Parents' Letter NO 12/09/10
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GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
1 NEW TEXTING SERVICE – NOW LIVE!
Hopefully you have all received a text message alerting you to the fact that the new text messaging service is now fully up and running and has gone live!
According to my records we only have one child in school whose parents do not have a mobile number listed – and I have contacted that person separately. The system alerts me if a message has not gone to the number I have listed and currently there are no alerts showing. However, to be absolutely certain that there are no flaws in the system I would ask that if YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE MESSAGE to contact the school office so that we can investigate.
Several parents work in an environment where they do not have a mobile switched on – so we will also send an email alert out too – as often such parents are working and have access to email. We would however suggest that whenever there is inclement weather and you are worried that there is a possibility that school might close that you go and check your mobile phone and/or email say every hour. Notice of closure will still be sent to Dearne FM and will also be posted on the school website.
If you change your mobile telephone numbers then you will need to log-on to the School Comms website as per the instructions in your security letter and follow the instructions regarding changing your telephone details. If you do not enter the information into School Comms then the text will go to your old number. If you have no access to the internet then you would need to collect a change of details form from the drawers in the parents’ area and list the changes and hand into the office.
2 PARENTS ADVERTISING WITHIN THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
School has received several requests from various parents re advertising in the Newsletter – with the possibility that school would receive a commission from sales of the advertised product or service. There has been a lengthy consultation process with the Local Authority and our Legal Department regarding this issue and the outcome is that as it could be seen that school is endorsing the products it would be prudent to decline such requests.
However, we have liaised with the PTA regarding them producing a booklet of say forthcoming events, and incorporating any advertisements within the booklet. Commission would be paid to the PTA – which would still benefit the children of this school.
The PTA will be discussing this issue at their next Meeting and will keep you informed on the outcomes.
3 SCHOOL BOOK FAYRE – 8 - 12 MARCH 2010
The School Book Fayre will be delivered on Friday, 5 March – and we are hoping that we can set up the displays in time for children and parents to browse what is on sale from 3.30pm to 4.00pm on that day.
The sale of items from the Book Fayre will take place between 8.30am to 9.00am each morning and 3.30pm to 4.00pm each afternoon, commencing Monday, 8 March. The final session will be the afternoon of Thursday, 12 March. However, as the School Photographer will be using the Hall from 8.15am on Tuesday, 9 March the Book Fayre will only operate for the afternoon session on that day.
To ensure the success of the Fayre we do rely on volunteers to assist with the sales. Can we please ask that if you are able to offer any assistance you kindly complete and return the attached form – even if it is for only one session!
Thank you for your help in this matter.
4 REMINDER – INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY PHOTOS
Just a reminder that the School Photographer will be taking individual and family photographs on Tuesday, 9 March – commencing 8.15am – so please mark this date in your diary. Further details will be sent out nearer the date.
5 REMINDER – PARENTS’ EVENINGS
Just in case you have not looked at your school diary recently – there are 2 parents’ evenings between 4.20pm and 7.20pm on Thursday, 25 March and Tuesday, 30 March. Further details will be sent out nearer the date.
6 REMINDER – INSET DAY 3
Just a final reminder that school will be closed next Friday, 12 February 2010 for children as staff will be undertaking a training day.
Yours sincerely
Composed and written by Mrs A Griffin, on behalf of Mr S Barber, Headteacher
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