Week beginning 7th October 2019

Thank you to the three parents who have come forward to be volunteers in the school, I had thought there would be more as it was mentioned at the Parent Council Meeting.  We’ll ask again each term to see if people have availability.  I am in great need of some garden help, someone to help the children be on top of the gardens.

Parents Together Group

This group was started last school year and meets monthly to enable parents to come together, to support one another with parenting strategies. Come along to any meeting, no need to book, it's a drop in group, there for you and your needs.

Next Meeting:  Thursday 10th October 2019, at 9am and 7pm  

Uniform

The children are looking wonderful.  But lots of children have grown and some of the girl’s skirts are now too short.  Our policy is that all skirts must be knee length and I ask parents to ensure that their child’s is in accordance with school policy as soon as possible.  I remind parents that there are drawers full of uniform that has kindly been donated by parents, please help yourself.  

Harvest ‘Bring and Buy’ Sale

Y3 have been learning about the devastating effects of Hurricane Dorian which hit the Bahamas on 4th September 2019. Therefore, our Harvest Festival is a little different this year. We would like to help the people of the Bahamas who literally have nothing left except the clothes they stand up in, not even an airport to easily send supplies.

Therefore, instead of asking for food donations, we would like each child to bring in a toy that they are willing to give up. We will sell these in a ‘Bring and Buy’ sale and send all the money raised to help the Bahamas Disaster Relief Fund.

If you have a toy that you would like to donate, please ensure it is in good condition and bring it in from week beginning Monday 7th October.

The ‘Bring and Buy’ Sale will be on the top playground after school: 3.20pm – 3.40pm on Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th October.  Each item will be 50p.

Marvellous Me

We now have 80% of parents/carers set up, do let us know if you are having any difficulties.  Remember this is vital to have in place for homework and celebrations to be shared.  Each week there will be a badge your child can earn and a learning activity that will be shared by the teacher so you know more about what your child has learnt.  

Eco Council

The first meeting of the new Eco Council will be on Tuesday 8th Oct, 2.15-3.15pm, for the children and parents.

Community Stay & Play

Each week there are 2 community Stay and Play sessions running at Ash Grange Primary School. These are suitable for children from birth to 5 years of age.  The weekly term time sessions will be held in the school hall on Mondays and Wednesday afternoons between 1.30pm and 3pm. Entry is through the hall door entrance (down the school drive). No need to book – simply turn up, stay and play with your child.

It was lovely to see 17 children with us over the week that has just gone.

Ash Manor Community event – 8th October

Ash Manor school invite your views on the next phase of its development into the exceptional community school Ash deserves.  They will be welcoming members of the Ash Manor community including parents, residents, alumni and future families to see our plans and share their thoughts on them.

The Community Engagement event will run from 2.30pm-7pm and you are welcome to drop in at any point. They are looking forward to sharing their vision and hearing your opinions.

Kind regards,

Mrs Curtis

Week beginning 7^th October 2019

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