Welcome to KF! Meet the Teacher Night 2016 Miss Lorena Fernandez

Class Climate and Philosophy I believe in a classroom that promotes: Consideration of others A positive environment Challenging activities Independence A balanced curriculum Meaningful and stimulating learning Strict but fair rules Approachable teacher Positive self esteem (“always do our best”) A love of learning Developing individual abilities and talents Reflection Positive reinforcement using our school based rewards system -).

Arriving at school We would like your support and assistance each morning lining your child up under the COLA. When the warning bell rings at 9:15am we ask you kiss and cuddle your child goodbye and allow them to walk to their class lines under the COLA independently. That way when the final bell rings at 9:20am, they are lined up with their class teacher ready to begin the day and listen to the day's messages. We ask that you vacate the COLA area, as it can be quite noisy and stand to the side of the walkway. We also ask that you leave a clear passage for two classes at a time to make their way across the road and do not follow your child to the North site. If you require time to speak to your child's teacher in regards to a daily issue or matter, we ask that you go to the office and request an appointment. Teacher will get back to you to arrange a time to meet. After school, teacher has a duty of care to ensure all students go home safely. We ask that you avoid approaching teacher while caring for the students. We are proud of our student's developed independence and we thank you for your support

School Routines Please send any notes / money to the office Children need absence notes for all absences Late notes need to be completed if your child arrives after 9:20am Early leave notes need to be completed if your child leaves the school before 3:20pm Medication and instructions for dosage must be given to the office and administered by the ladies in the office. If you have a friend or family member picking your child up after school, please ensure that you include a note for your classroom teacher. Blue notes were handed out regarding pick up arrangements, please return. Bikes and scooters are not to be ridden on school grounds due to safety reasons. Lunch Orders on Mon.-Wed. before school Library books need to be returned to the ‘returns box’ outside the library door before the first bell. Kindy library day is TUESDAY K-6 Morning Assemblies Parent helpers – sign in and out at office. You will need to have completed a Working with children check prior to volunteering. Forms are available at the office.

School Uniform The school hat is part of the school uniform and must be worn on the playground at all times. No hat = play in shade. Please label everything Please teach your child to tie up their own shoe laces to promote independence and confidence.

Days to Remember MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY Oral Language Program Homework distribution Music Groups Canteen Library Got Game Canteen Scripture Oral Language Program Canteen Dance Buddies 5S Italian Homework handed in Computer Lab Time

Other Teachers Italian Program – Signora Johnstone, Library – Mrs Ingram, Mrs Edwards Students will need to bring a library bag in order to borrow books. Please return books before the morning bell on Tuesdays (Our library day). Scripture - Scripture takes place every Wednesday at 9:50am – 10:20am. IT Coordinator – Mrs Shepherd, Mrs Kennedy. EALD/LAST – Mrs Zein, Mrs Hammoud, Mrs White, Mrs Boutsikakis. School Counsellor – Tracy Perry SLSO – Miss Tracey, Miss Sarah, Mrs Allison

Food at School Packing Lunches: Please pack a piece of fruit for them to have at fruit break. Please be realistic about the amount of food your child can consume in a day and remember that most children are anxious to play at lunch. Promote independence with eating lunch. Please ensure lunch orders have your child’s name and class written on them with money attached. Lunch orders are placed in the box outside the canteen before school. Birthdays: Please make sure you bring items like cupcakes, as these can be easily distributed. There are no knives on the premises. There are 20 children in each Kindy class. Ask about allergies. We are nut free. Oatley Public School is a nut free school.

Parent Helpers Assisting in the classroom will help you to further understand the learning processes and activities in which your child is involved. Before committing yourself to helping in the classroom, we ask parents to sign a child protection declaration, sign on and off at the visitors register and wear a visitors badge. Younger children cannot accompany you in the classroom. Parents will be invited to help in the classroom at the beginning of Term 2.

Best Start and Reporting All best Start testing has been completed. The children were tested in Literacy and Numeracy. The children are tested only once using the Best Start resources. Children are then monitored through class assessments throughout the rest of their schooling. Your written report generated from the individual student results will be available to pick up tonight at the conclusion of this meeting. There will be parent/teacher interviews at the end of Term 1. A written school report will be sent home at the end of Terms 2 and 4.

Our School Values Integrity Excellence Respect Responsibility Cooperation Participation Care Fairness Democracy

KF’s Classroom Expectations 1. Whole body listening 2. Work quietly – always try our best. 3. Walk around the room and school sensibly. 4. Be kind to others and share equipment. 5. Put your hand up and wait to be invited to speak.

KF’s Student Welfare Rewards: Red Apples Stickers Merit Awards – AP, Principal Consequences: Classroom APPLES: rule reminders, verbal warnings and time out. Yellow and Red Cards Each day is a new day!

Merit Awards Class Merit Awards handed out each week based on School Values Homework Awards – handed in on time, completed, 5 times (not necessarily in a row) Superkid Award – No red cards in a term. 4 Awards per term = Assistant Principal Award 3 AP Awards = Principal Award 4 AP Awards = School Medal (Celebrating Success Day) If your child goes on a holiday – keep a holiday journal as this will provide your child with a homework tick ** Awards are kept at school. ** Awards are valid only for the current school year.

Whole School Student Welfare Policy The whole school uses a behaviour thermometer. This ensures that students are aware of the consequences of their behaviour if they make the wrong choice. It also ensures consistent teacher judgement in the playground and in individual classrooms. Behaviours are linked to School Values Yellow Cards = Official Warnings (AP involved) Red Cards = Reflection Room (AP involved) There is a reflection room used once a week during lunch time. During this time, students who have received a red card will spend some of their lunch time thinking and writing about their actions. They will also discuss alternative actions if the same situation should arise in the future.

Behaviour Thermometer

Homework We encourage parents to read to their children each night and when possible for the children to read to the parents. Kindergarten children will receive home readers at some point during term 1. Homework in Kindergarten should only take approximately minutes per night. Homework is completed weekly. It is handed out on Monday and needs to be returned on Friday. Homework includes 2 sections to be completed including literacy and numeracy.

Classroom Requirements Paint shirt Glue sticks Library bag Raincoat Change of Clothes Twist Crayons Whiteboard markers Coloured pencils Tissues Dry Hand Wash – Dettol brand Playdough

Notes Please check your child’s bag every afternoon for notes. While we make every effort to make sure notes go in bags, it is ultimately your child’s responsibility to make sure notes make it to their bag and then home to you. If your child is away, notes are to be provided as soon as possible explaining the absence. Permission notes and money are to be handed into the office before school. School Stream APP Oatley Organiser – sign up for weekly . Oatley Website – can be accessed to check any information.

Oatley Website The website is updated weekly. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with the information available. Especially the calendar.

Oatley Organiser At OPS we DO NOT send home a paper copy of the school newsletter. Our newsletter is sent via each week on Friday at 3:00pm. To sign up to receive the weekly newsletter please register your details on the school website.

School Stream APP

Concerns I am more than happy to discuss any areas of concern that you have for your child. However due to commitments before and after school, an appointment is usually required.

Tips for home Foster independence – Encourage/allow students to pack and carry own bags, teach children to tie shoe- laces and use tissues, encourage problem solving – lost items, finding own bag etc. Writing – practice CORRECT letter formations and pencil grip when writing. Practice writing name. SUPERVISE writing so children don’t rehearse incorrect grip/formation. Read – read to your child everyday. Test comprehension (Predict, Question – Who; What - beginning, middle, end; When; Where; Why). Think aloud to them when answering these questions. Incidental teaching – i.e. shopping, driving, waiting for siblings etc. Sounds, counting, before, after etc

I look forward to an exciting year of learning and laughter with you and your child. Welcome to KF! Thank you for your time this evening.