St John s CE First School Newsletter Friday 7th December 2018 www.st-johns-bishopswood.staffs.sch.uk Email office@st-johns-bishopswood.staffs.sch.uk 01785 840318 Part of Penk Valley Academy Trust, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, number 11124272 Diary Dates 2018-2019 Tuesday 11th December - Winter Fayre 2-4pm Wednesday 12th December - Oaks Christmas Carol Concert at St Johns Church 6.30pm All families welcome. Thursday 13th December - Whole school trip to the Panto! Friday 14th December - Christmas Dinner Day Tuesday 18th December - Acorns and Saplings Nativity in school at 2pm. Wednesday 19th December - Acorns and Saplings Nativity in school at 6pm. Thursday 20th December - Film Night, The Polar Express. Friday 21st December - Christmas Jumper Day for the whole school Tuesday 5th February - Scholastic Bookfair in school Thursday 7th February - Acorns Family Lunch Monday 18th March - Oaks to Kingswood Wednesday 20th March - Oaks back from Kingswood Thursday 11th April - Easter Service in Church at 2pm. Saturday 15th June - Year 4 Rocket Day at Brewood Middle Thursday 18th July - Leavers Service in Church at 2pm. Friday 19th July - Last day of Summer Term. Have you registered yet? Fundraising couldn t be easier! Please help the school by using easyfundraising when shopping online especially over the busy Christmas period. Ask in school office for more information easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stjohnscefirstschool/
Attendance Well done to the following classes for the week ending 30th November 2018. Acorns 92.86% Year 1 97.28% Year 2 97.80% Year 3 92.31% Year 4 99.21% Whole School Year to date 96.48% Our target for the year is 98.5% Well done to the following classes for the week ending 7th December 2018. Acorns 98.21% Year 1 97.28% Year 2 100% Year 3 93.41% Year 4 100% Child of the Week Well done to the following children week ending 30th November 2018 Acorns Aurora Reggie Saplings Luke Isabella S Oaks Felix Sadie Well done to the following children week ending 7th December 2018 Acorns Elizabeth Olivia Saplings Isobel D Bobby Oaks Amelia Florence Whole School Year to date 97.85% Our target for the year is 98.5% Headteacher Award Well done to Jack for achieving the award on 30th November 2018.
Change to the Menu On Wednesday 12th December we will be having: Just to let you all know I am now an Avon representative and would love it if you would shop with me! Follow the link below for my online shop or ask me for a catalogue if you prefer. Fish Fingers and Chips Or Omelette and Chips. Your child will be able to choose on the day during morning registration. Thanks Trudi https://www.avon.uk.com/store/ TrudiParton-shop/ Cold Weather. Can all parents ensure children have named coats, hats and gloves in school. Especially nursery and reception on a Wednesday for Balanceability and Friday s for outdoor learning activities. You may also wish to send thermals in on a Friday. Nativity News Acorns and Saplings Tickets are still available at 2 per family. Please return your completed form or contact the school office. Costumes can be sent into school from early next week. Thank you Christmas Jumper Day for the whole school Friday 21st December Raising money for school funds, 1 donation! Oaks Christmas Carol Concert Wednesday 12th December at St Johns Church 6.30pm All families welcome
Mrs Sandland is organising a Stay and Play session for children up to 4 years. This will be each Friday morning in Squirrels 9.15am til 10.30am. Spread the news and come along and meet other parents! On Thursday 13 th December 2018 we are going on a whole school visit to the Gatehouse theatre in Stafford to watch the rock and roll pantomime of Dick Whittington. We will be leaving school at 9:30 and will be back early afternoon. We will have a packed lunch on return. All children need to bring a packed lunch on that day to leave at school and a snack and drink that can be taken to the theatre. Children are required to come in school uniform for this visit. The cost of the trip will be 13.50 and is payable via Parentpay,please pay asap, thank you Winter Fair Tuesday 11th December 2-4pm! Parents invited to the Winter Fair from 2pm. The internet is amazing. Children can play, learn, create and connect - opening up a whole world of exciting possibilities. But with the digital world changing all the time, how can you make sure your child s staying safe? 4 easy steps to follow: 1 - Talk about staying safe online. 2 - Explore their online world together. 3 - Manage your families settings and controls. 4 - Agree on rules about what is ok and what is not. Find out more. We would like to invite all parents, carers or family members to a free online safety workshop ran by the NSPCC at school at 2.15-3.15pm on 23rd January 2019. The content covered in the workshops is aimed at adults. Parents with children are advised to arrange childcare if possible. The hour-long workshop will help parents, carers and other adults understand their child s online world, build confidence to have those important conversations that can help keep children safe online and help you know where to go for help and advice.
Parking Parents are reminded to park with consideration to residents when doing the school run as we have received complaints about double parking in the areas around the school. Thank you Children in Need We raised 118.65 for Children in Need. Well done to every one who took part And a big thank you from Pudsey! Thursday 20th December 3.15PM TIL 5.00PM MOVIE NIGHT OPEN TO ALL! MOVIE IS THE POLAR EXPRESS 3 FOR FILM/DRINK/POPCORN BRING CHANGE FOR SWEETS, CHOCOLATE OR CRISPS
The season of Advent is fast approaching and so, following the success of last years Reverse Advent Calendar we have decided to run this project again. The idea of this calendar is to put something in rather than getting something out. However we will not be asking for items on a daily basis as we appreciate this time of year is a costly and busy one. We think it is important to support people who are facing difficulties locally and therefore our donations will go to The Good Shepard in Wolverhampton. We hope to collect a variety of items in order to make several boxes up, items can be brought in on any day of the week but we have divided them into several categories. Week 3 - Monday 10th December - Packet Food (Rice/pasta/biscuits etc.) Week 4 - Monday 17th December - Wednesday 19th December - Treats (Chocolate/Hot chocolate/gloves/scarves etc.) Please note all items need to be new/unopened and in date, unfortunately we are unable to accept any alcohol/tobacco products. We hope you will support us in this effort in making a difference. If you have any queries please see any of the Young Disciples, Mrs Byrne or Mrs Smith. Thank you!