Children's Mental Health Week - 5th- 10th February
Next week is Children's mental health week, we are running various activities during the week in class and assembly. We are kicking off the week with a 'Dress to impress' day on Monday 5th February. Children are encouraged to wear their own clothes and show off their voices and styles. We will not be collecting money in school but please fee free to support children's mental health through the following link.
Reading Workshop - Tuesday 6th February
Mrs Contardi will be hosting a Reading Workshop for all of Reception and KS1 parents and carers to come along and learn about our new reading scheme. The session will run 0900-1000 on Tuesday morning in the Hall.
Outdoor Day - 9th February
Our next Outdoor day is nearly here. The children will be partaking in a variety of outdoor activities during the day.
Children can wear own clothes all day with boots/outdoor shoes. Please send clean shoes that can be wore inside or slipper socks, plus clean clothes will be handy.
We will need firewood on the day and are making bird feeders if anyone is able to help with any donations of bird seed and firewood.
Also children can collect small sticks and pinecones ready to be used on the day.
Parent Resource - online safety
On Tuesday 6th February it is Safer Internet Day and it's a chance to talk to children about how they use devices online. In a recent survey with pupils in Y3-Y6 we found that lots of children have very active online lives. Many use apps such as WhatsApp or Snapchat and we would recommend regular checks with your child to see which groups they are part of. Some groups can contain over 100 people and can lead to children being exposed to inapproriate language. This is always best done in a supportive way with your child and the recording below has lots of advice. Other children said that they use games which are not age appropriate e.g. Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto.
Please see links below to the parent resources and recording of the Online Safety talk
Recording Link (please do NOT to share this link publicly online / social media etc)
Requests
Foxes class would like you to collect sweet/snack wrappers that they may have ready to bring in over the next week. Not individual sweet wrappers but actual packets e.g. the packet from a bag of Haribos or the packet from a bag of crisps or skittles etc.
We have a large number of library books outstanding on children's accounts. Please can you check at home and return any library books or let us know if you no longer have any
Please can Fieldmice Class have any shoes boxes you may have over the next couple of weeks.
Thank you
Weekly Achievement Awards
Achievement certificates
Achievement certificates are awarded to one child per class every week in our celebration assembly.
Congratulations in week 19 to: Woody, Sebastian, Teddy, Louie D, Jack, Freddie O, Georgie, Stanley & Niamh
Hot Chocolate Friday
Congratulations to this weeks hot chocolate winners.
This weeks achievers are: Lily-Faye, Tommy, Eva, Seb, Anna, Bianca, Jenson, Leo & Chloe
Star Writer
Our Star Writers this week are: Clara, Kian, Luna, Martha S, Nat, Finlay, Belle, Tilly & Eleanor
Class Assemblies
Thank you for attending Pine Martens' Assembly this week.
Class assemblies will take place on Tuesday mornings at 9.05am. Family and friends are welcome, tea and coffee will be served after.
Foxes - 5th March 2024
Otters - 12th March 2024
Hedgehogs - 19th March 2024
Squirrels - 30th April 2024
Owls - 11 June 2024
Fieldmice - 18th June 2024
MDSA
We are looking for people to join our lunchtime/play leader team. This would be Monday - Thursday 11.40am - 1.00pm. If you would like to apply or would just like to know a bit more about the role then please do email.
Online Art Gallery
FOMPS
FOMPS
Dear Amazing Parents,
FOMPS is our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): the heartbeat of our school community. Together, we make magic happen – from supporting educational initiatives to creating unforgettable memories for our kids. Now, it’s time to put our thinking caps on and brainstorm some fantastic fundraising events for 2024! Every pound we raise directly benefits our children’s education and experiences. Collaborating on fun events strengthens our bonds as a school family.
Which kinds of events would your family and friends attend? Do you have a unique idea? A quirky twist on a classic event? A passion project waiting to bloom?
Please email your fundraising ideas to fompspta@gmail.com by the 18th February - that's by the end of the half-term holiday.
What's On?
Remember to donate to FOMPS by doing your online shopping through The Giving Machine
Follow FOMPS on Facebook for information and reminders on events.
BMMA
Following a display this week in Assembly, please find the flyers below.
Pick up and play
If you have never played a musical instrument before, but fancy giving it a go, why not come along to Wiltshire Young Musicians' Pick Up and Play groups? You can choose to learn either a trumpet, trombone or horn (Brass) or what about a violin, cello or double bass (Strings). With WYM’s Pick Up and Play workshops, you don’t even need an instrument as one will be provided for you.
https://www.wiltshireyoungmusicians.org.uk/pick-up-and-play/
Wiltshire Young Musicians
TD Days
Thursday 28th March
Tuesday 23rd July
Wednesday 24th July