28th October 2016

N E W S L E T T E R

October / Friday 28th October – Harvest Festival – St. Peter’s Church – 1.30pm. All welcome.
Friday 28th October – Finish for ½ term.
Monday 31st October – Last day for Year 6 parents to apply for their High School preference.
November / MONDAY 7th November – INSET DAY
Thursday 8th November – Children return to school.
Friday 11th November – History Day – whole school – Further details to follow.
Saturday 12th November – Cheshire & N Wales Junior Chess Championship at The Kings School Chester
Tuesday 15th November - BLOCK PLAY AFTERNOON FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN – 1.30pm-2.30pm in the school hall – please pass on this information to anyone you know.
Thursday 17th November & Friday 18th November – Year 2 Residential to Burwardsley – Further details to follow.
Friday 18th November – Children in Need Day – Further details to follow.
Wednesday 23rd November – School Photos – (Individual).
December / Friday 2nd December – Xmas Fair – 3.30pm-5.30pm – Further details to follow.
Wednesday 14th December – Xmas Play – 2pm – Further details to follow.
Thursday 15th December – Xmas Play – 6pm – Further details to follow.
Thursday 22nd December – Xmas Dinner – details to follow.
Friday 23rd December – Xmas Carol Service – St. Peter’s Church. Further details to follow.
Friday 23rd December – Finish for Xmas.
January / Monday 9th January – INSET DAY
Tuesday 10th January – Children return.
Tuesday 17th January - BLOCK PLAY AFTERNOON FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN -1.30 – 2.30 in the school hall
  • CLASS NEWS!

Class 1
/ Autumn has well and truly landed in Class 1!
Our tough spot is full to bursting with key vocabulary, conkers, art work from home, acorns, phrases about Autumn, colourful leaves, playdough hedgehogs, art straw hedgehogs and chestnut shells! It’s certainly capturing the children’s learning. We have learnt several poems this week linked to Autumn and cleverly added our own verses and actions!
We are looking forward to spending next week in the woods exploring!!
Class 2

/ This week class 2 have written their own version of the story The Bog Baby. They have created some exciting adventure stories where they have collected lots of varied creatures.
In maths the children have begun learninga range of strategies to add and subtract numbers.In science the year 1s have identified the trees on the school grounds by examining their leaves and the year 2s have learnt about the life cycle of plants.
Class 3

/ Our Viking investigations highlighted the fact that the Vikings were great explorers and traders who traveled far and wide to exchange goods including silver, silks and spices, all of which were then taken back to their homeland. The children have studied books, maps and film clips to discover these interesting facts.
The mathematics topic has included addition both mentally and using the column method. We will be using the data collected during the recent homework to solve real life problems next week.
Class 4
/ This week was our last week doing science at OBA, and we certainly went out with a BANG! Miss Hanson explained the science behind the experiments we did including why fireworks are different colours, how you can light washing up bubbles with methane, how to crush a can with a Bunsen burner and some water and many more. She was that impressed by our class that she hopes we are able to come back after Christmas to do some more work with her!
We had our second Hoops for Health basketball session on Thursday which was great fun and we are looking forward to our third and final session on Monday next week – PE kits needed!
/ BOOK FAIR
Our book fair will be running from Wednesday 19th October until Tuesday 25th October. It will run in the hall from 3:15pm each night. The money raised from these fairs goes towards replenishing our library with books that your children want to read. Each class teacher will be holding a reading related competition where the winners will receive a £5 book voucher to use at the fair!
/ BLOCK PLAY
If anyone knows of a family with a child(ren) who are due to start in September 2017, do please encourage them to come along to our block play sessions on 15th November or 7th January 2017 at 1.30 – 2.30. This will be an opportunity for us to welcome parents and children and for you to get familiar with our school surroundings.
/ SCHOOL DISCO
The PTA have now confirmed the school disco will be held on Wednesday 26th October from 5.00 until 6.30 all years welcome. The children are invited to attend in Halloween costume, which there will be prizes for as usual. The PTA will be selling hotdogs and tuck, and the Y6 leavers committee will have tattoos and face painting. Also there will be stencils, glow sticks and a guess the name of the bear competition. Please ensure your child has a purse/wallet if they are bringing money to purchase the above. Entrance will be £2.50 and includes a hot dog and a drink.
/ CHESS COMPETITION
On Saturday12th November there will be a chess competition at Kings School Wrexham Rd Chester. Please refer to the form sent with the newsletter for further information.
If any parent would like more details on this before entering, Mrs Plant is more than happy to discuss with you.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PARENTS – SCHOOL HOLIDAY INFORMATION

It has been brought to our attention that there is some conflicting information regarding school holidays. If parents are looking for school holidays via the Google website,(on this site myschoolholidays.com)please DO NOT USE it is not the same as our school holidays, you should use the school website or the holiday list that has been handed out. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office if there are any queries. Thank you

MRS SHORROCKS – ACTIVE ASTON
Last Friday afternoon out on the playground the “playleaders” from Class 4 planned, delivered and taught a variety of sessions to the whole school! I was so proud of their commitment to the younger children. They used such caring and positive words, taught new skills and encouraged team work.
Everybody gained an awful lot from it! The “playleaders” are now giving out certificates each day and are also keeping a log of the children who have received a warning! Perhaps because they’ve not used the equipment properly, or not been listening or even not being a team player! Thankfully this week the certificates have been handed out in abundance!


Next Monday 24th October Aston plays its 1st away football match of the season at Alvanley Primary School! The players are very excited! We have not been in the Football league for about 3 years!
This week the players tried on the kit! Can we thank Mr Plant who has managed to get the shirts embroidered with our logo- we look so smart. Let’s hope beginners luck is on our side!

ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS/CARERS AND CHILDREN FOR THE HALF TERM

NORTON PRIORY
Tudor Road
Manor Park
Runcorn
WA7 1SX
/ WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDRY
Halloween Activities
Mon 24th & Tues 25th Oct 11am – 4pm
Halloween fun with potion making and creepy crafts
Spooky Stories
Wed 26th, Thus 27th, Fri 28th, and Mon 31st 6pm – 8pm
An evening of spooky storytelling, potions, creepy creatures and pumpkin carving . £5 per person.
You will need to book tickets in advance by calling Norton Priory on 01928 569 895
Greenfield Valley Musem Heritage Park,
Greenfield
Holywell
CH8 7GH
/ HALLOWEEN TRAIL
Saturday 22nd to Friday 27th October - Drop in Greenfield Valley Excavation.
The Big Dig : Drop by and come and see what our big dig has uncovered. Running all week. Park at Bryn Celyn.
Sunday 23rd No need to book but start at these times, 2pm, 3pm Creepy Castles and Terrifying Tudors.
Join Ruth Moore Williams for her gruesome and gory stories. Beware it is Halloween week so prepare to be scared.
Monday 24th , 2-4 Drop in: Creepy crafts in the cart shed.
Make you own creepy creature to take with your trick or treating Tuesday 25th , 2pm start, Rumpelstiltskin, Age range 4 years upwards, Running Time 50 Minutes An enchanting, colourful production adapted from the original tale by the Brothers Grimm. With specially composed music and beautifully carved and costumed hand, rod and shadow puppets for which Treasure Trove is well renowned.
Wednesday 26th Pumpkin Playtime 11 – 12pm & 2 – 3.30pm.
Are you ready for Hallows Eve? Bring along your pumpkin and let the museum wardens help you create a fantastic jack o’ Lantern. Booking essential. Forge open Thursday 27thCreepy crafts in the cart shed. Make you own creepy creature to take with your trick or treating.
Friday 28th, 2-4, Drop in Horrific herb buddies.
Make your own zombie or vampire herb buddy using the herbs from our garden.
Saturday 29th 11-4, Drop in Join Ghouls and Ghosts at Greenfield Valley.
Follow our terrifying trail, have a go at broomstick racing and make your own wand and spooky mask.
Sunday 30th, 11-4, Drop in Ghouls and Ghosts at Greenfield Valley.
Follow our Halloween trail, have a go at making your own wand and spooky mask.
POPPY APPEAL
All the staff would like to say a huge thank you to all parents/children who have contributed to the poppy appeal. The district contributed as a whole £29,504.00 of which £158.29 was collected by Aston by Sutton, and we were told by the Poppy Appeal that we were one of the highest contributors in the local area. Once again big thank you for you kind donations. Poppy’s will be on sale again from 8th November minimum donation 20p per poppy.


School Uniform

I know you are already taking on board messages regarding uniform and PE kit could I please remind you again to make sure your children are attending school in their correct uniform and PE kit is sent in. Please make sure uniform is clearly marked with your child/ren’s name on.

Trainers are not permitted as part of daily uniform and can only be worn as part of PE kit. Could I ask that children are sent into school with a coat as the weather is now getting a bit cooler , and as we are quite an ‘open area’ it is chilly in the playground.

Open Door Policy

We would like to remind you that we have an “Open Door” policy here at Aston by Sutton Primary.

Should you have any questions, concerns or worries about your child/ren and school – please speak to the Class Teacher, Class Teachers are the 1st port of call for any problems. Any issues not resolved will then be directed to Mrs Plant - Class Teachers are available always from 3.15pm. REMEMBER – If we don’t know about an issue, we cannot rectify it for your child and you.

Parent/Carer Contact Details:-

If you change your telephone number/email address – please ensure you inform school, so that your child’s details can be updated accordingly and you continue to receive electronic communication from us. Thank you.

SchoolComms Online Payment

Thank you to all who are using this method of payment. Please use this easy, convenient, simple method of payment for school trips.

It is our aim to go completely cashless by January 2017! If you need any assistance in using this method – please speak to Mrs Booth in the office who is happy to assist!

SCHOOL COMMS MESSAGE: Year 3/4 PARENTS We are aware parents cannot pay online at the moment for the Castleton trip, we are working on this and hopefully it will be available before the half term apologies for the delay.

Free School Meals

Your child may be entitled to receive free school meals if you are entitled to receive one of the following:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit

• Child Tax Credit, provided you are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income that does not exceed £16,190.

If your income meets one of the categories above, please contact the Free School Meals Team on:-

0300 1237039 to register. It is really important that you register to help make sure your child and your child’s school is as well funded as possible.

Snack - Available Daily:-

Toast – 25p, Bagel – 25p, Fruit – 25p, Frozen Jubbly – 25p

Bacon Sandwich – 60p – Available Friday only

Healthy School

In view of us being a Healthy School & promoting Healthy Eating, can we please ask that NO SWEETS are sent into school with your children to be eaten during school, or to be given out at Birthday times. Can we also ask you to be mindful when providing snack for break time & food for lunch time that you refrain from including unhealthy items. Thank you in advance for your co-operation J

!!! REMINDER—ALLERGY NUTS !!!

Please do not send your children into school with any food items containing nuts. We have a child with a severe nut allergy, and as such have adopted the above rule to ensure his safety.

R O A D S A F E T Y

Please be mindful of other drivers, cars and residents when driving down Aston Lane and parking your vehicles. Please refrain from doing 3 point turns outside the school. Please keep the yellow zig-zags CLEAR at all times –

Zig-Zags must be kept clear at all times. It is an offence to park/drop off/wait on them. While it may be well known that you can't park on yellow zig-zag lines, you also can't wait or even stop momentarily to drop off or pick up passengers, according to the UK Highway Code. This is because parking on yellow zig-zags outside schools puts children at risk, as outside school gates there are lots of children running around, buggy congestion and pre-school children.