Walkabout

25th March 2009.

Dear Parents,

Walk About Evening 2009
Thursday 2nd April, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

We invite the children to bring their families to their school on Thursday 2nd April between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. They will be able to show you around the school and introduce you to all the staff. Usually you are only able to see the classroom where your child works, but on this evening the whole school will be open to you.

This year we are holding some events that you might enjoy taking part in with your child. These are aimed at giving you a flavour of some of the activities that take place here.

6.05 to 6.20 Upper School Choir will be performing in Main Hall

6.30 to 6.45 French Workshop in Class 4C

6.55 to 7.10 Demonstration of Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) in Class 6L

7.15 to 7.30 Performance of year 5 plays by school staff in the main hall

7.40 to 7.55 Year 5 & 6 Drama Club performance

We do hope you will join in with some of these events with your child and we would be grateful if you could tell us which ones you found enjoyable and helpful.

In addition to the above The School Meals Service will also be providing sample lunches in the dining hall.

We will also have information from our Parent Support Advisor, Ms Fortune, about the many ways in which she can support parents and their children.

We would be grateful if pupils coming back to the school could, if possible, wear their school uniform.

We all look forward to seeing you on Thursday 2nd April 2009.

Yours sincerely


Mrs A. Lipski
Head Teacher

End of term Information

24th March 2009

Dear parents,

ZIG ZAG LINES

This is a reminder that on no account should cars stop on these lines. They are there to ensure pupils can enter the school safely. If you stop your car there you are putting others safety at risk.

WALKABOUT EVENING

Just a reminder, that our Annual Walkabout is on Thursday 2nd April 2009 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. This is an opportunity for you and your family to come and have a look around our school, not just your child’s class. This year again we have organized some events for this evening and will send you this information by the end of the week.

YEARS 3 & 4 CONCERT

Our pupils in years 3 & 4 are performing ‘ Bill’s New Frock’ on Tuesday 31st March at 2.00pm and Wednesday 1st April at 10.00am. Tickets are available from the school office, price £2. We are also holding a disco for years 3 & 4 pupils on Wednesday 1st April. This will be from 4.30pm to 5.30pm, the charge will be £1, payable on the evening.

END OF TERM

The last day of term is Friday 3rd April. The school finishes at normal times. All children are due back on TUESDAY 21st APRIL.

Thank you for your co-operation

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

School Attendance

16th March 2009

Dear parents,

Improving School Attendance is a National and Local issue. In line with the 1996 Education Act parents of a child of compulsory school age are required to ensure that the child receives full time education.
The government department responsible for schools, the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) sets targets for school attendance in the same way as they set targets for pupils’ achievements.
As you know, to do well in school, your child needs to be in school.

The national overall attendance figure for last year was 94.9%. Last year we only achieved 93.1%, whereas the previous year we achieved 94.2%.
Our current school target is 94.4% attendance. Therefore for your child’s attendance to be in line with the school target it means that he/she can have no more than 10 days off school over the whole year.

The other issue that this borough and many of its primary schools, including Parsloes, experiences is persistent absence from school. This borough is above the national figures for number of pupils whose attendance is 80% and below (having 38 days or more off school).

As a school we have a duty to ensure that the children on our roll attend school regularly and if a child is not in school we must seek a reason for this. Only the school can authorise an absence. Many absences are unavoidable and are generally authorised. But regardless of whether an absence is authorised by the school or not it is still an absence.

In order to make sure you are kept informed of your child’s attendance and the impact this may be having on their progress in school you will shortly be receiving a letter informing of your child’s current school attendance and whether this is below, in line or above the school’s target.

Thank you for your co-operation

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Collection of children from after school clubs

Tuesday 10th march 2009

Dear Parents,

Due to the increase in clubs after schools, the differing finish times and the fact that some are using our playground now, you will no longer be able to drive into the school car park to collect your child.

To enable you to collect your child we will now be opening the Shortcrofts gate so that you can park in Shortcrofts Road and walk through to collect your child as before.

The Spurling Road entrance will still be open for pedestrian use only.

Thank you for your co-operation.


Yours sincerely



Mrs A. Lipski,
Head Teacher

Music Festival on Thursday 26th March

6th March 2009

Dear Parents of choir pupils in Year 4, 5 and 6,

Barking and Dagenham Annual Junior Music Festival for Children
Thursday 26th March

The school choir will be taking part in the above Festival. The Festival will be held at Village Infants School. We will be walking to the school. The children will arrive back to school for lunchtime.

For your child to take part in the Festival you will need to sign the permission slip and return to school by Friday 13th March.


Thank You.

Yours sincerely,



Karen Camp
Deputy Head Teacher

Red Day: Friday 13th March 2009

6th March 2009

The school council members in conjunction with the rest of the children in school would like to raise money for charity. As it is Red Nose Day on Friday the 13th March 2009 they have decided to raise money for this charity.

The theme for the day will be “RED”.

We will have a non school uniform day on Friday the 13th March 2009, where the children can come to school dressed up, but some part of their clothing must have red on it.

If your child would like to participate we will ask for a donation of 50p which must be brought into school with your child on that day.

Yours sincerely



Heather Bell KS 1& Yr 3 Co-ordinator.

Year 6 Visit to Subbers Adventure Centre on Monday 22nd June 2009

25th February 2009

Dear Parents of Year Six Children


As this is their last outing as Parsloes Primary School pupils we wanted to do something different for them.
So we have arranged for Year six children to go to Stubbers Adventure Centre for a day.

For this day we have arranged the following activities
Climbing
Raft building
Kayaking
Team Challenge Course

A donation of £30.00 is requested to cover the cost of the activities and transport to get there. If your child is interested in going on this trip, you will need to pay a £10.00 deposit by Friday 13th March to secure a place. A letter outlining more of the details of this outing will be sent out nearer the time.

If you would like any information on payment schemes please do not hesitate to get in touch with myself or Mrs Parkin.

If you would like more information about the activities we have booked please see Mrs. Durrant.

Please sign and return the attached slip.

Thank you for your co-operation


Yours sincerely



Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

World Book Day Thursday 5th March 2009

23rd February 2009

Dear Parent / Carer,


We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 5th March 2009. There will be many activities that the children will be able to enjoy on this day while they are learning about a book that their teacher will introduce to them.

Your child will be required to dress as a character from a book.

You may want to talk to your child about their favourite book and let them dress up as the main character. You can always let them bring the book to share with the rest of the class.

Some of the activities will include;
· storytelling workshops for all pupils with professional storyteller Roy Cain
· class story swaps
· creating new books
· fancy dress

We hope you will support us in this day. If you would like more information regarding World Book day log on to; www.worldbookday.com
Yours sincerely,

Karen Camp
Deputy Head Teacher

Running Club for Years 3 & 4

5th February 2009

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

Miss Camp and Miss Baker are starting up a Running Club on Thursdays after school. There are 10 places to start with and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

If your child is interested in joining this club, they will need to bring appropriate clothing ( tracksuits, trainers) and have your permission to be off the school site ( Parsloes Park) for some of these sessions.

The first session to be Thursday 26th February from 3.20 to 4.00pm.

Please return the slip below by Wednesday 10th February, so we can let you know if your child has a place before half term.

Yours sincerely,



Mrs. Lipski
Head Teacher
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Years 3 & 4 Running Club

I would like my child to attend the Years 3 & 4 Running Club.

Please tick one:-

I agree to pick my child up at 4pm every Thursday

I give permission for my child to run in Parsloes Park

I understand that the club will start Thursday 26th February 2009.

Childs name ………………………………….. Class……… Parent Signature ……………………………….

Circuit Training Club for Years 3 & 4

25th February 2009

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

Mr. Hinds is starting Circuit Training Club on Fridays after school. There are 20 places to start with and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

If your child is interested in joining this club, they will need to bring appropriate clothing (tracksuits, trainers).

The first session will be on Friday 6th March 2009 from 3.20 to 4.00pm.

Please return the slip below by Friday 27th February, so we can let you know if your child has a place as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely,



Mrs. Lipski
Head Teacher
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Years 3 & 4 Circuit Training Club

I would like my child to attend the Years 3 & 4 Circuit Training Club.

Please tick one:-

I agree to pick my child up at 4pm every Friday


I understand that the club will start Friday 6th March 2009.

Childs name ………………………………….. Class……… Parent Signature ……………………………….

Parents Evening

23rd February 2009

Dear parents

I am writing to inform you that Parents Evening will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2009 from 3.30pm to 7pm.

Please see your child’s class teacher to make an appointment to discuss your child’s progress so far this year. This will be on a first come first served basis. Teachers are allowing ten minutes per appointment, so please ensure you arrive on time.

Please note that parents who attend termly review meetings with the Class Teacher, are not required to make an appointment but you are welcome to come and look through your child’s work so far this year.

We look forward to seeing you.


Yours sincerely


Mrs A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Basketball Club for Year 4 Pupils

4th February 2009

Dear Parents of pupils in Year 4

Every Friday from 3.20pm to 4.20pm

We would like to open this club up to any year 4 pupils who are interested in Basketball. This club is open to boys and girls of all abilities.

Sessions will be outdoors whenever possible therefore players must bring appropriate footwear as well as weather appropriate clothing. Should the weather intervene we will move to the school hall. Any cancelled sessions will be made up at a later date.

The cost for each session is £3.00. It will run at least till the end of term. All payments should be given to the coach on the day.

If your child is interested please return the slip below to the school office by Monday 9th February 2009.
The first session begins on Friday 13th February 2009.

Yours sincerely


Mrs A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Basketball Club on Fridays

Child’s Name: ………………………………………….

Telephone: …………………………... Mobile: ………………………………

Any relevant medical conditions/allergies: ……………………………………………………………………..

My child will be collected at 4.15pm o

Signed: ……………………………………………………….. Parent/Guardian

Mythical Bird Competition

5th February 2009

Dear Parents,

To link with the RSPB Birdwatch which we carried out last Friday, we are asking pupils, if they would like to take part in our ‘Create a Mythical Bird Competition’.

This is taking place over the next two weeks.

The children have been asked to create either a 2D or 3D bird using whatever ‘bits and pieces’ they can find at home. They can be as creative and imaginative as they like.

There is no cost to enter the competition but there will be prizes for the best entries!

Closing date is Friday 27th February and winners will be announced then.

Yours sincerely


Jennifer Cole
Art Co-ordinator.

Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Due to the continuing adverse weather conditions the school will be closed today.

We plan to be open from Wednesday 4th February 2009.

School Closed Monday 2nd February 2009

Due to current weather conditions we are unable to open the school today.

Changes to PE Times for Year 4

30th January 2009

Dear Parents of pupils in Year 4,

Class 4C will start their first swimming lesson on Tuesday 3rd February 2009.

This will alter the times of PE lessons for both year 4 classes. Please make note of the new days for PE for your child’s class.

CLASS 4C

Tuesday mornings (Swimming) your child will need to bring in swimming kit.
Wednesday afternoon your child will need to bring in school PE kit.

CLASS 4AR

Tuesday afternoons your child will need to bring in School PE kit.
Thursday afternoons your child will need to bring in School PE kit.


Yours sincerely



Mrs A. Lipski
Head Teacher

List of After Schools Clubs for Spring Term 2009

After school Clubs arranged so far

Monday
Gym Club for KS 1 with Mrs Tricker
3.20 to 4.20
No charge

Yrs 4 & 5
Gardening Club with Mrs. Ivey-Ray
£1.00
3.20 to 4.20

Yr 1 & 2 Football Club
With Hatrick
£3.50
3.20 to 4.20

Tuesday
Yrs 3, 4 5 & 6
Dance Club with Mrs Tricker
3.20 to 4.30
No Charge

Yr 3 Football Club with Hatrick
£3.50
3.20 to 4.20

Wednesday
Yrs 5 & 6 football coaching
3.20 to 4.20
Thomo
No charge

Yr 4 Football Club
With Hatrick
£3.50

Thursday
Netball Club for Girls in Years 5 & 6
3.20 to 4.20
£3.00

3.20 to 4.20
Morphing Club
Years 5 & 6
3.15 to 4.15 with Lifeline
No Charge

3.20 to 4.00
Running Club with Miss Camp and Miss Baker for Years 3 & 4

Friday
Year 5 & 6 Basketball with Thomo
£3.00
3.20 to 4.20

3.15 to 4.00pm
Drama Club with Mrs. Durrant and Mrs. Ahmed for Years 5 & 6

3.15 to 4.00pm
Circuit Training Club with Mr. Hinds for Years 3 & 4

Class 4C Visit to the Library

21st January 2009

Dear Parents.


4C trip to Fanshawe Library.

We have arranged for the children in 4C to visit our local library next week as part of our School Development Plan, to raise the profile of reading. This will involve the children walking to Fanshawe Library with their class teacher and the teaching assistant.

The visits have been planned for Tuesday 27th January from 9.30-11.30am. If you have any objections to your child participating, could you please let your child’s teacher know.

If you would like your child to join the library could you please fill out the form and return to school before their visit. If your child already has a library card could they please bring this to school on the day of their visit.

If your child borrows a book from the library it will be your responsibility to ensure the book is returned and not the schools.

Yours Sincerely,




Hayley Durrant
Key Stage Co-ordinator for Y4-6

Class 5H Visit to the Library

21st January 2009

Dear Parents.


5H trip to Fanshawe Library.

We have arranged for the children in 5H to visit our local library next week as part of our School Development Plan, to raise the profile of reading. This will involve the children walking to Fanshawe Library with their class teacher and the teaching assistant.

The visits have been planned for Thursday 29th January from 9.30-11.30am. If you have any objections to your child participating, could you please let your child’s teacher know.

If you would like your child to join the library could you please fill out the form and return to school before their visit. If your child already has a library card could they please bring this to school on the day of their visit.

If your child borrows a book from the library it will be your responsibility to ensure the book is returned and not the schools.

Yours Sincerely,


Hayley Durrant
Key Stage Co-ordinator for Y4-6

Reminders for the start of the New Term

21st January 2009

Dear parents

I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday. In this letter are a few reminders for the start of a new term and also some of the dates that we have already arranged for this term.

UNIFORM

Please make sure that your child comes to school in the correct uniform. This also includes the correct PE kit. All uniform MUST be labeled making it much easier to return any lost items.

SCHOOL ABSENCE

When a child is absent from school please make sure you inform the school on the first day of absence and when your child returns to school please send in a letter if absent for more than one day.

PE LESSONS

PE is a compulsory National Curriculum subject and as such all children are expected to take part unless they have a vulnerable physical injury or a pre-existing medical condition that could be adversely affected by physical exertion eg asthma. When the weather is very cold lessons will be taken inside.

SCHOOL WEBSITE

We now have our own school website. This contains general information about the school. There is also the facility read about any events we have planned, club information and letters we have sent out. This will allow you to check dates etc of upcoming events, from home.

The website address is www.parsloes.bardaglea.org.uk.

Thank you for your support in these matters.

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher