6 Nov 2009 - Newsletter 9

 

Newsletter No. 9
Friday 6th November 2009

 

Dear Parents, Carers and Governors,

 

Learning Platform Meeting for Parents
I do hope those parents who attended our meeting this week found the presentation useful. A big thanks to Lorna Leddon who presented the E-safety at home section!

Everyone is invited to attend the hands-on workshops, but places are limited so do book a place in the office
• Monday 9th November 2-3pm
• Wednesday 11th November 9-10am
• Monday 16th November 7-8pm

 

New Lines on Hermitage Drive
You might have noticed that the council have painted new lines opposite the Hermitage Drive entrance to school. These are in force from 8.00-9.30am and from 2.00-4.00pm. This should make this area much safer for children to cross the road.

 

Year Two visit the War Memorial in Twyford
Many thanks to Lt. Col. Winthrop and Major Robins who escorted our year two children to the war memorial in Twyford to mark Remembrance Day.  Revd. Simon met us there to commemorate the war. The children were fascinated to have real soldiers to talk to and ask questions of.

 

Poppies
Thanks to our year two school councillors who are selling poppies before school this week and next.

 

Parents Evening for Years One and Two
Parents in years one and two – you should have received your appointment time by now – if you have not yet asked for a time, please see your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.

We’ve also sent home a parent questionnaire which asks questions about your child. We find this reveals lots of interesting things about the children that we had not discovered before. This then helps us to plan topics and involve the children’s interests in the curriculum. If you would be happy to complete it, please bring it along on the night.

 

The Travelling Book Company - Book Fair
We’ve already sold lots of books – the last chance to buy is Monday 9th November, so do pop in and have a look.

Friday 6th November 3.20- 3.50pm
Monday 9th November 8.40- 9.10am
Monday 9th November 3.30 – 6.00pm
Book Fair will be on display during parents evening. Books can be reserved during this time and purchased the following morning.

Thank you to all volunteers.

 

Help needed!
Is there anyone who can spare a little time (1 hour a week or whenever fits in) to help us keep our library organised. If you can please see Mrs Smith.

 

Green Class
As Green Class are so good at coming in by themselves now, please can they use the main door from Monday. This will keep the classroom warm.
Thank you

 
Polehampton Swimming Association - Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 24th November 2009, 8.00pm at Polehampton Junior School.
The Committee would like to invite the community to attend our Annual General Meeting.  We would appreciate your support and your views on how we can improve our service to you.  We look forward to seeing you there!
Sharon Searle
Chairperson PSA

 

PTA Reminders

PTA Meeting Monday 9th November 8pm in the school hall - all welcome.

 

Curry Evening Thursday 12th November
We have a few spaces left so if you fancy a fun evening then please give your form and money into the office as soon as possible or contact the PTA team.

 

Christmas Cards
Those children who completed their Christmas Card design sheets will have had a proof sample of the card sent home this week. What creative artists we have at school! It was wonderful to see so many festive designs that will spread joy this Christmas. If you would like to place an order, please check spellings on the back of the card before completing the order form on the inside of the card and returning it with payment to the office before Friday next week (Friday 13th November). Please make cheques payable to Polehampton C of E Infant School PTA.

 

Christmas Dinner
Envelopes for Christmas Dinner have been sent home today, please return no later than Friday 20th November. If your child does not want Christmas Dinner please can you return envelope with your child’s name marked ‘Packed Lunch’. Thank you
Please note that the free school meal voucher issued to reception children cannot be used for this.

 

Twyford & Ruscombe Pre-School
Twyford and Ruscombe Pre-School are holding their annual Toy Sale on Saturday 14th November at Loddon Hall from 10 -12.  This is your opportunity to clear your cupboards of any unwanted toys and let us sell them for you.  A third of the money made goes to the Pre-school and the rest to you.  Contact Preschool on 0776 9916800 9am - 1130 Mon-Fri, Doreen Stagg on 0118 934 3021 or Judy Turton on 0118 934 4165 for your selling forms.  Alternatively, come along on the day and grab yourself some bargains!

 

Vacancy
Twyford and Ruscombe Pre-school have a vacancy for a part-time Pre-school Assistant working 4/5 morning a week (term time only).  The applicant would need to be trained to Level 3, ie DPP or equivalent.  For more details please contact Judy Turton (Chair) on 0118 934 4165.

 

Local Weather Forecast

Sunny intervals on Saturday, Light showers on Sunday!

 

Best wishes

Helen Ball
Headteacher