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eNewsletter Friday 8th November 2019

Dear Parents and Carers

I hope you all had a lovely half term holiday.

Next Friday (15th) is individual photos with Tempest Photography. It is the same day as Children in Need, so this year we have decided to not to participate in this. Instead, school council have decided they would like to raise money for The Great North Air Ambulance over this year- ideas for this involve a non uniform day when GNAA will also come and speak in an assembly, clothing collection and collecting ink cartridges. We are also looking at holding a sponsored run in the better weather. More details about these events will be coming soon.

With kind regards

Mrs L Lidgard

Got a question? Ask school here!

Every Day Counts

Our school attendance target is 96%. This week the school was above target with 97.1%.
Congratulations to Mr Harkin's Class in Y3 who have achieved the highest attendance this week with a wonderful 100% attendance. Well done everyone!

House Points

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 - Adam Zaman and Archie Page

R Mrs Maycock - James Johnston and Quinn Lynch

Y1 Mrs Taylor - Lillie Teasdale and Lucy Stevenson

Y1 Mrs Davies - Casper Smith and Amryn Kaur

Y2 Miss Bean - Dominic Wills and Isabella Teasdale
Y2 Mrs Dixon - Cherry Peacock and Sophia McDonald

Y3 Mr Harkins - Olivia Linsley and Sebastian Bradley
Y3 Mrs Bass - Lucy Parker and Darcie Thompson
Y4 Miss Anderson - Amyma Hussain and Oliver Baines

Y4 Mrs Bryant - Gabriel Williams and Harry Knight
Y5/6 Mrs Rasab - Tallulah Hughes and Edie Brown
Y5/6 Mrs Clark and Mrs Sidgwick-Dawson - Leo O'Rourke and Mia Howard
Y5/6 Mr Pentney - David Plowman and Anisha Kaur

Remembrance Day Poppies

Thank you for your ongoing support buying poppies in school for donations to The British Legion. This year the Zip Pulls, Reflectors, Silicon Wristband and snap bands have all been high in demand and we have sold out of these items, however we still have poppies available if you would like to buy one in school for a donation.

Anti-Bullying Week 2019: Change Starts With Us

Anti-Bullying Week happens in schools across England each November. This year's Anti-Bullying Week has the theme Change Starts With Us and is happening from Monday 11th November - Friday 15th November 2019.
This year to recognise anti-bullying week we are asking children to come to school wearing odd socks on Wednesday 13th November. There is no donation with this as it is about raising awareness in school.

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2019-change-starts-us

Nursery Closed

Nursery will be closed on Thursday 12th December 2019 as it is being used as a polling station for the general election.

The Book People Big Book Boost

What is Big Book Boost?

Big Book Boost is The Book People’s brand new fundraising scheme. Every time you place an order with us over £10, we’ll donate £1 to a school of your choice for them to spend on books! With your help, we aim to donate 1 MILLION BOOKS to UK Schools by 2022.

How can I be a Big Book Booster?

If you’re new to The Book People, firstly WELCOME. Here’s how you can get going on boosting a school’s book budget;

Enter our school name into the search box and then simply start shopping! Once you’re ready to check out, you can either login or set up your account and off you go!

Big Book Boost

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 4th November at the latest. No consent form will result in no vaccine given to your child. Forms are available from the school office.

School Menu

The kitchen will be on week two of the Autumn menu next week. Click on the link below to view the menu.

Lunch Menu

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

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.
If you haven't already please pay and consent on your Parentmail account before Monday. Thank you for your continued support, without it 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.

School Photos

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

New! Running Club!

A Year 1 parent has kindly offered to start a running club from school. It will start on Tuesday 5^th November and run every Tuesday (term time) after that. Why not go along, meet some new friends, get fit all whilst raising some money for school. All ages and abilities welcome.

Location: Starts from the school gate (run will last approximately one hour).

Entry fee: £2 per person, all money goes to Friends of Chandlers Ridge

*Participants do so at their own risk'

Christmas Hamper Appeal

Chandlers Ridge would like to get involved to support this good cause. If you would like as a family to get involved please fill up a goody box and send to the school office. Thank you!

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to everyone who supported us on the Firewalk. It was a great evening made even better by Miss Bean also joining us and taking part. Donations are still coming in on the crowdfunding page for Gemma which is wonderful.
A special thank you to the lovely families who came along on the night to give us a cheer despite the cold weather! Mrs Moore

The Giving Machine!

Online purchases you make via TheGivingMachine trigger retailer donations to our School to boost our fund raising. It costs you absolutely nothing and it’s free to join!

You shop, they give – it really is as simple as that. There are lots of affiliated online shops attached to TheGivingMachine e.g. Amazon, eBay, Tesco, Sainsburys, Next, M&S, Debenhams, Littlewoods and many many more and there are new ones being added all the time. Chandlers Ridge now needs to recruit givers. The more Givers we have buying online the more money we will raise.

It’s really simple. Click the button below and follow these instructions.

You need to join as a GIVER, click Find Beneficiary (search by Name for Chandlers Ridge (Friends of), click Choose and Save and enter your details. Once you have registered, remember you need to do your online shopping via TheGivingMachine to raise funds for the school.

Save the Date

The Christmas disco will be on Thursday 12th December 2019. More information to follow soon.

Christmas is coming!

The Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday 29^th November straight after school until 5pm in the school hall! Santa’s elves have been busy this week making plans and are pleased to confirm that the big man himself will be making an appearance! Along with some lovely stalls selling homemade goodies, cakes, reindeer food, raffle and Christmas tombola! The school choir will also be singing during the fayre too.

Don’t forget that all monies raised from these events go back into school to provide enrichment activities, books, IT equipment, guest speakers etc. You support is really appreciated and if you can help in any small way please email friends@chandlersridge.org.uk

Keep up to date on our Facebook page for the very latest information…

We have decided to change the tombola this year and keep it really easy and festive…anything Christmas related! We really need your help to make it a cracking success and appreciate all donations of anything Christmas related…wrapping paper, chocolates, fairy lights, baubles, Christmas puddings…use your imagination. Please ensure the items do not contain nuts.

Please leave tombola donations in school reception from Monday until Monday 25^th November.

Christmas cards have arrived!

All the lovely Christmas cards, mugs, tea towels, bags and tags arrived back in school this week and were sent home via book bags! Thanks again for your support with this; we raised over £330 for school by getting the order in early!

Autumn Term 1 Dates
Autumn Term 2 - 4th Nov - 20th Dec
11th November - Y5/6 Trip to York
11th November - Y2 Saltholme
13th November - Gymnastics Comp
13th November - Y5/6 Athletics
15th November - School photos
20th, 21st,22nd November - School Book Fair
29th November - Christmas Fayre
2nd December - Flu Vaccinations Reception - Y6
12th December - Nursery closed for Polling
17th December - School Carol Concert (St Mary's Cathedral, Coulby Newham)
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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