7 September 2017

Newsletter Articles

A Note from the Principal

Well it looks like spring is finally here and the sun was shining for our Faction Carnival. What a great day we had, from the moment the students marched onto the oval in their Factions, chanting loudly, to the announcement of the winning Faction. Thank you to the P&C for fundraising for our gazebos which made an excellent addition to our Faction bays. I would like to congratulate all students on their wonderful behaviour and sportsmanship. Thank you to all staff who ensured that our tabloids ran smoothly and encouraged all students to participate.

It’s events like this that bring our school community together for the benefit of all students. Thank you to all parents who supported this wonderful day.

Mrs Julie Woodhouse
Principal

The day the Choir had being working towards all year had finally arrived – Friday 18th, August was the One Big Voice concert! It started off with our train ride in to the city from the Butler Station. There was a lot of enthusiasm and excitement on the train as the students were buzzing with chatter and practising their repertoire.

Upon arriving at the Perth Arena, it was plain to see there were plenty of other schools lining up, just as excited to get inside for the rehearsal and concert. The students were very proud to be wearing their brand new Choir t-shirts, accompanied by smart black trousers and skirts. What a good looking Choir!

Miss Jurgowiak

What’s on in………

PP5 – Farm Time at Kindy

This term the Kindy classes are exploring the theme of Farm. The children have enjoyed interacting with several friendly farm animals that have come to visit. The children have been involved in caring for the animals and have also spent time observing their behaviour and drawing the animals. We have learnt about the use of animals to the farmer and have read fiction and non-fiction stories related to our theme.

Mrs Alison Johnston

PP6 - Growing Cress during Science Week

The children in PP6 enjoyed planting cress seeds in our Kindy classroom, using a few simple sequenced steps.

They also observed and began to understand that the seeds could be grown on compost, in a seed tray, pot, kitchen roll and cotton wool. To their great surprise, the seeds germinated extremely quickly and needed very little attention.

The children used simple language of measurement to describe and record the cress seeds growth over 5 days, well done PP6.

Mrs Elizabeth Saunders

Parent Parking

To help ease congestion around the school during peak times we encourage families to walk their children to and from school wherever possible, especially in fine weather or park at the Community Centre car park and walk your children across the oval.

All Staff park at the front of the school. This will free up all bays in the public car park off Cambourne Way.

Families are reminded that parking is not permitted on grassed kerbside areas around the Pre-primary car park and along Tollesbury Avenue, as well as the bricked median strip in Cambourne Parkway or across any footpaths. Parking is also not permitted in bus bays. Please consider the safety of all other road users and pedestrians when parking and leaving schools grounds.

Please also give consideration and respect to owners of properties surrounding the school.

All usual road and parking rules apply around the school and parking fines are issued by rangers (who visit frequently) to those not adhering to the road rules. Please download the map below for parent parking information.

School Payment Options Available

Butler Primary School now has eftpos facilities available in the front office!

Payment methods for charges and contributions can now be made via:

• Eftpos
• Cash or Cheque (please use the school money envelopes and place the sealed envelope in the black letter boxes. The boxes are located in the wet areas of each of the blocks and the office)
• Direct Deposit (reference student name and payment description.)
  BSB: 016 338
  Acc: 110391487

Absentee Messaging Service

Due to the ease of this service, the sending of a text message to Butler Primary School to notify us of your child/ren’s absence has been embraced by many families.

Please send absentee messages through to 0419 091 075 with all of the following details so we can correctly update student records:

• Full name of your child/children
• Reason for absence
• Date of absence

Absences can also be phoned through to the office on 9562 1804.

As per Department of Education policy, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school of the reason for your child’s absence/s within three days of the absence. Failure to do this will mean that the absence will be marked as “unacceptable reason” affecting your child’s education and attendance record.

Students Arriving Late

Any student arriving late to school, after the siren sounds at 8.35am, will need to enter the school through the front office to collect a late note which is to be given to their class teacher.

Update Student Contact Information

If you have recently changed mobile numbers or moved address, it is important you update your contact information with the office. Please also advise if there is a change to any of your emergency contact information.

Siren Times

Please note the change in time for recess and lunch this year. The start and finish times for school remain the same.

2017 Siren Times

Donating Uniforms

Butler Primary School is seeking donations of uniforms, including polo shirts, dresses and suitable navy bottoms, especially in sizes 8-12. If you are able to assist please drop the clean clothing at the front office.

From the Library

Book Club

Book Club Issue 6 is closed and orders have been processed. These items should be delivered to your child’s classroom by the end of Week 9.

Please remember our annual Scholastic Book Fair which will be held: Week 2 Term 4, Tuesday 17 October to Thursday 19 October 2017, from 8:15am to 3pm on each of these days. During this time, children in Years 1 to 6 will have the opportunity to browse the Book Fair with their classes.

This is the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping!

Kansas City Public Library

Please remember, no library bag = no library book borrowing

Mrs Pengelly and Mrs Dowrick

Canteen Corner

Online ordering is available for the Canteen via the link below.

Recess and 2nd bell lunch treats and snacks are still available through the canteen hatch.

Online Canteen Ordering

Please be reminded that we have a new online ordering system. It only takes a minute to sign up and the P&C will be using the same website for all future events like discos and sausage sizzles.

Sign up now via the link below (also known as QuickCliq)

Mrs Siakia
Canteen Manager

P&C News

Recent Events

The Father's Day Stall held in Week 7 was a great success. Thank you to everyone who supported the stall and well done to Lucy Malins for organising the event. A big thank you also goes to all of the volunteers who helped out. The P&C raised approximately $800 for our school!

Upcoming Events

In Term 4, the P&C will be holding a disco. This will be our last fundraiser for the year and we will NEED volunteers for this this to go ahead. More details will be sent home at the beginning of next term.

School Banking

School Banking is on Thursdays. Please remind your child to put their deposit book in the grey banking bag. For anyone wanting to sign their child up to school banking you can do it online now at this link:

Don’t miss out on the Grand Prize competition ending this term. To be in the running for a family trip to Tokyo Disneyland, students need to make 15 or more School Banking deposits between 23 January 2017 and the end of Term 3.

After making 10 School Banking deposits, students can choose from the 3D Chalk Set, Colour Change Markers, Smiley Emoji Keyring, Volt Handball or Tablet Case. Prizes are available until stocks run out. To order their prize, students can put a note in their deposit book with their name, class and prize. If your child isn't sure how many tokens they have, they can put in a note in their deposit book or see me in the banking room (in the undercover area) on Thursday mornings.

For further information contact the P&C via email at butlerps.pandc@gmail.com or through the P&C Facebook page “BPS P&C Association” – please see details above.

Next Meeting P&C Meeting

The next P&C Meeting will be held in Week 9, Wednesday 13th September 2017 at 6.00pm in the Staffroom.

Canteen Helpers

If you or anyone you know would like to volunteer to help in the canteen for an hour or so please see Shelly in the canteen, email her at butlerpscanteen@gmail.com , call the school or send us a message on the P&C Facebook page.

Many thanks from your P&C Committee:

Kellie Holland – President
Becci Young - Vice President
Clare Marashlian – Secretary
Emily Batchelor - Treasurer

BUTLER OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE

Please feel free to drop into the centre or contact us on 0403 347 952 or butler.oshc@ymcawaa.org.au for any queries. Information is also available at the school office.

Kind regards,
YCMA

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