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Welcome Grade 2/3!

**EQ STAR of the WEEK: Sarah Mackay!!**

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 * Reading** - Students have recieved their red reader bags and reader books (yellow for grade 2 and green for grade 3). Please find the time to read everynight and get someone to sign your reader book. We read every morning from 9am - 9.30am where these are checked. Parents please feel free to join us during this time.======

**Classroom Expectations** - As a class we have formed some classroom expectations that students need to follow. They are as follows:

 * One person speaks at a time.
 * Everyone makes strong choices.
 * Show respect by looking and listening to the person speaking, crossing our legs and having our hands in our laps.
 * TRY TRY TRY!
 * Get along, share and care.
 * Everyone joins in.
 * Do your best and don't get upset.
 * If you are stuck, ask someone for help.
 * Share and look after our work materials.
 * Push our chairs in.
 * Laugh, smile and have fun.
 * Use our inside voice.
 * Use our manners, please and thank you.
 * Put our hands up.
 * Use nice language - no swear words.
 * Stop, look and listen.
 * Walking pace inside.
 * Don't throw things.
 * Everyone helps to clean up.
 * Don't be lazy - get our work done.
 * HAVE A GO!


 * Consequences** - These are put in place for students who choose not to follow our classroom and school expectations. These are outlined in our wellbeing policy and are as follows:
 * 1) A verbal warning - Children are asked to put a warning next to their name on our chart.
 * 2) Classroom Reflective Time - This is a period of time in which the child is asked to sit in a designated area and think about their weak choice and how they can change their behaviour. Another warning is put next to their name.
 * 3) Reflective Time in another classroom - The child is asked to spend time out in another classroom and sit in a designated area and think about their weak choice.Children are required to fill out a Reflective Time sheet. Another warning is put next to their name.
 * 4) Reflective Time at recess/lunch - Children have timeout at recess and/or lunchtime in the timeout area. Depending on the severity of the incident parents will be contacted when necessary. Another warning is put next to their name.


 * Art and Library** - Art and Library are every fortnight. We have Art on a Tuesday afternoon of one week, then Library on Wednesday afternoon of the following week. Please remember your library bags and books on this day.


 * Physical Education** - We have P.E. from 9.30am - 10.30am every Friday. Please make sure you are wearing the correct shoes!!


 * Breakfast Program** - Every Monday and Friday morning from 9am - 9.30am in the old school. Students are required to stay outside during this time while teachers attend meetings.


 * Hats -** As a part of the Sunsmart Program, hats are required at recess and lunchtime in Term One and Term Four. If students do not have a hat they must play in the designated undercover area.


 * For any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school on:**

PHONE: (03) 58 290 141
FAX: (03) 58 290 423 EMAIL: mooroopna.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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