Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to you all. We hope that the break provided much needed time for rest and relaxation. This new term is already in full flow with trips and exciting learning experiences planned for the children. We are keen to continue to improve our partnership with you all and encourage you to reach out and share any worries or concerns or questions that you may have. Please also make a note of some of the key dates of up and coming events for the next term that have been added to the Mead Parent and Carer Calendar and are also at the end of the newsletter.
Parent Governor Elections
The Learning Federation is inviting nominations for Parent Governors to join the Local Governing Body. We are seeking nominations from parents and carers of Mead Primary to fill one vacancy. A letter has been sent to all parents and carers with details of the role, how to apply and information regarding the qualifications and disqualifications to to serve as a maintained school governor. If you would like to make a nomination please use the link here Nomination for Parent Governor of the Learning Federation. If you are making a nomination on behalf of another parent or carer, please seek their permission before making a nomination. The closing date for nominations is Monday 22nd January at 12pm. Should you wish to submit a paper nomination, please collect and submit at the school office by Monday 22nd January at 12pm.
Special Menu
On Thursday 18th January we have our school Census day and a special lunchtime menu. On Census day we encourage all children to have a taster of our school meals menu. This is completely free of charge for all year groups and a special menu of Cheese Burgers, Battered Fish, Golden Nuggets and Chips will be available for the children in both KS1 and KS2.
School Uniform
Please make sure that your child is wearing a full school uniform which includes grey or black tights and socks. Leggings are not part of school uniform and should not be worn unless they are worn instead of tights. Boots and trainers can be worn but they must be black with no obvious logos. Hooped earrings and acrylic or gel nails must not be worn and children will be asked to remove them.
Appointments
Please be aware that as we continue to improve our attendance and punctuality in school you will be asked for proof of appointments when collecting early or arriving late. This is to allow us to authorise the absence. Proof of appointments can be in the form of a text message or appointment card that can be shown to the office team which will inform the pupils attendance record. Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any queries please speak to Mrs Corless, Attendance Officer.
Key Information and dates
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu
Dates for the Diary
Monday 15th January School Nurse Drop in from 8:30am
Friday 19th January Choir at O2 Young Voices
Thursday 25th January Attendance Hub Drop in from 8:45am
Tuesday 6th February Parents Evening
Wednesday 7th January Parents Evening
Thursday 8th February Attendance Hub Parent Drop in from 8:45am
Thursday 28th March Last Day of Spring 1
Friday 29th March School closed- Good Friday
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Tuesday 16th April Children return to school
Thursday 9th May Polling Station-School closed to children
Tuesday 23rd July Last Day of Summer term
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY-School closed
Yours sincerely,
Ms A Holmes
Headteacher
