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TERM 4

9/11/2018

ASSEMBLY

13/11/2018

CHILDREN’S UNIVERSITY

GRADUATION

14, 21 & 28 NOV 2018

NEW RECEPTION VISITS

15 & 16 NOV 2018

YR 6/7 AQUATICS CAMP

23/11/2018

PUPIL FREE DAY

29/11/2018

KICKSTART CASUAL DAY

30/11/2018

ASSEMBLY

5 & 7 DEC 2018

YR 3 - 5 CAMP

Issue: Week 4

Term 4, 2018

IMPORTANT

DATES

NEWSLETTER

Principal

Gael Little

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“We are at the lantern festival! Yay… It

was a bit boring waiting in line, but actually

the parade was really fun.” Maya

“The teacher placed the light in our

lanterns. My lantern was so bright,

and we carried our lanterns to the

festival. It was a really long walk but

amazing at the same time. I really

enjoyed the festival.” Jessica

Making the Lanterns

“We made it with cane and

after that we covered it

with paper, and it was a

gluey situation. I didn’t like

that part, but moving on, it

took a few days to dry the

paper.” Anton

The Ozasia Festival

“M4 went to a dance workshop. It was

great cause. We got to learn an

Indonesian dance, and I said thank you in

Indonesian. It was fun.” Lucas

Making the lanterns

“First we made the

skeleton of the lantern

out of cane, special tape

and a paper plate. I

made mine into a

pyramid with a triangle

base.” Mihaela

Moon Lantern Parade

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THE BIG SIX OF READING

Fluency

Fluency is not the ability to just read quickly! Fluent reading is the ability to make reading sound like spoken language: it is reading with appropriate phrasing, expression and pace. Fluent readers understand and make meaning of the text as they read. Core components include accuracy, pace and expression, and volume. There is a strong correlation between fluency and comprehension.

Even highly competent readers will not be fluent when the text contains many unfamiliar or technical words that are new to the reader. Fluency demands that the text be at the reader’s independent reading level. This is why beginning and struggling readers need simple texts at their independent level to build speed and confidence. When children are sent home with books that they can ‘already read’, they have opportunities to develop appropriate expression, to practise chunking and pausing, and, most importantly, to build their confidence. On the other hand, reading quickly without attending to punctuation, expression and comprehension is not fluency: reading rates should not be at the expense of comprehension.

Ideas to improve reading fluency

Model Fluent Reading

The one thing that we often overlook is a child’s ability to learn from others. One of the best ways to improve a child’s reading fluency is to model it for them. Let the child see and hear what fluent reading should sound like. Make sure you include plenty of expression and emotion while reading and model proper phrasing and pacing.

Stop Watch Reading

Set a stop watch for one minute and have your child read a small passage with as few errors as possible. Discuss unknown words. Re-set the timer and ask them to read it again. The second time should be faster and with more fluency.

Choral Read Aloud

‘Choral reading’ is when an adult reads aloud and asks the student to follow at the same pace. Choral reading is another way to show your child what fluent reading should sound like.

Re-read Favourite Books

Re-reading a favourite book gives children the confidence, accuracy, and speed needed to read fluently without focusing on just decoding and instead more on comprehending and mimicking expression.

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IELPC News

We have been implementing the Berry Street Education Model in a number of classes this year. In M2, Ms Lisa and I have been supporting students learning in building their understanding of Growth and Fixed Mindsets. Students illustrated and wrote words relating to a growth mindset and fixed mindset. They have really enjoyed this learning, and when they can not do something, their language is......

I CAN'T DO IT YET! Well done M2! Martha Pampoukidis Wellbeing Leader

Dear Families,

Please welcome the following students to the IEL Program. We hope you enjoy your time with us at East Torrens: Ashish SHARMA (M6) Shivam SHARMA (M10)

Amir KEDEM (M9) Elay KEDEM (R14) Congratulations to Ms Tania Balales and her family on the safe arrival of Alyssia, a baby sister for Anastasia.

Wishing you all ‘Happy Diwali’ ! Wendy Olsson Senior Leader IELP

Enrolments for 2019 have started to take place. If you have children who are due to start

Reception in 2019 please contact the Front Office on 8337 1411 or in person to begin the

enrolment process.

Our new Reception visits will commence next week.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Finance

News

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MATERIALS & SERVICES CHARGE 2018

As we approach the end of 2018, this is a last reminder to all families who have not paid their Materials & Services charge for 2018, that this amount is now well overdue. The charge for 2018 of $320 was due for payment by the end of Term1 2018. Final notices will be posted home next week and overdue charges need to be paid to avoid escalation to debt Recoveries. If you have an outstanding account please: Pay by cash, cheque or Eftpos at the Finance Office or by credit card over the phone. Individual payment plans can still be negotiated so please contact the Finance Office if you would like to discuss this option.

If you are applying for School Card assistance please lodge your forms at the Finance Office as soon as possible. School Card forms are available from the Finance Office or you can lodge your application online. The cut off dates for 2018 applications is 23rd November 2018. Applications for 2018 M&S charges cannot be claimed in 2019.

Please contact us if you need any assistance.

Kavita Mer

Finance Officer

Do you have any spare uniforms that

don’t fit your child anymore? We are

always in need of uniforms for accidents and es-

pecially in wet weather. If you have any uniforms

you no longer need, we would appreciate your

donation to the school.

Thank You.

Principal

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Opening Times

Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30am

Wednesday 2:00pm - 3.00pm

Friday 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Other

Information

East Torrens School Canteen will be open

every

WEDNESDAY at

RECESS for drinks, ice blocks

and chips.

Mamee Noodles

Chicken & BBQ

.50c each

JJ Chips

Chicken & Pizza

$1.00 each

Popcorn

.50c each

Corntos

Cheese or Zesty BBQ

$1.00 each

Fruitwise Wraps

Apricot/Cherry/Tropical/Strawberry

.50c each

Oat Slice

Yoghurt, Peach, Mango

$2.00 each

Snacks

Lemonade/Chocolate/Banana/

Flash

$2.00 each

Icecream Drinks

Big M Milk

Chocolate or Strawberry

KIK

Apple/Blackcurrant

Tropical & Raspberry

$2.00 each

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