FRIDAY NEWSLETTER

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Friday 9th September 2016

WELCOME BACK TO AUTUMN TERM

We hope that you have had an enjoyable summer break and look forward to working in partnership in the new school year.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Jeans for Genes Day / Friday 23rd September 2016
Parent Consultations / Monday & Tuesday 10th & 11th October
Halloween Disco / Thursday 20th October
Break up for Half Term / Friday 21st October
Return to School / Monday 31st October
Children in Need / Friday 18th November
Christmas Decorations Morning / Monday 28th November
Break up for Christmas Holidays / Friday 16th December @ 1pm

NEW MEMBERS OF THE TEAM

We would like to welcome 3 new staff to our team at Kelvin Grove. Miss Ross will be working in year 1, Mr Fassam is our new EAL Lead and Ms Scarff is our new Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

Please note all children must re-register an interest in all after school clubs in the new term. If your child has participated in after school clubs last term you must re-apply for a place this term.

MondayKarateYear Groups 2 to 63.15-4.15pm

STARTING 12TH SEPTEMBER

TuesdayFootballYear Groups 2 to 63.15-4.15pm

STARTING 13TH SEPTEMBER

TuesdayHomework ClubYear Groups 1 to 63.15-4.15pm

STARTING 13TH SEPTEMBER

TuesdayLunchtime GymnasticsYear Groups 1 to 2£6 per half term paid at beginning

STARTING 20TH SEPTEMBER

TuesdayLingotots SpanishYear Groups Rec to 23.15-4.15pm - £42 per Term

START DATE TBC

WednesdayLingotots FrenchYear Groups 3 to 63.15-4.15pm - £42 per Term

START DATE TBC

WednesdayFootball TeamYear Groups 5 & 63.15-4.15pm

STARTING 14TH SEPTEMBER

WednesdayLunchtime GymnasticsYear Groups 3 to 6£6 per half term paid at beginning

STARTING 21ST SEPTEMBER

ThursdayFilm ClubYear Groups 2 to 63.15-5pm

STARTING 15TH SEPTEMBER

Karate classes will start on Monday 12th September (application forms have already been sent out). Please fill in and return reply slip to register an interest in Football, Homework, Basketbal, Lingotots and Film Clubs. Your child will receive written confirmation if they have got a place in any of these clubs. If your child is interested in Lunchtime Gymnastics please register an interest at the school office. Please note that Football Clubs do not start until the third week of term.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Class 5B will be attending swimming lessons on Wednesday afternoon and Class 4H will be attending on a Thursday morning. Children are required to have suitable swimming costumes (No bikinis and No “Holiday” shorts) and a towel. They may also take goggles and a swimming hat, however these are not essential. If your child has an inhaler they MUST have it in school or they will not be able to take part in the lesson.

UNIFORM

The school actively encourages children to wear school uniform. School sweatshirts and polo shirts are available from the school office. Payment must be made in full when clothing is ordered as all uniform is supplied with the child’s name. The school maintains the right to ban certain kinds of clothing, which might prove to be a safety hazard.Children should be smart in appearance and extreme hair styles are actively discouraged.

PE Kit

These should be brought into school at the beginning of term and collected at the end.

White T-shirt with the school logo (available from school)

Black shorts

Plimsolls

Trainers (for outdoor lessons only)

Jewellery should not be worn in school, including ear-rings. This is with the exception of an inexpensive watch.

Uniform may be ordered from the School Office.

ALL UNIFORM MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH CHILDRENS’ NAMES.

MERIT TOTALS

Last year’s Merit winning house was the Awesome Angels with a grand total of 816 merits! They enjoyed an afternoon of games and a special BBQ in the school yard as their prize at the end of last term.

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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

My child is interested in the following clubs:

 Tuesday Football Club (Years 2 to 6) Wednesday Football Club (Years 5 and 6)

 Tuesday Homework Club (Years 1 to 6) Tuesday Lingotots French (Years 3 to 6)

 Thursday Film Club Wednesday Lingotots Spanish (Years Rec to 2)

Name of child………………………………………………………………….. class…………………….

I understand that I will receive written confirmation if my child has a place in any of these clubs.

Signature of Parent/Carer……………………………………………………………………………………

 emergency contact no…………………………………………………………………………………….

We continually try 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.