School Newsletter

Spring Term 2009
Newsletter No. 5 - 9th January

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to school and a Happy New Year to you all. I hope the children are ready for another exciting term at Emscote Infant School.

Christmas Concert Collections

I am delighted to tell parents we have been able to send £175.63 to the Myton Hospice Charity. Thank you everyone for a magnificent total.

School Council

We now have an active School Council committee comprising of children from each year group. The representatives attend the committee meetings and report back to their class.

Healthy Living

One initiative we as a school are keen to pursue as part of our healthy lifestyle promotion is to encourage children to drink water at lunchtimes and not bring in other drinks. All children have access to the cold water machines in school and are used to regular drinking sessions in class and they are able to refresh their bottles throughout the day. Many children consume only a small amount of their lunchtime boxed or bottled drinks and the rest goes to waste.  Replacement water bottles are available at 25 pence from the office. This is only a suggestion and not a ban on other drinks! Please discuss this with your child.

Eco School

Please remember to recycle your old Christmas cards at Tesco’s and help save trees!

Scallywags

Scallywags still have some places for breakfast and after school on a casual or permanent basis. For more details and a booking form call into the Contact Centre before or after school or phone Jo 07834 241414/Pam 07759 301115.

Sharing Assemblies

Chestnut – Friday 23rd January 9.15
Chinese New Year – Friday 30th January 9.30
Oak – Friday 13th February 9.15
Willow – Friday 27th February 9.15
Cherry – Friday 6th March 13th March
Holly – Friday 13th March 9.15
Sycamore – Friday 20th March 9.15

Spare Paper

Has anyone any A4 size paper we can use in the photocopier please?

Clubs

After School:
Monday – Kung Fu 5.30-6.30
Tuesday – Football and Cheerleading
Thursday – Pop Mobility and Sewing

Lunchtimes:
Tuesday – Computer
Friday – French
Thursday - Recorder

Miss Hudson will be offering sewing club to reception children only this half term; the club is so popular she has to open it to different groups in rotation.

Family Badminton Club

A family badminton club is starting at Warwick School on Saturday 24th January. The club will run on Saturdays between 12.00-1.00pm, and is open to children 8 or over who must be accompanied by an adult. All levels and abilities welcome, and all equipment will be supplied. Cost is £3.50 for 1 adult and 1 child, extra players £1.00 each. If you are interested contact Eileen Braham at Warwick School (01926)735473, ebr@warwickschool.org or ask your school office for further information and an application form.

Reading at home

Please could you support your child by reading with them at home. I know it can sometimes be difficult to find time to read with your child, but it is very rewarding having this special time together, and your input can really support your child and their progress in all areas.

Parents Meetings

Please find time to attend parents meetings where we will discuss your child’s progress and how they can be supported at home. Lists to sign up for appointments will go up in the entrance hall on Monday 26th January; parents evenings will take place on Tuesday 10th February 3 - 5.30pm and Thursday 12th February 4 – 7.30pm.

Chinese New Year

The Chinese will celebrate the New Year of the Ox on Monday 26th January. In celebration County Caterers are featuring a special menu on this day. There will be an assembly dedicated to the festival on Friday 6th February.

Helping in class

We are always looking for parents to help in school. If you can spare an hour a week class teachers would greatly appreciate the help.

Smoking

Please, please could you remember to smoke away from the school site. Not only is it now illegal to smoke on the school grounds, but also smoking does affect other parents and families, and is against the message of healthy lifestyles that the school portrays. Thank you for your consideration.

Dropping off and collecting

Please do not park in the service lane outside the school. This is for emergency vehicles that must have clear access at all times. Parking in this area puts the children in danger when they are coming to and leaving school.

Family Information Service

For free information on a range of topics such as childcare, nurseries and services for children have a look at the website www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fis.

Parents Coffee Afternoon

Last term we held a coffee afternoon for parents to meet each other in the staffroom for a chat. This term the coffee afternoon will be on Tuesday 27th January at 2.15pm.

Arrangements for School Closure due to Snow

In the event that the school is closed due to the bad weather, the following local radio stations will broadcast information:

*BBC Coventry & Warwickshire (94.8FM, 103.7 FM, 104 FM)
School closures broadcast after 7.00am and 8.00am news.

*Mercia Radio (97FM and 102.9FM)

*Touch FM (102FM)

We request that parents do not phone the school as we are not equipped to handle a large volume of calls.

There will also be information on www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schoolclosures, and you can sign up for free text message alerts at this website.

Absence from School

It is a requirement for school to report all absences and they have to be specifically coded depending on the reason for the absence. It is therefore most important that you inform the school by phone on the first day of your child’s absence or by letter on their return to school, thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Debi Cossins
Headteacher