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NEWSLETTER
24th March 2017
A message from the Heads…!
We can’t quite believe it is only two weeks to go until the end of term. Spring has definitely sprung and we are
looking forward to the longer days once the clocks go forward this weekend. The children have been very busy all
term and there has been a wealth of different events happening across the school. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed
the visit from Rhyme Rockets last week and Chameleon class were very excited to receive a letter from the Queen’s
Lady in Waiting. Do have a look at our Blog for further details on these and other events that have been happening.
Kerry Cunningham and Emma Lamb
Reception
Reception children loved having their parents come into school to help make their mad models for the Mad Modelling mornings. Thank you
to all those parents who came along. There were some wonderful creations.
The children attended a yoga session, which was relaxing and calming; they learnt some new postures and some fun games.
Year 1
Our Year 1 children are in full swing practising “Animal Rumble Grumble”. They are busy learning lines, words and actions to songs and are
enjoying developing their acting skills. They have loved the Tinga Tinga art and are beginning to use this to create scenery for their
performances.
Year 2
Year 2 children have enjoyed problem solving to find fractions of numbers and quantities. They have been very busy using positional and
directional language to give each other instructions to move a toy around a course.
Reminder - National Book Token Competition
We hope the children will take part in the competition to design a National Book Token using the template provided (see letter sent out on
2nd March). Entries should be returned to school by 31st March.
CBeebies Show – Rhyme and Poetry
The children had a fabulous time when CBeebies came into school on Thursday, 16th March for a rhyme and poetry morning. Professor Poet
and First Officer Ditty needed rhymes for their rockets and the children became their rhyming recruits and helped to make new rhymes.
Professor Poet wanted a chocolate bar but found a cake instead, which ended up splattered all over his face! (As reported by Ahmed and
Isabel, in Year 2). The children had fun learning about rhyming words and they loved the show.
Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet
We would like to say a big “well done” to all the children who took part in the Gloucester Schools Partnership performance of Romeo and
Juliet. We are very proud of their achievements. Thank you too to all the staff for their help and to the parents who provided costumes and
bought tickets to go to support their children. The performance was fantastic and the children were a credit to our school.
Comic Relief – Red Nose Day
It has been fabulous today to be greeted by a sea of red outfits in aid of Comic Relief Red Nose Day. We have sold 400 red noses and we will
let you know the total amount we have raised in the next newsletter. Thank you for your support for Comic Relief.
Story making Assemblies
The following classes will be performing their story as part of a story making assembly and parents will be invited in to share this celebration
at 2.50 p.m. on:
Monday, 27th March
Miss Stringer
Wednesday, 29th March
Miss Phillips
Thursday, 30th March
Mrs Murray
Reception Hearing and Vision Screening
The School Nurses will be undertaking a hearing and vision screening for all Reception children between will have their hearing and vision
screening on Tuesday, 27th and Wednesday, 28th March. If you do not want your child to be screened, please telephone 0300 421 8225 to
opt out. Parents will be informed of the screening results.
Year 1 Performances – “Animal Rumble Grumble”
Year 1 children will be performing “Animal Rumble Grumble” for their parents. It is an exciting African adventure based around a rumbling,
grumbling sound heard by the animals. Mrs Jackson and Miss Stringer’s classes will perform on 4 th April at 6pm and 5th April at 2pm. Miss
Blakemore/Mrs Barrett and Miss Hill’s classes will perform on 4th April at 2pm and 5th April at 6pm. Tickets have been sent out. Additional
tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so please return your reply slips if you require extra tickets.
Stomach Bugs
Can we please remind you that if your child becomes ill with sickness and/or diarrhoea they must remain at home for 48 hours after the
last bout of either vomiting or diarrhoea. This is to prevent the spread of this illness amongst other children in the school.
Head Bumps
We want to ensure that everyone in school is aware when a child has had a head bump (not minor bumps) and to raise awareness we will
be using new wristbands that say “I bumped my head today”. You will also notice if your child comes home wearing a head bump band. A
bump note will still be given
Sainsbury’s Active Kids
Sainsbury’s has launched Active Kids 2017 and you will be able to collect 1 voucher for every £5 spent in the store and
1 voucher for every £10 spent online until 2nd May 2017. We would be most grateful if you could donate these vouchers to the school and
encourage family and friends to donate theirs too. We will be able to use them for cooking and sports equipment.
School Closure
Should the school be forced to close due to bad weather or other events, you will receive a text message. Information will also be
available on our school website www.longlevensinfantschool.co.uk and www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/closedschools.
BBC Radio
Gloucestershire and Heart radio stations will also be informed. You will soon be receiving a sheet showing the names of your class
contacts.
Friends News
The Friends of Longlevens Infant School are organising an Easter egg hunt over the two weeks of the Easter holiday. Nearly all of the local
shops and businesses are supporting this event and it will be a fantastic activity for families over the holidays. The children will each
receive an information pack in the last week of term. They can complete this at home and return it to school after the holidays with £2
attached to it.
Community News
There will be a Bunny Hunt around Longlevens on Sunday, 9th April in aid of Footsteps4Finlay. Maps will be issued at Holy Trinity Church
Hall from 1.30-3.30pm at £5 each (includes a prize for each completed map) The walk is approximately 2 miles and takes about 2 hours; it
is buggy and wheelchair friendly. There is an ice cream stop on the way and tea and cakes will be available in the church hall. Please do go
along and support this event. For further information please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/footsteps$finlay or telephone Teresa
Gilroy on 01452 548604.
TERM DATES 2016-2017
TERM 4
Monday, 20th February – Friday, 7th April
TERM 5
Monday, 24th April – Friday, 26th May
TERM 6
Monday, 5th June – Friday, 21st July
LETTERS SENT HOME
INSET DAYS
Monday, 24th July 2017
Tuesday, 25th July 2017
Copies are available from the school office or on our website.
10th March
10th March
17th March
17th March
17th March
SCHOOL EVENTS
th
27 March
th
th
28 & 29 March
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29 March
th
30 March
rd
3 April
rd
3 April
4th April
5th April
th
Story Making Assemblies (1RLP/1DS/2AM)
Newsletter
The Daily Mile
Year 2 Pyjama Drama Club
Reception Pyjama Drama Club
7 April
th
18 April
th
24 April
th
th
27 & 28 April
st
1 May
Story making Assembly – Miss Stringer’s class
EYFS Hearing and Vision Screening
Story making Assembly – Miss Phillips class
Story making Assembly – Mrs Murray’s class
Class Photograph – Mrs Murray’s class
Year 1 Dress Rehearsal of “Animal Rumble Grumble”
Y1 Performance– 2pm Miss Hill/Miss Blakemore & Mrs Barrett
6pm Mrs Jackson/Miss Stringer
Y1 Performance–2pm Mrs Jackson/Miss Stringer
6pm Miss Hill/Miss Blakemore & Mrs Barrett
Last Day of Term 4
National Schools’ Allocation Day
Start of Term 5
Class Photographs
Bank Holiday
TERM DATES 2017-2018
TERM 1
Wednesday, 6th September 2017- Friday, 20th October
TERM 2
Monday, 30th October 2017 – Wednesday, 20th
December
TERM 3
Monday, 8th January 2018 – Friday, 9th February
TERM 4
Monday, 19th February 2018 – Thursday, 29th March
TERM 5
Monday, 16th April 2018 – Friday, 25th May
TERM 6
Tuesday, 5th June 2018 – Tuesday, 24th July
INSET DAYS
Monday, 4th September 2017
Tuesday, 5th September 2017
Friday, 5th January 2018
Monday, 4th June 2018
Wednesday, 25th July 2018