TOOTGAROOK TELEGRAPH Weekly newsletter of

TOOTGAROOK PRIMARY SCHOOL Website: www.tootps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 5985 2864

Email Address: tootgarook.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Issue 33 29th October, 2015

CALENDAR

Monday 2nd November - CURRICULUM DAY (no students required at school)

Tuesday 3rd November - MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wednesday 4th November - Rugby Day Thursday 5th November - Grade 2 SLEEPOVER Friday 13th November - Annual School Concert Fri 13th – Thurs 19th Nov - Book Week Wed 18th –Sat 21st Nov - RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge Mon 23rd Nov – Thurs 3rd Dec - Prep-2 Swimming

Planning for 2016 As we begin the final term for 2015 we also begin careful planning for the 2016 school year, including class

structures and teaching arrangements.

If you have any concerns regarding the placement of your child next year based on educational grounds, you

may put these in writing and forward them to the Principal by Friday 6th November – Request forms will be

available at the office or on the school website.

Please note also that requests for a particular teacher will not be acknowledged, as the educational needs of all

children in the school must be considered and teacher movement across teaching teams is common practice at

TPS.

This practice is a key component of building staff energy, collaboration and knowledge.

HEAD LICE

Several parents have recently reported cases of head lice for students particularly in

Prep – Years 2. Could all parents please make an extra effort over the next week to

check their child/ren’s hair. Please note, children are to be excluded from school

until treatment has been applied. Further information about head lice treatment can

be found at

http://docs.health.vic.gov.au/docs/doc/68EE7A1FCE1254F4CA2579BA0018EDD1/$

FILE/Head%20lice%20-%20frequently%20asked%20questions%201111

Once again our market was a huge success thanks to our wonderful helpers: Marama

Silvester, Scott Gathercole, Gary Barrett, Ruth Underwood, Robert Magnano, Julie

Woulfe, Nathan Opie, Cindy Penzo, Kate Gaul, Fred Johnson, Gina Sullivan, Chris

Sullivan, Kelly Driver, Dianne Beagley, Peta Ross, Jo Cochrane, Alana Archer, Chris Holliss, Carol Perkins,

Rebekah Bull & Mel Zuccarini

Our next Market is on 28th November 2015.

Come and Join our “STRINGS DAY” Rosebud Primary School, Thursday 5th November 2015

A day for string players from all over the peninsula and geared to suit beginners and more advanced.

Strings day will commence at 9am and run through to 1.15pm. Parents are responsible for travel to and from the venue.

Our Annual School Concert will be held

on Friday 13th November

THEME

CHILDHOOD MUSIC MEMORIES

Eastbourne Primary School Hall

Tickets on sale Thursday 22nd October

@ $7.00 each

Ticket price is the same for seating and standing

Please pre-purchase tickets

to avoid the rush on the night

Students need to be at

Eastbourne PS at 6:45pm

on Friday 13th for concert

to commence at 7:00pm sharp.

Tootgarook Pre School currently have vacancies for

2016 3yo Kindergarten classes Please contact Tootgarook Pre

School on (03) 59853314 for more information

The TPS State Schools

Spectacular Group will be

performing at our next

Monday Assembly, 9th

November 2015

Prep B - Mrs Bos – Mahlia Cass-Fyson – for being an attentive listener during her visit to the Life Education Van.

Prep R - Mrs. Read – Wil Giarrusso – for the great effort he is making to improve his handwriting.

1H - Mrs Hughes - Riley Newman – for the positive attitude he is demonstrating in all school activities. He is showing great “Integrity”. Keep it up Riley.

1P - Miss Perkins – Nash Sullivan – you have really taken responsibility for your learning this term, especially during ‘Big Write’ time. Well done!

2B – Mrs Baird – Alex Baldwin –welcome to Tootgarook. You have settled in very well and have diligent work habits.

2J – Mrs Johnstone – Tahlia Oliver – for working hard in all areas, but especially starting so well with our subtraction unit.

3A – Miss Arnold – Emma Dingwell – you are always positive towards learning and giving everything a go. You can tell by your results as you have gone up 4 levels in spelling. Great work Emma. You should be very proud of yourself.

3W – Ms Walton – Harry Taralaikov-Drewett – for the improvement in completing homework and for his spelling growth. Well done Harry!

4S – Miss Staley + Miss McGhee – Chloe Mason - for the outstanding effort you put into your homework. You have not missed one week and take so much pride in each activity. Well done Chloe!

5Q – Miss Quintin – Lilly Gorton – You’ve been working so hard on your script for the RACV Energy Breakthrough Lilly. Keep it up! Well Done!

6W - Miss Withers – Alayha Roy – welcome back to Tootgarook Primary School Alayha. It’s been great to have you back. You’ve been working hard in class. Keep up the great work.

Art / Craft – Miss Davey – Alex Baldwin – 2B – Well done on a great effort in art this week. Your basket weaving was very well executed.

Music - Mrs Young – Grace Roach –6W – you have done extremely well to learn everything for the concert and the Grade 6’s are lucky to have you as you are a wonderful addition to their act. Well done Grace.

Phys Ed – Mr Kitchin – Hannah “Twinkle Toes” McCormack – 1P – for her positive and enthusiastic attitude, good manners and willingness to give everything a go.

Indonesian – Prep – Gr 3 – Miss Lee – Luke Santamaria – 3A – for his interesting and factual information about Orang-utans.

Indonesian – Grade 4/5/6 – Mrs Clements –

Book Fair Book Fair will commence on Friday 13th November

and run through to Thursday 19th November.

Opening hours are 8.45am – 9am, and 3.30pm – 4pm

each day.

Remember - All purchases at Book Fair benefit our

school, and put you in the running to win some great

prizes!!

Tootgarook Primary School “TOOTSTARS”

RACV Energy Breakthrough Challenge Would like to thank the following sponsors:

GPO HOTEL – Mornington Peninsula 1003 Pt Nepean Rd, Rodsebud

Peninsula Service Centre – Rosebud

Mawby Chiropractic