Sustainability - Lorax

We have been been studying Sustainability this term and looking at all the ways we can look after the Earth.  Today I read The Lorax by Dr Seuss and students had to write how they would help save the Earth if they were a Lorax.  Here are two examples of their work.



If I was a Lorax this is how I would help save the Earth.  I would use two sides of a page instead of one.  I would plant millions of truffalo seeds.  I will recycle everything I don't need.  I will give clothes that I don't need to other people.

 Iltafullah

He got a pay rise so he said they should get a factory.  The factory saved power by putting in solar panels.  They also started collecting truffalo seeds that they could replant.  Then they said lets sell the truffalo seeds so they sold them.

Jack

School Haikus

I like school a lot

At school I learn things like maths

at school it is fun

Venzhel

I like my kind school

My class is room twenty-three

Everyone is cool

Siena 

A Few Notes

Learning Journey
Thank you to all the parents who came to Learning Journey to see all the great work the students have been doing.  There was a fantastic turn out - I'm so sorry that I was not here to greet you all.  The children were very proud of their work and at the opportunity to show it off.

Test Books
Test Book will be going home tomorrow (was going to be today but I forgot!).  Please let your child show you their work and explain it to you.  Then please complete the Stars and Wishes sheet at the end.  If possible please return it this week or at the very latest, the first week in first term.

Footy Friday
This Friday students can dress up in their favourite footy team colours for a gold coin donation.  The class with the most participants gets 15 minutes extra lunch and a football for the classroom!!

Punctuation Kung Fu
To try to improve students use of punctuation, I introduced them to Punctuation Kung Fu today.  It was a lot of fun.  Ask them to show you what they have learned.

Have a great day
Miss Julia Calvert 

Happy Birthday Sebastian

Another creative cake brought in for another birthday.  This minecraft cake was for Sebastian's birthday.

Room 23 Interschool Competitors

Well done to all the interschool competitors.  Wattle Grove came 5th overall.  Well done!!

 

Melting Moments... Science Failure

This term we have been learning about Melting Moments in Science.  As part of this we conducted an experiment to see whether a whole Freddo Frog would melt quicker, slower or at the same pace as a Freddo broken into pieces.  Unfortunately, as it was such a warm day, they both turned to mush within minutes.  Of course what should have happened is that the small pieces should have melted quicker as their is more surface area for the heat to make contact with.

 

A Few Notes....

Lexile Pro
I know that some students are eager to get back onto Lexile.  There have been some problems with the change over from Lexile to Lexile Pro but this seems to be resolved now.  I will be giving students their new log on information today.  Please use the link below to access Lexile from now.  I will be retesting students as soon as I can to get updated levels.  Please remember that tests are to be done only at school - reviews, quizzes etc can be done at home anytime.

https://educator-slz04.scholasticlearningzone.com/auth/intl/Login/AUS2W3K 

Money/Canteen
A few students have been bringing in large amounts of money recently to use a the canteen.  This is a concern for the canteen staff and for myself.  Please ensure that you provide your child with the accurate amount of money, or as close to this as possible.  Alternatively you are able to order and pay for both recess and lunch items online. Contact the school office for more information on this.

EduDance
A note about EduDance was sent home yesterday.  Please return the permission slip and money to the classroom next week.  This is part of the students PE program and preparation for the end of year presentation night so it would be great to see all students participating.

Learning Journey
Learning Journey will be held next Tuesday, 23 September, at 2pm.  Please come along and allow your child to show you the great work they have been doing in the class.  It will run from 2pm - 3.30pm. 

Absentee Notes
Please remember to contact the school office or write a note if your child is absent from school for any reason.  I am still chasing a few notes.