Letter home: Friday, 10th November 2023

November 10 2023

Dear Parents/carers

Remembrance Service:

Thank you to Year 5 for leading our Remembrance Service in St Mary’s Church yesterday. It was very thought provoking, encouraging us to remember the lives lost at war. Thank you also to all the families and friends who joined us and to Rev Pollard who welcomed us to Church.

Reception and KS1 Reading Meeting:

Thank you to all the families that came along to this evening. Miss Byram led a very informative session on how we teach reading and how this can be supported in the home. This will make a real difference to support your child in learning how to read.

Christmas Events:

Odd socks day	Monday 13^th November	In school No cost or contribution required to support Anti Bullying week
Children In Need	Friday 17^th November	In school Wear non uniform/Pudsey clothing Donate to Children In Need
Christmas Jumper Exchange	Thursday 30^th November	In school Bring along your old Christmas jumpers anytime from now. Then on the 30^th November they will be displayed for families to choose one (or more) to take home.
Christmas Jumper Day	Thursday 7^th December	In school Wear a Christmas jumper to support Save the Children Donation for Save the Children
Christmas Fair	Thursday 7^th December	In school 3.30pm start
EYFS/KS1 Nativity	Wednesday 13^th December	St Mary’s Church Morning and afternoon performances in school time. 2 tickets per performance. More information will follow.
Christmas Dinner	Tuesday 19^th December	In school To be paid on ParentPay once your child has booked their lunch on the day.
KS2 Christmas concert	Wednesday 20^th December	St Mary’s Church Afternoon and evening performances. 2 tickets per performance. More information will follow.
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas party	Wednesday 20^th December	In school Come in party clothes. No other contributions needed.
Pantomime	Thursday 21^st December	In school We would appreciate a £2.50 donation towards the cost of the pantomime and snacks. This will be set up on Parentpay.
KS2 Christmas parties	Friday 22^nd December	Year 3 and 4 – wear party clothes, no other contributions required Year 5 and Year 6 – come in non-uniform PE clothes, no other contributions required

Christmas Eve boxes:

Boxes are now live on ParentPay at a cost of £4.50 each. There are a limited number of boxes available so book now. When they’re gone, they’re gone! The last day to order is the 17^th November.

Christmas helpers needed!

Can you spare any time to help us get Christmas ready?

On Tuesday 21^st November we will be hosting a Christmas coffee morning where we will be asking for volunteers to help with a variety of Christmas tasks such as wrapping presents and preparing for our Christmas Fair. The event will run from 8.30-11.30am any help appreciated. Festive snacks and hot drinks provided!

Outdoor kit donation:

If you have any size 12 wellies or waterproofs that could be donated to school we would really appreciate it. These would support our children who are gardening in the poorer weather.

ParentPay:

Please look at your Parent Pay account and clear any outstanding payments. If there are any debts you run the risk of not being able to access school lunches, breakfast club and tea time club.

Headlice:

Please can we ask all families to be very vigilant at checking their children’s hair for headlice. We have had a number of cases in school and this can only be stopped if the headlice are properly treated. Please follow this link for advice.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/

Packed Lunches and fruit:

Please can I remind families that pupils should not have fizzy drinks, sweets or chocolate bars in their packed lunches.

Children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit each day as part of a Government initiative. This stops when they reach Year 3 so we encourage children in Years 3 to 6 to bring their own piece of fresh fruit to school for a playtime snack. Thank you for your support.

Attendance:

We are heading into the time of year when there can be lots of bugs around. This list helps families know which illnesses and conditions require pupils to stay at home and when they can come to school. However if you have any questions please contact school.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Coffee Morning:

All are welcome to our informal Coffee /Tea mornings (drink and natter). These are held every Tuesday after dropping your children off at school. Under school age children welcome too as there are lots of toys for them to play with.