A message from Mrs Poole our SENDCO

If your child has special educational needs and you would like me to attend their parents’ evening appointment alongside you, I would be more than happy to do so. To arrange this, please let me know via the SENDCo email address (newdalesendco@taw.org.uk) your availability during that week and I shall discuss a time with their class teacher which we can all do. Please note that appointments will not be available on the Friday of this week as I do not work on that day.

Holiday Provision Easter 2023

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are trialling different models of holiday provision to see which works well for our school setting.

 

In the first week of the Easter holiday, we will be open from Monday 3rd April to Thursday 6th April. Sign in will be between 8:30 and 9:00. The end of the session will be between 3:30 and 4:00.

 

We have 20 places available which can be booked on a first come, first served basis using the Crossbar website link www.crossbarcoaching.schoolipal.co.uk This link will go live on Monday 27th February after half term.

 

The cost is £15 per child per day. Children who attend would need to bring a packed lunch, water bottle and suitable clothing to match the offer around outdoor sports and indoor crafts.

 

If we cannot fill up the 20 places with Newdale children, we will need to offer it out to other children in our local area in order to make the club viable. We would prefer not to do this unless we have to.

 

We have some places available for children who are entitled to free school meals. Mrs Byrne Corbett is contacting some parents to discuss this offer. If you believe you are eligible and keen for your children to attend, do contact Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Places for free school meals children will not be booked through the Crossbar link above, but through our Parent Pay system. This payment will become live after parents have made an agreement with Mrs Byrne Corbett.

 

Kind regards,

Miss Cook

Headteacher

Free School Meals

Free School Meal Applications

Dear Parents/Carers,

We already have quite a large number of families who enjoy the benefits after applying for Free School Meals and we urge you to reconsider if you meet the criteria listed below.

By applying for Free School Meals, very often parents think it is all directly linked to school dinners. It isn’t! If you qualify for Free School Meals it also would mean that you are entitled to significantly reduced prices for school trips, breakfast clubs and after school clubs. There are many other benefits that your child could directly receive to potentially support them at home and if needed, with their learning at school.

Families with children in Years Reception up to Year 6 can apply for Free School Meals if they are entitled to certain benefits and have an annual income of £16,190 or below.

Please follow the below link, this will take you to the Telford & Wrekin website where you are able to access more information and download an application form which will be sent directly to the team.

Introduction – Free School Meals – Telford & Wrekin Council

Year 2 plea

Year 2- plea please!

Please can your child bring in an empty jar (washed) before it is put into the recycling.

The children only need to bring 1 in each but if you have a spare that would be great.

Many thanks Year 2 team.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

We cannot wait to welcome you all back tomorrow for another exciting term!

Just a few reminders!

PE Days – MONDAY (Crossbar) and THURSDAY (Class teacher)

Children come to school in their PE kits – White t-shirts, black/navy bottoms and trainers. Please ensure children’s PE is labelled clearly with their names.

FOREST SCHOOL – Thursdays. Children will be in their PE kits but will need to bring in appropriate change of footwear and warm outer clothes as we intend to go outside regardless of the weather.

Homework reminder- children complete their times tables test each Wednesday and new homework will be sent out each Friday. Please encourage your child to complete the practise questions to improve their fluency and rapid recall.

We are impressed with the children’s reading progress and are grateful for your continued support with reading at least 3 times or more a week. Keep up the fantastic reading!

See you bright and early in the morning, don’t forget school starts at 8.35am!

Ms Trevor and Miss Hill :) :)

Year 1 & 2 Christmas Performance – today at 1:45pm

If you are attending the Year 1 & 2 Christmas Performance this afternoon and you have younger children accompanying you, please try to arrange childcare if at all possible as we do not have a creche on site.

 

If this will not be possible, please can we ask that you seat yourself at the very back of the hall so that you are able to make a quick, easy exit if your younger children become noisy or unsettled.

 Many thanks in advance.

Reserve tickets for Year 1 & 2 Christmas Concert – 2nd December

Reserve tickets are available to purchase for the Year 1 & 2 Christmas Concert on Friday 2nd December for the 9:30am performance. There are no maximum number of tickets that can be purchased. Payments need to be paid before 12pm on Thursday 1st December for tickets to be issued before the performance.