Newsletter No 4 28th November 2008

Book Fair Takings/Commission
Thank you to everyone who purchased books, stationary and other items at our recent Book Fair. Our takings were £365.24 resulting in each class being able to choose £46 worth of books by way of commission. Little Bears also chose £18 worth of free books as a “thank you” to Nikki Howlett for helping with the Book Fair each afternoon. Thank you also to Mrs Tombling who kindly helped.

Sale of Poppies
Thank you also to everyone who supported the Poppy Appeal by buying poppies at school. £33 was collected.

PTA Recycling Clothes Collection
Thank you to everyone who brought in items to be recycled recently. An amazing 800kgs were collected in total, which equates to a very healthy £240 for PTA funds.

School Christmas Activities

9.12.08 Dress Rehearsal - 10am Little Bears pupils attending that morning will see this performance accompanied by pre-school staff

Matinee - 2pm Pre-school aged children welcome, relatives
eg grandparents and villagers (voluntary contributions towards Helen and Douglas House)

10.12.08 Evening performance - 6.30pm Admission by ticket only £2, all proceeds to Helen and Douglas House, limited to 2 per family (due to fire regulations). Sorry no pre-school aged children at this performance

16.12.08 Christmas Lunch We are hoping that all children will join us for this seasonal event.
£1.95 (payment by
Friday 12th, please)

Menu:
Roast Turkey served with chipolata sausage and
sage and onion stuffing or Spinach & Feta Goujons
or Cauliflower Cheese with a vegetarian sausage.
All accompanied with seasonal vegetables and potatoes
Followed by a Festive Dessert of:
Ice-cream Stars or Mince Pies or Christmas biscuits.

17.12.08 Nativity in school – 9.15am Led by Rev. Nigel Hawkes. Parents welcome.
Christmas parties – pm Food required, details to follow nearer the time. Pupils may bring party clothes to change into after lunch.

18.12.08 School Council Competition am School activity – testing and judging Santa Sleighs

19.12.08 End of Term Assembly – 9.05am Parents welcome
School day finishes at - 1.30pm

Please could all parents and visitors to the above events, be careful to give consideration to the residents of Cratlands Close and not obstruct driveways. Walking, if possible, is preferable in line with our School Travel Plan. The car park will be available as well as the netball court for families who need to come by car.

Consultation with Parents re Out of School Childcare
Thank you to the parents of pupils at Stadhampton School and Little Bears who have already completed the second questionnaire sent out last week. We would be very pleased to receive any completed questionnaires on Monday, if they haven’t been handed in yet.
Please find attached to this newsletter the minutes of the meeting taken by the Childcare Development Team.

Message from the PTA Committee
Recipe Book
The Stadhampton Primary School and Little Bears Pre-School Recipe Book will be on sale at the Christmas Bazaar and will cost £6.50 for each book. The book consists of 80 pages of recipes, and is A5 size, flip-top, ring-bound and free standing, with a front coloured cover depicting some of the children’s drawings. The book is also illustrated on each page with pupil’s drawings and there is a lovely introduction to the book written and signed by Raymond Blanc. The book would make an ideal Christmas present. If anyone would like to view a copy, please call into the school office to see one or contact Sarah Madry outside school.

Christmas Bazaar – please remember to bring in chocolates, bottles, white goods, toys and potential raffle prizes next week for the Bazaar. We already have a teddy for the Name The Bear Competition so no need for a new cuddly toy now. Also a reminder to bring in cakes to sell on Friday 5th Dec – the day of the Bazaar.

Christmas Bazaar Raffle Tickets – the raffle tickets for the Bazaar were put in reading bags on Monday so please hunt round for them in case they have gone astray! It would be helpful if you would fold your tickets into four when returning them to school as this will save time for those setting up.

Christmas Wreath Making Night 16 Dec – still limited places available. Please contact Julie Pattison if you are interested.

Christmas Cards – There are 3 card designs: Class 1, 2 and 3. You should have received an order form in the reading bags on Thursday (yesterday). The cost for 10 cards is £5. The children have worked very hard this year and the designs are fantastic so please buy a supply for family and friends. Orders to be put in an envelope with the correct money and given to Mrs Hopkins next week to ensure you get your order in time for Christmas.

Little Bears News
This week Little Bears enjoyed making mince pies and their Christmas Post Box. They have also been very busy writing letters to Father Christmas.

DIARY DATES:

Wednesday 3rd December
Museum visit for Y2, 3 & 4 pupils.
Visit to ICC to see their Christmas production for Y5 & Y6 pupils.
ALL PUPILS IN YEARS 2-6 WILL NEED A PACKED LUNCH TODAY
Friday 5th December
Christmas Bazaar at 6pm.
Tuesday 9th December
Dress rehearsal am and Matinee performance of the Christmas Production 2pm
Wednesday 10th December
Evening performance of the Christmas Production 6.30pm. TICKET ONLY
Tuesday 16th December
School Christmas Lunch
Wednesday 17th December
Nativity performance in school at 9.15am. Parents welcome.
Children’s party (pm) – details to follow
Thursday 18th December
School Council Sleigh Competition
Friday 19th December
End of term assembly at 9.05am. Parents welcome.
School finishes at 1.30pm
Monday 5th January 2009
INSET TRAINING FOR TEACHERS. School closed for pupils.
Tuesday 6th January
Pupils return to school