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No Assembly This Week

Inside this Issue From the Principal, School Photos, Year 6 Shirts, Year 6 into Year 7 Forms,

Family Information Sheets, Individual Health Care Plans, Out & About, Winter School Uniform, School Nurse, Community News, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL Parent Information

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Term 2

Week 4

Monday 18 May 2020

Telephone: (08) 80882181 www.alma-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Fax: (08) 80873691

Alma students receive a zooper dooper when their names are drawn from the PBL raffle!

PBL Rewards!

Phase 1 We will continue in Phase 1 for Week 4. Thank you for your support in our staggered return to school. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Drop off and pick ups Please remain outside the school gates when picking up and dropping off your children to school. Please organise a meeting point with your child so they know what gate they need to go out. Contact your child’s classroom teacher if you require any assistance with this matter. Office safe distancing If you need to come in to the office please be mindful of social distancing measures. The office foyer is a confined space so please check before entering and wait outside if necessary. Learning packs Week 5 and 6 learning packs will be available for pick up on Friday 22nd May at 12pm otherwise they will be sent home with your child when they return to school for their one day a week. Please remember your child must be engaged in their learning packs to be marked as present. Canteen The canteen will remain closed for week 4. Please remember to send your child with crunch and sip, a water bottle, recess and lunch. There will be further discussions with the P and C on when the canteen will be opening. Lost property There has been an increase in lost property especially jumpers. Please ask your child to check the lost property bin if they are missing any items. Wellbeing This is a very difficult time for families especially children with all the changes that we are going through. There is helpful information available on the Learning from Home website to support you. https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/learning-from-home/wellbeing-at-home Police visits Our Police School Liaison officer will be coming to speak to students about the Safe People, Safe places program. They will also be discussing strategies students can use when walking safely to and from school. If you DO NOT want your child to participate in these talks please send back the note that has been sent home. Playground Feedback We are looking at making improvements to our playground in area A around the multipurpose court. Please send through any suggestions to the school email you would like to see at Alma by Monday 25th May. Ruby Church Relieving Principal

PBL value focus this week is: We use our manners

Year 6 T-shirts Orders: Due this Friday 22 May

Order forms for the Year 6 t-shirts were mailed home to Year 6 families last Thursday. The shirts will cost $46.00 each and a deposit of $20.00 is required when placing an order. All orders including the $20.00 deposit must be received by Friday 22 May. No late orders can be accepted. The remaining money must be paid in full before the t-shirts can be taken home. Year 6 into Year 7 Expression of Interest Forms: Overdue

Students in Year 6 were given a ‘Year 6 moving into Year 7 in a NSW Government School’ booklet and ‘Expression of Interest’ application form last term. There are still a number of forms that have not been returned. It is essential that these forms are returned as soon as possible as the information provided is required to assist the high schools with planning for 2021. Family Information Sheets: Due as soon as possible

Family Information sheets are distributed at the start of each year to be completed and returned to school for the purpose of updating the school’s records so immediate contact can be made in the case of an emergency. The information provided by you ensures all other details and permission responses are also current. A Family Information sheet has been sent home to families who remain outstanding. If you receive a form, please complete both sides and return to school as soon as possible, along with any new or updated health care plans and court orders if applicable. Individual Health Care Plans: Due as soon as possible

We are currently reviewing Individual Health Care Plans for students with existing medical conditions requiring care at school. Plans that have been updated have been sent home to parents. Please check, sign and return the plan to school as soon as possible.

Out & About

ALMA SCHOOL PHOTO DAY Wednesday 26 August (Term 3 Week 6)

Advanced Life Photography will be taking the Alma School photos on Wednesday 26 August. Parents will be advised if there is any further change in dates due to Coronavirus restrictions.

Advance Life prefer that you order online at www.advancedlife.com.au using online order code ZEX PKV YMQ The school only collects envelopes on behalf of Advance Life, we DO NOT give change. Please ensure you have correct money in your envelope.

Sibling orders are available online (online orders no later than 25 August) or envelopes can be collected from the office. The office will be closed before 9am on photo day for staff photos.

Due to the large amount of people who left it to the last minute in the past, the office is only accepting envelopes until Friday 21 August.

If you have not ordered online or returned your envelope by the due date you will need to give your envelope to the photographer with correct money inside on photo day.

Students will be required to wear full WINTER uniform.

Liam was excited to receive his class award by mail last week.

Asha cuddles her new baby brother Nate. Congratulations

Last week, 4/5K students made bugs for the garden from rocks.

Stage 3 students were impressed with the new basketball backboard.

Winter School Uniform Requirements School uniforms help to develop school pride and aid discipline. School uniforms are also economical and remove dress competition. Listed below are the winter uniform requirements for Alma.

Please note: Black leggings are not a part of the Alma Public School uniform.

Girls: Long school pants or red track pants, red polo shirt, red jacket or windcheater Boys: Long grey pants or red track pants, red polo shirt, red jacket or windcheater

Sport Girls: Red track pants, white or red polo shirt, red jacket or windcheater Boys: Red track pants, white or red polo shirt, red jacket or windcheater

School hats: All students are required to wear a red school hat for outdoor lesson and play. Students without hats must stay under shaded areas. Please ensure your child brings their hat to school each day.

Uniforms are available for purchase from the front office. EftPos available.

Uniform Price List

Polo shirts red/white (size 4-20) $25.00

Jackets $27.00

Windcheaters (size 4-20) $30.00

Track pants microfibre $24.00

Track pants fleece $15.00

Check pants (size 4,6,8) $50.00

Check pants (size 10,12,14) $55.00

Sport shorts microfibre $17.00

Hats $10.00

Pre-loved uniforms as available and donations of pre-loved uniforms appreciated

School Nurse

Our Primary Health Care Registered Nurse Gabby Schaefer has now resumed working within the school. Gabby is able to assist families with any concerns about your child’s physical or mental health. The nurse’s role includes:

• Completing health screening for kindergarten students

• Providing individual and group health promotion

• Assisting families with navigating health services/other services

• Completing referrals to health services/other services

• Providing support to children and families with health needs

Over the coming weeks health promotion regarding COVID-19 will be provided to students. If you would like any assistance from Gabby please speak with your child’s class teacher, otherwise she can be contacted directly on 0429544471. Gabby is available at the school on Monday afternoon, Thursday’s and Friday’s and is based in the health hub. Families are also welcome to pop into the health hub to discuss any health concerns.

Please clearly label your child’s uniform and hat. There is also a lost

property bin near the office.

The PCYC Broken Hill is looking for donations of clean and gently used books for children aged 4 to 12 for a new program they will be starting in the near future. There will be a collection point, clearly marked, in the from office for students to drop the books into from Monday 18th May until Friday 29th May. In the interest of preventing the spread of Covid-19, please ensure all books are in a clean condition. Thank you for your participation.

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Information for Parents

PBL Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a school wide program that encourages positive behaviours to improve academic and social outcomes for all students at Alma Public School. The aim of PBL is to establish positive social expectations for all members of our school community. This is achieved through the use of a shared and consistent language to discuss behaviour and learning expectations at our school. PBL involves the school community working together to help students focus on our three core values – Respectful, Responsible and Resilient.

Weekly Focus Areas At Alma Public School, we encourage students to be respectful, responsible and resilient citizens. Each week, a particular focus area is introduced to students at the morning assembly. The weekly focus is reinforced in classes and the playground, throughout the week. This is done using consistent language, in lessons developed by staff, that specifically teach and practise expectations in every area of the school. You can see the weekly focus displayed in your child's classroom and in other areas around the school such as the library, computer lab, kitchen, garden and office.

How can you help your child with PBL? Please ask your child what we talked about during the PBL lesson each week. You can positively reinforce and talk about the lessons, constantly reminding your child of the core values in which we are focusing. There will be a section of our newsletter, each week, dedicated to PBL so please support us by reinforcing our school focus areas at home. We hope that all families take the opportunity to reinforce these core values at home. PBL will be continually referred to in our weekly newsletters as well so all families are familiar with the values we are targeting as a part of this program.

This Week’s Focus Respectful – We use our manners Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a school wide program that encourages positive behaviours to improve academic and social outcomes for all students. At Alma Public School, we are focussed on our three core values – Respectful, Responsible and Resilient. This week’s focus is: Be respectful by using our manners. Using manners means we say please, thank you and speak with a respectful tone. It would be appreciated if you could discuss, with your child, the importance of using manners at home and school. Examples of this include:

• Saying ‘good morning’ to teachers

• Using ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ when borrowing from a friend.

• Showing your parents that you appreciate the dinner they made you.