Author: The Headteacher

“Friday fortnightly”
Monday February 9th!

Your Friday fortnightly contains—
Term and event dates for Spring 2009
Global dimension trust update
Easter service
Spring term parents’ evenings
Weather problems
‘Golden tickets’

EASTER SERVICE
This year we will be celebrating Easter with a service in St Lawrence’s Parish Church on Thursday 2nd April at 10:00 a.m. We warmly welcome you to join us. Thank you to Rev. Dawson for agreeing to officiate.

Mickleton Primary
School

Weather problems
Despite our best endeavours we were finally beaten by the snow last Thursday. Thank you to all people who manned the snowline. If, for any reason, you were not contacted please tell Mrs Barnett in the office so that we can add you.
Friday caused us a few problems as the snow came down heavily after I had made the decision to open. Thank you to those people who came into school. If at all possible we will open, as so many children live within walking distance. If, however, you have to drive we leave the issue of safe transport entirely to you. I think that it is really important to show our appreciation to Mrs Walker. She has worked very hard, over the last week especially, to clear the grounds, sometimes walking to school herself to do so. We all appreciate her hard work and good humour. Thank you.
Please remember that I make the decision to close based on a number of factors. If you have any concerns or would like to speak to me about this please make an appointment. If you are owed dinner money due to the school
closures you will be reimbursed by Friday 13th February.
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GLOBAL DIMENSION TRUST
My trip to Kenya is fast approaching. I have had all necessary injections (ouch), I have got my malaria tablets and have packed—nearly. This week I will be videoing the children singing for our Kenyan partners and collecting work from all classes to take with me.
I hope that we will be able to organise a fruitful partnership based on the positive differences between our country and Kenya. A teacher from Siron Primary School will visit Mickleton later this term.

FRIENDS OF MICKLETON SCHOOL
VALENTINES DISCO
Don’t forget the Valentine Disco on Friday 13th February from 6:30 —8:30 p.m. All children are welcome. The cost is £1.50 for the first child and 50p for each sibling. Siblings up to year 7 are also welcome. Squash will be free whilst sweets, crisps and drinks will be available to purchase. Please wear something red!

HEAD LICE
Thank you for helping us to deal with our small visitors. Please remember to treat all family members if an infestation is found. Regular combing with a fine-toothed ‘nit’ comb is the best way to keep them at bay. Thank you for your help.

Tel: 01386 438393
head@mickleton.gloucs.sch.uk
www.mickleton.gloucs.sch.uk
If you have a talent or skill which you would be willing to share with us, please contact school. We’d love to hear from you. Thank you.

Spring term parents’ evenings
Our parents’ evenings for this term will take place on -
Tuesday 10th March—4:00-6:00 p.m. &
Thursday 19th March-6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sheets to book time slots will be available nearer the time.

GOLDEN TICKETS—I am sure that your children have told you about the golden tickets. These are presented for good behaviour and for following the school rules. A prize will be awarded every half term for one child drawn from the ticket box in each class. The five winners will also be invited to a’ golden ticket tea’. The children are very excited about this –please encourage them to earn as many golden tickets as possible. Thank you.