MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY - SCHOOL REOPENS

TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY @ 9.00AM - Y4 FAMILY LEARNING Come and join your child for a reading lesson in the school hall

FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY - NON UNIFORM DAY FOR MEMBERS OF WOOD (GREEN) HOUSE 

SPRING TERM FEEDBACK

Thank you so much to those that provided us with feedback following our questionnaire that was sent out during the recent parents' evening. A summary of the feedback and some of the school responses can now be found on our 'school community views' page on the school website: https://www.parkfieldprimary.com/website/school-community-views.html 

NON-UNIFORM DAY - HOUSE DOJOS WINNER

Congratulations to Wood (Green) house for earning the most Dojos this half term. As a result, all members of Wood are able to wear non-school uniform the first Friday back after half term.

WORLD BOOK DAY - FRIDAY 7TH MARCH - DRESS UP AND BRING A BOOK

Doesn't this seem to come around quickly every year? As always, we are inviting all our Parkfielders to come into school on Friday 7th March dressed as their favourite book character and we would also like them to come with a book to share with a friend on the day. For those that don't want to dress up.....non-uniform is fine! We will be having a day full of activities linked to promoting a love of reading and there will be a prize for the best costume!

WORLD BOOK DAY - 'EXTREME' READING PHOTOS - SEND IN PHOTOS BY THURSDAY 6TH MARCH

To celebrate world book day and promote a love of reading we are also asking children to send in a photo of themselves reading in different places. We've had great examples in the past such as on holiday, in a tree and in the park. These will be placed in a slideshow by our talented Mr Haughton on Friday 7th March. Please send photos into Mr Haughton: shaughton@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk by Thursday 6th March to be included in the presentation.

PARKFIELD'S GOT TALENT

We are hosting Parkfield's Got Talent at the end of next half term and auditions will be taking place on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of March. If your child would like to audition and show off their talent please remind them to start rehearsing! Our fabulous Mrs Shep and Mrs Bradshaw created a PGT Audition Video to hopefully inspire many of our stars and it can be found by clicking here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q1Ji6nyqVXXLnv92A 

SLEEP CHARITY

The sleep charity want to work together with you to make bedtime battles a thing of the past. Follow them for updates, tips, and resources, and get ready to sleep better this February! Download the supporter's pack here: https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/get-involved/awareness-events/ 

PARENT GOVERNOR One of our parent governor positions is due to expire within the next month and although they wish to remain on the governing board we would like to know if anyone else would like the opportunity to join? If so, please email Mr Kemp (head@parkfield.rochdale.sch.uk) by Friday 28th February to let him know that you're interested and he will happily discuss the process. 

TOYS, TEDDIES AND FIDGETS

A number of children have started to bring in toys, teddies and fidgets in from home. These are not allowed in school and cause numerous issues and distractions for children. Please remind children to keep these at home. If your child requires a fidget to help them with their attention in class, school will provide them with one.

ATTENDANCE

If your child is feeling slightly unwell, please send them into school—we will support them as best we can. If their condition worsens, we will contact you and make appropriate arrangements. This week, a number of children came into school not feeling 100% but felt better as the day went on - which meant they didn't miss any learning.  

Did you know that to meet our school attendance target of 96%, your child should have no more than 7 days of absence across the entire school year? Regular attendance is essential for your child's progress and achievement, and we encourage them to be in school every day.

HOMEWORK

A reminder that children in Y1-6 have various homework activities each week.

• Reading - please read a minimum of 3 times per week.

• Numberbots (Y1-2) and Timestables Rock Stars (Y3-6)

• Emile - Spellings

• Mathletics - maths activities linked to the curriculum

All links can be found on the school website homepage and logins are in your child's personal organiser.

FREE SCHOOL MEALS - PLEASE APPLY

Are you entitled to Free School meals? If you're not sure please  read the information and apply using the link here. School receives additional funding for those pupils that are entitled for free school meals and this much needed funding helps better support all Parkfielders. Even if your child is in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 or they're on packed lunch - please still apply. In addition, if there has been a change in your family circumstances (i.e. recently become unemployed) you may also be entitled to apply for Free School Meals. 

NO SWEETS AND UNHEALTHY SNACKS

There has been a slight increase in the number of children bringing in sweets, chocolate bars and other unhealthy snacks each morning in Key Stage 2. Plese don't send your child in with these items. We do have a tuck shop where suitable items are available for only 20p each. These include cereal bars, crackers, bread sticks...etc.

ATTENDANCE

A reminder that, in line with the school policy, fines will be issued to families that go on a term time holiday where children miss 5 consecutive full days. Currently the fine is £160 per child per parent which equates to a £640 fine for a two parent family with two children. This is reduced to £320 if paid within 21 days. If you are going on holiday due to exceptional circumstances, please speak to the headteacher as a fine may not have to be issued. More information an be found on our attendance policy found here.

CLASS DOJO 

Would you like to see how well your child is doing at school? We award Dojo points for pupils that go 'above and beyond' in the classroom and these can be seen by parents if you download the app. We have over 80% of our families signed up already! If you click this link to set up a parent account we will then approve it. This acess will provide you with the opportunity to see how many Dojo points your child has earnt and what for. Please note that we are only using the app for Dojo points, not messages or photos, therefore you do not need any of the subscription options you might be offered.