Nether Green Infant School

Weekly News Page

Friday 8th March 2024

Headteacher's Welcome

We had a fantastic day celebrating World Book Day yesterday. The children enjoyed dressing up as their favourite book characters and sharing their favourite books with their friends. They took part in book themed activities in their classrooms; the Y1 & Y2 children also visited other classrooms to listen to stories and make crafts linked to the stories. Children also teamed up for 'buddy reading' where they shared their favourite book with a child in another class. The day ended with a story accompanied by hot chocolate and a biscuit; the children had such a lovely time. Thank you so much for your support with costumes; there were some very creative creations!

The children all looked fabulous - you can see more pictures on our Whole School Gallery.

All children will have brought home a book voucher which can either be exchanged for a special edition World Book Day book at participating bookshops or offer a £1 discount off any full priced book.

Active Travel Fortnight

Starting next Monday, 11th March, it is 'Active Travel Fortnight'. This is when we encourage all children to come to school in an active way; walk, scoot, cycle, jog, skip - whatever gets them moving on their way to school! This is a great way to bring physical activity into your child's daily routine. For those families who live further away from school we encourage you to 'park and stride’ - there is plenty of parking within a short walk from school.

In the past few weeks we have received a number of emails from local residents complaining about the lack of respect shown by some of our parents; this has included blocking driveways, double parking which then causes congestion, parking on double yellow lines at the end of Stumperlowe Park Road which makes it dangerous for cars turning onto the road and, unfortunately, parents being verbally aggressive to residents.

We appreciate everyone is busy but we ask that all parents show respect to everyone in our local community and put the safety of our children first.

Parents' Evening and Changes to Clubs Next Week

Parents' evening appointments will take place for all classes (except Bears) next week on Tuesday and Thursday.

There will be no clubs on Tuesday (NO MUSICAL THEATRE), or Thursday (NO CHOIR, NO FOREST SCHOOL).

There is also NO FABLAB on Wednesday as Steamworks who run the club are booked elsewhere due to Science Week.

After School Club is running as usual - please ensure you book in advance as we are likely to have higher numbers with clubs not running.

For Parents Evening please enter via the main entrance. Books will be out for parents to look at before the meetings so you may want to arrive a little early. Teachers will collect you from the hall. Parents who have booked a SEND review meeting with Mrs Stackhouse do not need to book a parents evening appointment as well. Appointments are for 10 minutes - if you have any pressing questions please email teachers in advance.

We had a successful Second Hand Book Sale yesterday. Thanks to all those who supported this event by contributing used books, setting up the stall and buying books.

PTA Rainbow Raffle:

Letters have been sent out with details alongside raffle tickets in book bags. The prize hampers will definitely be worth a win!

Wed 27th Mar - Easter Egg Hunt:

The kids loved our Woodland Hunt last year so we're creating another that will end with each child getting a small edible treat. Please sign up and pay via ParentPay if you'd like your child to take part.

Dates for the Diary

Please see attached the Parent Calendar for this year. Please take a few minutes to take note of dates including INSET and holiday dates, Parents' Evenings, Parent workshops to find out about learning in school and performances.

Notes about the calendar: 'Fourth Friday' - every 4th Friday that the children are in school parents will be invited into classrooms from when they open at 8:40am until when the bell rings at 8:55am - this is now open to all year groups.

Tues 12th Mar - 3:30pm - 6:00pm Parents Evening - (NO MUSICAL THEATRE)

Wed 13th Mar - Amazelabs Workshops in school

Wed 13th Mar - No FABLAB

Thurs 14th Mar - 3:30pm - 6:00pm Parents Evening - (NO CHOIR, NO FOREST SCHOOL)

Thurs 21st Mar - Downs Syndrome Awareness Day (wear odd socks - more details to follow!)

Thurs 21st Mar - 2:30pm pick up for Y1 & Y2 Cross Country Event

Fri 22nd Mar - Fourth Friday - parents in class until 9:00am

Fri 22nd Mar - Choir performance at 9:00am

Fri 22nd Mar - 2:00pm Rocksteady Concert

Tues 26th Mar - 9:15am Reception Spring Concert

Wed 27th Mar - 9:15am Reception Spring Concert

Wed 27th Mar - PTA Easter Egg Hunt

Thurs 28th Mar - Easter Bonnet Parade

Thurs 28th Mar - Last day of term - (NO CHOIR)

School Term Dates 2023-24

Choir Performance - Fri 21st Mar 9:00am

We will be doing a short informal choir performance on Fri 21st Mar at 9:00am in the hall. This is after 'Fourth Friday' and it will last about 15-20 minutes. Parents / carers of children in choir are welcome to join us (no tickets required).

Please encourage your child to practise the songs we've been learning at home. They can sing along to the songs on the website by following this link:-

Choir Music

Messages from the Office

Lost Property

The lost property has been displayed outside school all week - any un-named lost property that has not been claimed has now been recycled. Please name all clothing items, bags and water bottles - this makes it so much easier for us to return items to the right child!

School Dinners - Winter Menu

W/c 11th Mar is week 2.

Deadlines

Mon 11th Mar - Sponsored Leap

Thurs 21st Mar - Reception Spring Concert - Reception

Thurs 21st Mar - USB Recording of Reception Spring Concert - Reception

Thurs 21st Mar - PTA Easter Egg Hunt - all children

Thurs 21st Mar - Milk for Summer Term - all children

Fri 22nd Mar - PTA Rainbow Raffle - donations & raffle tickets

Wed 27th Mar - Arches Dance Performance - Penguins

Wed 27th Mar - Conisbrough Castle - Y1 & Y2

Thurs 2nd May - Butterfly House - Reception

Notes from the Teachers

Year 1 & Year 2

This half term we are continuing with the topic of 'Brilliant Britain'. The children will be doing lots of exciting learning linked to the theme.

Year 1 Curriculum Overview

Year 2 Curriculum Overview

Year 1 Topic Vocabulary

Year 2 Topic Vocabulary

Foundation Stage

The topic for this half term in Reception will be 'People Who Help Us'.

Reception Overview - People Who Help Us

The Weekly Newsletter is available on the school website by following this link: Reception Weekly Newsletter

Messages for Teachers

Just a quick reminder that you are more than welcome to speak to class teachers at the end of the day if you have quick questions.

The class email is the name of the class as follows e.g. bears@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk, etc

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