NEWSLETTER FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2019
Dear Parents and Carers
Have you seen our fantastic new website https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/? Have a look and tell us what you think. As we continue to go as paper free as possible, all letters will be on the website, as well as being sent to you by email. Please make sure that we have an up-to-date email address for you.
As you will see, the format of the school newsletter is changing alongside the new website. You will be able to read the newsletter on your smart phone, tablet and PC without having to scroll in and out. As we get used to using the new format, we hope to make the newsletters more interesting and user friendly - please bear with us!
You can also find us on:
Website: uplandsmanor.sch.life
Facebook: Uplands Manor Primary School
Twitter: @uplandsmanor
You can find the curriculum maps showing the range of subjects and topics your child will be learning in school each term. Have a look at what your child will be learning this term by visiting https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/page/detail/curriculum-maps
Has your child forgotten to bring a letter home? We are starting to put all letters on the website for you to access.
Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher Awards
Some children are sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for a special award.
- Macey has received a Headteacher's Award for excellent work in RE
- Olivia E for writing an amazing poem called 'Lemon Cheesecake'
- Ocean for a thrillingly imaginative piece of writing
- Malika for excellent writing in English
It's Good to be Green but it's Great to be Gold!
Pupils who show exceptional behaviour for the majority of the week can be chosen to receive a gold letter. Gold letters have been given to:
- Marwa for being actively involved in all lessons
- Priya C for being actively involved in all lessons
- Andy S for being actively involved in all lessons
- Tallulah for being actively involved in all lessons
- Jayden H for completing work, following instructions and making right choices
- Luke R for joining in with PE activities, having wonderful manners and always having a welcoming smile
- Daniel H for trying hard and making the right choices and sharing his opinions and ideas during the lesson time
- Jadevan for wonderful manners and being resilient with her work
- Mecoda for immaculate presentation and wonderful work ethic and positive attitude
- Alesha E for being helpful and striving for the best
- Riley B for his positive work ethic in maths
- Kian for settling well into the new class and demonstrating impeccable manners
- Harry for an improved attitude towards reading
- Liam F for his focussed attitude in class
- Calum B for always being ready to learn
- Lara for excellent independent work
- Keane for an improved attitude towards reading
- Bentley for a wonderful attitude towards maths
- Brogan for a wonderful attitude towards maths
- Ollie C for a wonderful attitude towards his learning
Weekly Attendance
RO/RJC 100% !!!l 1C 97%; 2S/2HW 98.7%; 3D/3I 100% !!!; 4D 99.1%; 5G 100% !!!; 6G/6S 98.7%;
A fantastic week's attendance - keep it up!
Reading Volunteers - we need you!
Key Stage 1 would really appreciate support with hearing children read. If you have some free time and would be interested in coming into school to hear individual children read, please get in touch. Reading volunteers are needed on:
Wednesdays
Year 2 - 9.00-9.30
Year 1 - 2.30-3.00
Celebrating your children's achievements!
Below is a wonderful poem written by Olivia in Year 5. Will your mouth be watering when you've read it? We know ours were!
'Lemon Cheesecake'
Roald Dahl Quiz Time
Everyone at Uplands had fantastic fun last Friday celebrating Roald Dahl Day; we all enjoyed lots of activities, songs, poems and stories. Why not test your knowledge of Dahl's amazing books in this quiz? Can you get all of the answers correct?...
Billionaire Boy Theatre Visit
All tickets have now sold for Billionaire Boy.
Dates for your diary
Dates of all events happening at Uplands Manor can be found on the calendar https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Calendar
Rags to Riches 4 Schools
If you would like to donate any unwanted clothes for the Rags to Riches 4 Schools fundraising scheme, please bring them in bags on Monday 7th or Tuesday 8th October.
Lost Property
Lost property trolleys are put into the playground most days. There are already lots of items - none of them have children's names inside. Please label all your children's clothing, footwear and bags.
Aldi Kit for Schools
Uplands Manor is taking part in Aldi's Kit for Schools promotion this September, giving us a chance to win £20,000 to kick start a health legacy for our school.
We are asking parents to pick up a Team GB sticker whenever they spend £30 in any Aldi store and bring the sticker into school so it can be added to our Kit for Schools poster.
Job vacancies
Job opportunities at Uplands Manor are advertised on https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Category/job-opportunities
We have a vacancy for Lunchtime Supervisors. Please pick up an application pack from the School Reception or ring Denise Fowler on 0121 558 1602.
ROALD DAHL QUIZ ANSWERS
1. Mr Willy Wonka 2. Grandma 3. Miss Trunchbull 4. In a chocolate bar (Whipple-Scrumptious-Fudgemallow-Delight Bar 5. Reading/visiting the library 6. Tortoise 7. Farmers 8. Gobblefunk
