Monk Fryston Newsletter 3.5.24

Thank you for raising funds and participating in the colour run. Lots of children said that they had ‘the best day EVER!’ and it was great to see so many smiling faces. You can see a gallery of photos on our website. Thank you to everyone who put in an enormous amount of time and effort to make it work. Our Just Giving total is now over an incredible £1850 and we know that there is more money to come. If you have collected sponsors using the sponsor form and are bringing this in cash, could this please be done by next Friday, 10th May.

Thank you to the candidates who stood for election as a parent governor, and to everyone who voted. Thomas Willan has duly been elected as a governor.

Don’t forget that you can give shout outs to members of staff who have done something positive in school. We all like to receive good feedback!

The STAR MAT survey for parents can be found at www.edurio.com/poll/1gPJ0u . Please do give some time to complete it. It is open until Friday 17th May.

There have been several reported cases of headlice in school. Please help us to combat infection by checking your child at least once each week, and taking action should this be necessary. If you want to find out more information, please see https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/ Drighlington School also have a useful page on their website - https://www.drighlingtonprimary.co.uk/well-being/managing-headlice

Don’t forget that KS2 SATS week takes place from Monday 13th May. It is important that all children are in school on time every day during this week, and that we maintain a quiet and calm environment in order to give our Year 6 pupils the very best chance of doing well on their tests.

PTA are holding a summer disco on the 22nd May. £3 per child, tickets available to buy on ParentPay.5-6pm for Reception to Year 2, 6-7pm for Years 3 to Year 6.

MAY

6th May School closed - Bank Holiday

13th May - SATS Week

16th May - special Census Day Lunch - see poster.

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

24th May Year 5 and 6 visit from Towton Battlefield Society

24th May Sports Day afternoon 1.15 - 3.30pm - parents welcome.

24th May Break up

JUNE

3rd June School re-opens

25th June Forest School Day for Early Years

27th June Early Years visit to William's Den

28th June PTA Family BBQ - more details to follow

JULY

3rd July Whole school transition day

10th July Report day

11th July Open classrooms 3.30-5pm

15th July Y5 & Y6 dress rehearsal to the whole school

16th July Y5 & Y6 production - parents invited 6pm to 7.30pm approx

17th July Y6 visit to Crucial Crew

19th July Y6 leavers assembly 2pm - parents welcome

22nd July Training Day - school closed to pupils

23rd July Break up for summer holidays

September

2nd Sept Training day - school closed to pupils

3rd Sept School re-opens

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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