It has been lovely to welcome everyone back to school. Our new Reception children have thoroughly enjoyed their induction sessions and there were lots of smiling faces. We are looking forward to welcoming our nursery children from Monday. We will be continuing our Growing Great Learners activities next week with lots of interesting lessons planned.
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION - PLEASE READ!
Please can we ask that ALL parents read this weekly email as it is likely to contain important information for your child. Previously parents have missed out on key pieces of information which have been included on the weekly email.
MEET THE TEACHER EVENINGS
You are invited to meet your class teacher at the times and dates below:
Nursery - 5.30 pm Thursday 19th September in Nursery
Reception - 5.30 pm Wednesday 18th September in Sapphire classroom
Year 1 - 6.30 pm Wednesday 18th September in Emerald classroom
Year 2 - 6.30 pm Thursday 19th September in Amethyst classroom
Update from the PTA
Welcome back and hello to new parents/ guardians at the school. We're already busy with event planning for the term (and dare we say Christmas!). So a reminder that new members or just an extra pair of hands for events is always appreciated join the 'Friends of the PTA' WhatsApp group to get updates and requests or come say hello at the AGM.
PTA key dates
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Sunday 8th September - come and support our stall at the Village Street party - tuck shop goodies, candyfloss and homemade cakes
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Monday 9th September - welcome back/ new parents breakfast cafe (see details below)
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Weds 18th September - AGM, 19.30 school hall - join us to learn how we raise money and where it goes
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Fri 20th September - Oktoberfest get tickets on classlist
PTA Breakfast Cafe
The Infant PTA are holding a breakfast cafe on Monday 9th September, 8.15 to 10.30am in the Memorial Hall. Everyone is welcome, particularly new parents to the school.
Please come along with your child(ren) (siblings welcome) for breakfast or a little treat before school or join us, after you have dropped them off, for tea or coffee and to be social, welcome new families and debrief after the summer holidays.
We will have:
breakfast for children (cereal, fruit, yoghurt, smoothies and juice), pastries, sweet treats (including homemade cakes and donuts), Preloved uniform for sale (including some logo'd items), information on the PTA and upcoming social events.
Earrings
Children are not permitted to wear earrings of any kind in school, including retainer earrings. If your child has their ears pierced please ensure that the earrings are taken out prior to coming in to school. Children should not have earrings taped over, they must be removed.
Mobile Phones
We would like to remind you that as a school we take safeguarding very seriously and accordingly, it is our policy that mobile phones are not to be used whilst on the school premises. This includes whilst visiting for class reading on Friday.
Please can you ensure that your phone is not just on silent but switched off whilst on site; this is to protect both you and the children.
Break time Snack and Water Bottles
If children are bringing in their own snack from home please can it only be fruit or vegetables. Fruit winders are not permitted.
Water bottles must only contain water, no squash please.
Pick Up from School
If someone else is collecting your child from school please can you contact the school office by midday.
Medicines in school
If your child needs to have medicines in school the office will be in touch with parents of new starters, or you are welcome to contact us to discuss this. If medical needs should change at any point please do contact the School Office.
KS1 Friday Reading
This will commence on Friday 20th September for Years 1 and 2. Parents are invited into their child's classroom to listen to them read from 08.45 to 08.55.
Community & Cultural Events
Please see here for detail of events coming up in the community.
The week ahead:
Monday 9th September
- Reception children to stay until 11.45 am
- New Nursery children to attend nursery for their one hour session
Tuesday 10th September
- Reception children to stay until 1.30 pm
- Nursery children to attend their nursery sessions from today
Wednesday 11th September
- Reception children to stay all day from today
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Thursday 12th September
Friday 13th September
Monday 16th September - PFO Football after school club 15.30 - 16.30 open to all year groups. Sign up info to follow next week.
Wednesday 18th September: Mini Tennis Club at lunchtime 12.20 - 12.50pm - open to years 1 & 2 Please see flyer below.
Wednesday 18th September: Reception Meet the Teacher 5.30pm in Sapphire classroom
Wednesday 18th September: Year 1 Meet the Teacher 6.30pm in Emerald classroom
Thursday 19th September: Nursery Meet the Teacher 5.30pm in Nursery
Thursday 19th September: Year 2 Meet the Teacher 6.30pm in Amethyst classroom
Friday 20th September: PTA Oktoberfest Event
Tuesday 24th September: Year 1 PE festival - more detail to follow
Tuesday 1st October: Year 2 PE festival - more detail to follow
Thursday 3rd October: Harvest festival in Village church 9.15am - parents invited to attend
Monday 7th October: Individual photos
Tuesday 15th October: Open morning for prospective parents
Thursday 17th October: Parents Information Evening - TBC
Friday 25th October: School closes for half term
Monday 4th November: INSET day - School closed
Tuesday 5th November: School opens at 8.45am
Thursday 14th November: Parents Evening 5.00pm-8.00pm
Monday 18th November: Parents Evening 3.30pm-6.30pm
Tuesday 19th November: Year 2 PE festival - more detail to follow
Monday 25th November: Reception PE festival - more detail to follow
Tuesday 26th November: Open morning for prospective parents
Wednesday 27th November: Flu Vaccinations for all year groups - more detail to follow
Wednesday 4th December: M & M Production Jack and the Beanstalk - more detail to follow
Monday 9th December: KS1 Christmas Play 9.15am - siblings invited
Monday 9th December: Reception Christmas Play 2.15pm
Tuesday 10th December: KS1 Christmas Play 9.15am - no siblings
Wednesday 11th December: KS1 Christmas Play 9.15am - no siblings
Thursday 12th December: Reception Christmas Play 9.15am
Friday 13th December: Nursery Christmas Play 11.00am
Friday 13th December: Christmas Jumper Day - TBC
Thursday 19th December: Christmas Party Day
Friday 20th December: Christmas Service at Village Church 9.15am - parents invited to attend
Friday 20th December: School finishes for Christmas at 1.30pm