OFFICE NEWS
Welcome to Term 1 2020. For those of you who are yet to meet the office staff, we would like to introduce ourselves to you.
Mrs Julie Robinson and Mrs Jodie McMcLachlan work 5 days a week in the office and Friday, Ms Debbie Volp works at the front desk. The office is open each day from 8am - 4pm. Just a few reminders for you starting the new school year:
Messages:
We understand that at times, messages need to be delivered to students and we aim to always deliver these messages to the classrooms before going home time. To help ensure that all messages are delivered before 3pm we ask that you please allow enough time for the office staff to do this. Often classes are outside or at PE and if messsages are phoned through at 2.55pm it can become quite hard to deliver these messages on time.
Sickness:
If your child presents to sick bay and is too unwell to stay at school, the office staff will phone a parent/guardian to come and collect. It is important to remember that if your child is unwell, we do ask that you keep them home until they are feeling better to return to school.
Medication at school:
Medication at school can be administered by the office staff, however it is very important to note that any medication must be prescribed from the doctor with a doctor's label printed on the medication. We are unable to administer any kind of panadol or paracetemol. Parents will be rung immediately if a child presents with high temps. A medication form must also be filled in before medication can be given.
Asthma Medication:
Children who do have Asthma are requried to have their puffer, spacer and asthma medication plan at school. This includes children who do suffer from seasonal asthma. All asthma medication is kept in the classroom with the teacher. If you are yet to send in your child's asthma medication and current plan, we do strongly advise you to do this as soon as possible. The office staff will be following up with parents next week to ensure this has been done.
Head Lice:
We have had two confirmed cases of head lice in the school. Please ensure you check your child's hair over the weekend for any signs of eggs. It is very important to commence treatment straight away if there are any signs of lice to prevent the spread amongst children in the school. Please see attached flyer from Qld Health outlining the correct steps in treating head lice.
Corona Virus:
Attached information for families.
Welcome BBQ:
Please join us tonight from 5pm - 7pm for our Welcome BBQ.
Volunteers:
Each year, we appreciate help from our parents, grandparents and other family members in our school. It is important to see you as much as possible in our classrooms or around the school for different events. By law, we are required to keep a volunteer register of the people who help in our schools. Next week, we will be sending home forms for you to complete if you wish to volunteer at school throughout the year. The forms ensure that all requirements are met no matter what type of volunteer work you do throughout the school year. Thank you for your support it is much appreciated. Keep an eye out for these forms in your child's bag.
Items for sale at the office:
Library Bags: $10
School Badges: $5
School Bags: $70
Swimming Caps: $5 (House colours)
Before and After School Care:
Hall-Thorpe Sports are our before and after school care providers. For parents wishing to book their child into before or after school care please contact them directly on 4638 7965 or email admin@hallthorpesports.com.au
School Fees:
School Fees are emailed home each term. You will receive an SMS notification to advise you when school fees have been emailed home. School Fees will be sent home in Week 3 of Term 1.
Birthday treats:
We love the children celebrating their Birthday's at school. Just a quick reminder that if ice-blocks are bought in, please ensure that they are frozen (particularly zooper doopers) Cup cakes and cakes are welcome however we do ask that you check with your child's teacher first in case of food alergies in that class. Often the case, ice-blocks are easier and the most time efficient for the teachers to distribute.