Welcome to Room 7 - Day 1

Welcome to Room 7. We had a wonderful first day and I (Miss Clarke) am very excited about the rest of the year. The students said they really enjoyed the art and had a great first day :)

Homework Week 1 and 2

Room 7- Homework Week 1 and 2 - Due Friday 10th  February 

Note for families: At Reremoana School homework is an integral part of the classroom programme. Homework activities are aimed to extend the child's learning from the classroom programme. Homework will be distributed on a Monday and is it expected to handed in on the Friday. It is expected that Year 4 and 5 children will complete independent reading every night and around 20 minutes of other homework. I understand that sometimes unexpected circumstances occur and this becomes unrealistic. If this is the case, please write a note to the teacher in your child's homework book or email me.

As the first two weeks are short weeks, this sheet includes the homework for both Weeks 1 and 2. It is to be handed in on Friday the 10th of February (Week 2). If you would like your child to complete more homework, a list of can do activities has also been given out to your child.

1.         Bring a book from home to read during quiet reading time. You could also bring a book to share with the class.

2.         Mathematics - Practise the addition facts to 20.

Answer the following Questions

How many tens are altogether in

30                         650                                     90                  
420                         980

Addition - Use the strategies you know to answer the following questions (try and show your working)

1.        12 + 13                        2.     18 + 25           
3.     56 + 21                         4.      21+  9

5.      15 + 25                        6.     14 + 16           
7.      38 + 13                        8.      17 + 6

                                                            

3.     Reading - Personal Reading. Students should be aiming to read for approximately 15 minutes per night. Students have been given a reading log to record what they have been reading and for how long. Reading material has been discussed with students.

4.    Grammar - Correct the punctuation (capital letters) in the following paragraph about The Treaty of Waitangi.

the treaty of waitangi is new zealand’s founding document. it takes its name from the place in the bay of islands where it was first signed on 6 february 1840. this day is now a public holiday in new zealand.the Treaty is an agreement, in Māori and english, that was made between the british Crown and about 540 Māori rangatira (chiefs).

5.         Create a book, poster or keynote presentation about yourself. Remember to present it so that it makes your classmates want to read it.

You might like to include 

Ø    Where were you born

Ø    Who is in your family

Ø    Favourite colour

Ø    Favourite food  

Ø    Hobbies/interests

Ø    Photos

Ø    Pets 

       

Normally your child would get 10 spelling words each week as part of their homework. I will be assigning students to a level in the first few weeks and students will be given spelling words from Week 3 .

Blog - Room 7 has a class blog. Students please comment on any of the posts that have been made. Parents please feel free to leave a comment. Room 7 will love reading your feedback

Blog = http://www.reremoanaroom72012.blogspot.co.nz/

Music  - For music this term, your child will be learning to play the recorder. The School has purchased a class set of recorders which will be cleaned after use but if you would prefer your child to have their own recorder you can purchase these at the Warehouse, book stores or music stores. Students will be needing these in Week 2.

MUSIC - Recorder Information

Music  - For music this term, your children will be learning to play the recorder. The School has purchased a class set of recorders which will be cleaned after use but if you would prefer your child to have their own recorder you can purchase these at the Warehouse, book stores or music stores. Students will be needing these in Week 2.