Congratulations to Mrs Sarah Hartill on her appointment as the second Parent Governor.  Both Mrs Hartill and Mr Brown are regularly on the playground before or after school.  

Dates of all events happening at Uplands Manor can be found on the calendar  https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Calendar 

Make sure you check it regularly as new dates will be added throughout the year

We believe that it is important to celebrate achievements.  Each week, children may be given a gold letter from a member of staff or a certificate from Mr Dickinson, Miss Copestake or Miss James.

If your child has done something special outside school - maybe they have helped someone or done something special.  Tell us so that the Uplands community can share in their celebration. Email headteacher@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk 

Pupils who show exceptional behaviour for the majority of the week can be chosen to receive a gold letter.  Gold letters have been given to:

Congratulations to  the children who have received a Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher award this week.  They are:

The national target for attendance in school is 96%. 

It is really important that children are in school on time every day.  

For the week ending 21st January, the whole school attendance was 89.5%.  The highest attending classes were:

Well done to all these classes for their great attendance. Could your class be the highest in the year group next week?

Below is a table showing the effect that absence has on your child's learning.

If your child is prescribed medication, please read our procedures below.

Antibiotics  only if prescribed 4 doses per day. You will need to collect it at the end of the day from the main office (Reception children - it will be given to the class teacher)

Last term, lots of fantastic children completed their reading challenges and read every day to earn a token. Could it be you this term? Take a look at our Spring reading challenges to see what you could get up to 🙂 Enjoy! 

Unfortunately, due to staffing issues, our catering provider is implementing a new simplified menu from Monday 17^th January.

We are sorry that this is short notice but all meals will need to be re-booked using the temporary menu.

If your child has a special medical diet this will not be affected. 

Please see the new menu and a letter below, explaining the reason for the changes from our catering provider.

If you have any queries, please contact Mrs Clarke in the office or email schooldinners@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk

If we have to close school due to severe weather or any other reason, we will let you know as quickly as possible by sending a message on the School Gateway app and on social media.  

DPC/Singlepoint have a survey for families as part of our funding application for the child support programme. Please could you spare a few minutes to help by completing the survey: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/Lbuo7wI2

This is an opportunity for dads to meet online, share ideas, celebrate their children’s achievement’s and offer support to each other with a member of Autism West Midlands present.

Free – ONLINE – ‘Zoom’ Session

Date: Thursday evenings

27th January 2022

24th February 2022

31st March 2022

Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm

To book please visit our eShop: Virtual Dads Support Group – West Midlands | Autism West Midlands Shop

For more information please contact Amanda:

E: amandap@autismwestmidlands.org.uk

Creative Sounds is a free, inclusive music group delivered
by SIPS Education and MAC Makes Music.  Click on the link below for more information.