MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA Issue #37

.

+19

MPS Eggstra

Week 8 Term 4

STRIVE FOR PERFECTION

Our 2015 state athletics

relay team were nominated

at last week’s tamworth

regional sports awards.

Enrolments K – 6 for 2017 now open Contact the office: 67603151

92.9 FM Heading Back to School

We are trying to get the radio out here to broadcast at the end of term to get more exposure for our school. Please visit the website listed below and follow the back to school link and fill in your details. Everyone in the family can do it, kids, parents, grandparents, anyone. The radio brings with it a lot of resources with them on the day including a helicopter landing be the Westpac chopper. To enter head to our 929 website, http://www.fm929.com.au/ Please don’t pay attention to dates on the website as they have not yet been updated for the next round. Improved Attendance This term we are targeting improved attendance – school wide. Each class will earn points for every ‘Whole Class Here’ day and will be rewarded with a special treat during the last week of school. Hawks and Rosellas are in a daily race. Who will win? The competition is getting hot. Keep up the great work everyone.

Tis The Season…………for Head Lice! Tips for tackling kids head lice

Head lice are transmitted by combs/brushes, friends, hair bands, school bags, bed linen. Once the louse bites it sucks on the scalp which leaves the itchiness.

Lice can be found anywhere through the hair or on the scalp, they can live out of the hair for 15 to 20 hours. It does not matter whether your hair is clean or dirty, they take what they can get - therefore, the presence of lice is not an indication of poor hygiene. Lice do not transmit diseases.

Use hair conditioner and a fine head lice comb.

Apply conditioner to the hair and comb through with a wide-toothed comb to remove the tangles.

Then use a fine metal lice comb to remove the lice and pull the nits off the hair.

The conditioner helps slow down the louse and makes it easier to comb out.

Reduce transmission by tying hair back and braiding. We now it's hard for young girls to consider this cool, but try it!

Regularly check your children's hair. For more information go to the "Nitbusters" website www.health.nsw.gov.au/publichealth/environment/headlice/index.asp

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO KEEP YOUR CHILD AT HOME AS LONG AS TREATMENT/MANAGEMENT IS UNDERWAY. Time from infestation to eggs hatching is 5 to 7 days, so be vigilant and examine hair carefully even after treatment.

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

Moonbi Explorers

Points Score

FLINDERS OXLEY MITCHELL

68 85 76

PRINCIPAL NEWS This week brings us to Week 7, Term 4, which means “rollover” time in schools

right across the state. This can be and usually is, a very stressful time in

most schools but thanks to the dedication and organisation of our wonderful

Mrs Nash has put into fine tuning school administration processes and

practices, this year is ‘rolling over’ very smoothly.

We have many events to look forward to as a school in the remaining weeks of

this term. This year we have worked hard towards meeting our three strategic

directions. We have kept these three directions in the forefront of our minds

when deciding and planning all events. When planning our end of year events

one of our highest priorities was to create more opportunities for parents and

community members to come into our wonderful little school. We also wanted

to give students greater opportunities to be recognised for their successes

and to perform. So this year we have broken some of our events up and spread

them over multiple days and different times so everyone may have an

opportunity to attend. Bring your picnic rugs and camp chairs and join us for

our Awards Al Fresco. Attached to this week’s newsletter is a flyer,

highlighting our many wonderful events over the coming two

weeks. We all look forward seeing you hopefully at one or

more of these events.

Our very special visitor who usually attends our presentation night will be

coming to our Community Christmas Celebration on Monday 12th and bringing

his own special treats for all the good little boys and girls that are coming along.

SRC FUNDRAISER The SRC will be selling frozen

icypoles at lunches times for 50c.

Transition

Don’t forget; if you know someone that would like to join our Transition Program for next year, please encourage them to contact the school and register. Ph 67603151

Library News

All library books are to be returned to the library by next Friday 9 December. Borrowing will

resume again next year. THANK YOU to our student library helpers for the year. THANK YOU

to staff who have worked hard to migrate us across to the new system and for making our

library space such an enjoyable part of the school. THANK YOU to Mrs Cheryl Johnson for her

hours or book covering, you have moved mountains!.

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

Our VALUE for the week is:

EMPATHY

Chamber Music in Schools 2016

Presented by New England

Conservatorium

A Piano Trio (Piano, Violin and Cello) performed at our on Monday. It was lovely to get some great positive feedback about our students from the presenters.

Corie - The people were very good at playing the instruments.

Josh - I liked listening to them play the Xylophone.

Lauren - I liked how they made animal sounds using music.

Joel - I liked dancing to the music.

Following a near miss incident earlier this week, parents and carers are encouraged to be mindful when parking around the school fences. Please keep an eye out for students walking or riding and keep the pathway clear.

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

HIGHLIGHTS

FROM THE

CLASSROOMS

Rosellas. The students have been very busy decorating the classroom for Christmas. In Literacy we have been researching how different countries around the world celebrate Christmas and their different traditions. We have displayed some of this information in our classroom. This week we are looking at how we celebrate Christmas in Australia. Don't forget next week students will be presenting a sentence/ or name they have learnt in Auslan to the class. Miss Reilly

Hawks

Opals Mathematics class have really been focused on their maths activities. All students have been working well together, sharing their knowledge and supporting one another.

Budgies.

Kindergarten's homework last week required them to create a trap that could catch Fantastic Mr Fox. They also had to help their parents make dinner. I think they did a great job! Please remember to send in any Christmas things you have and your secret santa present. Our carol and movie note are also due.Mrs Begley

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

THIS WEEK IN THE

KITCHEN GARDEN

What’s Growing?

This week in the garden students continued working on the fence project. Students have been using wire to connect the painted pot plants to the fence. The students have joined nearly 10 pots with many more to go. Some students even started planting Snapdragon seeds in some of the pots. The students cannot wait to see these seeds grow into beautiful Snapdragon flowers. Numerous varieties of snapdragon exist with dwarf, intermediate and tall flowering stems that provide a range of colors to work with in the garden. Snapdragons are available in most colors except blue and co-ordinate or contrast with other early spring bloomers. It is important to plant snapdragons in a full sun location with well draining soil. Further care of snapdragons includes appropriate watering. When growing snapdragon, keep moist for the first few weeks. Once established, snapdragon care includes regular watering. Provide approximately an inch of water per week in times of no rainfall. Miss Reilly.

Last week students cooked delicious gingerbread biscuits. I would like to say a big thank you Cheryl Johnson for testing the new recipe for us last weekend to ensure there wouldn’t be a repeat of last week’s almost disaster.

Hermarni: It was really exciting making these gingerbread cookies. The icing was delicious. I loved making them!

Indi: I really liked them and also making ginger cookies. Loved them!!!

Seth: They were yummy.

Wil: They were too ginger.

Lauren: I liked making the

gingerbread.

Taylor: They were yummy.

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

Busy Bee Canteen by Jackie Robertson

We are down to our second last canteen day. Wow the year has gone so quick.

This week’s great special is: Chicken & Gravy Roll , Quench & Fruit Stick for $5

Don't miss out on this great special.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE OUT OF STOCK: * Snack pies * Traveller Pies * Pizzas * Calippo * Ice cream cups * Monys This week’s volunteer ; Jackie Thanks. Jackie Robertson - Canteen Supervisor 0458201127

P&C News by Jen Hernando (President)

MEETINGS

APOLOGIES. LAST

MEETING WAS

INCORRECTLY

PROMOTED AS THE LAST

MEETING FOR THE YEAR.

NEXT MEETING

Tuesday 13 December 2016 at 4pm

SCHOOL RESIDENCE

JEN HERNANDO - PRESIDENT

Ph: 0429181727

Have you joined the P&C? Everyone is welcome. Forms are available at the office. Come along to our meetings with your ideas or lend a hand during our fundraising. The funds we raise go back into our kids education. Jen Hernando 0429181727

Hi bankers.

Congratulations to Kaitlin for winning

this terms competition. Well done to all

the other busy little bankers as well.

Gold Token prizes for term 4 are

*Bush Fly Fan

*Wriggly Glow Worm Slinky

Parents, if you would like to open a new

account for your child, please don't

hesitate to contact myself at the school

Wednesday or Friday mornings. If they

have an existing account with

Commonwealth all I need is their

account number and I can simply put

them straight in the system.

Find out more at

www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

Lisa Madden - School Banking

Coordinator

Clothing Pool Clothing Pool is now run from the school residence. Please enter via the front door. Families, please note that clothing pool will be closed from Friday 2 December. Everyone is reminded to finalise uniform for 2017 before then.

A uniform order form is attached. Please return completed order form and payment to the school by TOMORROW, Thursday 1 December.

If you require any uniforms I am available at school Wednesday afternoons from 2:30pm or by appointment only on other days. You can contact me on 0432614097. Clothing Pool Supervisor – Jessica Freeman

Student Banking

by Lisa Madden

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

Moonbi Public School Eggstra Ph:0267603151

Fax:0267603871

Charles St, Moonbi, NSW, 2353 moonbi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

M

Upcoming Events

Moonbi Sports House

Points Score

BULLIMBALLA CARRAGUNDI

431 478

School Mission

Our motto is to

‘STRIVE FOR PERFECTION’ and our students are expected to strive for

the highest standard academically, socially,

physically, emotionally and culturally.

Week 8

Thursday 1 December

School Counsellor

Uniform orders due to school.

Friday 2 December

Last scripture for 2016

Week 9

Wednesday 7 December

Sports awards Ceremony 2pm at school.

Thursday 8 December

Speech Night 5:30pm at school.

Friday 9 December

LAST CANTEEN FOR YEAR Christmas Carols 6pm BBQ 7pm Carols at Moonby House

Week 10

Monday 12 December

Movie Day Community Christmas Party 5:30pm at school. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday 13 December

Swimming Carnival 9:45 – 2pm

P&C meeting 4pm @ residence.

Wednesday 14 December

Christmas Craft 9am – 3pm

Year 6 Dinner 6:30pm

Friday 16 December

Students last day

Year 6 assembly

Class clean up

Year 6 Fun day

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37

+

MOONBI PUBLIC SCHOOL EGGSTRA | Issue # 37