Monk Fryston Newsletter 24.01.25

The school target for next week is;

remember to try something new.

Attendance

Our school attendance last week was 96.2%. Although this remains below our target of 97% it has improved from the previous week. Thank you for supporting us to have every child in school every day.

Pupils who arrive after 9am will be marked as 'late'. The registers close at 9:10am, and in line with our policy any children arriving after this time will be classed as 'unauthorised absence'.

Collective Worship Value.

Our collective worship value next week is Dignity. Please take time to talk to your child about this.

Cat Protection Day - Non-Uniform

A pupil in Year 3 is organising a charity day in aid of the Cats Protection on Friday 7th February. Children can come into school in non-uniform that day in return for a donation of either £1 or some cat food.

Do you have a spare water butt?

Do you have a water butt that is in good condition and could be donated to Saxton School? The Eco Warriors are looking to put one in the school grounds and are seeking to recycle one rather than purchase from new.

No nuts in school please.

Please be aware that we have children in school with a nut allergy. We would therefore appreciate it if children did not bring into school snacks that contain nuts.

Upcoming diary dates - also check calendar for new events or changes.

January

February

7th - Cat's Protection Non-Uniform Day

11th - Safer Internet Day

12th - Y3/4 York Chocolate Story

14th - Y5 Young Voices

14th - Break up

24th - Return to school

Online Suggestions Box.

We have set up an online suggestions box. Scan this QR code if you want to give feedback on our school (non-urgent enquiries only please). The QR code is also on the parent noticeboards in school. Alternatively click the link below for direct access to the form.

Click here to access the form without scanning the QR code.

Events that may be of interest to you -

MF Football Club - U5's registration now open.

Free school meals for all years for pupils whose families receive financial support.

If you are in receipt of certain benefits, your child could also qualify for free school meals during all school years. To qualify you must be receiving:

Universal Credit, provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods (£616.67 per month)
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under part six of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guarantee element of Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit, provided you are also not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual household gross income that does not exceed £16,190 (as assessed by HMRC)
Working Tax Credit run-on, paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit

Please note that contributions-based benefits, including contribution-related Jobseekers' Allowance do not entitle you to claim free school meals.

Apply for free school meals

You will receive an instant decision on whether your application is successful. If it is, we will fully process the application in 5 working days and notify the school. Once the school has received this your child can begin enjoying free school meals. You should continue to pay until confirmation comes through. Schools may be able to arrange reimbursement of payment made while your entitlement is being confirmed.

Free school meals claims cannot be backdated. They are awarded from the date we receive the application, once eligibility is confirmed. This is because there is a legal requirement for a request to be made, before a free school meal can be provided. If you are not entitled to free school meals, you will be notified in writing.

Uniform name labels - click here for the Stikins website.

Click here to visit parent section of the website for useful forms & information

You can access absence request forms, medical administration forms and much more.

Click here to send a shout out to a member of staff.

This is to recognise staff who have done something great. We want to recognise the achievement of all our staff so please help up to pass on your nice comments and thanks

Terms Dates & School Calendar.

Vacancies within the STAR Multi Academy Trust

Click above to see the latest vacancies within our Academy.

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