Newsletter for week ending 18 January 2013

Snow
In the event that the forecast of heavy snow materialises tomorrow, please listen to the local radio and look at the school website for the latest information.

Appointment of a new Parent Governor
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Samantha Robinson as a new parent governor with effect from 14 January 2013. No other parent/carer put their name forward, so there was no requirement to hold a ballot.

‘Active Maths’
Following the positive impact of ‘Big Writing’ and ‘Talk for Writing’ on pupil progress in Literacy last year, we are now developing our Maths provision to mirror key aspects of our Literacy provision. This includes the introduction of ‘Active Maths’, a series of maths activities and investigations to be carried out at home. This will enable families to engage in aspects of maths that are being taught in each class, in a similar way to the way that ‘Talk for Writing’ links with the teaching of English in each class. An ‘Active Maths’ information sheet has been sent home, via bookbags, earlier this week.

Termly Outline Plans
Termly Outline Plans giving parents and carers an overview of the key areas of teaching and learning being covered in each class during Terms 3 and 4, have been sent home, via book bags, earlier this week. We are in the process of uploading these onto the Parents Section of the School Website.

PTA News

Friday Cake Club
Wow, the cake club is proving very popular - thank you to everyone who has joined this term. The winner of the first cake of the year was Billy Bowerman, with the cake donated by Mrs Gravett.

A reminder to Mrs Hector that she is on the rota for the 25 January.
Upcoming Events
Keep an eye out for details on the following exciting events being planned:

Children's Bingo & Hot Dog Night
Grown Up's 'Boogie Bingo' (It's bingo with music instead of numbers!)
Easter Chocolate Raffle - Wednesday 27th March, after school

LITTLE BEARS NEWS:
Next week we are looking at the book “Elmer and the Lost Teddy.” We will be having a lost teddy hunt in the garden, talking about friendship and baking some Elmer Elephant biscuits.


DIARY DATES:
Wednesday 23 January Mobile Library visits the school
Monday 28 January Swimming Gala for selected pupils
Meeting of the Governing Body at 7pm.
Friday 1 February UNICEF Day for Change – please start saving small change!
Tuesday 5 February Class 2 visit to Sulgrave Manor. Letter to follow.
Friday 8 February Break up for the February Holiday at 3.15pm
Monday 18 February Return to school for the start of Term 4
Monday 25 February – Friday 1 March Class 3 Residential Visit to Woodlands Outdoor Education Centre accompanied by Miss Shah, Mrs Scragg and Mr Hazeldine.