IMPORTANT NOTICE

 

As I am sure you are aware, we are always actively looking for ways to alleviate the ongoing parking issues we have at the beginning and end of the school day.  To try and help ease the situation, after the half term break we will be opening our school doors 10 minutes earlier each morning for a trial period.  

From Monday 20^th February, your child will be able to come into school from 8.40a.m.  Parents/carers can drop children into their classrooms, your child will wait there until the bell rings at 8.50am, during this time they will of course be supervised.  This means you do not have to wait in the yard, you can leave as soon as your child is in class. I know many parents go straight to work from school so I hope that by enabling you to leave your child earlier, this also helps you, as well as the parking situation.   Children must use their own entrance to come into school and not cut through the hall.  

I would stress that you do not have to come to school earlier if this is not convenient for you, the bell will ring as usual at 8.50am.

I will of course be monitoring the situation to see if this makes a difference to the parking situation in the mornings, and will report back to you in due course.  Thank you for your support in this matter.

Kielder Residential Trip for Present Y5 children.

Your child has been given a letter regarding our September visit to Hawkhirst Activity Centre in Kielder.  The first deposit of £40 will be due by Monday 2nd April.  Payment should be sent into the school office and can be paid any time from now.  Thank you.

Parents Evenings

A reminder that appointment sheets are now outside your child’s classroom for our forthcoming Parent’s Evenings.  Details of times are as follows;

Wednesday 22nd February from 3.30pm until 5.30pm   and Monday 27th February 4.30pm until 6.30pm.

Parents are encouraged to attend, as this will give you the opportunity to speak to your child’s class teacher and find out how they are progressing in class and discuss any issues you may have.   I will be in attendance both evenings should you wish to speak to me.

Group 1 Reception 1 & 2 Street Dance Club

 A reminder that the fourth  and final session for our Group 1 children doing ‘Street Dance’ will take place this Thursday, 3.15pm until 4.15pm.  I hope you have all enjoyed this experience.

Children who are in Group 2 get ready! Your 1^st Street Dance session will begin after half term on Thursday 23^rd February. 3.15pm until 4.15pm.  PE kits should be worn for this club, parents can collect their child at 4.15pm.

Tuesday Homework Club

After half term, Mrs Grey, our Year 4 teaching assistant will be running a homework club each Tuesday lunchtime.  If your child is interested in joining please see Mrs. Grey for further information.

School Patrol Vacancy

Once again a reminder that we still have no patrol crossing person outside our school gates.  Please remind your child to be vigilant when crossing the road.   If any parents or grandparents would like to apply for this position then please contact Gail Simmons, Road Safety Officer at Newcastle City Council. Telephone 0191 2115962.

Teacher Training Day and Half Term

A reminder that there is a Staff Training Day this Friday 10th February.  School will therefore break up for half term on Thursday afternoon at the usual time of 3.15pm and reopen on Monday 20th February at 8.50am. You may of course bring your child in from 8.40 a.m.

Thank you all for your  continued support throughout this half term and have a safe and happy holiday.

Parents Evenings

After the half term break we are holding 2 parent evenings details are as follows;  

Wednesday 22nd February 3.30pm until 5.30pm

Monday 27th February 4.30pm until 6.30pm                                                                                                                                        

Parents are encouraged to attend, as this will give you the opportunity to speak to your child’s class teacher and find out how they are progressing in class.   I will be in attendance both evenings should you wish to speak to me.

Look out for the appointment sheet outside your child’s classroom.

AMAZING ATTENDANCE!

 Last week’s whole school attendance was a fantastic 97.3% I would like to thank you all, this really is outstanding; with your continued support I am sure we can maintain and exceed this!  Well done everyone.

Reception Class Trip Wednesday 29th February

Your child has been given a letter regarding an exciting trip to The Great North Museum, where they will take part in a ‘Dinky Dino’ workshop.  Can you please return your completed EV7 form together with your £4.00 voluntary contribution to class by Monday 6th February.  Thank you.

Thank you Reception Parents

Cathy Smith our Reception Class teacher would like to pass on thanks to those parents who were able to attend the meeting held in school last week.  I hope you all found it very informative and understand how you can make a difference by working with your child at home.  Thank you.

Y5 & 6 visit to St. James’ Park

 Well done to our Year 5 & 6 children who, last week attended St. James’ Park for the Northern Rock ‘Make £5 Grow’ presentations.  The overall profit made from the sale of Christmas gift bag sets was a very impressive  £291.18. The children were great ambassadors for St. Mark’s and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Rainy Days

If it is raining when you drop your child off at school in the mornings, can we ask that for Health and Safety reasons your child does not cut through the school hall,  but uses the door they would normally use to come into school when the bell rings.

On wet mornings the hall floor becomes very wet and slippery, we would not like to see any of our children or parents fall and hurt themselves.   Thank you for your support.

Year 2 Lost Property

We have quite a collection of lost property building up in our Year 2 class at present.  If your child has lost any items of clothing etc.,  please call in after school and have a look in our lost property box. 

Attendance

Well done to our Year 6 class who achieved full attendance last week, they have earned themselves an extra break this week. 

Teacher Training Day and Half Term

A reminder that there is a teacher training day on Friday 10th February .  School will therefore close for half term on Thursday 9th February at the usual time of 3.15pm  and will reopen on Monday 20th February.

Newsletter 24th January 2012

We have had a lovely start to our week.  Yesterday we welcomed Mr. Rob Nichols and Alistair Wilson from the Eco team at Newcastle City Council.  They attended our Monday morning assembly and officially   presented us with our brand new ‘Eco Green Flag’.

Achieving this status does not come easy, I would like to thank all staff and children for all their hard work in enabling us to have our flag flying once again.

Thank you

I have been asked by Mrs. Smith and Mrs Gray to pass on sincere thanks for all the toys and games which have been sent in for our Reception and Year 1 children to use in class.  These have been gratefully received.

Clover out of School Club

Do you have a problem with childcare either in the morning or at the end of the school day?  We are sending information home with your child regarding the Clover out of School Club which is run from Farne Primary School.  The cost of sessions  and contact information for the club is on the leaflet.

Stop Look and Listen!

A reminder that we still have no lollipop person outside our school gates.  Please be vigilant when crossing the road.  Hopefully this situation will be resolved soon.  We will keep you informed.