Family Letter number 3
1st October 2009
Tuesday 29th September - Michaelmas Service – Years 5 and 6.
It was lovely to see parents and grandparents in Church for our annual Michaelmas Service.
Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September 2009
An appointment system will be organised so that the waiting time to see your child’s teacher will be kept to a minimum. When you receive your slip please return it indicating which times you prefer as soon as possible.
School Closed to Pupils – Staff Training Day – Friday 23rd October 2009
A reminder that school will be closed to pupils on Friday 23rd October 2009. Half Term is Monday 26th till Friday 30th October. Children will be dismissed at the normal time on Thursday 22nd October.
Please take time to look at this catalogue. School receives commission on purchases you make. Remember to quote the school source code: SST3027 on your order.
Recycled Printer Ink CartridgesWe are still collecting any empty ink cartridges from all printers – if you have any at home please bring them into school.
5RM Class WorshipWe look forward to seeing Parents, Grandparents and Carers of children in Class 5RM at our Worship tomorrow, Friday 2nd October at 2.30 p.m.
Whole School PhotographsThe photographer will be in school on Monday 5th October to take individual and family photographs.
Sponsored EventsSoon we will be having our annual Sponsored Event week. All children in school benefit in many ways from money raised. Please could you encourage your children to take part. We thank you for your support.
Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 Grandparent’s, Parent’s and Carer’s LunchIt was lovely to see so many Grandparents, Parents and Carers in school for these events. We look forward to seeing Parents, Grandparents and Carers of Year 5 on Tuesday 6th October and Year 6 Parents, Grandparents and Carers on Wednesday 7th October.
Harvest Festival – Tuesday 13th October 2009This will again be celebrated in church. A service for will be held for Reception, Years 1 and 2 at 9.30 a.m. and one for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 2.00 p.m. Parents are warmly invited to join us. We would very much appreciate contributions of small ‘luxury’ non-perishable food items (chocolates, jam, biscuits, tins etc.) for elderly and infirm members of our local community. We would welcome gifts to be brought into school from Monday 5th October.
There will be a collection at church; proceeds will go to ????(‘’, a charity, which will ?????? Any donations you would like to send into school to add to this collection will be very welcome. Donated items will be distributed amongst the needy in our area by the District Nurse Team.
Recorder Club began for Year 4 at 12.30 p.m. on Wednesday 30th September. If your child is interested they will be very welcome. Please ensure your child has his/her recorder with them. Music will be provided. Children to meet Mrs. Thomson in Class 2B (Mrs. Brooks’ classroom).
Care around the Car ParkPlease can you encourage your children to stay on the paths as they enter and leave school, and keep an eye on toddlers.
Clothing and other personal items
Please ensure all items of clothing and other personal items are clearly marked with your child’s name. Lost property can be returned if named clearly.
Message from the Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership
Coming back to school after the summer break is an exciting time - seeing your friends again and getting to know your new teacher. Don’t let new term excitement stop you being safe on the way to and from school.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children
You must stay close to the adult who is looking after you.
Children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
It’s still a good idea to stay near to an adult, but you should know a bit more about road safety than the younger ones. Please remember to look and listen carefully before crossing the street. Cross at safer places such as a pelican or zebra crossing or with the School Crossing Patrol and don’t take risks.
Parents
If your school has a Walking Bus, why not get involved? Volunteers are always welcome.
www.staffssaferroads.co.uk
PTA news
PTA Meetings
Thanks to everyone who attended Monday’s PTA meeting. Being the first one of the new academic year there was plenty to cover. It was lovely to see so many people attend and to welcome some new parents. If you would like to get involved but are not sure what the PTA does here at St. Michael’s then please feel free to pop into any of our future meetings as detailed below. We would love for more people to get involved even if you can only help with ideas and planning. You can contribute as little or as much as you want.
Christmas Fayre Planning Meeting: Monday 12th October 8pm, The Turnpike: A sub-committee will be formed
Sorry for mentioning Christmas already, but we need to start planning for this years Christmas Fayre so we can make it really special for the children here at St. Michael’s. The Fayre is going to take place at main school on Friday 4th December from 6-8pm and we hope many of you will support this festive event at school by getting involved. This year we are going to form a subcommittee from the main body of the PTA just to organise the Christmas Fayre. If you have any ideas, then we have organised a fairly informal meeting at the Turnpike Public House on Boley Park on Monday 12th October from 8pm onwards. Similarly if you want to get involved but are not sure what is entailed then please feel free to pop in at this time.
*** Would you like the opportunity this year to send unique Christmas cards to your friends and family that have been individually designed by your own child? Watch out for more information in future newsletters ***
Adults 70’s Disco Saturday 21st November postponed till Jan/Feb 2010
Due to a clash with the annual swimming gala for the Lichfield District Beavers/Scouts Organisation we have had to unfortunately postpone this event. We will reschedule it to January/February time and let you know the new date as soon as we have it. It’s is unfortunate, but many of the parents who help organise the PTA events have children taking part in the swimming gala. Good luck kids in the gala!
Dates for your diary
Dates for future meetings/dates are as follows:
Monday 12th October |
8pm onwards, The Turnpike, Boley Park |
Christmas Fayre Planning meeting |
Friday 16th October |
8:30am-9:15am, Main School |
Clothes and Shoe Recycling Collection |
Monday 9th November |
7:45-9pm, Main School Staff Room |
PTA Meeting |
Friday 13th November |
Both school sites |
Non-Uniform Day |
Friday 4th December |
6-8pm, Main School |
Christmas Fayre |
Yours faithfully,
Miss H. McKay
Headteacher.