Linden Primary School eNewsletter

Good afternoon all.

We have made it to the end of Lockdown 3.0 – a massive well done to everyone. I’d like to thank you all for your support and ongoing cooperation, the children for their hard work (at home and in-school) and all Linden Primary staff for being the best team EVER! Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this is the last time we have to go through this.

It has been lovely to see all of the children, both at home and in school, sharing World Book Day and I hope that the children have enjoyed the day. I know that I enjoyed coming to school in my onesie! Now we look forward to Monday and we are all so excited to see everyone and have the school full again. As I communicated last week, our ways of working and how school will run, will revert back to how it was before Christmas – full uniform, our children and staff (where possible) will remain in bubbles and the staggering of the start/end of the day, playtimes and lunchtimes will still happen. Please see the following key reminders.

Staggered Starts and Finishes:

	Drop Off	Collection
Siblings	8:45 – 8:55am	3:00-3:10pm
All individual children	8:50 – 9:00am	3:05 – 3:15pm

** Please park sensibly and safely on the roads around the school site**

**Breakfast and after school club to resume - please see the SZapp**

Please can I remind you that anyone over the age of 11 years (unless exempt) must wear a mask on the school site during drop off and pick up and for all parents to adhere to social distancing rules, not to congregate in the playground or outside of the school gates and that, where possible, only one person drops off and picks up. We are continuing to ask parents to communicate with the school office via email and phone unless it is an emergency. This all worked really well during the Autumn Term and meant that there was no congestion in and around the school site.

Finally, I would like to remind you all that although schools are fully opening, the lockdown restrictions still apply. We have seen an increase in groups of children from Linden congregating in and around the local area after school. As a school community, we have done so well in keeping the transmission of COVID-19 virus low and we must hang in there, continue to keep each other safe and adhere to the governments road map. Please see the following government guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

You will find all previous correspondence on SchoolZine and on the website and as always, if you have any questions please ask.

I hope that you all have a lovely weekend.

Best wishes
Lucy Collins

We would like to thank you all for your support and great efforts over the last 8 weeks with Remote Learning. This was a very new experience for everyone involved and we really do appreciate the amount of time and effort that parents and children have put into it. Your support during this time has been invaluable.

From Monday 8th, EvidenceMe for Reception classes will return to its regular use. For Years 1-6, the children will only need to access Microsoft Teams if they are self-isolating or if we need to close a bubble. The 'Bubble, School and Lockdown Remote Learning' channels will disappear from Teams, and will be replaced with the 'Isolation Learning' channels. This channel will have learning resources available if a child or family are having to isolate. As we return to school, children will begin being able to bring home physical books, so we will pause the use of Reading Planet. Access to TimesTablesRocktars and EdShed will remain in place and we would encourage continued use of these.

We are really looking forward to having the children back in school to continue our exciting curriculum, together.

Please can any families that have borrowed school laptops return them to the classrooms next week.

It is going to be a fun and engaging return to school for all of the children next week, as Linden are taking part in British Science Week 2021. The theme for Science Week this year is ‘Innovating the Future’, which links all of our STEM subjects together (Science, Technology, including Computing, Engineering and Maths).

Throughout the week, the children are going to take part in a range of activities linked to the STEM subjects as well as looking at STEM role models in the community and at real life STEM events taking place now.

We look forward to sharing our work with you throughout the week.

A reminder of the message already sent:

As part of Science Week and 'innovating the future' next week, we will be doing a DT project the following week. Please can we ask you to bring in any reusable or recyclable materials for the project between Monday 8th March and Friday 12th March so we can quaratine them over the weekend to start the project from the 15th March:

Reception - can bring in any materials (paper, card, plastic etc)
Yr1 - need to bring in thin cardboard (e.g cereal boxes)
Yr2 - need to bring in newspaper, paper and thin card.
Yr3 - need to bring in plastic containers and plastic cups.
Yr4 - need to bring in thin cardboard (e.g cereal boxes).
Yr5 - need to bring in thin cardboard (e.g cereal boxes).
Yr 6 - need to bring in plastic containers, newspaper, cardboard.

The Stars of the Week ending 26th February :

School

Home

Reception

Erin Gough

Excellent work in phonics this week

Cooper Fritchley

For his creative skills when designing his own underpants.

Year 1

Dexter Henry

For having an amazing attitude to his Maths learning

Millie Maxted

For going over and above in all of her home learning

Year 2

Khyran Booth

For being a super knowledgeable history buff

Layla Morgan

For going over and above in all of her home learning

Year 3

Jack Smith

For going over and above in his maths work

Scarlett Prymaka

Engaging well with all lessons this week

Year 4

Lydia Henry

Her increased confidence, especially in Maths

Lexi Carter

Enthusiasm in live sessions.

Year 5

Grace Evans

For always going over and above in school

Jake Rochester

For his effort in all home learning

Year 6

Jago Black

For a positive attitude in school this week.

Nirukshi & Varshi Prabaharan

For going over and above in all of their home learning

The Stars of the Week ending 5th March:

School

Home

Reception

Victoria Jones

For going over and above with her home learning

Lily Hilton

For her enthusiasm and helping others in the class

Year 1

Zelal Sorgucu

Excellent writing in English

Assiatou Koroma Barry

Excellent progress during her reading meetings

Year 2

Gabe Weir

His enthusiasm and hard work in class

Iman Nijjar

For his consistent efforts with his home learning

Year 3

Ellis Brannigan

Excellent listening skills in lessons

Oliver Loftus

Resilience and determination throughout lockdown

Year 4

Erin Brain

Always being ready, respectful and safe and such a lovely class member

Saanvi Kaparthi

For her fantastic History leaflet on the Anglo-Saxons and Scots

Year 5

Jayden Ryan-Fawlk

Excellent attitude to his learning

Alex Varghese

Going above and above with his effort in home learning

Year 6

Jenna Merchant

For her enthusiasm and hard work

Ava-Rose Robinson & Lauren Northmore

For going ‘over and above’ with home learning

Monday, Reception children came into school and noticed someone or something had invaded our room, it was a complete mess! Mrs Pope had called the police and PCSO Chris asked us to be police officers and investigate what had happened. We looked for clues and made notes of what we found. We collected evidence to send off to PCSO Chris and figured that it was Aliens who love underpants that had come to see if we had any pants!

Sponsored Read

• Don’t forget to keep a note of the minutes your child has read each day from yesterday through till next Thursday (11th) ready to email after the event ends.

• Ask family/friends to sponsor your child if you are able to. This will enable new books to be purchased for children to enjoy in school.

• Sponsor Money/Donations can be paid directly to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/friendsoflindenprimary?utm_term=XE6AQvPwQ

Book Fair

A virtual book fair is being run in conjunction with Usborne alongside our Sponsored Read. Please use the following link to join the dedicated page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/769344337033454/?ref=share

It will also be posted on the Learning Hub and Parent Page. If you are not registered with Facebook, please email Shelley directly for more information on [email protected]

Any queries, please email [email protected]

Adult Education in Gloucester have some great wellbeing courses for parents this term. All courses are currently being delivered via Zoom. They are open to all parents/ carers or grandparents in Gloucestershire, with the courses being free for many parents- see notes at the bottom of each flyer.

The tutors all have a wide experience in their subject and bring great energy and enthusiasm to the course.

Happier and Calmer: Wellbeing at Home starting Wednesday morning, 3/3/21. The tutors work with parents to help them build a happier and calmer home, looking at the latest science and supporting parents to develop their own wellbeing plan.

Happier and Calmer - Wellbeing at Home.pdf

Calming the Mind is an online mindfulness course which helps parents find new ways to relax. It is running on Wednesday evenings from 17/3/21.

Calming The Mind For Parents.pdf

IMPORTANT

In preparation for your child’s return to school please can you ensure the school is provided with in date medicines where required, for example asthma inhalers, diabetic supplies, allergy medication/anti-histamines, clearly labelled with your child's name. These will be stored securely in school.

Please remember not to enter the school building unless it is an emergency or unless you have a pre-arranged appointment in which case you must wear a face covering. This is to protect you as well as school staff.

If your child is to be collected by someone other than yourself, please inform the school office. For safeguarding purposes, we will not be able to release your child from the classroom unless we have parental permission.

Great news! Competition deadline extended!

Comic Relief is on Friday 19th March!

We would like to mark the day by wearing something red!

This year we will be accepting donations via Parentpay to reduce the need for handling cash payments. The minimum donation is £1.

More information will follow about these dates
More information will follow about these dates
New Dates Added
Monday 8^th March - Friday 12^th March	Science Week
Friday 12^th March	Last day for DT recyclable items to be brought in
Friday 19^th March	Comic Relief Day


School terms, dates and holidays for 2020-2021
Monday 8^th March - Friday 12^th March 2021	Science Week
Friday 12^th March 2021	Last day for DT recyclable items to be brought in
Friday 19^th March 2021	Comic Relief Day
Wednesday 31^st March – Friday 16^th April 2021	Easter Break
Thursday 1^st April 2021	INSET day: school closed for pupils
Monday 19^th April 2021	New term starts
Monday 3^rd May 2021	Mayday Bank Holiday
Thursday 27^th May 2021	School photographs
Monday 31^st May – Friday 4^th June 2021	May Bank Holiday & half term break
Monday 7^th June 2021	New term starts
Monday 21^st June – Friday 25^th June 2021	Year 5 Bikeability Cycle Training Scheme
Tuesday 20^th July 2021	Last day of school for pupils
Wednesday 21^st July 2021	INSET day: school closed for pupils


School terms, dates and holidays for 2021-2022
Please note that inset days have not been confirmed
Thursday 2^nd September 2021	School opens to all
Monday 25^th October – Friday 29^th October 2021	Half term break
Monday 1^st November 2021	New term starts
Monday 20^th December – Tuesday 3^rd January 2022	Christmas holidays
Wednesday 4^th January 2022	New term starts
Monday 21^st February – Friday 25^th February 2022	Half term break
Monday 28^th February 2022	New term starts
Monday 11^th April – Friday 22^nd April 2022	Easter holidays
Monday 25^th April 2022	New term starts
Monday 2^nd May 2022	May Day bank holiday
Monday 30^th May – Friday June 3^rd 2022	Half term break
Monday 6^th June 2022	New term starts
Friday 22^nd July 2022	Last day of school