Newsletter 20th May 2016

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

May

27th Danetree’s Got Talent

27th Break up for Half Term 3.15pm

June

6th Return to School 8.45am

6th Last swimming for 4VG and 4M

6th Uniform Sale—Cherry House 3.15-5.30pm

7th Uniform Sale—Fir House 3.15-5.30pm

8th Sports Day—Yr 3+4: 9-11am, Yr 5+6: 1-3pm

8th Uniform Sale—Oak House 3.15-5.30pm

8th Outstanding Learners Parent Workshop 6-7pm

9th Uniform Sale—Chestnut House 3.15-5.30pm

10th Uniform Sale—All Houses

10th Danetree Street Party—Queens 90th Birthday

Class Assemblies Parents, carers & Governors are welcome to attend on Thursdays at 9:00am / Next assembly: 26th May—5 Johnson, 9th June 4 Banksy, 16th June 4 O’Keeffe

Our Attendance & Punctuality Cups

Attendance Cup won by: Punctuality Cup won by:

13.05.16 = 4 O’Keeffe 100% 13.05.16 = 6 Nightingale

20.05.16 = 3 Lewis 99.3% 20.05.16 = 6 Mandela

DANETREE DINER MENU DANETREE DINER MENU

23rd May 2016 6th June 2016

Sausage, Mash & Veg/Quorn Sausage, Mash & Veg, Mandarin Jelly Delight M M Turkey meatballs & pasta/Jacket potato, cheese & beans/Raspberry flapjack

Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice/Spring Roll & Green Beans, Chocolate Sponge T T Chicken korma & rice/Margherita pizza & veg/Strawberry jelly & ice cream

Roast Turkey & Veg/ Macaroni Cheese & Veg, Lemon Sponge & Custard W W Roast gammon, roast potatoes & veg/Tomato pasta bake/Apple crumble

Chicken Bun & Salad/ Margherita Pizza & Sweetcorn, Strawberry Mousse T T Beef burger, wedges & salad/Veggie fajitas & sweetcorn/Cherry sponge

Fish, Chips & Peas/Veggie Nuggets and Beans, Chocolate Chip Cookie F F Fish, chips & peas/Veggie nuggets, chips & beans/Chocolate chip cookie

New School Uniform As we prepare to launch our new uniform, we are happy to inform you that our new suppliers, Kitbox, will be holding various uniform sales at the school after half term, from 3.15-5.30pm. This will give you the opportunity to sample and try on different sizes, and to make purchases. As the new uniform will be representative of each child’s house colour, there will be sales on different days for each house. The dates are as follows: Cherry House—6th June Oak House—8th June

Fir House—7th June Chestnut House—9th June ALL—10th June

If you are unable to attend your child’s designated day, you are able to come on 10th June. Payment can be made with cash or debit/credit card. If

the size you require is not available, or if you are unable to attend on any of these dates, you will be able to order online. A link to the Kitbox website will be available after half term, via our website.

Attendance Rewards Our next attendance prize day out is on Tuesday 19th July—Just a reminder that children reaching a summer term attendance of 97% or more will be entered into our end of term draw for a special mystery day out! Eight lucky children, two from each year group, will be picked. Those with 100% attendance this term will be entered into the draw twice. If you want to know your child's current attendance percentage, just ask Miss Roberts in the school office. So far this year we’ve had a trip to see Beauty and the Beast at Epsom Playhouse in December and a visit to Hobbledown Farm in April. Where will it be in July?! Class punctuality and attendance cup league table so far: 1st—3 Dahl have won 7 times, 2nd—4 Banksy and 5 Armstrong have won 6 times, 3rd—5 Columbus have won 5 times - Who will be in the lead by the end of the year?

Summer Essentials As the weather improves over the next few weeks, please ensure children come to school equipped with a sun hat and have sun screen applied.

Letters List of letters sent out in the last fortnight, with children & on Parentpay. All letters can be downloaded from the school website www.danetreeschool.org 13th May Year 3—Swimming for 3M, 3B, and 3D Year 5—Children not attending Henley Fort 20th May Whole School—Uniform Sale Whole School—Staffing update

Think Pink On the 17th of May Danetree went Pink! The children and staff dressed in pink to raise money for Cancer Research. This yearly event is in memory of Jane Mingard, a much loved and very happy, cheerful member of staff, who enjoyed working with the children. She unfortunately passed away this time of year a few years ago. Four wonderful Year 6 children, Scarlet Crampton, Abbey Bunton, Frank Brown and Connie Archer gave up their free time to sell a variety of goods. In addition to the collection bucket, the selling of badges, hair braids and a whole host of other commodities the children could barely keep up with the demand for the items. I was also very touched when I was approached by three wonderful Year 4 girls who asked if they could run a coffee morning for staff to raise even more money! Emily Davis, Charlotte Hargreaves and Hannah Whitehouse pictured here raised a lot of money with their delicious cakes and scrumptious milkshakes! In the afternoon, the staff and children looked fantastic in their pink attire as they lined the playground for our annual balloon release! I would personally like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to our wonderful and generous parents, carers and children at Danetree! You are so supportive, and your generosity has raised an incredible £612.00!!! Mrs Davison, Year 3 Teacher

The Autism Show The Autism Show is the national event for Autism, and provides the largest collection of autism specific information in the UK. It is being held at ExCel London from 17-18th June. For more information, visit www.autismshow.co.uk

Parent Workshop Our next workshop, led by Mrs Richards, will be held on Wednesday 8th June at 6-7pm . Please come to this workshop if you would you like to find out: What does the school do for outstanding learners? How can you support your outstanding learner at home? A letter will be distributed regarding this workshop in due course. Please return the slip attached to indicate your attendance.

Healthy Schools Parliament A reminder that a healthy tuck shop is going to be introduced to Danetree as a great treat with support from the representatives of the Healthy Schools Parliament! We will be selling luxurious fruit smoothies. One fruit smoothie will cost 50p and they will be sold on Tuesday 24th May during the year 3/4 and 5/6 break time. We hope you enjoy the smoothies! Safiyah and Suranne, Year 6 Healthy Schools Pupil Parliament Members

Parking Reminder Please can we remind parents and carers not to drive onto the school site at any time. This includes drop off in the morning and collection from After School Clubs.