Limes Farm Junior School Newsletter “ACHIEVING IS BELIEVING” December Issue 4- 2012 Upcoming Events Young Writers Published Poetry- answered by the Headteacher during I am pleased to announce that 58 “Parent’s Evening”. Limes Farm Junior School pupils are Parent’s Evening- 6th December 3.105th December- Pupil Reports sent home celebrating their achievement in 5.00pm and 6pm-8pm 6th DecemberParent Evening having their poems published. Please ensure that an appointment slip is Congratulations to all pupils who returned to your child’s teacher so that a 12th December Christmas Bazaar 2pm-4pm were selected! As a school scheduled time can be arranged. community, we are proud of your Parent’s will receive their “Parent’s 13th Christingle Service at school success! Evening” time no later than Tuesday 4th 17th December Class Assemblies 18th December Class Assembly 18th Christmas Lunch 20th DecemberPupil Christmas parties- (further information to come) 21st December Class Assemblies 21st December- Last day of school 7th & 8th JanuaryNon pupil days 9th January- Pupils return to school December. Please remember that we will Term 1 Pupil Progress Reports5th December 2012 The “End of Year Targets” set on pupil reports are based on the pupil progress data taken from the previous year. Pupils are expected try to accommodate parents according to their preferred time as best as we can. Pupils are also encouraged to attend “Parent’s Evening” with their parents. Contact Numbers to make at least 2/3 level progress, while in other cases, the targets are A reminder that any changes in your much higher based on their ability. address or telephone number must be In most cases, pupils have demonstrated that they have at least sustained their levels from the previous year and are on track of updated in the school office. Positive Communication It is important to emphasise that positive reaching their end of year targets. Pupils who are “off target” require communication is essential in our school. additional practice so that learned Recently we have had a few incidents skills are recalled independently. The attendance and punctuality data included on pupil reports are added by the Headteacher. Questions regarding attendance data can be where staff members have been spoken to abruptly. All staff have the right to work in a safe and pleasant environment. Limes Farm Junior School Newsletter “ACHIEVING IS BELIEVING” December Issue 4- 2012 Christmas Parties Christmas Bazaar- linked with our 20th December pm Dec- 2pm-4pm Children are Each class is currently in the encouraged to bring process of producing items to sell at party food to share on our school’s Christmas Bazaar. the day. No fizzy Pupils are working with a budget of School Enterprise Project- 12th drinks please. This will £20 and the winning class with the be a non uniform day. highest profit, will win the “Best Enterprise Award”. Children from 100% Attendance Term 1 Rebecca A Kyra B Lily-Jo H Ellie M Deividas P Boris T Arroj A Ethen C Bonnie C Hayley D Dara F Lewis K Vanessa M Fatima M Danni N Mayowa B Mansi G BNathan G Adora M Guilherme M Lisa O Kayla R Parys G Naomi S Haider W Samuel A Lucy H Emmanual O Well Done! each class will have the opportunity to purchase items on sale in the afternoon. Class Assemblies Parents are invited to come to their child’s special festive class assembly. The following dates for class assemblies are: 17th December 1.30-2.00 Miss Fisher 17th December 2.15 – 2.45 Mrs Dibble 18th December 2.15 – 2.45 Miss Rockall 21st December 1.30 – 2.00 Miss Stock 21st December 2.15 – 2.45 Miss Greenshields Mince Pies and Hot Chocolate awaits! We are also asking for donated items to sell at the bazaar. Items can include: games, books, DVDs, toys and unused toiletries. Donated items can be brought to the Netball Training Thank you to all children who have participated in netball training, the club will resume in February. school office. We are looking for “parent involvement” particularly in helping us with the organisation of the bazaar. If you would like to offer your help, please contact the school office. *The money raised from the Christmas Bazaar will go towards the transportation costs of educational visits. *Santa Claus will also be paying our school a special visit. Office Closure On 20th and 21st December the office will be closed from 1.00pm to 3.00pm. The answering machine will be turned on and messages will be received.