Headteacher’s Comments
I have had a number of complaints recently that parents are finding it hard to contact me. I would like to remind parents that I am available most mornings and afternoons in the playground for an informal chat. Please speak to the office if you would like to make an appointment, but also bear in mind that I may not be able to meet you straight away. It may also be more appropriate to speak to your child’s class teacher or Ms Cromwell before speaking with me.
Achievements
Well done to Lucy Phillips, Keely Harmer, Joshua Brennan, Migle Jociute and Freya Blaine who received Green Cards for their excellent literacy monologues. Well done to Daisy Deluca and Stanley Long who received Green Cards from Mrs Chapman.
Attendance
Well done to Mrs Campbell’s class who were all in last week, receiving a magnificent 100%. Mrs Campbell’s class has now had the best attendance 6/16 times since September.
Outside Stage
Children can now bring in music to use with the outside stage. They need to bring the CD in a case and hand it to either Mrs Brown or Mrs Troshupa who will put your child’s name on a list. They will then get between 5 and 10 minutes during lunchtime to perform/dance to their track. Please make sure the CD is labelled with your child’s name and class.
Parents use of Outside Gym
The Outside Gym will be available daily to be used by parents between 9:05am and 9:45am on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please book in at the school office. There will be a cost of £1 per session and you will get every sixth session free. All money will be put into the school’s PTA account to benefit the children at our school.
Monday’s Menu
Pizza will be served on Monday instead of the vegetarian option of Macaroni Cheese.
Congratulations to Mrs McConnell
Well done to Mrs McConnell who has obtained HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status.
Whole School Trip
I would like all money for the Whole School Trip in by Friday 3 February. This is either the full amount of £10 or the first instalment of £5.
Bags2Bag Fundraising
The collection of Bags2Bag sacks is going very well. They all need to be in school by next Wednesday, to be collected Thursday.
Hoodies
I would like to remind parents that hoodies are not school uniform.
Parent classes
Please come along and see what is on offer at a Taster session of parent classes available to you on Tuesday 7th Feb at 1pm in the ICT suite. Some will be useful when supporting your child in their learning. The sessions available range from literacy, numeracy, foreign languages, first aid and many other. There will be refreshments and cakes available. All classes and the taster session are FREE! Look forward to seeing many of you there. If there are any questions about this, please speak to Ms Cromwell who is organising this.
Times Tables Club
Have you got a free hour to help run our times tables club and test children (weekdays 12:10-1:05)? Full training will be provided. Please return the slip below and I will be in contact you as soon as possible.
Dates for your diary
Mon 30 January Parent Governor Nominations Closes
Wed 1 February Bag2Bag sacks to be handed in.
Fri 3 February Cross Country Competition
Mon 6 February PTA Meeting 9am
Tues 7 February Free Parent class taster session
Thurs 9 February PTA trip to Shrek (72 People)
Mon 20 February Return to school
Fri 2 March Egyptian Workshop Day for Year 5
Tues 13 March IEP Meetings
Tues 13 March Pupil Progress Meetings
Thurs 15 March Pupil Progress Meetings
Fri 30 March Break up from school
Fri 30 March Bingo evening including Grand Draw of the Easter Raffle
Mon 16 April Return to school
Tues 1 May Whole School Trip to Windsor castle
Mon 7 May Bank Holiday
Thurs 31 May Break up from school
Thurs 31 May Inflatable Fun Day/ Evening
Mon 11 June Return to school
Thurs 28 June Open Evening 5-7pm
Fri 29 June West Essex Olympics
Tues 3 July Sports Day 9:30am
Wed 4 July District Sports (Field Events)
Thurs 5 July Transition Day
Fri 6 July Sports Day 9:30am (Reserve)
Sat 7 July Olympic Torch Relay
Mon 9 July Bag2Bag sacks to be handed in
Wed 11 July District Sports (Track Events)
Tues 17 July Year 6 Play 2.00pm
Wed 18 July Year 6 Play 5.00pm
Fri 20 July Break up from school
Sat 15 September Autumn Fair
Fri 2 November Fireworks Display