Term 1 Week 4

We are already in Week 4! The children have settled in so well. Please, keep reading with your child
and sharing this important experience together. Thanks to all the whanau who joined us for our
opening mass on Friday. This week is the start of Lent. We have a Liturgy at St Mary’s Church at 9am
on Wednesday for the Blessing of the Ashes and you are more than welcome to join us. Also, we have
a great treat for the children on Thursday. Some of the Warriors Team are coming in for a visit!

Kakano 3 are swimming this week.

Monday 24th February

Tuesday 25th February

Wednesday 26th February

Ash Wednesday Liturgy

Thursday 27th February

Warriors visit

Friday 28th February

Leaders Assembly

Brain Breaks-fruit please!

We will continue with our brain breaks partway through our first block. The children will have milk,
provided by school, and are allowed to grab some fruit from their lunchboxes. The fruit helps them to
re energise their brains to keep working and learning. A little bit of extra fruit packed for our brain breaks
would be a great idea (Hint: they eat more if it's already cut up and ready to grab and go). Please, talk
to your kids about their lunches. Some of our kids have been working so hard that they ate almost all
of their lunch at morning tea time.

Hats

Well done to the amazing children who remember to bring their hats each day. There are still a number
of children who do not have hats. The uniform shop is open Monday and Friday mornings 8:30-9:00
and Wednesday afternoon 2:30-3:00 if you need to purchase a new hat. You can also order hats
through our school website -go to the 'Our Uniform' tab.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Liturgy at 9am. You are more than welcome to join us. We will be locking the
classroom and leaving promptly at 8:45 am. Please ensure your child is at school before this so we can
go to church together. If you should arrive after we have left, please join us at church.

Warriors Visit

A group of the Warriors Team will be visiting on Thursday. This is always a great way for the children to
interact with some of the team.

Mrs Kusabs

Kakano 3 are a little bit spoilt. We have the wonderful and talented Mrs Kusabs sharing her gifts with
us on Wednesdays. I will still be in the class before school and will pop in and out during the day -
I need those gorgeous Kakano smiles even more on my meeting days. Miss Ryan and Mrs D will also be there to help everyone find their feet. This week, Mrs Kusabs will also be teaching on Tuesday so I can go to a course. I love working with Mrs Kusabs and I know that you will all love her, too.

Gala Countdown

Our Gala is on Thursday 5th March 4-7pm. Below is a list of what to bring in the coming weeks.
Thanks for your continued support as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

2020 GALA COUNTDOWN

The school gala is our PTA’s main fundraiser for the year. 

All monies raised at our gala are given to St Mary’s school for the benefit of our children.

All gala contributions to be taken to Hall foyer and placed in class boxes.

PLEASE NO damaged or broken goods

DAILY COUNTDOWN TO GALA DAY

Monday 24th February	Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will like.  This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc. Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort into boys and girls.
Tuesday 25th  February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets. NOVOTEL ARE COOKING THE NACHOS FOR US SO WOULD APPRECIATE AS MANY INGREDIENTS AS POSSIBLE PLEASE
Wednesday 26th February	Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws
Thursday 27th February	Bottle Day - Please bring a bottle or jar of something e.g. shampoo, sauce, condiment / relish, perfume, jam, oil etc. Please note no alcohol is allowed to be brought to school by children
Friday 28th February	Nacho Day - Corn chips, tinned tomatoes, chilli or kidney beans, onions, nacho mince recipe sachets
Monday 2nd March	Grocery Day - Packet / Boxes day – Bring a packet or box of something e.g. biscuits, cereal, flour, crackers, chips, sultanas, cornflakes, breadcrumbs, Handee towels, jelly, pretzels etc.  Plastic bags appreciated
Tuesday 3th March	White Elephant  Day -Books, toys and Baby Elephant - Board games, children’s sporting equipment, CD's, DVD's, playstation games, jigsaws, homewares
Wednesday 4th March	Mystery Jar Day  A bit like a lucky dip, Fill an empty jar with anything new that children will  like. This could include party favours, bubbles, slime, lollies, chocolates, toy cars etc  Bring these in unwrapped so we can sort into boys and girls. Grocery, fresh fruit and vegetables day - Please bring to school any grocery items, tinned goods or fruit/vegetables from your garden e.g. tomatoes, feijoas, lettuce, zucchini etc
Thursday 5th March	GALA DAY! HOMEMADE Cakes, biscuits, muffins, sweets, fudge, coconut ice, sweets, toffee apples and any fresh produce

PRIZES FOR CLASSES WHO HAVE;

- Most goods donated

- Most mystery jars 

- Most cakes donated

Points to note - No fresh cream items please; cake plates will be given out to all students for our coffee and cake stall and will be priced by our PTA. Baby Elephant includes – children’s toys, sports gear, CD’s, DVD’s, puzzles, games, lego, books

GALA - QUICKFIRE RAFFLE VIPs

JUST $100 secures your baton for the night.

We have a limited number available.

Please contact Heidi Symon on 021 911 305.

Payment to the office by the end of school Wednesday 4th March 2019.

BE IN TO WIN PRIZES GALORE!