Tuesday 11 February 2014

Newsletter 23


CAKE STALL – FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY
There will be a cake stall in the pavilion on the front playground after school on Friday.  Classes PLDD & RV are baking for this event.
Remember to bring some pocket money to buy an after school sweet treat.

SWIMMING (KV, RV, PLDD) - TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Just a reminder that these 3 classes start swimming at Framlingham College on the Tuesday after half term, please ensure that they have the correct kit with them.

FRIENDS TEA PARTY– TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2pm
The Friends would love to welcome ALL parents to pop in for afternoon tea on the Tuesday after half term.  Just come along to the downstairs computer suite to have some tea & biscuits and an informal get-together.

BAG TO SCHOOL COLLECTION – THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY BY 9am
Filled charity bags should be put in the front playground pavilion by 9am on this day.
They accept good condition clothing, handbags, belts, shoes (tied in pairs), soft toys and jewellery. Donation bags will be handed out this week.
PLEASE NOTE: THEY DO NOT ACCEPT: duvets, pillows, bedding, household linen, carpets, curtains, rugs, towels or school uniform.

BOOK FAIR– THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY TO MONDAY 3 MARCH
This event is an opportunity for parents and children to come to the hall to look at the books that can be bought from the Travelling Book Fair. 
After half term the children will be given a leaflet with a selection of their books on offer and a £1 voucher (which can be used towards any purchase).
Please come along with your children between 3.05-4.00pm on Thursday 27 February to Monday 3 March to look at (and order) the books. Nursery parents can see the books in the Nursery on Friday 28 February at 11.50am and 1.30pm.  
*New for this year: There is a ‘Click and Collect’ service available at www.travellingbooks.co.uk which allows parents to choose at home, pay online and have their books delivered to the Book Fair.  Parents just have to check the ‘Collect at Fair option’ at the checkout screen and input our postcode IP13 9EP to select us.

NO GYM & FENCING CLUB – 28 FEBRUARY OR 3 MARCH
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO GYM ON FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY AND
NO FENCING ON MONDAY 3 MARCH BECAUSE OF THE BOOK FAIR. 
Premier Sports will make up the time by adding 15 minutes onto each of the last 4 lessons of the term, so the clubs will finish at 4.30pm from week commencing 10 March.

FRIENDS ADULT BINGO NIGHT
FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 7.30pm
Don’t be “Unlucky for Some” and get your “2 little ducks” in a row and get those tickets as soon as you can.  There will be a licensed bar and snacks available on the night and plenty of opportunities to win some fab prices. Tickets are £4 each and include 5 bingo cards and a drink, please book your tickets in advance by emailing Rupert@theDurrants.com 

DAMAGE TO SAND PIT COVER – CAN YOU HELP?
Unfortunately the sandpit cover in the foundation area has been stamped on and broken by an older child.  We wondered if there was a kind hearted parent with some carpentry skills who would be able to repair this for us?  Please let the office know.

SICKNESS & DIARRHOEA
We would like to remind parents that the school follows the guidance of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) that children who are suffering from sickness and/or diarrhoea should remain off school for 48 hours after the last bout of sickness or diarrhoea.  If your child was not sick due to a virus/bacteria infection, but for example was sick due to congestion then your child should be ok to return within 24 hours if they are well enough.

SMALL TIGHTS NEEDED PLEASE
The Reception classes could do with some pairs of small school tights to use for spare, if you have any please just drop them into the Reception classes or Office.  Thank you.

HOME TO SCHOOL TRAVEL CONSULTATION
SCC are proposing some changes to their discretionary school travel offer.  There is a consultation document which sets out the proposed changes to help make the policy sustainable for the future and fair to everyone.  If your child uses school transport please review by 28 March at

SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO BAD WEATHER
Please remember to listen to BBC Suffolk Radio (103.9FM), or check on our School BLOG or at http://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk/ (Primary Schools)

DINNER MONEY COST FOR SPRING 2nd HALF TERM
*******Dinner money should be paid on Mondays******
Half term payments are due by the first Monday after each half term.
The cost for lunch every day will be = £66.00  24 February to 4 April = 30 days
Don’t forget you can pay for the whole term for 1/2/3 or 4 days per week too.
To pay on-line follow the link from the ‘Parent Information’ button on the school website
Weekly payments:               
        5 days  £11.00      4 days  £8.80     3 days  £6.60     2 days  £4.40                1 day  £2.20
Cheques should be made payable to Suffolk County Council (SCC)
with your child’s name and class WRITTEN ON THE BACK please.
DINNER MONEY MUST BE HANDED TO THE TEACHER IN AN ENVELOPE THAT STATES:       Child’s Name + Child’s Class + which days dinner money is for.
DEADLINE FOR HALF-TERM PAYMENT IS MONDAY 3 MARCH.


GERMAN FOR CHILDREN
Fun taster session of the German language suitable for ages 8-11 on Thursday 20 February, at 1-2:30pm at Saxmundham Library. To book call 01728-652 440 Places limited £5 each

Please note that Thomas Mills have a non-pupil day this Friday, but we are open as normal.
HALF TERM IS NEXT WEEK - Children return Monday 24 February
Clubs will start as normal that week, with the addition of
Gardening club on Monday (which is NOW FULL) and Maypole on Wednesday
**Stop Press**The Friends newsletter and Yellow Moon catalogues are being handed out this week.