Newsletters

Welcome to our Newsletter

A big welcome back to everyone! It has been a hot and sunny return to school, but the children have coped so well. It has been great to walk around school this week and witness a calm and focused atmosphere. The children seem to have already settled so well into their new classes. If you would like to find out a little but more about the year group your child has moved into, we have planned a welcome meeting for every class next week. Please see below for when each of these will take place.

Happy Birthday to you...

We would like to say a very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to...Lilly, Kayden and Sophie who have celebrated their birthday this week or will be celebrating over the weekend.

Amazing Attendance

Reception Jamie, Alfie A-H, William, Daisy, Romeo, Joey, Leo, Mikel, Eshaal, Maya, Boris, Alfie H, Lennox, Eden-Rae, Mia, Ivie, Charlie, Theodor, Mantea, Kaloyan, Eleanor, Jack, Hanaa, Ivar-Jack, Nancy-Mae, Ive-Leigh, Lotte, Oakley, Saharsh, Sohansh

Year One Ella, Aaron, Alexander, Jak, William, Stanley, Jack, Adah, Evelyn, Alexander, Bailey, Jacob, Travis, Ezmae, Archie, Ella, Tyler, Jackson, Rudy, Sophie, Roman, Elsie, Henry, Layna, Beatrice, Paisley, Kayden, Riley, Alisha

Year Two Brianna, Harlen, Zachary, Emma, Eva, Archie, Billie, Arthur, Melissa, Joey, Conor, Riley, Amelia, Thomas, Oliver, Lainey, Cody, Darcie, William, Mia-Louise, Kara, Jaylen, Lewis, Harmonee, Jessica, Kayden, Sienna-Rose

Year Three Betsy, Mason, Eve, Lotty, Grace, Zach, Ava, Mason, Isabella, Fearne, Nathan, Rosie, Heidi, Mihail, Tanatswa, Delilah, Tanatswa, Nahla, Ashley, Joshua, Hassan, Cailen, Evan, Chloe, Mya, Emilie, Benjamin, Millie, Joshua, Frankie

Year Four Isacc, Dollie-Lou, Jayden, Lucas, Xavier, Angel-Leigh, Jenson, Elsie, Isabella, Harper-Rose, Declan, Jake, Benjamin, Faith, Baani, Alesia, Rosie, Evie – May, Haidar-Ali, Ashleigh, Jasmine, Leila-Rae, Lilly Mai, Caelan, Nathaniel, Amber, Renesmai

Year Five Lily, Molly, Esmè, Rhys, Daisy, Kaiden, Harry, Lillie, Harrison, Ty, George, Annalise, Amber, Harvey, Daniel, Kyle, Nicholas, Rosie, Danielle, Faye, Teddy, Jack-James, Logan, Amelia, Isabella,Eden, Samuel, Darius, Ameliya, Leah

Year Six Harry, Savannah, Sienna, Joseph, James, Nate, Tiana, Rosie, Oliver, Max, Dannii, Jakob, Mabel, Ian, Reece, Taylor, Jack, Ava, Alina, Sara, Jamie, Alana, Elliot, Rhylee, Shannon, Jacob, Lola, Callum, Sofiana, Ethan, Dylan

Absences from school - New NHS Guidance

Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer, has written to schools alongside other health professionals to provide a public health perspective on illness and school attendance. The letter says that it is usually appropriate for pupils to attend school with mild respiratory illnesses, including general cold symptoms.

Please view the NHS guidance for more information.

Important Dates for September 2023

Tuesday 12th - Year 1 & Year 2 Welcome Meetings for Parents
Wednesday 13th - Year 3 & Year 4 Welcome Meetings for Parents
Thursday 14th - Year 5 & Year 6 Welcome Meetings for Parents
Friday 15th - ABC Assembly
Wednesday 20th - School Photographs
Friday 22nd - ABC Assembly
Thursday 28th - Bake Off
Friday 29th - Harvest Assembly - 9AM & Macmillan Coffee Morning

Next week, we will be holding class welcome meetings for the parents of years 1- 6 children. Please see below for when your meeting will take place. They will last no longer than 30 minutes and will take place directly after school. They are an opportunity to find out more about what happens in class and what the expectations are for your children. They will also provide an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the coming year.

If you are unable to make the meeting, a presentation from each meeting will be made available on your child’s class page on our website.

We hope to see you there.

Year 1 Welcome Meeting	Tuesday 12^th September
Year 2 Welcome Meeting	Tuesday 12^th September
Year 3 Welcome Meeting	Wednesday 13^th September
Year 4 Welcome Meeting	Wednesday 13^th September
Year 5 Welcome Meeting	Thursday 14^th September
Year 6 Welcome Meeting	Thursday 14^th September

Looking After Our Wellbeing

A huge welcome back to the new school year, we have missed your beautiful smiles.

Just an update for parents, we will be supporting all of our children on a need basis over the coming few weeks. We believe this offers the best support during this transitional period giving our little lovelies time to settle. This also gives us the opportunity to observe, monitor and assess need.

Nurture groups, social skills groups etc and 1:1 support will commence week beginning 25^th September. Letters will be sent out to parents/guardians of children who will be receiving support. In the meantime, if you have any worries or concerns about your child's wellbeing, please don't hesitate to call us or email spriest@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

On a different note, please don't forget to check the newsletter next week for our new kindness challenges. We're sure you're going to love them. So, until next week, take care of each other and be safe in the sunshine, lots of love the pastoral team xxx

IMPORTANT ASTHMA INFORMATION

As a school we like to offer the best care we can to support you and you children. To do this we need your help to keep us up to date. If your child is on our asthma register you will have received a letter and a new asthma form. It is important that this is returned as soon as possible so that our records are accurate.

Please also make sure we have 2 labelled inhalers and a spacer which are in date for your child.

Thank you so much for your support with this, please do not hesitate to speak to Sue Priest should you have any concerns or questions. You can email me on spriest@crestwood-p.dudley.sch.uk or phone (01384) 818315 and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Thank you so much to those of you who have already returned your forms and inhalers

Subject Spotlight

Each week we will be sharing with you a subject that is taught in school and allowing you to see your child's learning journey in that subject.

This week we are sharing the learning journey for Personal, Social and Health Education.

We hope you find it informative and useful.

Curriculum Journey Map PSHE

Extra Curricular Clubs - Autumn 1

Monday - Yoga with Emilie (external provider) - 3.20pm - 4.30pm - £3.00 per session

Tuesday - Cookery Club with Miss Pryke - 3.20pm - 4.30pm - £2.00 per session- Payable in cash to Miss Pryke on the day.

- Invasion Games with Mr Barnett (KS2 only) - 3.20pm - 4:30pm - £1.00 per session

Thursday - Running Club with Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Cohen and Mrs Tonks - 3:20pm - 4.00pm - will start on Thursday 21st September

- Sports Club with Mr Barnett (TBC) - 3.20pm - 4.30pm - £1.00 per session

There will now be a small charge to all after school clubs, some payments will be collected on Teachers2Parents please see letters.

Letters have been sent out for Cooking Club, Invasion Games and Running Club - if you would like your child to take part, please return them ASAP.

We will be sending more information out about Yoga and KS1's after school club next week.

Meet our School Nurse - Gina

At Crestwood Park, we have a school nurse who visits our school.

Parents can contact her at any time with questions/queries/concerns.

Gina Appleby

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse – School Nurse

Dudley School Nursing

Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust

Mobile number: 07976 564364

Email: gina.appleby@nhs.net

She will also be planning some drop-in sessions this term- dates to follow!

Charities we supported at the end of last academic year

We are looking for PERFORMERS !!!

Ages 5 years to Adults !!!

Auditions are Friday the 8th of September

Friday evening rehearsals

Email; pinkperformingarts@gmail.com

to register your interest and to receive more information. Or text 07763847811

Pink Productons established in 2004 are looking for our next stars. If you have a passion for performing arts and want to be on the stage then look no further.

Finally...

It really does feel great to be back into the routines of school. I’m hoping that you are all excited and ready for the new school year ahead. We certainly are!

Just remember everyone…

“A new school year means new beginnings, new adventures and new challenges. The slate is clean and anything can happen!”

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is the responsibility of everyone in our school and at all times we consider what is in our children's best interests. We work to ensure our children are safe and cared for and by doing this we are protecting their health and development and preventing them from harm. If we are worried, we will raise concerns, share information and take prompt action with the aim of ensuring families receive the right help at the right time.