Monday 16 December 2013

Newsletter 17

***********CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLE**********
Don’t forget to return your raffle ticket stubs (clearly written with your child’s name & class) and money before 9am on Wednesday.
***SEE THE HAMPER PHOTOS BELOW ON THE BLOG***
The draws will take place during Wednesday.

NON-UNIFORM DAY ON WEDNESDAY – 18 December
The school council aim to raise money for victims of the typhoon in the Philippines (through Christian Aid) with a non-uniform day this Wednesday.
Please remember clothes and footwear must be suitable for a day at school.
Please donate whatever amount you wish.

CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE – Thursday 19 December 1.30pm
Our Carol Service will take place at St Michael’s Church this Thursday.
Children in classes PLDD, RV & KV will be leading in this service. Parents of these classes are warmly invited to attend.  We would ask that you use the seats at either side of the church or at the back.  A charity collection will be made at the end of the service in aid of the Philippines Appeal.

CLUBS – THIS WEEK
The only clubs on this week are Art, Holy Horrors (at the Church) & Gym.

LOST PROPERTY
There are lots of items in our lost property container.  Can we please encourage all children and parents to seek for lost items in the container sited at the end of the corridor at the top of the stairs above the Nursery.  ANY ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY IN THE NEW YEAR.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS
We would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to the charity collections at the end of the Foundation & KS1 Celebrations; the collections have raised £770 which will go to the Philippines Appeal through Christian Aid.  Thanks also to Florrie, Ella and Lily in year 6 who have raised £72 for this appeal too - well done girls!

CAKE STALL
The Friends would like to thank the children and families of classes EM & NS who baked for their Christmas cake stall last week, it raised £113, thank you too to all those bought too.

CLASS JC
We would like to inform parents that from January on Wednesdays Mrs Skevington will be taking the class.

DON’T FORGET TO COME IN YOUR PARTY CLOTHES ON FRIDAY!
Please remember clothes and footwear must be suitable for a day at school & outside.
DINNER MONEY COST FOR SPRING 1st 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 = £63.80
7 January – 14 February = 29 days  note: Year 6 = 28 days £61.60 (London Trip)
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 13 JANUARY.

WINTER HEALTHCARE ADVICE FROM THE NHS
If you feel unwell this winter, here’s some advice from the NHS
For good self- care, keep your medicine cabinet well-stocked with the items you and your family need.  For minor illnesses, advice on medications and colds, coughs, minor burns, strains and sprains - or if you need emergency repeat prescriptions - contact a pharmacist.
Your surgery is great for advice on health problems, and examinations and treatments. All main surgeries are open between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday. On the day appointments are available if your need is urgent.
If you need help when your surgery is closed call 111. You will be asked for information to direct you to the correct service, or to arrange for an ambulance where appropriate.
Ipswich Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital have Emergency Departments for emergencies only. Call 999, only for life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

CAPTIVATE DRAMA
Drama classes continue at St. Michael's Rooms from 4pm - 5pm every Thursday starting Jan 9th.  Free taster sessions available for new-comers.
A new class for 10 years and over will be starting soon on Tuesday evenings at Thomas Mills.  For details contact captivatedramafram@gmail.com or call/text Ali 07867807144.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BANK
There is a FOOD DONATION bank bin just inside St Michael’s church on the left, it's a purple plastic bin, these food donations are taken to the Salvation Army in Woodbridge to distribute.
If you would like to find out more about this call Victoria in the Parish office on 01728 621255.

CLUBS – START OF SPRING TERM
Clubs/tuition starting in the 1st week back (from 7 January):
   CMS Flute/Clarinet/Brass and Guitar, Premier Sport Gym, Violin (on Friday this week)
Clubs/tuition starting in the 2nd week of term (from 13 January):
   Fencing (new, letter to follow), Reading, Rugby, Hockey, Orchestra, Art, Holy Horrors,
   MFSF Wind & Brass, French and Tennis (letter to follow) & all lunchtime clubs.

SPRING TERM START
We have a non pupil day at the start of term, so the children return
to school on TUESDAY 7 JANUARY 2014. 

May I wish you all a peaceful Christmas
and happy celebrations for the New Year.
Mrs H Picton