It has been lovely seeing the children returning from holiday refreshed and ready to learn. We extend a warm welcome to all those new children and their families who have joined us – we hope your time with us will be happy, successful and fulfilling. I like to thank the whole school team for their hard work over the summer – the school is a clean and bright learning environment. We are looking forward to providing fantastic learning opportunities for all our children. Parents Information Meetings Year 1: Tuesday 12 September 9am and 6pm. Year 2: Thursday 14 September 9am and 6pm. If you need any further information, please talk to your child’s teacher. PTA AGM 19 September 7.30pm The PTA will be having their annual AGM in the school hall, please come along and help support the school. Paperwork for your immediate attention: Data Collection Sheets – Please check all the information, amend as necessary, add mobile and email details, sign and return to school by 25 September. It is crucial that we have the correct information at all times in case we need to contact you in an emergency. Thank you for your co-operation. Change of address If you move house please advise the school office as soon as possible and provide proof of you new address, for example council tax bill or utility bill. Permission Letters It is very important that we have your permission to include your child in activities. Please sign the two-sided form in the appropriate space and return this to school by 25 September. Thank you. The School Office Is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm where Mrs Crockett, Mrs Winterburn and Mrs Bone will be pleased to help you. Please remember to call 01489 573800 and leave a message on the answer phone before 9.30am if your child is going to be absent due to illness or will arrive late and requires a hot dinner. After School Clubs We run a range of clubs after school – full information can be found on the school’s website Breakfast and After School Club Great news, we have a new Breakfast Club 7.30am-8.45am and After School Club held at Sarisbury Infant School. Please contact Charlotte from ‘Sprouts’ directly on 07710 517 445 or email Labelling Clothes and Belongings Please help us to keep all your child's
belongings safe by making sure that everything is named so that we can easily return it. We will do our best to safeguard your child's possessions, but the school and governors cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to school clothing or a child's own property. Any unnamed items of property will be kept for two weeks then put into the recycling bin if not claimed during this time. Thank you for supporting the school uniform, the children look really smart. Celebrating birthdays The school celebrates birthdays in our Celebration Assembly each week. Please do not, therefore, send in sweets or cakes as this is time consuming at the end of a school day and eliminates any difficult situations parents may have with siblings or not wanting their child to have the treat. Parking Restrictions Be there are parking restrictions in Sherwood Gardens that match our dropping off and picking up times. Also, please remember not to block access to the cemetery at the end of Holly Hill car park. Consideration to our neighbouring roads is important to us, so your help will be greatly appreciated. The leisure centre can be used by parents to park for their convenience. Please do not use the school driveway at any time as emergency access is required at all times. Head lice Although term has only just started, can we ask you to check your child’s hair regularly and treat as necessary. Weekly brushing with a nit comb and conditioner can also keep them at bay. Bug Busting combs and information are available from the school office at a cost of £1. School Meals All children are entitled to a hot dinner every day. Current menus can be collected from the office or viewed online Please encourage your child to have a dinner as they are of excellent quality and save you money and time on lunch box filling. Emily our cook works hard to ensure our children are happy at lunchtime. Email We will be emailing as much correspondence as we can, please check your emails regularly. All correspondence can be collected in paper form from the office. Rainy mornings Children can come into school via the double red hall doors at 8.40am on wet mornings. On dry days classroom doors will be open from 8.45am.