NEWS - 7 SEPTEMBER 2018

Next week’s value is Community

“Let all that you do be done with Love”. Corinthians 16.14

Dear parents/carers

It gives me great pleasure to welcome all children and families back into school this week.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and that you are not experiencing overwhelming loneliness, in the absence of your children’s company for the first time in six weeks!

We also welcome all new children and colleagues and hope that you will quickly settle into the routines and enjoy being part of the special community that is St Mary’s School. Please remember that we are here to help; if you have any concerns or worries, please do not hesitate to bring these to the attention of an established staff member, who will be more than happy to assist.

Term has begun well, with all children arriving punctually and settling quickly into their new classrooms and routines. Children who are new to the school have each been appointed with a ‘buddy’- a nominated partner to support them through these early days of transition.

Children have been reminded of the classroom and playground rules, as well as about e-safety, punctuality and good attendance. Teachers have also reinforced the importance of reporting any concerns in relation to bullying and each child has been issued with a leaflet telling them how to tackle such concerns. It is helpful if parents can also discuss these issues at home, so that children understand that parents and school work closely together, sharing the same expectations, for the children’s benefit.

As you can see from the calendar dates, there is plenty to look forward to this term. Children should get ready to come dressed up as a character from one of Roald Dahl’s famous books, next week. We do hope that everyone will participate.

Please note, there will be no Celebration Assembly this week.

Have a great weekend.

Janis Radcliffe

Headteacher

MICHAELMAS TERM
6^thSept @ 2.30pm	KS1 Meet the Teacher
7^th Sept	NO Celebration Assembly
7^th Sept @ 2.30pm	KS2 Meet the Teacher
10^th Sept	Non Siblings in Reception start
11^th Sept	All Reception children start
12^th Sept	Reception Class photos for Haslemere Herald
13th Sept @ 10.15am	New Beginnings Service at St Mary’s Church – parents welcome
14^th Sept	Dahlicious Dress Up Day – come dressed as your favourite character - £1 donation
14^th Sept@ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly – parents welcome
17^th Sept	Start of Clubs Week 1
19^th Sept	Y1 Arundel Castle Trip
20^th Sept @ 6.15pm	Reading, writing and phonics information event – open to KS1 parents/carers
21^st Sept @ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly - parents welcome
21^st Sept @ 3.00pm	Y6 Booster Maths starts
24^th Sept	“All About Me” week
24^th Sept	Clubs Week 2
25^th Sept	Y4 Rural Life Centre Trip
27^th Sept	Y3 Butser Ancient Farm Trip
27^th Sept @ 9.00am	Y1SL Class Assembly – parents welcome
28^th Sept @ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly – parents welcome
1^st Oct	Clubs Week 3
3^rd Oct	“No Pens Day”
4^th Oct	Harvest Service at St Mary’s Church – parents welcome
5^th Oct @ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly – parents welcome
8^th Oct	Clubs Week 4
11^th Oct @ 9.30-11.30am	Open Morning – prospective parents
11^th Oct	Y4 Evacuation Day
11^th Oct @ 09.00am	Year 1B Class Assembly
12^th Oct @ 9.30-11.20am	Open Morning – prospective parents
12^th Oct @ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly – parents welcome
15^th Oct	Clubs Week 5
18^th Oct	School Photos, Individuals
19^th Oct	World Maths Day
19^th Oct @ 2.15pm	Celebration Assembly – parents welcome

A very big thank you from all staff for all the wonderful gifts and cards at the end of the summer term, they were much appreciated.

SCHOOL DINNER MONEY

Years R, 1 & 2 FREE

Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 £161.00

If you wish to pay for the first half of the term only the amount is:-

Years 3 & 4 £73.60

Years 5 & 6 £75.90

All meals must be paid in advance and meal choices made. If meal choices are NOT made, children will need to be provided with a packed lunch.

SCHOOL PAYMENTS

Starting from this term all payments for trips etc will need to be paid online via Tucasi/Scopay. We will not accept cheques or cash going forward. If you haven’t yet set up an account with Tucasi please ask the school office for an access code.

MEDICINES

If your child requires an inhaler, epi-pen or other medication to be kept in school please ensure that we have an up to date prescription in the school office.

LONG TERM COLLECTIONS

If you have arranged a long term collection for your child please ensure that we have an up to date form in the school office and if you now allow your child to walk home please also inform the office.

Also please be reminded that there is NO access through the staff car park at pick up time. Please do not use this gate to exit the school grounds as cars are leaving site.

TERM DATES

Please note the updated summer term dates below:-

Autumn Tuesday 4 September 2018 INSET DAY

Wednesday 5 September 2018 Term Starts

Monday 22 October 2018 )

to ) Half Term

Friday 26 October 2018 )

Wednesday 19 December 2018 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm

Spring Friday 4 January 2019 INSET DAY

Monday 7 January 2019 Term Starts

Monday 18 February 2019 )

to ) Half Term

Friday 22 February 2019 )

Friday 5 April 2019 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm

Summer Tuesday 23 April 2019 INSET DAY

Wednesday 24 April 2019 Term Starts

Monday 6 May 2019 May Day Holiday

Monday 27 May 2019 )

to ) Half Term

Friday 31 May 2019 )

Thursday 27 June 2019 INSET DAY

Friday 28 June 2019 INSET DAY

Wednesday 24 July 2019 Last day of term school finishes as 1.30pm

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