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eNewsletter Friday 11th October 2019

On behalf of the Governors, I made an informal visit to our new wraparound facility. I arrived to the staff very busy transforming the school hall with a wide variety of books, games, toys, play dough, colouring materials, jigsaws etc. Also the staff like to put on activities on where there is more direct staff involvement, tonight it was making face masks. Additionally some children like outside play and a member of staff will take children outside ……weather permitting! All children received a friendly personal greeting from the staff when they arrived, and then seemed quite happy to relax and chat to each other. A register was taken, they were asked to wash their hands and sit and have a drink and snack which was bagels today, after this they got on with the serious business of play!
From my visit I came away very pleased with what I had learned and observed. The children were very well behaved and the atmosphere calm and friendly with children engrossed in their play.

Mrs Lesley Tomlinson
Governor

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Every Day Counts

Our school attendance target is 96%. This week the school was above target with 97.9%. Congratulations to both Mrs Dixon and Miss Anderson's classes who have achieved the highest attendance this week with a wonderful 100% attendance.

House Points

House Points are awarded for good work effort, behaviour and manners. Here's this week's results:

The winners are Resolution with 193 points
2nd place are Endeavour with 180 points
3rd place are Discovery with 176 points
4th place are Adventure with 170 points

Congratulations to Mrs Rasab's Class who have achieved the most house points this week.
Well done everyone!

Merit Awards

Mrs Lidgard gives out our highly coveted gold star Merit Awards each week in recognition of individual children's achievements in school.
This weeks
awards go to:

R Mrs Whitehead - Hugo Ford O'Connor and Sheikh Ellidir

R Mrs Maycock - Oliver Ditcher and Ollie Cattermole

Y1 Mrs Taylor - Eisa Ahmed and Bobby Lloyd Thompson

Y1 Mrs Davies - Luke Dilworth and Edward Gray

Y2 Miss Bean - Daniel Pink and Dylan Trainor
Y2 Mrs Dixon - George Stanwick and Sebastian Williams

Y3 Mr Harkins - Chloe O'Rourke and Emily Jukes
Y3 Mrs Bass - Hugo Barrass-Robson and Carter Woodgate
Y4 Miss Anderson - Jessica Glasper and Luke Stevenson

Y4 Mrs Bryant - Hattie Costello and Adam Garbutt
Y5/6 Mrs Rasab - Millie O'Brien and Myla Oliver Macsween
Y5/6 Mrs Clark and Mrs Sidgwick-Dawson - Maya Hamilton and Lucy Poole
Y5/6 Mr Pentney - Eva Barrass-Robson and Logan Cavill

Year 1 Preston Park

On Tuesday the Y1 children went to Preston Park taking part in a "Toys Workshop" where they were able to create their own "Turning Wonder" toy. They also had the opportunity to try different toys from the past. The children also had fun visiting the museum.

Year 4 More and Learn

Year 4 are embarking on a 6 week programme (spaced out throughout Oct- Jan) delivered by MFC titled "More & Learn!". As part of the programme the pupils will learn;

what physical activity is and how much we should do in a week
how physical activity can effect the body and mind
what a balanced diet is how to plan a balanced meal
the importance of hydration

On Thursday, Mrs Bryant's class had their first session, One pupil said "We learnt about all the places to check our pulse to see how hard our heart is working, it was great fun!"

Tag Rugby

On Wednesday this week the Y6 boys and girls tag rugby teams attended a competition at Nunthorpe Academy. Both teams did extremely well with the boys winning the competition and the girls finishing second. Both teams have qualified for the next round of the competition. Well done everyone!
"It was a really good competition and our team did really well and we are all excited about the next round," Inaya, Y6

Thank you for your replies to my ‘walking bus’ letter.
Due to the fantastic response from Chandlers Ridge Academy I’d love to trial the scheme here, initially on a one day a week basis.
In simple terms, a walking bus is a way for children to walk to school with their friends.
Children are dropped off at a designated point and walk a safety-checked route to school with trained volunteers.
As a result I hope our children can engage in more exercise, become more aware of road safety and enjoy the journey with their friends.
But first we need volunteers!
If you would like to help kickstart start this exciting project please contact me on the details below.
We can then meet to discuss the next steps.
Very kindest regards,
Cllr Mieka Smiles.

Mobile: 07938119858
Email: Mieka_smiles@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Additional Dates ......

Due to bad weather during our Bikeability sessions, some children will need to have one extra session to complete their level 2 award.

They are:

Year 5 Group 1 (Morning session) Thursday 17th October 9-11am

Year 6 Group 2 (Afternoon session) Friday 18th October 1-3pm

The Bikeabilty trainers have 14 bikes with them that the children can use so, if it's a problem to bring bikes in, please email Mr Pentney on crnpentney@chandlersridge.org.uk so we can arrange for one to be borrowed for the session (subject to demand). Thank you.

Be a Flu Fighter

The Flu Vaccine will be given to your child in school from Reception up to Year 6 on Monday 2nd December. This is given via a quick and simple spray up the nose. The vaccination programme is in place to help protect your child against flu. Flu can be a serious illness, vaccinating your child can protect them and others by preventing the spread of flu. Please ensure you complete your consent form and hand into the school office by Monday 11th October at the latest. No consent form will result in no vaccine given to your child.

School Menu

The kitchen will be on week three of the Autumn menu next week. Click on the link below to view the menu.
Please inform the school office if your child changes their lunch arrangements asap.

Lunch Menu

Year 1 Teddy Bear Picnic

We would like to invite you to join us for a Teddy Bears Picnic on Tuesday 22^nd October at 2:00pm in the hall.

We are looking forward to sharing what we have learnt about toys in the past. We will have the opportunity to share stories about toys and play with some examples of toys from the past. We will be making a toy and, of course, having our picnic!

We would also love to hear about your memories of toys and games you used to play as a child.

We hope you are able to come along. The children will be making sandwiches to bring to the picnic so no need to bring any.

P.S.Reminder to the children – Please bring your teddy to school on that day!

Year 2 visit to Saltholme

On Monday 11th November the Year 2 children will be visiting Saltholme as part of their topic. They will be leaving school at 9.15am and should return for the end of the school day depending on traffic. The children do not need to wear their school uniform. However as it is November we would recommend Sensible shoes (wellies), a waterproof/coat, jogging bottoms/trousers, gloves and a hat. The children will be provided with a packed lunch from school. The voluntary contribution for this trip is £10.00 (£4.00 for Saltholme and £6.00 for the coach) and is to be paid for through your child's Parentmail account. There is no consent form, however on your Parentmail account you will also be asked to give consent for your child to attend. Thank you for your continued support, without this visits such as this would not be able to go ahead.

Consent now

Billionaire Boy

On Friday 8th November the Year 3 and 4 children will be going to Darlington Hippodrome to see Billionaire Boy. They will be leaving school at 9.30am and should return for approximatley 1.30pm.
The children will need a packed lunch on this day.
The voluntary contribution for this trip is £15.00 and is to be paid for through your child's Parentmail account. There is no consent form, however on your Parentmail account you will also be asked to give consent for your child to attend. Thank you for your continued support, wothout this visits such as this would not be able to go ahead.

Consent now

Y5/6 Trip To The Jorvik Viking Centre in York

On Monday 11th November, Y5 and Y6 children will be travelling to York as an enrichment to our History study of Vikings. We have booked The Jorvik Centre and The Dig. We will be leaving at 8.30am so children will need to be in school at 8.15am.
The children will need a packed lunch on this day.
The voluntary contribution for this trip is £15.00 (£7.00 for the Jorvik and Dig and £8.00 for the coach) and is to be paid for through your child's Parentmail account. There is no consent form, however on your Parentmail account you will also be asked to give consent for your child to attend. Thank you for your continued support, wothout this visits such as this would not be able to go ahead.

Consent now

School Book Fair

We are holding a book fair in association with Scholastic after school in the main hall on 20th, 21st and 22nd November at 3:30pm. There will be a great selection of the very best books to purchase to inspire and entertain young readers. Look forward to seeing you there.

Happy 100th Birthday!

The school choir is going to sing to Mrs M on Monday afternoon next week. Mrs M is a lady who lives in a care home in Nunthorpe. It is her 100th birthday on Sunday and the care home have asked for as a many people as possible to send her a card to celebrate. So we though instead of sending her a card we would go one step further and go sing for her. The children in the choir will leave school at 1:20pm on Monday and will return before the end of the school day. We will have our Monday rehearsal on Monday after school as usual.

Y6 Admissions to Secondary Schools for September 2020

Just a reminder for all Y6 parents to complete their admission forms for your chosen secondary schools for September 2020 intake. This must be complete by 31.10.2019. You can apply online by clicking on the link below. If you would like a paper copy of the form please contact the school office.

Apply Online

School Photos

Make sure you bring your best smiles to school on Friday 15th November, its school photo day!

Christmas Cards

Christmas card samples have arrived!
The elves have been really busy this week getting the samples of Christmas cards together and out in book bags!
We are having a really quick turnaround this year to ensure we get the best possible revenue for school to buy more vital resources. We really need your help to get all orders in by Tuesday 15 October.
You can place your orders by:

Parentmail (ask reception if you’re not set up)
Cash – (order form and cash in red post box, please don't give to teachers or leave cash in book bags)
PayPal – email us if you want to use this - friends@chandlersridge.org.uk
If you have multiple designs please email us to let us know which designs you are ordering.

Please give us your phone number if you’re contacting us so we can contact you if needed. All FOCR committee members are DBS checked and your details will be securely discarded once the Christmas card orders are complete.

Halloween Disco - tickets on sale now!

It’s going to get all spooky at the Halloween disco on Thursday 24th October! Tickets are now available to purchase on Parentmail!

There will be games, facepainter, pocket money stall and food and drinks to buy!

3.45pm - 4.45pm - nursery and reception (parents must stay for this disco. Reception and afternoon nursery children are welcome to come to school dressed in their costumes).

5pm - 6pm - year 1 and year 2

6.15pm - 7.15pm - years 3, 4, 5 and 6

All discos are priced at £2 per child.

If any children have any special dietary requirements please let us know using the email address below.

We are always in need of helpers so if you are available to help on our food/drink stall or toy stall please let us know! Drop us an email: friends@chandlersridge.org.uk

Blooming fantastic!
A great big “Thank you” to everyone who very kindly posted their ‘Strikes Mail’ cards or bulbs in the FOCR post box. We managed to get lots of packs of bulbs for school! We can’t wait to see what it looks like next Spring!

Autumn Term 1 Dates
Autumn Term 1 - 3rd September - 25th October
8th October - Year 1 Preston Park Museum
9th October - Year 6 Tag Rugby
17th, 18th October - Rearranged Bikeability
24th Oct - Halloween Disco
28th Oct - 1st Nov - Half Term
8th November - Y3/4 Billionaire Boy
11th November - Y5/6 Trip to York
11th November - Y2 Saltholme
15th November - School photos
20th, 21st,22nd November - School Book Fair
2nd December - Flu Vaccinations Reception - Y6
23rd Dec - 3rd Jan - Christmas Holidays
6th Jan - PD Day
May Bank Holiday - Friday 8th May

The May Bank Holiday next year has been moved from Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May 2020

Click on the link for more information

Click here for 2019/2020 Term dates and PD Days

View the full school calendar here

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