Marpool Primary School

Newsletter no: 38

Thursday 12th January 2012

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last two weeks Award Winners

Bronze	Ebony H, Carly S, Rhiannon L, Kenzie W, Alex J-W, Kaci F, Isaac F, Max B

Welcome Back & Happy New Year!

I hope that 2012 will be as productive and successful as last year.

Attendance

It is vital that children spend as much time as possible in school. Being at school is important for a childs social, emotional and educational development. For those parents whose childs attendance falls below 95%, they are very likely to be called in to discuss attendance with Mrs Pattison and the Devon Education Welfare Officer. Failure to attend school can result in fines for the parents. Please help us to help your child.
If your child is unable to attend, the school must be contacted by 9am to let us know.

School Uniform

One of our new year drives, as per the text message, is to ensure that children are wearing the correct school uniform. This is :
• Logo polo shirt and jumper/cardigan
• Black school trousers/skirt

• Black school shoes
Fashion trousers/skirts and leggings are not acceptable.
With regards to jewellery and accessories stud earrings or sleepers may be worn. Watches may also be worn, but remain the responsibility of the child. No other jewellery should be worn.
Hair bands and hair accessories should be plain. Please ensure nail varnish and fancy hair bands are saved for the weekend.

New Starter Photographs

The photographer will be in school on Monday 16th January 2012 from 9am. If your child does not attend the Monday morning session, please feel free to bring them to the school hall. If your child missed the last set of photographs, they are also welcome to have their photograph taken at this time.

Parents Coffee Mornings

These take place on the 1st Tuesday of every month between 9.00am and 10.am in the Community Room.
Everyone is welcome to come and have a drink and a chat in a relaxed, informal environment. The next meetings will be: February 7th 2012 March 6th 2012

Thank You

A big thank you to Gemma B and Leah W for looking after the chickens during the Christmas break. They came in every day – including Christmas Day!

Reception Parents – You can now start to take out reading books.
Nursery Parents – Library sessions re-start next week.
FSU – We are currently learning about teddy bears. If your child has a special bear that they would like to bring in, please speak to a member of staff.

Key Dates & Events – January 2012

Who	Date	Event	Time	Place
Year 6	Monday 16th	Mock SAT’s week for year 6	Various
All welcome	Monday 23rd	MSA Committee Meeting	7.00pm	Community Room
4TB	Wednesday 25th	Class assembly – 4TB (Rowan)	2.30pm	School Hall
All	Thursday 26th	Textile Recycling
All welcome	Friday 27th	Book Bring & Buy	11.00am – 3.00 pm	Community Room

Marpool Menu – week beginning 16th January 2012

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Cheesy topped Ravioli with sweetcorn Crusty bread Various wraps Flapjack and custard Fruit and Yogurt	Chicken curry served with rice Peas and sweetcorn Cheese and bean jacket potatoes Lemon sponge and cream Fruit and yoghurt	Sausage pie with mashed potato Beans and veg Filled rolls Biscuits with milkshake Fruit and Yoghurt	Roast Turkey with roast potatoes and vegetables Vegetarian sausages Jelly Fruit and Yoghurt	Fish /Chicken goujons and chips served in a bag Vegetarian sticks Spicy beanburgers Fruit and Yoghurt Traybake

Marpool Menu – week beginning 23rd January 2012

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Cheese pasta with spaghetti hoops and Beans and veg Wraps Jam/Lemon tart and custard Fruit/Yoghurt	Chicken pie and mashed potato with vegetables and hoops Jacket Potatoes Apple crumble and ice cream Fruit/Yoghurt	Pasta bolognaise with veg/baked beans Rolls Choc chip shortcake with milkshake Fruit and Yoghurt	Roast Beef with roast potatoes and vegetables Vegetable Ravioli Artic roll Fruit and Yoghurt	Sausages/fish cake with chips served in a bag Vegetarian sticks Fruit basket Traybake