Ms P's 21 minute 21st (?) Birthday party

 

Thank you 4P for my surprise birthday party,
I really appreciate my wonderful cake, presents, flowers and food. However, I'd like you all to know that the best present I have had this year is all of YOU -My CLASS! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I also have to be honest, I am not 21 years old but I was once! :)

A special thank you to Bronte and her mum Fiona! Your kindness and generosity is overwhelming! Thank you!!

Thank you Georgina and her mum Nina! For helping make my day so special.

The hugest THANK YOU! to everyone in 4P for making all my wishes come true!

Love
43Yr old Ms P

Public Speakers in 4P

Congratulations Lauren and Bronte on being selected to represent 4P in the 2008 Public Speaking Competition! We know you will make us proud.

Little Fish

Well Done Hugh P and Hugh O on your creative Kahootz story:Little Fish! We love it!!!!

Our second ICT centre visit

Year 4 visited the Macquarie University ICT Centre again on the 24th of September. We worked with Kahootz 3 software. Students had a lot of fun. We hope to put up some samples as soon as possible.Here is a slideshow of our day!

Technology and Art

Is my teacher Ms P a Human or a Machine?

Congratulations Selena on winning the class art award for your 3D interpretation of this concept!
What creative work!

ICT Centre

Here is a slideshow of our visit to the ICT Centre!

4P are studying inventions.

The robot on the left won the design task-Make a free standing robot taller than Ms P!

Both robots were created by teams.

Well done 4P!

Sicey Sean's Stick Insect

Sean is really excited about 'Sicey' his new pet!

Thank you Sean for bringing Sicey in. We all enjoyed learning about him. What do you know about stick insects?

Welcome back for term 3!

Dear Class

Ms P is now well rested and ready for a busy and fun term!

Jade, Cassie, Carol (my friend) and I did lots of fun activities: Para sailing, Jet boating, Village tours and kayaking.

I hope you enjoy the photographs!

Have a great holiday 4P

Thank you Mrs Gioiello for being a wonderful and supportive class parent!

Dear 4P students and parents

I wish to thank you for your commitment to learning and the wonderful feedback from interviews. I know that Semester 2 will be here before we know it and all students will continue to strive for  academic and personal success.

I wish everyone a wonderful and safe holiday and hope you all have a well earned rest.

Next term will see many changes in the classroom especially in the class program. 

I would like all students to write in their diaries during the holidays and bring a Thesaurus to class everyday. Some students have communication books. Please have them ready for next term in clip folders.

I will need parent assistance for the small group programs so if you are available, please come in and HELP! A note will go out next term. Hoping to have parent training at 9 am on Thursday 24th July.

I also hope all students catch up on their school work over the next 2 weeks so that they can enjoy their winter break.

I will miss you all but tired and old Ms P needs a holiday too!

Regards

Ms P

Homework week 6/7

Week 6 Term 2

4P Homework: Due Tuesday 10th May

HOMEWORK

All students must do spelling ea sheets and Unit 14 Maths Mentals

units each week.

The homework grid

is to be completed every 2 weeks.

Homework needs to be rich, relevant and related.

NOT BORING OR FRUSTRATING so PLEASE see me if you are experiencing

difficulties.

Your tasks are in orange for each section

Read your Premier’s Reading Challenge book:	Be read to : Premier’s Reading Challenge book to or by another member of the family	Shopping with parents If you and your family were to attend the Olympic Games in China- How much would you spend on airfares? Show working.
Physical activity / Sport Training Run on the spot for 2min every day. Time each run. What was your fastest time?	Housework Tidy your room every day Sort your draws Do a load of washing with your parent Help cook a meal and write a procedure for it.	Art Draw the Olympic flag (in research booklet) and write a short information report on what the rings stand for in your homework book.
Meditation / Spiritual / Relaxation Do a yoga exercise every night before bed.	Use computer for work Start completing Olympics Research booklet. Practice your typing skills http://www.primarygames.com/langarts/typingmonster/index.htm	Cultural / Music practice Read the Chinese Folklore Story: The Nodding Tiger by Norman Pitman at http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/chinese-new-year/short-stories/the-nodding-tiger.html Did you enjoy the story? Why? What did you learn from this story?

Enjoy your homework!

Teacher’s Note

Dear students and parents.

I have begun reports and will be having parent teacher sessions

earlier this term as I am taking long service leave for the last 2 weeks of school.

Mrs Lambley will be the relieving teacher on 4P.

The class program will continue and the transition should be smooth.

All students know the weekly routine and class organisation.

I am so pleased with the academic progress for the majority of 4P.

It is essential that all students continue to challenge themselves and strive for their personal best.

Interview information will be sent out shortly.

Thank you to the 3 students who have already brought in their $50.00 each

for the walk-a-thon.

All students should now start collecting their sponsorship money

and we have agreed to try and target $50.00 per student.

This should enable our class to raise $1350!

Dates:

Every Monday- 11:00-11:30 is Gym

Tuesday 3^rd June- P and C Meeting

Wednesday 4^th Musica Viva

Bird Roster

Term 2

Gillienne: Week 6

Have a great week everyone!

If you have any questions or concerns please see me or send me an email: ljiljana.prothero@nsw.edu.gov.au

Ms L Prothero

Education Week 2008

SMARTIES DAY

4p had a RED Day. We raised money for Stewart House by contributing a gold coin.

We are happy and caring students!

We would also like to thank mrs Mc Evoy and the SRC for all organising these wonderful community events!

Week 4 Term 2

4P Homework: Due Monday 30^th May

HOMEWORK

All students must do spelling er sheets and Unit 13 Maths Mentals units each week.

The homework grid

is to be completed every 2 weeks.

Homework needs to be rich, relevant and related.

NOT BORING OR FRUSTRATING so PLEASE see me if you are experiencing difficulties.

Your tasks are in orange for each section

Read your Premier’s Reading Challenge book:	Be read to : Premier’s Reading Challenge book to or by another member of the family	Shopping with parents Buy some unique items to attach to your clown costume. How much change did you have from $10.00?
Physical activity / Sport Training Make up an exercise routine with 5 different movements.	Housework * Do one load of laundry. What washing powder did you use and how much? How long did the machine run for? Record the amount of hours your washing machine was used over the next 2 weeks.	Art Design a clown costume and then create the costume in 3D on the clown outline provided in class.
Teach your parents 5 points you have learnt in HSIE this semester.	Play a game with an adult Play 3 different educational games at http://www.thekidzpage.com/learninggames/index.htm	Assignments / project research Work on your explanation speech- note the teacher’s notes already handed out.
Meditation / Spiritual / Relaxation Locate audio of song Turn it Upside Down on internet and listen to it.	Use computer for work Publishing draft English writing tasks.	Cultural / Music practice Learn your song for assembly next week: Turn it Upside Down

Enjoy your homework!

Teacher’s Note

Well the weeks continue to fly by. I have started mid year school reports as I will be having

early interviews this semester.

Please note that all OC applications must be in by this Friday 23^rd May.

Students have been given a second lot of practice material with answers attached for both week 1 and 2.

Please ensure all grid homework is in every Monday 2 weeks from the distribution date.

Dates:

Every Monday- 9:30-10:30 is Gym

21/5 Zone Cross Country- Mrs Lambley on 4P

22/5 Smarties Day – wear RED!

25/5 Band workshop at EHPS

Week 5 Education Week: Thursday 29^th Walkathon- Have you decided how you will represent

your house colour?

Hopefully all students will be now collecting sponsor money for the school walk-a-thon.

We hope to raise as much money as possible so that we can provide new programs.

Bird Roster

Term 2

Week 4 Lauren and Hannah

Have a great week everyone!

If you have any questions or concerns please see me or send me an email: ljiljana.prothero@nsw.edu.gov.au

Ms L Prothero

This Is Terribly Sad News That Happened In China

A ten year old girl was in school when the earthquake happened in China.The school building collapsed leaving her leg buried under rocks.She was left without food for two days but she still survived!Rescuers were trying to find a way to get her leg lose from the rocks but it was no use.The only way to rescue her was to cut her leg.So she had her leg cut.The girl screamed and cried with pain as her leg was cut.People commented on the internet how brave she was and they prayed to God that everything be alright and she will be ok.Lots of people cried when they heard this and felt terribly sad when they heard the news.Even adults cried!After her leg was cut, she was rushed to hospital.(sniff, sniff!)So people will need to be brave when disastrous events happen, my dad told me.You never know when those dreadful things will happen!

Homework Term 2 Week 2

Week 2 Term 2

4P Homework

HOMEWORK

All students must do spelling sheets and Maths Mentals units each week.

The homework grid is to be completed every 2 weeks. Due: Monday 19th May.

Homework needs to be rich, relevant and related. NOT BORING OR FRUSTRATING so PLEASE see me if you are experiencing difficulties.

Your tasks are in purple for each section

Read your Premier’s Reading Challenge book:	Be read to : Premier’s Reading Challenge book to or by another member of the family	Shopping with parents Buy mum a Mother’s Day gift and don’t forget the mother’s Day stall on Friday 9th May.
Physical activity / Sport Training Do 10 exercises each night and run at a good speed during the Cross Country on Tuesday 6th May	Housework * *Make mum breakfast in bed on Sunday. Do 3 chores per week.	Art Draw a picture of your mum that reflects how she celebrated Mother’s Day.
Teach your parents Discuss with your parents the ideas you have for writing and presenting an EXPLANATION this term. Note: A proforma is attached to assist you.	Play a game with an adult Play 3 different games from Welcome to Maggie’s Game Zone at http://www.missmaggie.org/	Assignments / project research Present a class speech: Explanation: Choose a subject that you will explain either how it works or why it occurs.
Meditation / Spiritual / Relaxation Deep Breathing One of the simplest stress relief techniques is to practice deep breathing. Part of the problem with stress is that it tends to make you take shallow breaths, which in turn deprives your body of oxygen and leads to muscle tension. Taking just a minute to breath deep is one of the stress relief techniques you can do anywhere. Simply concentrate on breathing in deep enough to make your stomach rise, then let the air out slowly.	Use computer for work Create an e-card for mum to receive on Mother’s Day. Send Ms P an e-card that recounts your April holidays. Research explanation content. What is your email address __________________ If you are an author on our blog, please post over the next 2 weeks.	Cultural / Music practice Watch Rome’s Ancient Neighborhood at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Videos/

Enjoy your homework!

Teacher’s Note

Welcome back for Term 2!

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday.

Welcome back Nick! Thank you for presenting your holiday PowerPoint. What a wonderful holiday.

Welcome to our two new students: Lauren and Hannah White. We hope you both have a wonderful year in 4P!

Welcome to Mrs Fishpool, a student teacher from Macquarie University. We look forward to your lessons and input.

Special Note:

Hopefully all students will be now collecting sponsor money for the school walk-s-thon. We hope to raise as much money as possible so that we can provide new programs

Dates:

Every Monday- 9:30-10:30 is Gym

6/5/08 Cross Country 9:30-11:30am

9/5/08 Mother’s day Stall

Bird Roster

Term 2

Week1 Sop

Week 2 Tanisha

Week 3 Georgina

Week 4 Lauren and Hannah

* 14/5/08 :All parents are invited to a forum on CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCES in the school library at 7:30pm. ( see newsletter for more information)

A

Happy Holidays 4P!

Have a safe and restful break. Please catch up on incomplete work and stay in touch via our Blog.
Ms P

Anzac Day classroom activities

We learnt so much about Anzac Day.
To find out more go to:
http://www.bhs.tased.edu.au/local/anzac/anzac-websites.htm

Anzac Day will take place on Friday 25th April As we are on holidays during this time, Eastwood Heights Public School commemorated Anzac Day with an Assembly today.

Procedure and art!

4P I am loving your art!
Fantastic glasses designs!
Ms P

Educational website

Here is a educational website
http://www.brainpop.com/

West Tigers Visit

We are so lucky to have a fabulous sports master like Mr Cuneo as he provides our school with so many sporting opportunities!
THANK YOU MR CUNEO!

AFL Visit

AFL players showed our class some runaway tactics.

It has been fun using Photo Booth to show how unique we all are!
These are some of the students and teacher from 4P

Welcome to our CLASS BLOG 4P

Well I am no longer frustrated!

4P we will use BLOGGER to post as here we can all be authors and post photographs as well as video.

I look forward to teaching you how to use this wonderful technology!

Please accept the invitation to blog.

Ms P