CHRISTMAS PARTIES – Thursday 17 December
There will be class parties this Thursday in the afternoon. Key Stage 2 children are to come to school in their party clothes. Key Stage 1 and Foundation children should come to school in their uniform and bring their party clothes in to change into after lunch. Nursery will have their party on Thursday in the morning. Please ensure that party clothes and footwear are practical for normal morning lessons and outside playtimes.
NO RECORDERS – Thursday 17 December
Please note there will be no recorder groups this Thursday
REMINDER – ‘BE BRIGHT BE SEEN DAY’ – Friday 18 December (Last Day of Term)
Reminder for all children to come to school dressed in Bright or Fluorescent Colours or wear Uniform with additional reflector bands/jackets as a day to raise awareness about keeping safe on dark roads.
FRIENDS CRISP SALE! – Friday 18 December
The Friends have an overstock of Walkers Crisps which will be out of date by their next event in February.
On Friday after school they will be selling them from the Playground Pavilion at cost price. Choices are Salt & Vinegar, Cheese and Onion, Prawn Cocktail and Cheesy Wotsits all at 25p and Tangy Tomato Snacks at 10p.
CHARITY DONATIONS
Our Foundation and Key Stage 1 Christmas Productions raised £397.11. Our Key Stage 2 Carol Service raised £179.66 All donations are going to EACH (East Anglian Children’s Hospice) Thank you for your generous support.
LIVING WITH CHILDREN COURSE – Information Session 7 January
There will be an Introductory Meeting for those parents who are as yet undecided as to whether they wish to attend this course, and for those who have already confirmed. The meeting will be held in school on Thursday 7 January from 3.10 – 3.40pm, We are sorry there will be no crèche on this date, but you may wish to have children with you!
LOST PROPERTY
Has your child lost something recently? 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. We feel it is important for children to realise that personal items are their responsibility in school, and if they go missing, they need to look for them – the first stop being the lost property box. If any items are handed in at the office we put them in the lost property box. Needless to say, lots of the items are unnamed – so please can we ask that parents ensure names are on all personal items brought into school – especially sweatshirts. ANY ITEMS NOT CLAIMED BY THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER WILL BE SENT TO THE LOCAL CHARITY SHOP OR DISPOSED OF.
MEND PROGRAMME
This community, family based programme for overweight children is running at Debenham CEVC High School for 10 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18 January until 24 March at 6pm or 7pm. Other venues in Ipswich and Kesgrave are available. If you are interested call 01473 704030 to find out how to register. See more details on the Parent notice board.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS AND PAYMENT
The menus sent home earlier in the term are still valid until the end of April. Please remember that you will need to pay for the first week’s dinner money on the first day back (Tuesday 5 January).
RECEPTION TEACHER VACANCY
Due to unforeseen circumstances Miss Higgins will now not be taking up this role from January. The new Reception class will be temporarily covered by Mrs Mawson and Mr Greenacre whilst we re-advertise the vacancy. If you know of anyone who may be interested in the role, application forms and details can be found on our website at www.roberthitchams.ik.org, closing date is 8 January 2010.
SIZE OF SCHOOL BAGS
If you are buying a new school bag for January please can you consider the size as we have limited space on the pegs in school and the smaller the better – drawstring or triangular bags are the best.
SPRING TERM
There is a non-pupil day on Monday 4 January and the children return on Tuesday 5 January 2010.
MAY I WISH YOU ALL A PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY CELEBRATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR
