Monk Fryston Newsletter 15.3.24

Do you worry that your child is not getting enough sleep? Is bedtime an emotional , stressful time in your house? Is family sleep disrupted because your child wakes in the night and is unable to get back to sleep without you? Does your child wake before 6am ready to start the day?

If you answer yes to any of these questions then you may find attending a sleep awareness session useful. The session will cover basic information about the sleep process and how you can support your child's sleep. The session is on Tuesday 9th April 6pm to 7pm at Monk Fryston School. If you are interested please complete the form below by Friday 5th April 2024.

If you are unable to attend but would like information about your child's sleep, please still complete the form.

We are delighted that so many children are reading their books at home to an adult or family member. It is important to remember that the books that children bring home should be easy for them to read, as they are intended to help them practise reading fluency (100% of the words in their book should be decodable and they should read 90% successfully).

Thank you for encouraging your child to take part in the Big Walk and Wheel this week. We are doing really well, with over half of our children (59%) coming to school on foot or wheels this week. We are currently 24th in the North of England. Please keep it up next week, as the Eco Warriors will be continuing to count journeys each day.

The Easter service will take place in church on Monday at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome, although please note that with all classes being present there will be limited seating room.

The Easter lunch will take place next Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who has signed up to come along. We will serve as quickly as we can, but please be patient as it is likely that there will be a queue in the lunch hall.

It is Open Classrooms after school next Tuesday. Please do come along and see the work your child has produced this term.

Class photographs will start at 9am on Tuesday, please ensure you child is dressed smartly for their photos and that they arrive at school on time.

Don’t forget that we break up for Easter next Thursday (there is no school on Friday as this is a training day).

We were delighted to welcome Mr Andre, a lawyer, into Year 5 & 6 this week. He talked to children about the rule of law in the UK.

We have a vacancy on the Governing Board for a parent governor. Information about an election will be sent after Easter. Please see the attached flyer to for more information, and do consider whether you would like to volunteer.

Thank you for supporting the PTA colour run through sponsorship of pupils and donations on our Just Giving page. We have already raised £250 which is brilliant. Please continue to gather support over the Easter holidays

Just Giving page, which you can find at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/monkfryston-primaryschool?utm_term=pEQr8qzMw

The PTA are holding a colour run in April - details are below. Our next project is to develop an outdoor learning area near the tyres on the school field.

Join Monk Fryston PTA for an exhilarating Color Run on Friday 26th April ! Get ready to splash into a world of vibrant hues while supporting a great cause!

Your participation will help us develop our school outdoors, including creating a fantastic Forest School area for our students to explore and learn in nature.

Parents and Carers can take part too!

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, laughter, and rainbow explosions! Let's make memories while making a difference!

Date: Friday, April 26th

Time: 2pm

Location: Monk Fryston School

Registration Fee: £5 to be paid via ParentPay

Wear white to be the canvas for our colourful adventure!

Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! Sign up now and let's paint the town... and the track! See you there!

We will need extra volunteers to run the paint stations and help the participants become their most colourful. If you can volunteer to support this event please email us pta@mf.starmat.uk

MARCH

18th March - Easter service in Church 9.30am - parents welcome to attend.

19th March - class photographs 9am

19th March - Easter Lunch parents invited - book your meal on ParentPay - DEADLINE 8TH MARCH

19th March - open classrooms 3.30-5pm - open to everyone.

22nd March - Training day - school closed to pupils

25th March - school holidays

APRIL

8th April - school re-opens

9th April - PTA meeting 7.30pm at The Crown in Monk Fryston **newly added date**

10th April - cricket coaching for the whole school - children will need their PE kits

19th April - Y3 & Y4 Science Afternoon 1.30 - 3.30pm - open to parents

25th April - Worship leaders conference in the afternoon (children attending are already aware)

26th April - PTA Colour Run 2pm to 3.30pm - get tickets on ParentPay to join in adults & children!

MAY

2nd May - Y5 & Y6 Road Safety Cycling Day - information emailed to you 15.3.24.

6th May - School closed - Bank Holiday

13th May - SATS Week

22nd May - Disco 5-6pm for Rec to Y2, 6-7pm for Y3 to Y6 **newly added date**

24th May - Sports Day afternoon 1.15 - 3.30pm

24th May - Break up

JUNE

3rd June - School re-opens

If your child is eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals or is made eligible by exception (see the FEAST FAQs for details), you will receive a voucher from their school. This will enable you to book school holiday activities that are part of the FEAST programme for free, using the online platform HolidayActivities. Watch our step-by-step guide on how to redeem your FEAST voucher and book free activities.

Ready to unleash the Easter fun? Head over to the FEAST website now to discover all the incredible activities waiting for your child. Don't miss out on the magic – claim your free place today!

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

​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.

Monk Fryston

Leeds

LS25 5PN

Tel 01977 682388

Email admin@mf.starmat.uk

Email: admin@mf.starmat.uk
Website: https://monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk
Location: Monk Fryston C Of E Primary School, Chestnut Green, Monk Fryston, Leeds, UK
Phone: 01977 682388
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Twitter: @MonkFrystonSch