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Sad News I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the Sharrock family on the passing of David last Saturday. We are all thinking of them at this sad time. The students were informed on Monday and a counsellor was available at school for any students who needed this support. Please let me know if you see any changes in behaviour of your children or believe they are in need of support and I will arrange counselling at school. Friday Funeral I am aware that many parents and some of our students will be attending David Sharrock’s funeral on Friday. Classes will be running as normal for students not attending the funeral. Some of our school staff will also be attending the funeral on Friday. However, some school staff will need to remain at school to ensure the school is running smoothly for the students in attendance. We have discussed the arrangements as a school team and decided that Darren Hilliard and Rachell Thomson will remain at school while Jacinta Mulder and myself attend the funeral service. School Disco The MPA are organising a disco for children as part of their annual fundraising events. This was to have been held this Friday, May 3rd, but has been postponed until

May 10th as a mark of respect for the Sharrock famly. Kitchen Garden Program Thank you to Sally Gay for offering to run the cooking program for our grade 4,5,6 class as part of our Kitchen Garden Program. This program ran yesterday and will run for 3 weeks for each grade. Sally has also volunteered to coordinate the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program for the school this year. Many thanks, Sally. Big Thanks also to Ange Jones who once again joined me in taking the garden group. I appreciate the ski l l and knowledge that Ange shares on a weekly basis to support our children’s learning in the garden. Congratulations Congratulations to Kyle Smitten on qualifying for the regional athletics competition in the 12 year old boys discus. Kyle came second last week at division level, only 1cm behind the winner. Great job, Kyle. May Race Day Tomorrow is a public holiday in Moyne Shire for May Race Day. The school will be closed tomorrow.

Lynn Lyles

From the Principal’s Desk

Newsletter Date May 1 Issue 12 2013 Office Hours 2013

Monday - Wednesday 8:45am - 9:10am

9:40am - 3:45pm For appointments please ring 03 55761245

Classes begin: 9:10am Recess: Mon, Tues, Wed & Frid

-10:40—11:00am (Thurs 11:10-11:30am)

Lunch: 1:00 - 1:50pm

End of Day: 3:20pm

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E-mail: macarthur.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Term Dates

2013

Term 2: 15 April to 28 June Term 3: 15 July to 20

September Term 4: 7 October to 20

December

Principal: Lynn Lyles School Council President: Richie Belleville

Special Birthday

wishes to

Zoe Addinsall (1st May )

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May 1 Wednesday Sally Gay

3 Friday Tamara Hardy NO CANTEEN Due to funeral

6 Monday Michelle Rundell

8 Wednesday Sue Logan

10 Friday Leonie Dyson

13 Monday Rachel Dettling

15 Wednesday Lei Kelly

17 Friday Nikki Belleville

20 Monday Kate Fitzpatrick

22 Wednesday Kathy Ross

24 Friday Leonie Margrie

POSTPONEMENT SCHOOL DISCO ~~MPA News~~

Out of respect for the Sharrock families,

the MPA has decided to postpone the school

Disco until next week. Friday 10th May.

Same time, same place, same amount of fun,

just a week later.

Full information in next week newsletter.

Canteen For winter - Big Pie $3.70Big Pie $3.70Big Pie $3.70Big Pie $3.70

The Macarthur PS community is saddened by the recent loss of David, father of Taylah and Maddison and

poppy of Mikaylah and Lauren. Deepest sympathy to Trudy, Simon and Alanna and the

entire family.

Our thoughts are with you all at this time.

With sympathy

Please note: The Canteen will not be open this Friday,

May 3rd.

Macarthur Preschool Fundraiser Macarthur Preschool Fundraiser Macarthur Preschool Fundraiser Macarthur Preschool Fundraiser

“Squeeze’ems”“Squeeze’ems”“Squeeze’ems”“Squeeze’ems” Squeeze'ems are reusable baby food pouches that are designed on the

Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia.

Free from BPA, Phthalate and PVC, these on-the-run baby food pouches are handy and easy to use.

Simply mix up your own baby food, yoghurt, smoothie or fruit crusher, pour it in and zip it up.

Squeeze'ems re-usable pouches have a waterproof ziplock which allows for easy filling and washing.

They are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe.

Squeeze'ems are also designed with a spout for children to suck or squeeze out the contents - no need for a bowl or a spoon.

Order yours today! 200 ml meal size pouches available 5 pack for $6.50 or 10 pack for $12

Orders with full payment can be left at Macarthur Kinder – orders close

Monday 13th May

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Working Bee Jobs Term 2 2013 - still need some help with -

We managed to complete a massive amount at the working bee.. Anyone who

could help out with any of the jobs that are left please let me

know.

Job Person

Garden Bed near school sign- Trim branches, clean up bed.

Trim plants in garden bed near amphitheatre/gate

Playground soft-fall- Rake under monkey bars and flying fox

Inside “fix-it” jobs- Library cupboard doors, dripping art room tap, laptop trolley wheel

Brendan Gay

Remove tree near cricket wicket

Table near tree- Replace timber on seat Brendan Gay

Please help us raise money! $15 - Family or kids Portrait with Frame Get your 10”x13” portrait from Vision Portrait-

for only $15 here on our NEW DATE

FRIDAY May 31st You can view all images straight after your pho-

tography session. High resolution digital images can be purchased on this day. To book, complete voucher below and hand into office with $15. Strictly one booking per family!! Your slip & $15 must be in before Friday May 24th don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

28 29 30 - Art -Garden 4-6

May 1 - First Aid

2 - May Race Day Holiday

3 -AASP - Auskick

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5 6 -AIS Warrn Art Gallery Exurs

7 -LL - RegPM -SL– CASES Pd -Garden 4-6

8 - First Aid

9 - MARC - AIS

10 -X Country @Tarrington pm -AASP - Auskick

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12 13 14 -Naplan -Garden 4-6

15 -Naplan -School Council

16 - Art -Naplan - AIS

17 -AASP - Auskick

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19 20 21 - Garden 2-3

22 23 - MARC - AIS

24 -Walk to Sch’l -HealthBr’kfast - AASP - Auskick

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26 27 28 - Garden 2-3

29 30 - Art -LL - NWM - AIS

31 -AASP - Auskick

June 1

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23 Russell Street Macarthur Vic 3826

PO Box 36 Macarthur

Ph: 03 55761245 Fax: 03 55761333

Email:

macarthur.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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We’re on the web! www.macarthurps.vic.edu.au

LL Lynn Lyles JM Jacinta Mulder DH Darren Hilliard CS Coral Shepherd CU Christine Unger RT Rachel Thomson AM Anne McNaughton JT Jullie Timms SL Sylvia Luke PD Professional Development Conf Conference PM - Principal Meeting NWM - Network Meeting JRC - Junior Red Cross JSC - Junior School Council AASP - Active After School Prog AIS - Artist in School

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Operates Wednesday afternoons from 1pm - 5pm, at the school.

URGENT NOTICE Due to a lack of response, our family portrait fundraiser has been postponed until Friday 31st May, starting at 4.30pm. I send a big thankyou to those families who did book, and encourage you all to consider this offer. The $15 spent comes direct to the school and all our children benefit. The closing date for bookings is Friday 24th May. Please complete the attached form and return to school. I can be contacted on 0427 675 713 if you have any questions.

Thank You, Leonie Margrie

PLEASE NOTE - CHANGE OF DATE

INTERSCHOOL SHOWJUMPING

SATURDAY 18th MAY 2013 MT GAMBIER SHOWGROUNDS

Pick Avenue Mt Gambier