6 Nov 2009 - New Look Newsletter for 6th November 2009
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back after the half term break.
NEWSLETTER
This is the new format newsletter, which has taken into account most of the recommendations you have suggested. If you have any comments about the new layout, please email office@staplehurst.kent.sch.uk.
DINNER MONEY
If you wish to pay dinner money for the half term please pay £60 from Monday 9 November. Cheques payable to KCC Re: Staplehurst School.
PHOTOGRAPHS
The photographers will be in school on Thursday 19 November to take individual and family photographs.
MEASURING HEIGHT & WEIGHT
Reception Year and Year 6 children only
The NHS needs to have a good understanding of how children are growing across the country, so that best possible health services can be provided for them. A letter and leaflet Why your child’s weight matters were sent out on Wednesday.
SUPERHEROES WANTED!
We are running a drawing competition to design a Superhero for each of our new School Rules. See enclosed letter for more information.
CLUBS LIST
The Club List has been updated and copies are available at Reception.
KS2 SCIENCE CLUB
Year 3 and Year 4 only
Please note there was an error on the KS2 Science Club letter that was sent out – this will begin on Tuesday 10 November for years 3 and 4.
TUESDAY ART CLUB
Year 3 and Year 4 only
The Tuesday Art Club will be submitting an artistic poppy display for the Staplehurst Arts Festival (see STAPLEHURST ARTS FESTIVAL for more information).
TWO FEET
Monday 30 November at 3.15pm in Infant Hall
Two Feet the children’s foot measuring and shoe fitting service will be in school. More details to follow.
MORE HOUSING IN STAPLEHURST?
Have your say!!
As you may be aware, the Local Development Framework process to respond to the Government's new housing targets up to 2020 is under way. Potential sites for houses have been identified and are currently being assessed for suitability on behalf of Maidstone Borough Council. Much information about the LDF process and documents filed to date is available at http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/planning__building_control/local_development_framework.aspx
There will be a public meeting on Monday 16th November at 8 p.m. in the South Hall, Staplehurst Village Centre (in place of the usual Full Council meeting) where local views will be invited regarding the currently proposed housing sites and the infrastructure that may be required to support them.
If you wish to attend on 16th November, please advise Sue Bassett, the Parish Clerk, by email at clerk@staplehurstvillage.org.uk
STAPLEHURST ARTS FESTIVAL
14-15 November, 10am – 4pm at the Village Centre (Free Entry)
The Arts Festival will be a fantastic weekend filled with activities, musical performances and art exhibits in celebration of creativity in Staplehurst. Both the North and South Halls of the Village Centre will be in use and refreshments will be available. On Saturday, starting at 6pm, there will be an Antiques Evening, presented by John Sandon, when you will have the opportunity to have one ceramic or glass item valued. Tickets cost £6.50 per person. Call 893829 for more information.
BENENDEN BONFIRE & FIREWORKS
Saturday 7 November 6.30pm, Glebe Field, Benenden
In aid of Benenden Scouts.
PTA NEWS
PTA Discos – Friday 20 November
Early Years & KS1 5pm
– 5.30pm
KS2 6.45pm – 8.15pm
Tickets cost £3 per child, to include refreshments.
If anyone can spare the time to help, it would be very much appreciated, particularly at the KS2 Disco.
PTA Non Uniform Day – Friday 27 November
PTA fundraising day towards the cost of the Christmas Fair.
PTA Christmas Fair – 4 December 3pm - 5 pm
The PTA would be grateful to receive donations for the Christmas Fair raffle prizes as soon as possible. Thank you.
DIARY DATES
Thursday 12 November at 9.15am
Hedgehogs
To the library
Week Beginning 16 November
Year 6
Cycling Proficiency Courses
Thursday 19 November
Individual & Family Group Photos
Friday 20 November
PTA Discos
Monday 23 November at 7pm
Prospective Parents Meeting for Early Years 2010 Intake.
Tuesday 24 November at 9.30am – 12pm
Open Morning for Early Years 2010 Intake
Wednesday 25th November at 1.45pm – 2.45pm
Open Afternoon for Early Years 2010 Intake
Thursday 26 November at 9.15am
Leopards
To the library
Friday 27 November
PTA Non Uniform Day
Tuesday 1 December
Choir
To O2
Thursday 3 December at 9.15am
Toucans
To the library
Friday 4 December at 3 – 5pm
PTA Christmas Fair
Wednesday 9 December
Choir
Singing at Highgrove
Monday 14 December
Year 4/5
Christmas Performance for parents at 9.30am
All Infants
Infant Performance for parents at 1.45pm
Tuesday 15 December at 1.45pm
All Infants
Infant Performance for parents
Choir
To Staplehurst Manor
Wednesday 16 December at 7pm
Year 4/5
Christmas Performance for parents
Christmas Lunch (optional)
Thursday 17 December PM
Christmas Parties
Friday 18 December at 9.30am
Church Service at All Saints
END OF TERM
ADMIN
Dinner money cheques should be
made payable to:
KCC Re: Staplehurst School
Trips and Breakfast Club cheques should be made payable to: