Dear Parents and Carers,

Despite everything that is going on in the outside world, here at Newdale we want to hold onto as many traditions as we can.

We know that Christmas cards and kind gifts sent in for staff are a huge part of Christmas and we are keen for the children to be able to swap cards safely. In order for this to happen, we will be asking you to do the following –

Please do not allow your children to lick the envelopes for obvious reasons.

Cards must only be brought in the week beginning 7th December. The last date that we can accept cards will be Friday 11th December. We will not be accepting any cards past this date.

The reason for this is that once the cards are brought in, they will be isolated in a sealed box. Following an isolation period, the cards will then be distributed to the children in the week beginning 14th December.

If we were to receive cards in after the cut off date, we would not be able to isolate them in time to send out. Please do not send any cards or gifts in after the 11th as we will not be able to accept them.

Thank you for your continued support.

A reminder that the online application form for children who are due to start school in Reception 2021 is now available via, www.telford.gov.uk/admissions

To apply for a Reception 2021 school place parents will need to use the online system.

• You must apply if your child was born between 1 September 2016 –
  31 August 2017.
• You must apply even if your child is attending a nursery or pre-school
  on a school site or you have a child already attending the school.
•  Attending a nursery does not guarantee a school place.
• School places are allocated in line with oversubscription criteria.
• Applications must be submitted before the 15th January 2021.
• See website for more information www.telford.gov.uk/admissions or contact School Admissions at admissions@telford.gov.uk

The school admissions website page contains lots of information around school admissions, together with a link of how to apply and also step by step guidance information

Today we have been talking about safety on bonfire night especially about touching hot objects such as sparklers and old fireworks. We also learnt not to touch matches and lighters and listened to the story “Francis the firefly” to help us understand.This story is available on the internet if you would like to watch it at home if you are self isolating. We have also started to make some firework art and would love you to share your bonfire pictures or celebrations with us on parent share.

Mighty oaks children will be continuing with our wonderful Wednesday sessions this week onwards, however your child will have swapped sessions.
Morning forest session: yellow, purple and red group
Afternoon forest session:  orange, blue and green group
Morning cooking group:  orange, blue and green group
Afternoon cooking group:  yellow, purple and red group

If you are unsure which group your child is in please ask.  Please send practical clothes and named wellies for the woods.

Thank you from the mighty oaks team

At last our reading bags and communication books have arrived!  We will be sending them home with you today and at the start of this week.  Please can you share the book with your child and look at the suggestion or question that their key worker has written.  We would greatly appreciate you writing a reply to this question and returnIng the reading bag on a Monday (or the start of the week for your child).  The book bags will be checked weekly and resent home towards the end of the week.
Thank you for your support, don’t forget you can also share their reading on evidence me, we’d love to see photos or videos.