Newsletter- 02/13/17
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Dear All,
I hope you have had the opportunity to get out and about with your children and enjoy some of the cooler weather that we are enjoying at the moment. Last week I had quite a few conversations with parents who feel like they are constantly going into battle with their children about the amount of screen time they demand. My rule of thumb is that if you are worried that your children are spending too much time looking at a screen then they probably are. At KJS we promote the concept of balance so the question parents need to consider is whether your children are also getting enough time to socialise with other children, play independently, talk and have fun with you, read, exercise, be outside, be creative and rest. Help your child to analyze the time they spend within each of these categories and try to draw conclusions together. Remember that as parents we are the most influential role models on our children – if they see us attached to a screen all the time it stands to reason they will expect to do the same. Good luck!
For those who wish to purchase a DVD of the Annie Jr show we have a professional recording for families to purchase at a cost of $100. This price give you two shows, featuring both casts. To order please send a cheque for the exact amount to KJSPTA Ltd. All cheques should be sent in an envelope which must have the following information on it:
Child’s name:
Child’s class:
Amount of DVDs ordered:
Total amount:
The recording will be shown in school throughout the week should you wish to see the quality before buying. Please note that envelopes which do not have the required information can not be processed.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Karen Thomas
Head of School
SCHOOL FAIR: March 18th – Five weeks to go!
Some of you have already signed up to help at the fair and we are extremely grateful for your time.
We still need more volunteers to help set up and run the white elephant stall, the book store, art and craft stalls, and the international food stalls. If you are willing to give us some time on or before the day, please take a moment to fill out the sign up sheet at:
https://goo.gl/forms/FM3d4nINl8GMmyFp1
Please contact the PTA Office if you have any questions.
There will of course be other ways you can help out….
- Raffle tickets are already being sold and we are very impressed by the students’ motivation! There are prizes for the girl, the boy and the class who sell the most tickets. Please contact the PTA office should you need more raffles tickets to sell!
- We are looking for donations of unwanted gifts, new or quality second hand household items for the White Elephant Stall. These could be toys, household items and appliances, bikes, CDs, DVDs, puzzles or board games! Please be mindful that we are not able to sell pirated copies of CDs or DVDs.
- We are collecting second hand books(for children or adults) and would appreciate as many donations as possible. All donations should be sent to the PTA Office. Many thanks in advance for your generosity.
- We are hoping to form a Community Choir for staff and parents, performing a simple, popular song during the fair. If you would like to join us, rehearsals will be at 5pm-7pm on Thursday 9 and 16 March, 2017. Please let the PTA know if you are planning to join us.
- The PTA are collecting Cash Donations to help purchase items for the auction. If you are willing to donate money, please contact the PTA office. Thank you for those who have already donated.
Our school fair is always a time of great excitement because of the finals of the KJS Talent Show! Should your child wish to audition the sign up sheet can be accessed here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceoTQ8a6fc7BpuFWyF3ee3lnBfSLgjx99JpT0K8IQnfalEIQ/viewform
Please note there should only be one parent contact shared per group audition. Auditions will be held in the next few weeks.
STUDENT ACTION
During Chinese New Year Avery volunteered at the LAP cat shelter. Besides cleaning and feeding, the cats need volunteers to help them socialize and become comfortable with humans.
Avery says the cats need our help because “some of these cats have just been thrown out on the street. They had to fight for food when living on the streets and have been injured. I felt sorry to see cats that are sick and are scared.”
Avery would like to spread the message that there are many wonderful cats waiting for a loving home at the shelter, so if you are looking to get a pet cat please adopt one instead of buying from a pet shop.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
This weekend Chase participated in a swimming competition achieving an amazing time in his 50m backstroke and freestyle races – even though it was his very first time joining a swim competition. Well done Chase – this is a wonderful achievement!
Very well done to Shaivi who participated in Hong Kong Youth Club’s Hip-hop Road Show and has been featured in their magazine this month!
ESF 50th ANNIVERSARY PRIMARY CHORAL CONCERT
Students from the Senior Choir will be performing in this concert on 17 March 2017 (Friday) 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Stadium (performance begins at 7:00pm) along with others from all the ESF schools. This event is always extremely impressive and a wonderful opportunity for the choir.
Please << Click here >> for more information. Tickets sell extremely quickly so I would suggest that you book on URBTIX as soon as possible if you wish to attend.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
THIS WEEK:
15 FEB (4:00pm – KJS Library)
Maths workshop with Peter Sullivan – find out more about Maths teaching! Please sign up on Gateway to indicate your attendance.
Thursday 16 FEB (6:30pm – GLT, KGV)
Bullying Workshop organized by the KGV PTSA
Jenny Bate of ‘Kely support group’ will talk to parents on the topic of bullying. The workshop aims to raise awareness about the different kinds of bullying in schools and how parents can talk to their children about them. It will give parents an understanding of what is happening in schools and the different roles of people involved in bullying, including the victim, the bully and the bystanders. The social and emotional well-being of children involved in bullying will be discussed as well as the strategy that KELY teaches young people around bullying, so that parents can support their children. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
Register with Rishika at ptsa@kgv.edu.hk or 2760 6660 if you wish to attend.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
15 February: Maths Workshop for parents 4pm in KJS Library
16 February: Bullying Workshop organized by the KGV PTSA 6.30pm in KGV
17 February: Y1 trip to Sai Kung
21 February: 6T, 6RB & 6W trip to Kowloon Walled City Park
23 February: 6A & 6M trip to Kowloon Walled City Park
13 March: Maths Week
17 March: ESF Choral Concert
18 March: School Fair
23 March: Student Led Conferences 3-6pm
24 March: Classes suspended for Student Led Conferences
27 March: KJS Music Concert
28 March: Y1 and Y2 Sports Day 9am
31 March: Term 2 ends at midday
