It is National Book Week this week. Your homework is to read, read, read! Read whatever books you like this week and come in on Monday 6/3/17 prepared to talk about the book(s) you’ve been reading. It would be interesting to know:

• The title of the book and the author.
• The genre of the book – what type of book is it? Is it a mystery book, an action book, a non-fiction book etc.
• A summary of the plot.
• Where does the main action in the book take place? How does the author make you feel you are there?
• Are the main characters believable? Does the author describe them well?
• Use examples to back up your points, such as describing a scene that really moved you or using a couple of short quotes from the book.
• What did you think of the book?
• Who do you think would like the book?

Spelling List

disobey

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discussion

dispute

disputing

defend

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demarcate

devour

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World Book Day Thursday March 2^nd

We are looking forward to the school being filled with colourful costumes and characters to celebrate World Book Day next Thursday. Please remind your child to bring to school the book that they have used as inspiration for their character and costume. If your child has a swimming lesson on Thursday they can bring their costume into school and change into it after the session. World Book Day vouchers have been given out to the class’s today so check in coat pockets and book bags.

PE kit

Some children are coming into school without a complete PE kit. Could you please make sure that all kit is appropriate and fully functional. If your daughter wears tights to school please ensure that PE socks are in their sports bag. Thank you.

Maths Calculation Policy

The Maths showcases were really successful and we have had a number of parents requesting a copy of the Calculation policy. This can also be found on the Parent Portal of the website. We hope it supports your knowledge and understanding of how Maths is taught in school.

Parent’s Evenings

Monday March 6^th – 3.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. – All year groups.

Wednesday March 8^th 3.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Year 6 only.

Thursday March 9^th 3.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – All year groups except Year 6.

Sign up lists will be available in school next week.

Book Fair

We will be running a Book Fair from Tuesday March 7^th to Tuesday March 14^th.

Year 6 Residential

Mrs Wornham will be holding a meeting on Thursday 6^th April at 6.30 p.m. to discuss arrangements for the Year 6 Residential. A reminder that you can pay for this trip in instalments on Parent Pay, all payments need to be in by Friday April 7^th please.

Year 3 trip to Oxford Botanic Gardens

To support science lessons, Mrs Peacock’s class enjoyed a trip to the Oxford Botanic Gardens last Wednesday. They visited the Glasshouses and the Biomes and enjoyed exploring the diversity of the plant world.

Maths Showcase

Thank you to all the parents who came to the two Maths showcases held in school this week. The children really enjoyed showing you how maths is taught in school and we hope that as parents you gained an insight into the methods that we use. The showcases were such a success we will be running them again next year.

Year 6 Residential

We need to have the final balance in by Friday April 7^th please.

Chess Sets

The chess club has proved really popular with the children to the point that we are short of sets. If you have a spare chess set that you could donate to the club that would be great. Thank you.

Thinking/Founders Day

Wednesday February 22^nd is Thinking/Founders Day. If your child is in Rainbow’s, Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Guides or Scouts they can wear their uniform on the Wednesday to observe this date.

FOWPS

FOWPS have been very busy since September 2016. Thanks to all of you who have helped, volunteered and supported all the events and activities we’ve organised this year, we can’t do it without you!

We thought you might be interested in seeing how much has been raised and how much has been spent (and on what).

Total amount rose since September 2016 is £3230

• 30 September: Year 1&6 Cake Sale £110.10 (£55.05 for each class)
• 1 October: Coffee Shop £165.19
• 4 November: Year 2&5 Cake Sale £104  (£52 for each class)
• 11 November: Winter School Disco £312
• 9 December : Christmas Fair  £1917.43
• 11 December: Jingle Jog Fun Run  £271.45
• 16 December Dress Down Day £123.16
• 13 January: Year 3&4 Cake Sale  £92.50 (£46.25 for each class)
• 4 February: Coffee Shop £134.7

Total amount spent since September 2016 is a whopping £11289

1. Subsidised the cost of the coaches to Whole School trip to Hexagon Theatre for the Christmas Pantomime: £1080
2. Alteration of the front garden area into a learning zone and installation of a new school gate: £9775
3. Beech Class Trip to motor museum: £100 subsidy
4. Maple Class Cirque Du Soleil Trip: £334 subsidy

Check out the FOWPS page to find out about our future events!

Langtree School PTA Quiz

Langtree School PTA is holding a quiz on Friday March 24^th at 7.30 p.m. Further information and tickets can be ordered through dhathaway192@gmail.com

Term Dates

A reminder that next week is Half Term and school re-opens on Monday 20^th February.

Term Four is from Monday 20^th February to Friday 7^th April

FOWPS have been very busy since September 2016. Thanks to all of you who have helped, volunteered and supported all the events and activities we’ve organised this year, we can’t do it without you!

We thought you might be interested in seeing how much has been raised and how much has been spent (and on what).

Fundraising EVENTS for academic year 2016-2017

Total amount raised  since September 2016 is £3230

• 30 September: Year 1&6 Cake Sale £110.10 (£55.05 for each class)
• 1 October: Coffee Shop £165.19
• 4 November: Year 2&5 Cake Sale £104  (£52 for each class)
• 11 November: Winter School Disco £312
• 9 December : Christmas Fair  £1917.43
• 11 December: Jingle Jog Fun Run  £271.45
• 16 December Dress Down Day £123.16
• 13 January: Year 3&4 Cake Sale  £92.50 (£46.25 for each class)
• 4 February: Coffee Shop £134.7

FOWPS Funded activities for academic year 2016-2017

Total amount spent since September 2016 is a whopping £11289

1. Paid the entire cost of the coaches (thereby keeping the cost to families reasonable) to Whole School trip to Hexagon Theatre for the Christmas Snow White Pantomime: £1080
2. Alteration of the front garden area into a learning zone and installation of a new school gate. We look forward to seeing this being used to enhance outdoor learning opportunities as the weather becomes milder: £9775
3. Beech Class Trip to Beaulieu motor museum: £100 subsidy
4. Maple Class Cirque Du Soleil Trip: £334 subsidy

Much of the funds raised, help to lower the cost of trips and activities for each class. FOWPS funding means that the cost per trip for our school families is reduced to as low as possible.

Check out the FOWPS page to find out about our future events!

Sports

Year 3 and 4 Netball

The netball club will finish next week and will not be taking place after half term.

After school girls only football club for KS2

Starts on February 21^st until Tuesday May 9^th, and will take place after school. The club is being run by the Community Coaching Scheme and will work towards improving technical, physical, social and psychological skills. There will also be a progression route to join local club Highmoor Ibis for any girls who would like to continue playing outside school time. Booking forms are available from the school office.

Maths Showcase for Parents – All year groups

Tuesday 7^th February at 1.30 p.m.

Wednesday 8^th February at 6.30 p.m.

Nits

We have had a minor outbreak of nits in Year 4. Please be vigilant and treat if necessary. It is hard to contain an outbreak if the children are not being treated.

Aspens Lunches

The Pork and Lime hot lunch option has been removed from Tuesday’s menu. If you had ordered it you will need to reorder Lasagne for Tuesday next week.

Half Term Break

A reminder that school closes for the half term break on Friday February 10^th and re-opens on Monday February 20^th.