Welcome to a new year and a new term at Fendalton School and in Team 7. I am privileged to be the teacher of your son or daughter this year. I look forward to working closely with you and your child as we discover the best ways for them to learn and grow. I value the essential role you play as parents/care givers in the educational development of your child. Your support at home of what we do in the classroom is vital for learning to be reinforced. If at any time you are unsure of what you can do, or if your child is unsure, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
About myself.....
I have four children, Joshua who is 14 at the end of March, Emily who is almost 11 and a 1/2, Grace who is 3 and a half and Lily who is 10 months old. Josh is a Year 10 at Unlimited Paenga Tawhiti High school in town and Emily a Year 7 at Casebrook Intermediate School. I am married to to Tina Norton who was Miss Priest and may have taught your child as a new entrant.
I have taught for 11 and a half years at Fendalton School. Before teaching I was involved in Advertising and more latterly Youth Work. I love all sport and all chocolate and liquorice! I love to see children laugh, sing and have fun.
Notices
- Can children please bring their swimming togs and towel each day (or a note if they are unable to swim).
- Each child will also need to bring a school sun hat in order to play outside. We have some Sunscreen lotion in the class - Cancer Society brand.
- School starts at 8.55am each day and the classroom will be open from 8.30am - could children please not arrive earlier than this - or they will need to wait outside.
- If you would like to talk to me it would be best to catch me after 3.00pm as things tend to be hectic in the morning . Alternatively you can phone me at school and leave a message on 351 9788 ext. 828 or e-mail me at paul.norton@fendalton.school.nz (the best option!)
- @Home (Home Work) will commence next week. This will include spelling words, a reading and fitness log to fill in and some basic facts. From time to time there may be some work to finish or a special item of preparation.
- Remember that children are to wear Sports uniform every Friday.
- Physical activity is vital for learning and health. We will do some daily and therefore children need appropriate footwear. If possible could children please bring along an old pair of sports shoes to have in the room by the back door.
- I also encourage all children to have a water bottle(for water only) in the classroom. They are also able to eat fresh or dried fruit at anytime throughout the day.
- Can all stationery please be named and covered as soon as possible - a list of what each book is for is below. Could you please name pens and pencils also.
- THIS WEEK: Thursday- Champs. swimming heats and Summer Sports Options due in.
Yours sincerely
Paul Norton, the Coach, Team 7 2009
Our web page:
http://fosteam7.blogspot.com/
Happy Birthday
Amine (9 Jan.),Amelia (11 Jan.), Stella (19 Jan.)Annabelle (24 Jan.)Ben C. (6 Feb.) Carina.(13 Feb.), Mr N. (24th Feb.)
Mr Norton’s Class 2009 STATIONERY
1 x 1L4 - Poetry
3 x 1B5 1. Draft Writing
2. @Home
3. Language/HW/Reading
2 x 1A8 1. Maths
2. Inquiry/Thinking
1 x 14B5 - publishing pad
1 x QB interleaved -Maths
2 x pencils
12 pack coloured pencils
1 x 6B sketching pencil
2 x fine black vivids
1 x whiteboard marker
4 pack of Highlighters
1 x eraser
1 x ruler
1 x blue pen
1 x red pen
1 x green pen
1 x large glue stick
Not included in list but can you please obtain:
2 x 40 page clear files* 1. Music/ singing
2. Portfolio/ Inquiry
*NZ Oxford School Dictionary - available from office
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