Family Letter number 6
21 February 2008
Visit in school from ‘The Animal Lady’.
On Tuesday the children all experienced seeing an assortment of animals and a talk from a member of the Natural History Lecture Service. This is always a popular event on our school calendar. We would like to thank the P.T.A. for funding this activity.
We look forward to parents/carers of children in Class 1W joining us for this event.
‘Fairtrade Fortnight’ - from 24th February until 9th March 2008
To support ‘Fairtrade Fortnight’, which will be from 24th February until 9th March 2008, and working in conjunction with Mrs. Rita Athersmith, one of our School Governors, we shall be selling the following products at the Annexe:
Traidcraft Geobars - 30p each
Traidcraft Tropical Fruit Mix - 60p each.
These will be available during break times for these two weeks.
If we find that there is a high enough demand for them we would then look to selling these cereal bars on a permanent basis.
Dinner Money
On occasions your child may come home with a note from the kitchen regarding a shortage of dinner money. We appreciate at times that this can be frustrating but obviously we can only respond to the money the children present. If they lose money before it is given to the cashier or any change afterwards, then we are not in a position to replace it or accept any responsibility.
Recycled Printer Ink Cartridges
We are still collecting any empty ink cartridges from all printers – if you have any at home please bring them into school – there is a collection box in the foyer.
Used Stamps
We are still collecting used postage stamps for St. Giles Hospice. Please send any used stamps into the school office.
Yours faithfully,
Miss H. McKay
Headteacher.
PTA News
PTA Meetings
The next PTA meeting is on Thursday 6th March from 7:45pm-9:00pm. We will be reviewing recent fundraising events and planning future events. All welcome.
Ladies Fashion Show and Clothes Sale Wednesday 27th February 8-10:30pm
St. Michael’s PTA are hosting a Smarty’s Ladies Fashion Show and Clothes Sale on Wednesday 27th February, from 8pm -10:30pm at Boley Park Community Hall.
As well as being a great ‘ladies night out’ (sorry guys we will try and organise something for you too in the very near future!), it promises to be a great shopping opportunity. Clothes brands such as ‘Next, Peruna, Wallis and Principles’ in sizes from 8 to 22, with tremendous savings to be had.
We will also have representatives from ‘The Body Shop’ and ‘The Pampered Chef’ on hand for all your beauty, pampering and culinary needs. They are also offering prize draws for the chance to win £50 worth of their products.
The closing date for advance ticket sales is Friday 22nd February (tomorrow), so book your baby sitters and return your booking slips to the office ASAP. Spare letters are available from the office if you didn’t receive one. Thank you.
Family Event Chocolate Bingo Friday 14th March 6:00-8:00 pm
It’s nearly Easter once again and to celebrate St Michael’s PTA are holding an evening of family fun. Bingo with a twist- all the prizes are chocolate Eater eggs!
Pencil the date into your diaries and we will be issuing a separate letter with full details shortly.
There will be a non-uniform day on Friday 7th March as part of the preparations for this event. Further details to follow.