30th September 2022
Well done to this week's *Stars of the Week*!
Reception ~ Jett
Year 1 ~ Phoenix
Year 2 ~ Arthur
Year 3 ~ James
Year 4 ~ Henry
Year 5 ~ Lenny
Year 6 ~ Madison
Congratulations to all of our Stars!
Save the Date! Friends of Alveston Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for The Friends of Alveston will be held on Thursday 17th November at 7pm. It will be held at school in the Community Room.
There is more information to come, but we wanted to give you the heads up! Come along to hear more about what our Friends do, the amazing events they organise and how the phenomenal amount of money they raise is spent to enhance the experience we provide at Alveston.
This year the Chair, Treasurer and Secretary of the Committee will be stepping down.
At the meeting we would like to vote in a new Committee, however we would like to invite parents to nominate themselves for the roles before the AGM. The deadline for nominations is Friday 11th November.
This year we would also like to invite joint nominations to create a whole committee. If you know you would work well with particular parents, please do nominate yourselves as a group of three. You would need to decide who would be Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, but you would know who you are working with if voted in. You may also nominate yourself for an individual role if you prefer. Send your nominations via email with the subject FOA Nomination to tim@friendsofalveston.onmicrosoft.com and parents3002@welearn365.com.
The Friends will shortly be providing more details on the roles available and what each role will entail. While we wait for the detail, please do consider taking up a position either with two of your friends to form a committee, or as an individual nomination.
Please remember we really do need your help! If these committee positions are not filled, we will not be able to have a parents’ association and sadly it will mean the end of many exciting events our children and families enjoy.
In summary:
- save the date – 17th November at 2pm
- consider filling one of these vital committee positions!
- nominate your team of 3 or yourself by Friday 11th November by emailing parents3002@welearn365.com
Parking at Drop Off and Pick Up
We are so lucky at Alveston that the Football Club allow all our parents who drive to school to use their car park for drop off and pick up. This makes it safer for all our children. Please continue to use the Football Club car park. Please do not park on Knights Lane or Oak Road for pick up or drops offs. Please also ensure that you do not stop or park within the zig-zag "Keep Clear" markings. This area is marked to keep the flow of traffic resuming and to ensure the safety of all pedestrians.
The car park is safer for pedestrians as well as families loading and unloading into cars. Parents have reported an increase in cars parked on Oak Road and many cars have parked on double yellow lines. Please be considerate to the safety of all. Thank you.
French (KS1) Club
French (KS1) club dates for September have been announced. Please visit our website by clicking here for more information. Please contact Madame Pillon directly to book.
Music lessons in school
If you are interested in music lessons, please click here. Warwickshire Music have opened their waiting lists for: Piano, Violin, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Tenoroon/bassoon, Cello, Viola and Guitar (age restrictions apply to some instruments. Contact Warwickshire Music directly for more information or to sign up: https://www.warwickshiremusichub.org/ , or visit our website clicking here.
Coronavirus within school
If your child tests positive for coronavirus, or has one or more of: temperature, continuous cough, loss of sense of smell or taste, please keep them off school for a minimum of three days or until they are better after three days. Please report all absences to the school office as below.
Sickness and Absence
Please let the school office know each day your child is absent from school by calling 01789 293412 and leaving a message. You may also email parents3002@welearn365.com. You do not need to contact us daily if your child is sick. Absences for sickness will be recorded 48 hours from the end of the day your child was last sick (i.e. if sick on Sunday, come back on Wednesday; if Tuesday come back on Friday) nor for COVID absences.
Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form: parents3002@welearn365.com.
Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs
If you are interested in more information or signing up to Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs, please contact Simon directly: fitt4kids@gmail.com - 07731639980 - http://fitt4kids.org.uk/
Naming Items in school
Please ensure any items brought into school are named so they can be returned to your child if misplaced. This includes uniform, water bottles, snack and lunch boxes, etc.
Are you eligible for Free School Meals?
Do you know if you are eligible for Free School Meals and other support? To find out more, please click here to be redirected to our website.
Key Information
Don't forget to check our School News, by visiting: www.alvestoncofeprimary.co.uk and click on the ‘News’ tab. Alternatively, you can click on the ‘News’ tab on the App.
Throughout the week lots of different organisations share their news and local activities. These have been saved to 'Our Community' tab on our website and App.
If you are not set up on the e-schools App, and would like to, please email parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance
13/10/22 Parents in for Learning Together Time (2-3pm)
18/10/22 Harvest Festival in church at 2pm
20/10/22 Break up from school
21/10 - 28/10 Half Term
21/10/22 INSET – Safeguarding
2/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
8/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
9/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
17/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
5/12/22 Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
6/12/22 Christmas Performances KS1 9-10, KS2 10.30-11.30, Rec 2-3
7/12/22 Christmas Performances Rec 9-10, KS1 2-3, KS2 6-7
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays
