Dear Parents/Carers,

We have recruited the new site manager for Ash Grange, a very difficult thing to do. As Mr Curtis had applied for the post, I was not part of the process but the panel had a number of applications and at interview decided to appoint him to the post, he has a great deal of experience with aspects of the role and I know will be dedicated to the role. He begins on 4th December.

There is a letter attached to this week ahead exploring the issues related to communication, please take the time to read it. Click here to read the letter.

We are adding a number of forms to the website to aid communication, the first one is to the Parent Council page, so that everyone can raise matters for the Council, of course you can talk to your class member too.

We are starting a Parents Together groups, these are informal chances for parents/carers to come together to raise any matters and explore needs and solutions together. There is a daytime group at 9-10am on 27th November and an evening group 7-8pm on 4th December. These will be on every 3 weeks and everyone is welcome to attend either of the meetings.

Thank you to everyone in supporting our role in the community through:

• considerate parking in the church and at the front of the school
• not using the school grounds for parking, without my permission
• not smoking at the entrance to the school
• not swearing or talking about inappropriate things for children to hear
• not having animals at the entrances to the site
• and ensuring children get off bicycles and scooters at the gate so no-one is hurt.

Week beginning 26^th November 2018

Menu Choice Week 3

Monday  

Tuesday   

• Year 5 Trip to Winchester Planetarium. It will be during normal school hours. Pupils should wear their school uniform.
• Afterschool Clubs. Collect from the main playground at 4.15pm

Wednesday

Thursday

• Parents Together group 09:00 - 10:0

Friday

• Year 2G Assembly 9am
• Lego Cards Swap Club. See flyer attached.
• Football club. Remember everyone needs shinpads and football boots.

Notes from the office

Christmas lunch order forms have been sent home electronically. Please complete by Friday 30^th November to ensure your child has their Christmas Lunch.

Parent Teacher meetings on 12^th December are available to book online at  https://www.parents-booking.co.uk/ashgrange  The school, preschool and nursery will be closed to pupils all day. If you wish to book Funzone for the morning, afternoon or the whole day, please ask at the office for a form.

From 3^rd January the cost of school dinners be £2.30 per day (£11.50 per week). This is in line with the rest of Surrey.

The Christmas Fayre is on Friday 7^th December 2pm-4pm. Please contact the PTA if you are able to help.