Great community spirit

The students, staff and parent helpers did a fabulous job cleaning up in and around Parkes East on Friday morning for Clean Up Schools Day. This is another great example of the care our students have for their

environment and community. Well done to our swimmers who represented at Condobolin on Friday. Congratulations to Clara, Quinn, Billy and the Junior Girls Relay Team ( Marleigh, Laura, Quinn and Clara) and the Junior Boys Relay Team (Jayden, Jaylin, George and Billy) who have gained selection in the Lachlan team to

swim at the Western Carnival. May your week be full of joy. Michael

4 March 2019 Term 1, Week 6

WHAT’S AHEAD…

Week 6 Tue 5 Mar 2LVR Radio Show Wed 6 Mar K-6 Hockey Clinic Thu 7 Mar “On the Road with Optus” Technology Show Dr Graham’s Science Show

Week 7 Mon - Fri Three way parent conferences Mon 11 Mar School Photos Tue 12 Mar P&C AGM Meeting 7:00pm Wed 13 Mar Hockey Gala Day Thu 14 Mar Western Swimming Carnival

Merit Certificate Criteria for this week: Showing a positive attitude towards learning

Being honest

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

We are aware of our roles and responsibilities in each room

SCHOOL PHOTOS

Next Monday 11 March Individual photo envelopes have been sent home. Family photo envelopes are available at the school office.

MERIT CERTIFICATES - Term 1, Week 5

Work Ethic Behaviour Wiradjuri Being responsible with Being a positive Be gentle and belongings and equipment role model patient with all

K-6O: - Vincent Long Levi Baxter KGS: Nayte Reeves Oliver Hughes Abbey Ewin KMK: Kobe Gustowski Rubie Gurney Luca Wright KMR: Chace Bourke Laini Hoy Annabelle Taylor 1B: Sophie Francis Rhyan Gibson Sophia Peters 1MC: Billy Lenehan Hayley Platt Payton Swindle 1-2I: Isla O’Donoghue Miah Ross Evie Bermingham 2L: Stella McGirr Ebony Bland Billy Dawson 2T: Corey Hayes Lockey Harbidge Trinity Eade 2-3D: Alexander Priest Caitlin Baker Olivia Milligan 3-4F: Laila Clarke Patrick McPherson Sean Goulthorp 3-4P: William Mathews Jemma Hayes Heidi Charlton 4-5S: Bronte Hampton Tommy Dawson Phoebe Hale 5-6H: Nalani Barber Nick McPherson Marnus Barnard 5-6R: Marleigh Beaton Laura Burkitt Lilly Hunter

Rise Above Self: Anna Clarke Love of Reading: Lyla Miller

HEAD LICE There has been a reported case of head lice. Where one student has head lice, this serves as a warning that there may be an impending infestation in a specific class or across the whole school. We request you regularly check your child's hair and tie back long hair. CANTEEN HELPERS NEEDED

As Friday’s are the biggest lunch order days, Lyndy needs more helpers to make and pack lunches. If you can help out, especially on a Friday, please contact the school on 6862 2021. A new batch of Stickybeak lunch wallets has arrived and are available from the canteen or the office for $10.

EARRINGS Any students wearing earrings to school must wear studs. NO sleepers, hoops or dangling earrings are to be worn to school, due to the risk of earrings being accidently pulled from the ear during sport or activities.

FREE SCIENCE SHOW Optus is sponsoring science performer, Dr Graham, to visit our school this Thursday, 7 March

12.00pm Stage 2/3

2.00pm Early Stage 1/Stage1 All students will be attending with no cost to parents or the school.

2019 SCHOOL FEES

The school fees this year are $50.00.

The fees are made up of the following: Voluntary School Contribution $12.00 Technology (including Mathletics access and Craft fee) $20.00 Life Education Van $5.00 “By The Light Of The Moon” (Term 2) $8.00 “Circus Of Life” (Term 4) $5.00 $50.00

Please pay fees at the school office with cash only.

Limited change is available, so please send the correct money if possible.

ONLINE PAYMENT Payment may also be made through the school website - ’Make a Payment’. So we can receipt your payment, please ensure you:

1. Include your child’s full name, year/class and date of birth 2. Specify exactly what the payment is for 3. Send a copy of the transaction to school office or email to:

parkeseast-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Subject ‘POP PAYMENT’.

We are unable to receipt your payment without these details.

UNIFORM SHOP PAYMENTS Please note that payment for uniform must be made

at the School Office (cash only) and cannot be done online.

“The Parrot” is available at the Parkes East Public School website https://parkeseast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au, along with other relevant school information and news.

KINDERGARTEN BEST START ASSESSMENT

Feedback letters to parents of all kindergarten students will be sent home tomorrow. Please see your child’s teacher if you have any questions regarding this.

LIBRARY BORROWING

Borrowing has now commenced for 2019. Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 children may borrow one book, Stage 2 two books and Stage 3 three books.

Students are responsible for bringing a bag to protect their books. A library bag is preferable, although a pillowcase or plastic bag will suffice. Students will only be able to borrow if they have brought a bag.

We encourage children to return books weekly, yet understand that longer novels may take a fortnight to read. It is important to return books on time to take advantage of borrowing privileges and so others have access to popular books.

Please take note of class library times and ensure bags and books come to school on your child’s library day.

CLEAN UP SCHOOLS DAY

PARKES AND DISTSRICT NETBALL ASSOC

Gala/Registration Day Saturday, 28 March at 10.00am

McGlynn Park Netball Courts

www.parkesna.nsw.neball.com.au

PARKES AND DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION Season information session, Saturday 9 March

11:00am to 1:00pm

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club

PARKES BOARS RUGBY UNION Junior Registration Day Saturday 9 March from 3pm

Parkes Aquatic Centre, Dalton Street, Parkes

Free BBQ

STAGE 2 / 3 SCHOOL SOCIAL

When: Thursday 28 March

Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Cost: $3.00

Theme: The 80’s

SWIMMING

Congratulations to the following swimmers who travelled to the Lachlan Carnival last Friday; Clara Rice, Elly Thornberry, Charlotte Layton, Quinn Kriedemann, Laura Burkitt, Marleigh Beaton, Daisy Dawson, Grace Dunford, Bronnie Searl, Paige L Reeves, Leni Constable, Jack Milne, Eli Constable, Billy Dawson, Ryker Moore, Marno Barnard, Tyler Butt, George Thomas, Jaylin Moran, Lachie Thomas, Riley Blackstock, Tom Rix, Harry Turner, Will Rix, Jayden Kuun and Askel Carroll.

It was a great day with many personal best times recorded. Well done to Billy, Quinn and Clara who will now go on to compete at the Western Carnival in individual events along with our junior girls (Marleigh, Laura, Quinn and Clara) and boys (Jayden, Jaylin, George and Billy) relay teams. Thank you to all those parents who came to support our students and volunteer for timekeeping duties. Your help was greatly appreciated as always!