Newsletter 9 2017/2018

EYFS Composting Champions

This week, Nursery, Reception and the two year old nursery, took part in "Composting Champions " workshops with Emma Ray from ‘Shanks’ who provide reuse and recycling workshops on behalf of Derby City Council. The children learned all about how to make the perfect compost mix and started to use the school’s new composter which is situated in the forest.

AWARD WINNING BREAKFAST CLUB

Arboretum breakfast club has been selected as

"Best Breakfast Club in the East Midlands "

in the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards 2017.

This is an amazing achievement by Mr Malooq and his team, and we are very proud of them.

Breakfast club is open to all children, from 8:00am every morning. Come along for a healthy, nutritious breakfast and a fun start to your day. Breakfast club is a great way to get ready for learning. The cost is just 50p per day, and free for children who are eligible for Pupil Premium.

Children in Need

To raise money for Children in Need, there will be cake sales at break time everyday (50p per cake).

Next Friday will be a superhero themed fancy dress day, for a donation of 50p.

PARENT FORUM

Mr Scott will be holding his first Parent Forum on Monday 13th November, to give parents an opportunity to have a say in how the school works. If you would like to be involved, please come to the Office at 9:00am on 13th November.

ANTI-BULLYING WEEK

POSTER COMPETITION

As next week is Anti-bullying week, we are holding a poster competition. We would like the children to create an anti-bullying poster which illustrates important anti-bullying messages or advice. The winner will have their poster displayed around the school and in classrooms and will also win a prize. All posters must be handed to the class teacher by Friday 17th November.

PE KIT

Please make sure your child has their PE kit in school EVERY DAY.

They need:

White T-shirt

Black shorts / Jogging bottoms

Trainers for outside

Black pumps for indoors

Jacket or sweatshirt for winter

Named bag to keep it in

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Wednesday 15th November -Reception Cinema Trip
Friday 17th November -Children in Need & non uniform day
21st & 22nd November- Year 5/6 visit to Magna
Wednesday 22nd November - Tea and Toast
27th, 28th, 29th November -Year 3/4 trips to Cromford Mills
Wednesday 29th November - Year 5/6 tea parties
Friday 1st December - KS1 Winter Musical
5th-7th December - Assertive Mentoring Meetings
Thursday 7th December - Reception trip to see The Snowman
Friday 15th December - Children’s Christmas Lunch
Tuesday 19th December - Break up for holidays
Wednesday 3rd January - Back to school
Friday 12th January - Inset day

Thank you!

A big thank you to all parents who attended the drop in sessions this week...watch out for more after Christmas

TOYS IN SCHOOL

Please do not let your child bring toys from home into school, as they may get lost or broken.

COLD WEATHER

In the cold weather, please make sure that your child has a warm, waterproof coat, and hat, scarf and gloves as necessary to keep them warm when they go outside at playtimes.

SCHOLASTIC

Please return all book orders to school by
Friday 1st December.
Make sure that all orders include your child's name, class, book number and title. Please put them in an envelope with full payment and your child’s name, class and “Book Order” written on it. Every order that you place will earn points that we can spend on books for the school.

NEXT WEEKS CLUBS

If your child would like to join one of the clubs collect a form from outside the office or from Mr Malooq.

Remember, all clubs are FREE if your child is eligible for Pupil Premium - to find out if your child qualifies, please fill in a Free School Meals application form available from the Office.