our schoolcommunity. I know that her parents enjoyed the evening and wereespecially proud of their daughter as was I.PSSAGalaDay9thSCHOOL SUPERVISIONParents are reminded that no direct supervision of students occur prior to8:30am in the morning. Students arriving prior to this time assemble andwait outside the admin block until at 8:30am when they are taken to theirrespective COLA areas. At the end of the school day students are encouragedto leave the school grounds and make their way home directly. No directteacher supervision of students occurs once students have been passed intothe care of their parents.KINDERGARTEN 2014 ENROLMENTSJust a reminder that the Office is now taking 2014 Kindergarten enrolments.If your child turns five (5) prior to 31st July 2014 they are eligible to enroll forschool. Please call at the Office to collect your enrolment forms.If you have a problemconcerning classroomactivities, please seeyour child’s teacherfirst as manymisunderstandings canbe quickly resolved..CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITEFOR THE LATEST EVENTSAT TAPSwww.thomasacrep.schools.nsw.edu.auUPDATED WEEKLYTAPS NEWSLETTER – TERM 3 – WEEK 4 6th August 2013 Page 1

I would like to say thank you for the community support shown duringall of our Community Events throughout the year especially GrandFriends Day. Each event has been a wonderful time of celebrating ourchildren’s education.I wish to acknowledge the home support given to all of our performers.The support, encouragement and time given, is imperative. Our schoolwill continue to provide a variety of opportunities for our children toexplore their skills and talents.Thank you too, for the continued donations of cakes for our stall. We would not have a CakeStall without our community’s generosity.We hope that you enjoyed the day, the performances and exploring the classrooms.A huge THANK YOU to the TAPS staff, students and Canteen ladies who helped make ourGrand Friends Day a wonderful success.The money raised on the day will be allocated mainly to technology and to our Year 6 Farewell.Ms H. LaceyPREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE 2014Just a reminder to students who are participating in this year’s Premier’sReading Challenge that all reading logs must be returned to school NOlater than Monday 12th August.Please ensure that reading logs have been signed and books not on the reading list have theirID numbers recorded.Mrs KousThe P & C are reconsidering the school photographic requirements for 2014and as a result have asked several new photography firms for information.Parents now have the opportunity to come along and view a presentationfrom MSB Photography.This is your chance to let us know what you would like is your schoolphotographic package. The MSB Photography presentation will take place onWednesday, 14th August at 9:00am in our staffroom.TAPS NEWSLETTER – TERM 3 – WEEK 4 6th August 2013 Page 2

Our Best COS Parent Workshops YetIn the coming weeks Ambarvale PS and Thomas Acres PS will be presenting Parent/Carer workshopson a variety of topics. These workshops are sure to be the best workshops we have held so far. Theworkshops are designed to help Parents/Carers and Teachers work together in partnership to providethe best possible support for our students.Below are the dates, times and locations of our upcoming workshops:Friday 16 th August 9:15-10:30 at Ambarvale Public School on “Practical Maths”Friday 13 th September 9:15-10:30 at Thomas Acres Public School on “Using Technology”So please come along and join us as we work in partnership in providing your child with the bestpossible chance for success!Yvonne Bryce (Thomas Acres) Mr Gray & Miss Bray (Ambarvale)To ourPRACTICAL MATHSParent/Carer WorkshopJoin us on Friday 16th August 9:15am to 10:30am at Ambarvaleour BEST WORKSHOP YET!!Leaving your children at home aloneSOME HELPFUL LINKSAll parents make the decision to leave their child at home alone sooner or later. And althoughparents may worry at first, most kids will be fine on their own when the appropriate time comes,so long as some guidelines are followed. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/en/wellbeing/development/leaving-your-children-at-home-aloneI have fun with facesTry our fun, free app that helps preschoolers develop their reading and numeracy skills. Find outmore: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/educational-games/i-have-funwith-facesTAPS NEWSLETTER – TERM 3 – WEEK 4 6th August 2013 Page 4