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 19 19
th
June, 2014

CALENDAR
Friday 20
th
June - Student Reports sent home
Tuesday 24
th
June- Parent/Teacher Interviews
- Lipsync Idol
Thursday 26
th
June - P.A. Hot Dog Day
Friday 27
th
June - LAST DAY TERM 2 2.30pm dismissal
Saturday 28
th
June - Tootgarook Community Market 2J rostered
Dates for Term 3
Monday 14
th
July- Term 3 begins 9.00am


Tomorrow students will bring home their mid-year reports. These outlined achievements from
the first semester and future directions for the remainder of the school year. As a follow up to
our reports, our parent/teacher discussions will be held next Tuesday from 2:00pm onwards.


END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS
Next week is the final week of Term 2. Please note that students will be dismissed early on Friday 27th June at
2:30pm from the Multi Purpose Room after a short whole school assembly.
Students will return from holidays for the beginning of Term 3 on Monday 14th July.


EVACUATION DRILL
As part of our emergency management procedures, we practised a whole school evacuation today. As an
added challenge this time around, we ran the evacuation siren whilst the school nurse
and many visitors were on the school premises.
The response was fantastic with our students very well behaved and returning
immediately to their classrooms. Within a couple of minutes the entire school was
empty and all children, staff and visitors safely in the Community building. Working
through our communication protocols, by around the four and a half minute mark we
were able to account for every student in the school. We were also pleased that all of the relief staff present
today were also able to easily pick up our procedures.
In sharing this through the Newsletter, we hope you have a strong sense of the vigilance we have in regards to
student safety at Tootgarook Primary School.

Staffing
In recent days the selection panel has been interviewing candidates for the Assistant Principal
role at Tootgarook Primary School. The panel was unanimous in offering the role to Paul King,
current Acting Assistant Principal. Paul has accepted the offer and will start in the position next
term. On behalf of the staff, students and community I congratulate Paul on his new
appointment to Tootgarook Primary School.


EVERY DAY COUNTS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with
students coming to school each and every day.
Missing school can have a major impact on a childs future a student missing one day a fortnight will miss four
full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 theyll have missed more than a year of school.
There is no safe number of days for missing school each day a student misses puts them behind, and can
affect their educational outcomes.
Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss school, there are things we can
do together to ensure they dont fall behind:
Speak with your classroom teacher and find out what work your child needs to do to keep up.
In the case of an extended absence, develop an absence learning plan with your teacher and ensure
your child completes the plan.

Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your classroom teacher as early as
possible.
From 1 March 2014, new laws mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without an
acceptable reason.
If youre having attendance issues with your child, please let your classroom teacher know so we can work
together to get your child to school every day.
As Always, if you would like to discuss this matter further, dont hesitate to contact Paul King (Acting Assistant
Principal) or myself for an appointment.

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Our monthly Community market is on Saturday 28
th
June notices have been sent
home today to Mrs. Johnstones Grade 2 children who are rostered on but more
helpers are always needed. If you are able to spare an hour or so please
leave your name and contact number at the office.





Beginners and more advanced String Players from all
over the Peninsula came together last Monday at
Rosebud P.S. The sound was fantastic from an orchestra
of violins, violas, cellos and double basses. Two of our
ex students, Sophie and James together with Amelia,
Amity, Hazel, Eloise and Max attended the day.















PARENTS ASSOCIATION - HOT DOG LUNCH DAY
Thursday 26
th
June
$3.00
Orders to be returned by Tuesday 24
th
June
NOT LATE ORDERS ACCEPTED




Students will be presented with certificates at Monday morning assembly.
Prep B Mrs Bos Nash Sullivan - For his persistence in Mathematics. Nash worked hard to learn the numbers
before and after.
Prep P Mrs Prossor Harley Hanson for his fantastic word recognition and wonderful reading.
1H Mrs Hughes Abigail Hee for her great reading and spelling. Abigail is a very helpful and caring friend to
all children in grade one.
1P Miss Perkins Hazel Read for her fantastic work habits and always doing her best.
2B Mrs Baird Jackson Vis for his diligence during Maths and for his quiet work habits. He always does his
best.
2J - Mrs Johnstone Deegan Thompson for working well in Maths groups. Deegan it was great to see you
concentrating and doing your best.
3/4T Miss Withers Lacey Mcilfatrick - for being a role model to others in the class. You always try your best
and display the RICH school values. It's a pleasure to have you in the classroom. Keep up the great work.
3/W Ms Walton Matthew Nevinson for his careful reading of directions when making a paper snapper
and a ring glider.
4/5S Miss Staley Keala Jacobson - For being a cooperative member of our class who always works
independently. Keala shows respect to all of her teachers and peers. She is a pleasure to have in our class.
Congratulations Keala.
5Q Miss Quintin Well done Daniel McKenzie, you made our visitor 'Max' from Southern Peninsula Sharks
feel at home here at Tootgarook Primary School. You introduced yourself with a friendly handshake and listened
attentively during his lesson. 5Q wouldn't be the same without you! GO DAN!
6B Mrs Bruin Jake Murray - Welcome to Tootgarook P.S. you have settled into 6B with ease and made
many new friends. You will be a great asset to our grade.




Wanted!
The 2014 Tootstars push cart teams are looking for people
who can donate any old hand golf buggies, strong
prams or go kart frames. We are hoping to use these
to make our push carts and we would be very thankful to anyone who
could help us out. Thanks!

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Book Fair
Thank-you for visiting Book Fair- We had a huge response! Through this
fundraising, the library has received many new wonderful books. These new
books will be processed, and be available for borrowing soon!

At assembly, many of the books were on display and our book fair raffle was
drawn. The lucky prize- winners were Poppy, Kade, Paige and Max (Absent).
Each received a book of their choice, a variety item and a poster.

We hope you look forward to the next Book Fair in November!













































FAMILY LIFE COMMUNITY HOUSE
COFFEE + CHAT MORNING
TERM 3 in TOOTGAROOK PS
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
EACH THURSDAY - 9.00-11AM
ALL PARENTS WELCOME INCLUDING TODDLERS