2008 Autumn (3)
The second half of the Autumn term is already upon us and our Christmas preparations are well underway !
The second part of this newsletter will inform you of all the fun activities we have in store.
- THANK YOU! -
Harvest
Thank you so much for your generosity in providing tinned foods to help the Easter Team ensure that many people less fortunate than ourselves in Crawley will have access to good food. We received a letter of thanks from the Team and also a certificate. The children enjoyed giving so much.
Family Shoebox Appeal
I do hope you’ve enjoyed preparing shoeboxes of gifts for families in Romania, Moldova and Albania. Thank you to those of you who have already provided a box. If you still wish to participate the closing date is Thursday 20th November.
Lunches
I would like to say how impressed we are with the super healthy packed lunches so many of the children are enjoying! WELL DONE!
Children in Need
Together with the Nursery we have collected an amazing £279.
Thank you for donating all your pennies on Friday, the children had great fun making our path of pennies
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MOODLE
We have noticed that many of you and your children are enjoying the activities on our Moodle. Please try to remember to find time to log on and have some fun!
If any of you are having problems or have forgotten your passwords please let us know and I’m sure we’ll be able to help.
Internet user agreement forms
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RETURNED YOUR INTERNET USER AGREEMENT FORM PLEASE WOULD YOU DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Winter Warmers
Now that the colder weather is with us I’d like to remind you that we have woolly beanie hats with school logo for sale at £3 each.
Drink to think
It has come to our notice that several of the children are bringing juice/squash in their water bottles. Research shows that only water rehydrates effectively. Please ensure that only water is provided for drinking during the day and save the juice for lunchtime.
Thank you in anticipation of your co-operation.
Animals
Please remember dogs are not permitted on school premises at anytime.
Christmas !!
Christmas performance: This year our production is “Jesus@Bethlehem.com”
Tuesday 16th December : Dress Rehearsal for pre-schools and siblings
Wednesday 17th December : Performance 9.45 & 1:45
Thursday 18th December : Performance 9.45
Please note that there will be no crèche and pre-school siblings, including babies will not be able to watch the performances on Wednesday and Thursday. Please make your own child care arrangements.
Please complete the attached slip to order tickets that will be distributed from 1st December. We have allocated two tickets per family for the performances. There are no tickets for the dress rehearsal and any extra family members are welcome to come along on the Tuesday.
Should any of the audience have special seating requirements please let us know in good time and we will do our best to accommodate those needs.
Costumes:
We are in the process of looking through costumes we already have that we can re-use or adapt. Should we need any help with adaptations and embellishment your child’s teacher will be in touch for help!
PE kits:
Rehearsals have begun and will gather momentum…….please make sure your children have their PE kits EVERY day.
Christmas Fair - 6th December 12.00 – 3.00p.m.
Another joint project with our locality of schools.
The following events will be in the Infant School - Father Christmas, Y6 games and stalls and the Secret’s Room plus refreshments.
Mad Hair Day – Friday 28th November
On this day the children can come to school with crazy hair styles!! In return we ask that you donate a gift for mums for the Christmas Fair Secret’s Room to the value of at least £1.50 – please note the correction from the previous letter. Please place the unwrapped gifts in the box that will be in the library (no alcohol thank you.)
Party Day- Friday 19th December
WE PARTY ALL DAY !!!!
Children may wear party clothes to school however they will need sensible school shoes. Please remember a coat as playtimes are likely to be chilly.
Hat parade - Please help your child to make a Christmas themed hat to wear at the Hat Parade.
Party food - We would be grateful for a contribution of 50p per child for party food. The teaching assistants will go shopping so please would you send your 50p into school by Wednesday 17th December at the latest. Thank you.
Entertainment - The children will be enjoying a performance by a children’s magician!!
AM COLLINS
HEADTEACHER
