

Week beginning 30th November 2009
Useful Websites
Listed below are some useful website for you to access with your child at home
http://www.candlelightstories.com/
Stories/Poems
http://vtc.ngfl.gov.uk/resource/literacy
Literacy
Literacy hour – resources/lesson plans
great resources for pre exams
Wide range of resources, recently revamped
Teaching ideas
National Gallery
Maths club/activities
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/numbertime
Maths
http://www.cadburylearningzone.co.uk/
Maths/History/Environment
Email: Headteacher@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk Welcome to Uplands Manor Website
December 2009
Christmas Fair
Friday 04.12.09 @ 2pm Admission 20p
Like last year everyone will come in through the hall doors. We look forward to seeing you on Friday. Every class will have a stall selling items the children have made.
Children In Need
Thank you for your kind donations. We have raised over £375.00 for this worthy charity.
Christmas Dinner
Our Christmas Dinner for the children is on Thursday 10th December. You should all have received a letter. Unfortunately the cook has now ordered all the food and cannot take any more orders.
School Christmas Post
From tomorrow until the end of term the
children will be able to post Christmas cards to their school friends in other classes as well as their own. To comply with Data Protection regulations we are not allowed to give lists of children’s names.
Christmas Concerts
KS1 – Reception to Year 2 concert is on Thursday 10th December at 9.30 a.m.
KS2 – Year 3 – Year 6 concert is on Friday 11th December at 9.30 a.m. We will be holding a raffle at each of the concerts. Tickets will be on sale at 20p each. Proceeds will go to the Compton Hospice.
You only need to come to one performance as it will be repeated again on Friday.
Dogs in the Playground
Can I remind you that for Health & Safety reasons dogs are not allowed in the playground.
Samaritans Purse (Operation Christmas Child)
We collected over 100 boxes filled with gifts to donate to disadvantaged children caught in the midst of wars, natural disasters and extreme poverty.
Christmas Party Arrangements
Wednesday 16th December - Years 3 & 4, Reception and Nursery.
Thursday 17th December – Years 1, 2, 5 & 6.
The arrangements for each class are left with the class teacher, so if you are able to help in any way, please let your child’s teacher know.
Attendance Award Assembly
This is for pupils only and will take place on Thursday 17th December at 9.15 a.m. Our congratulations go to all our pupils who have gained a bronze award
Holiday Dates
Friday 18.12.09 School closes at 3.15 p.m. for the Christmas holiday.
Monday 04.01.10 Teacher Training Day
Tuesday 05.01.10 Children Return to School
We thank you for your support this term and wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
