Notice+to+Parents

__**Entering the school grounds**__

Students who come to school before 8.30am will be required to meet in the Technology Block courtyard. Teachers will be on duty between 8.15am to 8.30am in this area. One bell will go at 8.30am and I will be in Room 3 to welcome students. A second bell will go at 8.40am and we will begin our day.

If your child arrives after this time they will be required to go to the office. If your child arrives late at school three times in one week, or consistently over a period of two weeks I will be making contact. If your child has a valid reason for being late, I would appreciate a note.


 * __Homework__**

I will be releasing homework every Monday and expecting homework to be returned on a Friday. Extensions will be given over the weekend if required. Students and parents can access homework on Moodle at [|www.melvilleintermediate.school.nz/moodle], classroom 8SN.


 * __Parent Conferences__**

Parent Conferences will be held on the 24 February from 1pm - 7pm. The purpose of this meeting is to have a goal setting conference, discuss test results and for us to meet one another.


 * __Participation/Sharing of knowledge and experience__**

Parents may contribute their views on critical thinking questions that I put forward for students and parents relating to our theme topics each term by accessing our wiki and going into Discussion.


 * __Sport/PE__**

Correct PE gear must be worn and bought to school each day. We realise in the summer that this gear does get a little smelly but we do encourage students to take responsibility and air it out when they get home from school. If your child is not able to bring the correct PE gear to school, alternative PE gear is acceptable with a **NOTE**.


 * __Stationery__**

A stationery list will go home with your child/ren on the first day of school. We need students to have their stationery by Monday 8 February at the latest.


 * __Year 8 Camp__**

This year we are going to Finlay Park for the Year 8 Camp. The five Year 8 classes travel out to the camp (back of Lake Karapiro) and over the couse of 4 days try lots of new and challenging activities that build and increase self confidence, forge and bond friendships and for some experience their first real taste of independence away from families. The cost of camp is yet to be confirmed. However, you can start paying this off with instalments starting the week of the 8 February, 2010. If you wish to take up this opportunity, please see our lovely ladies in the office and they will be able to assist you with your options (manual payment or automatic payment).

And finally,

You can always contact me at school on 848-9008; email sedwards@melvilleintermediate.school.nz or via text message on 021-1494637.