newsletter 4th may 2012

Gifted and Talented Assembly Pupils performed at our termly Talents Assembly this morning and as always amazed us with their skill and confidence. Thank you to Mr Merchant for organising the event. Governors Day Governors visited the school today. They attended a viewing of the Triathlon Team performance, the Talents assembly as well as visiting classes and meeting staff and pupils. They were impressed with the behaviour and attitude of our pupils and the broad and balanced curriculum available at Glade. Bags2School Please don’t forget we have this next Thursday 10th May 9am prompt. PAWS have organised another textile collection with bags2school in order to raise funds for new outdoor play equipment. By getting involved you will have the opportunity to spring clean as well as de-clutter your wardrobes and cupboards and donate unwanted textiles in the bag provided. Bags 2school will be collecting on Thursday 10th May at 9am prompt. Please bring your bag/or bags! to the bike shed and help us have a really good collection. Please note the bags cannot be left prior to this date. Please note because of this it is not possible to store bikes and scooters in the shed next Thursday morning. PAWS On line shopping Please don’t forget this website if you shop on line www.easyfundraising.org.uk. We can raise funds for the school without costing you a penny! PAWS 100 Club The 100 Club has been cancelled due to lack of applications. All money will be returned ASAP. Support Your School Please check at home with family and friends for any unwanted mobile phones or used/empty computer printer cartridges. Each item we receive contributes to valuable funding for our school. This money will be used for new outdoor play equipment. Please hand in any unwanted mobile phones and printer cartridges to the school office. PAWS Movie Night-Friday 18th May 3.45-5.45pm As something new for children we have organised a Movie night on Friday 18th May which will be held in the main hall for Key Stage 1 and Lloyd Hall for Key Stage 2 children. The movies that we are showing are Puss in Boots (certificate U) for KS1 and Johnny English Reborn (certificate PG) for KS2 .A drink and popcorn are included in the ticket price of £2.50. Refreshments will also be on sale during the event. Key Stage 1 children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Letters have been sent out—so please return the slip with the required amount in a clearly named envelope. All monies raised will go towards new playground equipment. Summer Fair Saturday 7th July 2012 from 12-3.30pm. Scooter Skills Wednesday 27th June 2012. For children in years 1-5, children must have their own scooter. Limited spaces, please let the office know if you would like your child to take part. More details will be given to those attending nearer the time, we must have a minimum number of children for these classes to go ahead so please do not delay let us know as soon as possible if your child is interested. Mr. Merchant Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers Please continue to save these and bring them into school for us as they are due to finish soon. The more vouchers we collect the more equipment we will receive for the children to use in school. Thank you. Year 5 Science Museum Trip Last week the children in Year 5 had a wonderful time when they visited the science museum. They had a question and answer session with astronaut Helen Sharman. Staff Toilets Please note that the staff toilets are for staff only. No children should be using them even if with an adult. Thank you.