St. Michael’s Weekly Post – 26th February 2021

26^th February 2021

Welcome to Term 4! We were all delighted with the announcement on Monday evening that children will be returning to school on Monday 8^th March and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back. With that in mind, this week’s Post contains predominantly reminders of our day to day procedures which will be very similar to December.

Arriving at and leaving school

Unfortunately the guidance is very clear that parents are still not allowed on the school site unless you have made an appointment. This does feel very strange to us but we hope you understand. When you bring your child to school only one parent can bring them. We will continue with our staggered arrival and collection times with two drop off points as follows.

It is important that no cars drive up Back Lane or St Michael’s Close. Could we also remind parents/carers once your child has been dropped off/collected please move on promptly from the school gates to enable the queue to keep moving and for teachers to see parents waiting.

Siblings – If children have siblings in school then they should arrive at the earliest time and leave at the latest time of the family, at the location of their younger sibling.

Breakfast Club & Willows After School Club

Willows and Breakfast club will be back open from Monday 8^th March. Breakfast club will be hosted in the school hall but remains bookable via Preschool. Willows can be booked via email, willows@stmichaelsaldbourne.co.uk. Should you require a place and haven’t already booked, please do so ASAP.

Forest School days

Forest School will commence from Monday 8^th March. Children should come into school in their Forest School clothes and their school shoes on the relevant days. Children will then change into their trainers or wellies in school. We will confirm PE days next week.

School lunches

Should your children require school lunches please book these via the Lataca ParentMail app.

As a reminder, we have children with severe allergies, we therefore ask that if your child brings a packed lunch they do not include eggs or nuts.

Music Lessons

Brass music lessons will restart on the 8^th March and Brass Ensembe will recommnce Thursday 18^th March. Piano lessons will restart on Tuesday 9^th March. We will update you regarding the remaining music lessons once the dates have been confirmed.

Message from Revd Sue Rodd and Parish of Whitton – Lent

Please find attached some ideas for families to do during Lent.

Diary Dates