Copdock Weekly Update 17/09/2021

Visitor

Today we have received a visit from a former pupil with her first published book!  Tianna returned, having left in July, to present the school with a copy of her book for the library.  You can find out more from this article.

MacMillan Event

This year we are pleased to be able to invite some of you back into school to support our fundraising for Macmillan.  KS2 parents are welcome to join us for a cuppa and cake on Friday 24th September, 2.45pm.  The children will provide some entertainment too.  Entry will be £1.50 for adults, 50p for children.  Whilst we are unable to welcome you all into school we do have some other ways you can join in the fun. 
- A teams link will be available for you to join remotely.
- During the day, for 50p children will be able to buy a cake.  Please send this in on the day in a labelled envelope.
- A large cupcake shape will be on the playground in the morning and we hope to fill it with lots of coins.  So please have a hunt around for any small change at home and send it in!  We will send home a photo of the end result.

Please use the usual assembly link to join the event virtually.  If you are a KS2 parent and wishing to attend, please let us know so that we can ensure we have sufficient refreshments to cater for everyone.  Thank you in advance for supporting this event.

We would welcome donations of cakes from Thursday please.

Groundswork Party

We are looking for volunteers to help us for a couple of hours on Saturday 2nd October from 9 until 11am to make our school environment look much more welcoming.  Refreshments will be provided, and if you are unable to offer some muscle but would prefer to cook bacon, we can offer bacon rolls to entice the workers ;-)  Please let the office know if you are able to assist in any capacity.  Please bring along any garden tools which may be useful, we do have some available.  Please can we ask for adult volunteers only.

Uniform

Please see attached form to order new uniform.  Please note the deadline to receive orders accompanied by monies is next Friday (24th).  We aim to have the items to you by half term.

Flu Immunisation

You should have received a letter this week via email about flu immunisation.  Please ensure you have completed the consent form and returned it to school by Friday 24th September.  The immunisations are planned for Tuesday 5th October.

PTA

Please keep an eye on calendars and notices for exciting things that the PTA are planning.  First and foremost will be the AGM on Wednesday 13th October where you can officially sign up to help.  They already have a Gin Event planned in early October, and, of course, the new 100 Club - you've got to be in it to win it!  The first draw will be taking place soon, the more entries we have, the higher the prize fund!  Get your entries in by 30th September to be in with a chance.

Data Forms

We are aiming to send out our annual data collection forms next week.  Please ensure they are checked and signed and returned as quickly as possible.  Please note the new photo permission form which will need completing for every child.

Curriculum Vision

As discussed in the parent meetings this week, please find details of the Currivulum Vision login on the school website.  You will need to log into School Spider and navigate to the discussion pages.  If you are new to School Spider, your email address will be your username, and your eldest child in school + their birth month (numerically) followed by ! would have been set as your password ie Cedric05! - if you have changed or forgotten your password please follow the instructions on screen.

Onsite Shops

Snack shop will be restarting from Monday.  There is a maximum of 20p spend per day with a limit of 2 items.  Things on offer consist of oat biscuits, breadsticks etc with salt, sugar and fat content carefully monitored.

School Council shop will be open next Friday lunchtime - children can bring a maximum of £3 to spend.  Items available to purchase range from stationery (rubbers, pencils, pens), to craft items (stickers, stamps, tattoes), to bookmarks, notepads and Christmassy novelties.

Harvest Festival

We will be attending the church this year for our harvest festival on Thursday 7th October and KS1 parents (Kittens and Squirrels) are welcome to join us for the service.  The children will be sharing some songs and readings as part of this celebration.  As always, we will having a collection of dried, packet, tinned food which will be donated to West Villa who support homeless families.  Children will be walking to the church and will need collecting by parents at the end of the day for 3.15pm from the church.  More information will be sent out with arrangements nearer the time.

Learning Behaviours

This week's learning behaviour is Tuning In and the recipients are:

Words of the Week

This week's words to be heard are:

Dates for the Diary

Upcoming events to keep an eye out for:

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