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Dates for the rest of the Term

1st October 2010


Dear Parents
SMOKING BY THE SCHOOL GATES

In the interests of pupils’ wellbeing as they enter and leave our school could I ask that you refrain from smoking directly outside the school gates. Thank you.

OUR WEBSITE

The web address for the school has changed, it is now http://www.parsloesprimary.co.uk/.


SOME OF THE DATES FOR THE REST OF THE TERM

Week beginning 4th October Theme Week: Focus on Mathematics

Thursday 7th October Year 1 trip to Upminster

Thursday 14th October Meeting for Year 1 parents on reading, at 2.30pm

Friday 22nd October LAST DAY OF HALF TERM



Monday 1st November Back to school normal times

Monday 8th November Individual photographs

Tuesday 9th November Book fair starts, in library

Wednesday 10th November Parents evening 4pm to 7pm ( more information to follow)



Friday 10th December Carol Concert in the morning

Tuesday 14th December Year one and two Christmas Concert to parents at 10am

Tuesday 14th December Nursery and reception concert to parents at 2pm

Wednesday 15th December Nursery and Reception concert to parents at 10.am

Wednesday 15th December Year one and two concert to parents at 2pm

Friday 10th December Carol Concert

Friday 17th December LAST DAY OF TERM

UNIFORM

Could all parents please label your child’s uniform. This makes it so much easier to return items to the rightful owner.

We have only been back at school four weeks and already there are two bins full of lost property that cannot be returned as there are no names on them.


Thank you once again for your co-operation

Yours sincerely,





Mrs Lipski

Head Teacher

Arrangements for booking School Dinners

Hopefully this term we will be moving to a cashless system, this will mean that the school will no longer be involved in booking school meals. This is being rolled out across the borough. We will keep you informed and support you through this process.

At present our school staff support the School Meals Service by booking and ordering the school dinners.
In other schools this is done directly by the kitchen staff.

This is why school dinners MUST BE paid for and booked daily, as this is not school money,
it is money we are collecting on behalf of the School Meals Service and they prepare the school dinners based on the number of booked dinners ( including paid and free school meals).

If you are entitled to Free School Meals, please see either Mrs. Fairweather or Mrs. Parkin as soon as
possible as we can arrange this for you.

Please do not assume that we can automatically put in dinner money for your child, as we have to be
accountable for all school monies. If you need help please make an appointment to see a member of school
staff as soon as possible.

You can book a school dinner each morning before school at the Library windows.
The dinner window is open from 8.40 to 9.00am

Children receiving free school meals can book their dinner for the week on a Monday.

All dinners must be booked and paid for by 9.30am . We cannot order dinners after this time.


Thank you for your co-operation
Yours sincerely
Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Reminders for start of Term

6th September 2010


Dear Parents

Welcome back to school and I hope you and your family had an enjoyable holiday. All the children seem to have settled in today and are getting used to their new classes and new teachers.

I would appreciate it if you could make note of the following reminders.


COMPULSORY UNIFORM
BOYS     
                                                          
Grey tailored trousers                                            

Red or white school polo shirt (with Parsloes motif)

Red or grey school sweatshirt( with Parsloes motif)

White or grey or red socks
                              
Black, red, white or grey footwear 
                                                                                                 
GIRLS

Grey pleated skirt or Grey tailored trousers

Red/white school polo shirt (with Parsloes motif)

Red or grey school sweatshirt (with Parsloes motif)

Plain grey or white socks Grey or red or black tights

Black, red, white or grey footwear ( flat with a back)

Black, red or white hair bobbles

OPTIONAL SUMMER UNIFORM ( from April to October)
 
Children may wear the main uniform all year round, but during the hot weather boys and girls may wear grey

tailored shorts with the red or white school polo shirt.

Girls also may wear a red gingham dress with white socks.

The only cardigan that can be worn is the school’s red sweatshirt cardigan with the Parsloes motif.

This cardigan can also be worn throughout the year.
Thank you for ensuring your child has come back to school wearing full school uniform. Please ensure that all uniform is labelled with your child’s name so that it can be returned to you promptly.

JEWELLERY

Please note children are not allowed to wear jewellery to school apart from studs or sleepers and a watch (providing they can tell the time). All this jewellery must be removed for PE lessons.


PE KITS

PE lessons will be starting this week for pupils in year 1 to 6. It is important that your child has the correct PE kit in school. This means all children should have red shorts, plain white t-shirt and plimsoles, which are labeled and in a named PE bag.

Thank you for your co-operation.

PUNCTUALITY

It is important that your child is on time for school and is collected on time at the end of the day.


Infants ( Reception, Year 1, 2)                             Juniors ( Years 3, 4 5 & 6)

Start of the school day 9.00                                   8.55

End of the school day 3.10                                     3.15


When you come to collect your child at the end of the day can you please stand back and not stand by the door as the classes come out so that teachers can hand the children over to you safely and with ease.

HEALTHY SCHOOLS

As before all the food we eat in school has to be healthy. Infant children are provided with fruit at play time but your child may also bring a cereal bar or own piece of fruit to school to eat at this time. No chocolate bars/chocolate coated cakes/biscuits or sweets or fizzy drinks are allowed in packed lunches. Our Tuck shop, which is for juniors pupils, will start next week.

NEW CLASS TEACHERS

If your child is in Years 1 to 6 we have arranged an opportunity for you to meet your child’s new teacher
on Wednesday 8th September between 3.30 and 4.00. Please enter through the infant or Junior doors, with your child and he or she will take you to meet their new teacher.
If your child is in Reception, we have arranged an opportunity for you to meet your child’s new teacher on Monday 13th September between 3.30 and 4pm. Entry through Reception Class doors.


Reception
RMS: Miss Morris
RMD: Miss Mead

Year One
Class 1A : Mrs. Ahmed
Class 1S: Miss Steele

Year Two
Class 2P : Mrs. Pearce
Class 2IR: Mrs. Ivey-Ray

Year Three
Class 3M: Miss Murray
Class 3R: Miss Richards

Year Four
Class 4S: Mrs. Steyn
Class 4C: Mrs. Cole

Year Five
Class 5M: Mrs. Macleod
Class 5O : Mrs. Oram ( formerly Miss Henry)

Year 6
Class 6L: Miss Lipman
Class 6R: Mr Robbins
NEW PHONE SYSTEM
Just to inform you that we now have a new phone system installed, this means when you phone up you will need to choose an option to either leave a message or speak to a member of the office staff. As this is a new system if you have any problems please let us know.
Thank you once again for your co-operation


Yours sincerely,

Mrs Lipski
Head Teacher

Start of New Term

School opens for all pupils on MONDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2010.

Pupils moving to Year 3 please come in through the Infant door on this day and we will show you where to go.

See you all on Monday.

Information for Autumn Term 2010

21st July 2010
Dear parents,

There will be changes in staff next term as Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Waller will be leaving us. Mrs. Robertson is moving to Sussex and Mrs. Waller is returning to America. We wish them every happiness and success. Miss Locke, who returned here for two terms, is leaving to take up a new position at a school in Redbridge. They will be sorely missed by all staff and children as they have all added so much to our school.

TEACHERS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010

Mrs. Durrant will be managing Nursery and Reception

NURSERY  Mrs. Durrant
RECEPTION Miss Morris and Miss Mead

Mrs. Deville will be managing years 1 to 3

YEAR ONE Mrs. Ahmed and Miss Steele

YEAR TWO Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Ivey-Ray

YEAR THREE Miss Richards and Miss Murray

Miss Bell will be managing Years 4 to 6
YEAR FOUR Mrs. Steyn and Mrs. Cole

YEAR FIVE Mrs. Oram ( formerly Miss Henry) and  Mrs Macleod

YEAR SIX Mr. Robbins and Miss Lipman

The school will re-open on Monday 6th September 2010 at normal times.
Full dates for next year are included in the Summer Termly Newsletter.
Thank you once again for your continued support over this year. I wish you and your families a happy and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again in September.
Remember term starts again on Monday 6th September 2010.

Take care of yourselves.

Yours sincerely



Mrs A. Lipski

Head Teacher

July Reminders

5th July 2010



Dear Parents,


YEAR 5 & 6 CONCERT

The pupils in year 5 & 6 will be performing ‘ The Wizard of Oz’ this year. In order to give the pupils time

to perform and change we are now having both concerts in the morning at 10.00am, instead of an afternoon performance.

Entrance to both concerts will be through the Infant door as usual and Shortcrofts Road Gate will be opened before the concert.

Monday 19th July at 10.00am,

Tuesday 20th July at 10.00am,

Tickets will go on sale this week , price £2.00, from the school office.


DIGITAL SIGNAGE BOARDS

 
You may have noticed that we have had two digital signage boards installed by the infant and junior entrances. This is with a group called ‘The Life Channel’. As part of our arrangement with them, they provide a wide range of films on a variety of topics. We can also display our own pupils work and events that have taken place

in school.

One these boards we can add in reminders about events, so please check here too in the morning and after

school.
LAST DAY OF TERM

Nursery pupils finish on Wednesday 21st July.

All year 6 pupils finish at 12.00 on Wednesday 21st July and this is a non-uniform day for year 6 pupils

only.

All other pupils finish school on Thursday 22nd July at 2pm.


Thank you for your co-operation


Yours sincerely




Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher

World Cup

15th June 2010

Dear Parents,

The World Cup
As England are playing their third match on Wednesday 23rd June at 3.00pm our time, we are allowing pupils

to be collected at 2.30pm so they can watch the match. This is not compulsory and does not mean you have to collect your child at 2.30, but you can if you wish.



If you want to collect your child at 2.30 please let your child’s class teacher know so that your child can be brought to you in the playground at that time.

Please do not come to the main office to collect your child, we will bring your child to you as usual in the playground at 2.30pm.

Otherwise all other pupils should be collected at normal times.
Football coaching and Hatrick Club are cancelled on this day.

Mobile phones
Our school policy does not allow pupils to have mobile phones in school.

The only exception to this are for some year 5 & 6 pupils, whose parents have had permission for this as

their child comes to and from school by themselves. These are then kept in the school safe during the

school day.

Any phones found on pupils are confiscated and you will need to see me to have these returned.

Parking in Shortcrofts Road


Can I remind those of you who park on this road when bringing and collecting your child, not to park directly outside these pedestrian gates and be mindful of pedestrians when parking on the kerb along this road.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Reminders Summer Term 2010

20th May 2010


Dear Parents,

Water Bottles
All pupils from reception upwards are encouraged to bring in their own water bottles. These can be filled up in the mornings from our water coolers or in their classrooms. It is especially important that children drink water as the

weather gets warmer. We do also have school water bottles which are on sale from the school office, price £1.00
As the weather hopefully is improving please encourage your child to bring a hat to school. This must have their

name on it.
Cycle Storage

We are having many requests for children to store their bikes in this, which is really encouraging. However priority is always given to the years 5 & 6 who have permission to come to school without an adult.

Year 5 & 6 pupils must take a permission letter home so that parents can confirm their child is allowed to cycle to school by themselves and have a road worthy bicycle.

No-one should be storing their bikes or scooters in this cycle shed without asking if this is possible either from Mrs. Lipski or Mrs. Fairweather.

This ensures we have enough space available to store children’s bicycles safely.

School Uniform

Please note that wearing leggings under skirts or dresses is not allowed. Girls can wear shorts that do not come below their skirt or dress, if they wish to do so. Polo Shirts, sweatshirts and cardigans must have the school logoon them.

I have included a reminder of our school uniform on the reverse of this letter.

Thank you for your co-operation

Yours sincerely



Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher

FOUNDATION STAGE SUMMER EVENTS 2010

June 2010


Dear Parents,
Pyjama day – Thursday 17th June

Reception pupils will be learning about day and night over the next couple of weeks. On Thursday 17th June Reception pupils may come to school wearing pyjamas. Please avoid sending your child to school in a night dress. Pyjamas / slippers and dressing gowns recommended. They may bring a cuddly toy should they wish. They will still have access to the garden so please be sure that they are dressed suitably for the day.

Dads day – Thursday 17th June

On Thursday 17th June we are holding our annual dad’s day. A separate letter is attached with more information for all Nursery pupils.

Nursery open day – Monday 12th July

NURSERY ONLY - Nursery parents are welcome into the Nursery at 10.30am for morning pupils and 2.00pm for afternoon pupils. Please come along and help your child to decorate a biscuit before sharing refreshments with them. We hope to see you there. Please enter via the Shortcrofts Road gate.

Inflatables day – Monday 19th July

On Monday 19th July we will be having our Inflatables day in the Foundation Stage garden. The children will have the opportunity to share in the fun of playing on the bouncy castle and activity slide.

Please ensure your child is suitably dressed, has no jewellery on and is able to take off/put on their own shoes. There will be no charge for the pupils.
Foundation Stage Bike day - Tuesday 20th July

You may send your child with their bike and helmet to school. Please label all items. Your child should enter via the Nursery garden gate on this day.


Class Parties – Wednesday 21st July

Parties will be held on Wednesday 21st July. Fancy dress please. Please see a member of the Nursery / Reception for the party list nearer the time.

Last day for Nursery children –Wednesday 21st July.

This will be the day of their party.


Last day for Reception children – Thursday 22nd July.

Please send a toy or game in with your child to share with their friends.

Please no expensive items that could get damaged or broken.

School finishes at 2pm.


Thank you for all your support during this year and we look forward to seeing you all in September when your children Have a safe and happy six weeks.


Yours sincerely,

Foundation Stage Staff

Dates for Summer Term 2010

5th May 2010
Dear Parents

Reminder School Closed on Thursday 6th May as being used as a Polling Station

Monday 17th May           Climbing lessons start for year 6

Wednesday 19th May      Year 6 trip to Stubbers

Monday 24th May           Celebrating our Diversity Week

Tuesday 25th May           Tribal Vibes African drummers in for years 3 to 6

Thursday 27th May          Class photographs

Friday 28th May               Last day of half term

HALF TERM

Monday 7th June              School Starts again

Wednesday 9th June         Year 2 trip to Southend

Thursday 10th June            Class 6P visit to CLC centre

Wednesday 16th June       Year 1 visit to Discover Centre in Stratford

Thursday 17th June           Class 6C visiting CLC centre

Friday 18th June               Year 6 Art Workshop

Monday 21st June            Year 6 Art Workshop

Monday 21st June            Year 4 trip to Colchester Castle

Monday 28th June           National Sports Week starts, sports days will take place during this week

Tuesday 29th June            Visit to Party man world for attendance reward

Wednesday 7th July          Parents evening ( 3.30 to 7pm)

Thursday 8th July              Parents evening ( 3.30 to 7pm)

Wednesday 14th July        Nursery am and RMD visit to Timbuc2, physical activity Centre

Thursday 15th July           Nursery pm and RMS visit to Timbuc2, physical activity Centre

Monday 19th July           Year 5 & 6 concert to parents at 2pm

Tuesday 20th July           Year 5 & 6 concert to parents at 10.00am

Tuesday 20th July           Year 6 Leavers disco from 4pm to 5.30

Wednesday 21st July       Year 6 pupils’ last day, finish at 12.00

Thursday 22nd July         Last day of school for all pupils. Finish at 2pm
More information on some of these will be sent nearer the time.

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher.

Foundation StageSpring Bonnet Parade

20th April 2010
Dear Parents and Carers,

Thursday 29th April

We will be holding our annual Spring Bonnet parade on Thursday 29th April. We will be wearing Spring bonnets and will walk around the local streets to celebrate Spring. If you would like to accompany us on this walk please join us at the main school gates at the following times;

RMS and Nursery am – 11.00am

RMD and Nursery pm – 2.30pm

You are invited to come into class on Wednesday 28th April to make a hat with your child at 9am. Please enter via the Nursery garden gate with your child on the day. And go to their Nursery / Reception class. All prams will need to left outside due to a lack of space within the classrooms. Please avoid bringing younger siblings if at all possible so that you are able to support your child fully.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to see a member of staff.



Thank you





Foundation Stage Staff

Reception Guided Reading

Dear Parents and carers,
We will now be sending your child home with a book each week.

As you can see these books are brand new and need to be looked after. We are therefore asking all parents to ensure that your child takes good care of the book. Any lost or damaged books will need to be paid for so that they can be replaced to ensure we have a full set in school.

Please sign and return the attached form to your child’s class teacher

Each week your child will read the book in school and then bring it home to share / read with you.
These books must remain in your child’s book bags for each school day.
Your child will continue to bring library books home to share with you.

Some advice;

• Read every day with your child for a maximum of ten minutes

• Let your child be in control of holding the book

• Encourage your child to point to the words as they read

• Be positive – do not be anxious when your child is reading.

• Celebrate their success, however big or small.



Please do not hesitate to see your child’s class teacher if you would like any further advice on supporting your child with their reading at home.


Please record and date the book title in the home reading record book and let us know how you get on.

Thank you



Karen Deville

Deputy Head Teacher

End of Spring Term 2010

Dear Parents,

School closes today, 1st April 2010 at normal times for the Eater holidays.

Please remember that the school will open again  for pupils on Monday 19th April 2010 .

We all look forward to seeing you then.


Yours sincerely

Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Walkabout Evening 2010

25th March 2010.

Dear Parents,

Wednesday 31st March, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

 
We invite the children to bring their families to their school on Wednesday 31st March between 5.00pm and 7.00pm. 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.

5.05 to 5.30 Bollywood Dancing in the main hall

5.30 to 6.00 Story Spinning in the library with Phil McDermott

6.30 to 7.00 Story Spinning lesson demonstration in the main hall, school staff and parents as the pupils!!

You will also get to meet some of the Practitioners, from Creative Partnerships, who have been working in the school this term.

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

Children must be supervised by their parents during this evening.

We all look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 31st March 2010.

Yours sincerely


Mrs A. Lipski

Head Teacher

Story Spinner

11th March 2010


Dear Parents,
Be Aware. The children are going to be turning into writers and storytellers!
This week the school embarked on a new method of making writing an accessible and exciting activity. Teachers and children will be turning their classrooms into creative and exhilarating storytelling environments. They will be using as tools two items that they have in abundance: their voices and their incredible imaginations.
Children find it difficult to write unless they have something exciting to write about. So they must talk about their ideas first. But before that they must have something to talk about. By watching the award winning Storyspinner collection of stories, which they may have already told you about, their ideas are stimulated and their imaginations fired up to create stories.
After that, they embark upon ‘The Oracy To Writing’ Process. Through this method they explore, examine, tell, retell, innovate and invent stories. This Process has been designed to meet the needs of children at all levels. Because there is no need for any particular expertise in reading and writing, all the children start this work at the same level, that of expert beginner.
After two weeks of this Oracy work that is infused with drama, speaking, listening and story making, the children are ready to write. In fact they will eager and impatient to write. The writing they produce will be creative and will display all the features of authorship: it will be original, it will be owned by them and it will be created with a readership in mind. But most importantly, it will be a joyful activity.
I would very much like to tell you more about these very important and exciting developments and would be delighted if you could come into school to meet me and watch some stories.
So please sign the slip below to say you could attend on Tuesday 16th March and Thursday 18th March from 9.00am till 10.00am.


Entrance will be through the Infant door, once all the children have come in.


Many thanks

Phil McDermott, the Storyspinner