FRIDAY NEWSLETTER
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Friday 11h September 2015
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
At Kelvin Grove, we have a commitment to ensure our children are given the best opportunity to achieve their potential. Good attendance is essential to this and this year we will be focussing on raising attendance levels in school. We understand that there are many reasons for pupil absence and we would like to support you in any way we can with this. You may receive a letter today regarding your child’s attendance if it was below the Government target of 96.4% for the last academic year. You are very welcome to contact Mrs Thompson or Mrs Philips for more information or support. We hope we can work together successfully on this.
JEANS FOR GENES DAY
On Friday 18th September it will be Jeans for Genes Day. This year they are celebrating their 20th year. Over the years our school and thousands of others have helped to raise over £40 million just by asking everyone to wear their jeans for the day. We will be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day on Friday, all pupils and staff will be invited to wear denim and to give a small donation to this charity which helps children with genetic disorders.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS – RECEPTION AND SECONDARY
If your child is currently a Nursery or Year 6 pupil you will have received an application form to apply for your child’s next school place. Application forms must be returned by 31st October 2015 (for Secondary places) or 15th January 2016 (for Primary/Reception places). Parents who apply after the deadline dates seriously jeopardise their chances of their child getting a place at their preferred school.
CHANGE TO END OF SCHOOL PICK UP POINT FOR CLASS 4H
To try and lessen the congestion at home time, class 4H will be released from the doors leading from the main hall from next week (Monday 14th September).
USED GREETINGS CARDS
If you have any used birthday cards please bring them into school for Mrs Bowers.
PUPIL ABSENCE
Please be aware that children are required to attend school every day of term unless school have been informed about illness, appointments or circumstances authorised by the Head Teacher. If your child is likely to be absent from school for more than one week due to illness can you please provide medical evidence to school.
DINNER MONEY
Please can dinner money be brought in an envelope with child’s name on and given to the class teacher and not handed in at reception.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK LEAFLET
Your child will be bringing home the latest copy of the Scholastic Book Leaflet. Please take a minute to have a look through with your child. If you wish to order, return money (cash only please) with the order form in an envelope with your child’s name to your class teacher. Orders take approximately two weeks to arrive in school.
OUT AND ABOUT
On Friday 18th September Year 2 will be going on a trip to the Quayside, please make sure your child is in full uniform and has a suitable coat.
SCHOOL CAR PARK
Please can I respectfully remind parents that the car park is for staff only. If you need to drop off your children please do so on the top road. Thank you for your cooperation.
CLASS ATTENDANCE
REC CP - 98.4% REC H - 92.4%
1A - 94.9% 1F - 94.0%
2F - 87.5% 2W - 98.1%
3H - 98.4% 3M - 95.0%
4H - 92.8% 4/5D - 92.0%
5W - 100% 6H - 87.1%
The best attendance for last week goes to 5W (Mrs Wilson’s class) with 100% - Brilliant start!
LEARNERS OF THE WEEK
This week’s star learners are: Josh, David, Grace, Florin, Jessica & Matthew.
MERIT TOTALS
This week’s Merit totals are:
AWESOME ANGELS 39 BLAZING BALTICS 34
MILLENNIUM MAGIC 59 SAGE STARS 51
Continually trying to improve our communication links for parents, therefore should you have any queries please contact school via telephone (0191 477 4186) or via
Any concerns regarding pupils should be directed initially to the class teacher and then the Leadership Team.
Kelvin Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.