Monk Fryston Newsletter 6.6.25

be responsible.

Our school attendance in the week before half term was 93.4%. This is much lower than out target of 97%, but we hope it will improve again so that the target can be reached before the end of the year.

Our collective worship theme for next week is Manners & Behaviour. Please take time to talk to your child about this.

Well done to the following children who have this week followed our Lunchtime Code;

Reception - Zolika Molife & Alex Neill

Year 1 - Oscar Charnley & Ruby Mitchell

Year 2 - Violet Cheshire & Charlie Hayles

Year 3 - Ivor Hetherington & Mitch Shields

Year 4 - Matilda Hurrell & Elliott Phillips

Year 5 - Harry Coggon & Beth Tookey

Year 6 - Sam Fawcett & Sam Wood

The Eco Warriors and School Council are keen to improve the wildlife and pond area near the playground. We would like to put an old animal water trough where the pond is. If you know a farmer who might be able to donate one, please let us know.

We have negotiated a deal with a local coach company who have agreed to transport the whole school to sports day at the football club on 20th June. Children may still be taken home directly after the event if you wish.

The Eco Warriors are holding a water information day on Friday 13th June to raise awareness of issues relating to water waste and pollution. This is for information only and we are not asking for donations.

The UK-wide celebration of all teaching and support staff is back. National Thank a Teacher Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 18th June! As always, we will be celebrating all the amazing teaching and support staff in our schools - from the dinner helpers to the classroom assistants and librarians. They deserve the spotlight for everything they do to keep things running smoothly. Want to make someone's day? If you know a special teacher, dedicated support staff member or even a whole school team, let them know how grateful you are by sending a free e-card on the Thank a Teacher website.

We will have a PTA sponsor event in school on 24th June, where an international athlete will lead our children in an energetic event, inspiring them to become more active and pursue their goals. Everyone will take part, but please do sponsor children as all the money raised will benefit the PTA.

Save the date! The MF Beer Festival will take place on the weekend of 12 – 14th September 2025.

Please note that the date of the PTA AGM has been brought forward to 8th July at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome.

Please remember to name all your child’s belongings. There is a huge amount of lost property at present, and if it is not clearly named we are unable to return it to its owner.

Message from one of our parents.

City of York Council is running a consultation about the Park and Ride sites in York and really want to reach non York residents, so hearing from school parents would be incredibly helpful.

The info is here - https://ourbigconversation.york.gov.uk/business-intelligence/park-and-ride-2025/

It closes on Monday. It only takes 10 mins and we really value everyone's comments. You don't have to fill in all the questions, you can just answer the ones you want.

If you are thinking of purchasing name labels for September have a look at these. Please quote our fundraising number which is 13612 as we will receive 30% commission on all purchases.

Mrs Starr is back in school! She will be holding a coffee morning/informal clinic on Wednesday at 9-10am to discuss any concerns, questions or just to have a chat! No need to confirm attendance, just turn up on the day. Please come via the office.

June

11th - Reception and Year 1 Balance Biking Day

13th - Eco Warriors Water Charity Information Day

17th - Y5 & Y6 Mosque Visit

17th - Science Share Visit

20th - Sports Day 1.30pm

25th - Y1 & Y2 visit to Tropical World

26th - Reception trip to Williams Den

July

2nd - Whole school transition day

7th - Rock Steady band performance

4th - PTA BBQ

8th - PTA AGM

9th - Y1 Welcome Evening (current Reception parents)

10th - Y5 & Y6 Production @ 6.30pm

14th - Y6 Leavers Service in Church

14th - Y6 visit to Crucial Crew

18th - Break up

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.

​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.

Chestnut Green

Monk Fryston

Leeds

LS25 5PN

Tel 01977 682388

Email admin@mf.starmat.uk

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Website: https://monkfryston.n-yorks.sch.uk
Location: Monk Fryston C Of E Primary School, Chestnut Green, Monk Fryston, Leeds, UK
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