Happy Birthday Flynn, W. Matthew and Triss

This week we had a visit from Monica Sharma (Ishani in the Turtles room mum) who works runs Molonglo Dental Surgery. She talked to us about the importance of brushing our teeth twice a day and the foods that will help us keep our teeth healthy. Dorothy the Dinosaur also came to show us how to use the toothbrush properly and we all got a gift bag to take home.

ELC Tea Towel Fundraiser – Started your Christmas shopping yet?  The ELC will be creating a tea towel featuring self-portraits of all of the ELC children.  It will make a perfect Christmas present and a wonderful reminder of your time at the ELC.  Tea towels will be available for $15 or 3 for $40 (cash or QKR!).  Order forms are in your notes pockets and are due back with payment by 14 August.

Plastic bottle tops and bread bag tags – The ELC are collecting plastic bottle lids and bread bag tags to support a non-for-profit community initiative. Envision Hands uses 3D printing to turn plastic waste into mechanical hands and arms for kids. You can find a collection bucket at the front desk if you would like to contribute.

Book Week Dress-Up – The annual Book Week Parade will take place in Week 5.  This year’s theme is ‘Reading is my secret power’.  Turtle and Lobster children are invited to come to school dressed as a book character on Friday 23 August and the Stingrays dress-up day will be on Wednesday 21 August.