11th November 2022
We have had another wonderful week this week, made extra special by seeing so many parents in school. The first Parents’ Evenings of the year gave the teachers and parents the opportunity to share how children have settled into their learning in their new class, the progress they are making and their targets for the year ahead. There is always such a lovely buzz about school on Parents’ Evenings and this week was no exception. Thank you to everyone who completed the questionnaire for Governors. We really do appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on how we are doing. The Governors will share the feedback from the questionnaires next week.
On Friday in addition to seeing several parents for Celebration Assembly, Year 2 and Year 6 children were joined by lots of parents for our service at the Alveston War Memorial. The service, led by Revd. Linda, incorporated a Year 6 performance of the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, written during the First World War. The children also laid a wreath created by Year 2 and Mrs Rogers read a prayer written by Year 2 children. Well done Year 2 and Year 6, I was so proud of you, your exemplary behaviour and your contribution to the service. Thank you to Revd. Linda, Governor Martin Grubb and all the parents, who walked with us and joined us at the service, it was an absolute pleasure to share this time with you.
Wishing you all a peaceful weekend,
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
Reception ~ Stanley
Year 1 ~ Nancy
Year 2 ~ Clemency
Year 3 ~ Thomas
Year 4 ~ Cordelia
Year 5 ~ Bella
Year 6 ~ Jasmine
Congratulations to all of our Stars!
A special mention must also go to Isabella in Year 6 who acted as a lead-out runner (hare) for the younger children and was a huge help to the adults on the day. Isabella came first in her race at the end of October, and Oscar Perham came fourth in his. We are hoping the other year 5s and 6s, who were unable to compete then, will have their chance in a rescheduled event in the New Year. We will update you as we know more.
We therefore need nominations for these posts to be emailed by to tim@friendsofalveston.onmicrosoft.com and parents3002@welearn365.com by Wednesday 16th November at the very latest.
You can find more information about the AGM and the committee roles here.
Friends of Alveston Event Reminder – ** Bag2School**
As per our announcement in last week's newsletter, there will be a clothing & shoe collection with Bag2School, at morning drop-off on Friday 18th November, in order to raise much needed funds for Friends of Alveston.
Hopefully you will have received your Bag2School leaflets in your child’s book bag.
Please note duvets, pillows and work or school uniform with logos are not accepted.
Most importantly - THE HEAVIER THE BETTER!!!
The latest edition of the Families Warwickshire magazine can be found under the "Our Community" section of our website (November 2022) - please do take a look.
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.
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
17/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
17/11/22 Shoebox Appeal Deadline!
17/11/22 Friends of Alveston AGM, 2pm Community Room.
24/11/22 Parent Meeting: Emotion Regulation 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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
7/12/22 Bring-a-Bottle (Christmas Fayre)
9/12/22 Christmas Fayre
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
18/11/22 Bag-2-School
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays with Christmas Jumper day
9/2/23 FoA Committee Meeting
10/2/23 Valentine’s School Disco
16/2/23 School Uniform Sale
29/3/23 Easter Bingo / Easter Raffle
31/3/23 Non School Uniform
20/4/23 Bag-2-School
27-28/4/23 Sunflowers / Grow Seeds
4/5/23 FoA Committee Meeting
30/6/23 Non School Uniform
7/7/23 Summer Fayre
