28 June 2018

Newsletter Articles

A Note from the Principal

At Butler Primary School I am extremely lucky to share wonderful interactions with our staff, students and families, and every now and again when a ‘sensational’ moment occurs it makes me stop and think about how lucky I am.

If you have ever sat and googled gratitude, one comes up with pages and pages of suggestions. It is important to realise that just having “things” doesn’t always equate to gratitude. Showing gratitude is much more than a simple’ thanks’ without further thought.

Practising gratitude daily goes a long way to improving your happiness in all areas of your life. Gratitude opens the door to more relationships, improves physical and psychological health, enhances empathy and reduces aggression, helps with sleep and improves self-esteem.

We live in such a busy world. Sometimes we need to take stock and ‘smell the roses’ as they say and be thankful. Remember to let the people in your life know just how much you appreciate them.

Take time and think about when was the last time you performed a random act of kindness?

As Principal, I get to see a large proportion of students in a variety of settings. I continue to be impressed with the respectful nature the vast majority of students demonstrate on a daily basis. I also get to see the professionalism of our staff, who do such a great job in educating our students. When I say ‘staff’ I refer to teachers and support staff. At the moment, it is especially busy and all have earned a well-deserved break.

I would like to wish all staff, students and their families a happy and safe break.

Mrs Julie Woodhouse
Principal

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 5 – Senior Assembly

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 6 – Junior Assembly

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 7 – Senior Assembly

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 8 – Junior Assembly

WA Day

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WHAT’S ON IN?...........

Year 3 – D1

The Year 3’s in D1 have been enjoying using the Zones of Regulation to communicate their feelings and to get into the green zone, ready to learn. Each morning the students in D1 move their faces to show what zone they are in and then think of a strategy to use to get into the Green Zone. During the day we will do a Zones circle to discuss what zone we are in and why or we will do a smiling mind meditation to help calm down from all the excitement of lunchtime!

Miss Goodin

Year 2 – D2

On Thursday 7 June it was D2's Assembly. The children wrote about winter and why they liked the cooler weather. They then read a few sentences about what they do in winter to keep warm.

This was followed by the old song 'Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head' from the movie 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.' The weather on the day was perfect for the song and the winter topic. The parents, grandparents and visitors joined us in the classroom after the Assembly for some Morning Tea.

Mrs Marsh & Mrs Pierce

Year 3 – D7

This term in D7, we have been having a fantastic time learning about Digital Technologies. We have been so clever, studying how to code. This involves creating computer programs where we collaborate with others, develop our problem-solving skills and persist through tough tasks, even when we get frustrated. We have learnt programming concepts and computational thinking through coding interactive games. Our main focus has been on creating algorithms, identifying bugs and debugging, consolidating our learning by reflecting in our journals. As well as working on the iPads, we have been writing codes by hand and even participated in a relay programming completion in our class. D7 has looked forward to our Wednesday afternoons, eager to be challenged whilst having fun along the way.

Miss Kelly

Year 3 - Room 11

This term students in room 11 have been working hard on their phonics and spelling. We love using our mini whiteboards to play spelling games. These games help us practise reading and writing words and learn our focus sounds for the week. We have shown great teamwork as we work together to help one another develop in spelling.

Mrs Gouges

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.

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.

2018 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

As we see another term fly by, we are as busy as ever in the Library. We would like to thank all of you in the Butler Primary School community for your support.

We wish you a safe and reenergising school holiday and we will see you all next term.

Mrs Pengelly and Mrs Dowrick

Canteen Corner

The online ordering system is available via the link below. Please refer to the above menu link.

Online ordering will close at 9.00am.

Any orders placed after this time will not be processed for that day. The order will go through the following day. Please ensure orders are placed on time. Late orders can be placed by calling Quick direct on 1300 11 66 37.

All Snack items on the menu will only be available at the canteen window at recess. The canteen will be closed at lunch time for the supply of pre-ordered lunches only.

Please do not hesitate to contact me via a call or text on 0422 577 894 if you have any enquiries.

Thank you
Carla Andretta

P&C News

P&C Office Bearers

P&C Meetings

Meetings are held at 6.00pm on Wednesday evenings during weeks 3 & 8. If there are any changes to these arrangements, details will be updated on the P&C Facebook page.

Fundraising

CRAZY HAIR DISCO

Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters of our Crazy Hair Disco! The night was a huge success and the kids loved winning lots of cool prizes donated by parents, the school, the P&C, entertainment book and local businesses.

In particular we would like to congratulate the winner of the $199 hey dee ho music birthday party gift voucher. Hey dee ho music are pleased to offer families of Butler Primary School a 10% discount on the cost of birthday party entertainment. Please call 1300 139 631 for more information or to book your party now.

We are continuing to sell Entertainment books to raise further funds to assist in subsidising programs and provide new literacy resources.

To purchase please visit;

School Banking

WEDNESDAY is school banking day!

Please remember to put your child’s deposit book and money into their grey classroom banking bag. The banking bag will be sent to the canteen with the class lunch basket. For more information regarding the program or to open an account, follow the link:

In addition to your Commonwealth Bank Super Saver Prizes we are offering an entry into our raffle to win a $20 JB HIFI voucher EACH TERM for the remainder of 2018.

For every deposit you make through School banking (on a Wednesday via your classroom banking bag) you will gain an entry into the raffle.

The winner of the term 2 voucher will be contacted and announced on our Facebook page.

Happy banking and thank you for your continued support of the P&C.

Mrs Lucy Malins

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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