9th September 2002

NEWSLETTER TO PARENTS

 

Welcome back to a new academic year, the Autumn Term is a very busy time of year and this term will be no exception. Many events and important dates have already been made. There are many exciting celebrations planned and organised for the coming year.

 

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome several new members of the teaching staff, who joined us in the new term:

Mrs. R. Scott, who is teaching Class 4 (Year 3)

Mrs. A. Maguire, who is teaching Class 3 (Year 4)

Mrs. J. Sanderson, who is covering Mrs. Bird (Reception) during her secondment.

 

With many new projects and plans featuring in the School Development Plan, this promises to be an exciting time at Alderwood School and with your combined support should prove to be another successful one.

 

SENCO

Mrs. J. Pitt left at the end of the summer term and I am now advising parents that the new SENCO is Ms. J. Brice

Week commencing 7th October	Secondary Transfer Interviews
10th October	Harvest Festival
15th October and 17th October	Parent Open Evening
Monday 21st October - Friday 25th October	Half Term
7th November (3.45pm)	Annual Report to Parents
30th November	Christmas Fayre
To be advised	Nursery Songs
12th December	Infant Nativity
To be advised	Carol Service - Holy Trinity Church
18th December	Children's Xmas Dinner
19th December	Class Parties
19th Decemebr	Nursery party
20th December	End of Term

More information will be sent out nearer the time.

 

HEATHLY EATING - Apples

The school will continue to sell apples at morning break commencing the week 9th september 2002.

1/2 Apple - 10p

Whole Apple - 20p

Please make sure your child has the right money.

 

DINNER MONIES

Please could we remind parents that dinner monies should be paid in advance. You may pay them weekly, monthly, half-termly, preferably on a Monday morning.

 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

 

COLLECTING CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE DAY

The School must be informed if anyone than yourselves is collecting your child.

 

PARKING OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL

No Parking on Zig-Zag lines. Also please would parents show care and consideration for the children and also the disabled bus when driving their cars round Restons Crescent.

 

DOGS IN THE PLAYGROUND

As part of Greenwich Council Directive DOGS are NOT allowed on school premises, this includes the playground.

 

APPOINTMENTS

If parents would like to make an appointment with any teacher or the Headteacher, please make arrangements through the school office. We ask parents only to come into the school building at the beginning and end of the school day if it is really necessary as the corridors and front enterance can become quite congested. This is for the safety of your children.

 

CLOTHING

Now the weather is changing please make sure your child's coat is clearly labelled with their name and that all other articles of clothing are also labelled.

 

DRINKS IN SCHOOL

Please may I remind you that for Health and Safety reasons only water and flavoured water is allowed in school.

 

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

The Christmas Fayre is on 30th November. You may send in any unwanted gifts, such as toiletries etc. Or if you are able please make any items that we can sell.

 

Thank you for your co-operation

J. James

Headteacher