Thank you for your support while children are at home.  We are encouraged to see the number of families who are engaging with the remote learning.  Teachers are very happy to see the work that is coming in.

Teachers will make regular contact with you to support you with remote learning. It is very important to make sure your child accesses their work every day to avoid them falling behind.

All children also have logins to Google Classrooms where the teachers will be delivering some lessons for the children and setting work for them to complete and return. 

Here is a short video to help you know how to access Google Classrooms 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7iJVV_tTtzA

If you need paper packs of work, please email the year group email address or phone the school office.

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

Some children are sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for a special award.  This week, they were given to:   

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:

Children can bring in Christmas cards for the friends and staff in their year group.  Please ensure that children follow good hygiene by washing their hands when writing them and after giving/receiving them. If you are concerned, you could quarantine them at home for 72 hours.

On Wednesday 16th December, children can come to school in their Christmas jumpers.  The school lunch will be a turkey dinner (a vegetarian option will be available). 

The full menu is advertised on the school website.  Please book and pay for your child's Christmas lunch on the School Gateway app.

If your child is in receipt of free school meals or in Reception - Year 2, please contact the school office to book a dinner.

The cut-off date for booking and payments is Friday 4th December 2020.

We have places available starting in January 2021 for children who are 3 years old. 

Any children who attend the Tiny Steps 2 year old nursery and will be 3 before 4th January 2021 should move to the school nursery.

If you would like to apply for a place at our Nursery, please ask the school office staff for an application form and more details. 

At Uplands Manor we are embarking upon a journey to improve our well-being provision for staff, children and parents within our community. We would love to hear your views, if you would like to take part in our parent focus group please click the link below.

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/UMParentsurvey2/   

If you are entitled to free school meals and off school due to isolation or partial school closure then you are entitled to a free packed lunch which can be collected from school daily. To book a packed lunch, please contact the school office or email freeschoolmeals@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk

Lunches must be booked by 9:30am on the date required and parents will be contacted regarding a collection time and location. Please ensure that you collect your lunch at the time stated so social distancing is followed and contact avoided with other parents/families. Also please wear a mask when coming to school.

You must follow the NHS guidance about Covid.  Adults and children must self-isolate (stay at home and not leave the house) if:

• you have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste)
• you've tested positive for coronavirus - this means you have coronavirus
• you live with someone who has symptoms or tested positive
• someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive
• you're told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace or the NHS COVID-19 app

How to self-isolate

You must not leave your home if you're self-isolating.