Newsletter 30th April 2021

  

Dear Parents and Carers

   

Reminders

All parents and carers are required to wear a face covering on the school site (both outside and inside).  If you have a specific exemption, please email headteacher@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk with a brief explanation. 

The Government guidance has not yet changed and it is a key part of our school procedures to help keep each other safe in and around school. Please continue to support us in keeping our community safe. 

    

One-way system

Please remember to follow the one way system in and out of the school playground. We understand that it might be a bit inconvent but it is designed to keep everyone following social distancing guidelines.  

    

Cold weather clothing

Please remember to send your child into school with a cardigan or jumper and a coat.  Please make sure they have your child's full name and class written inside so they don't get lost.

   

Information

    

Year 6 children walking to and from school - behaviour before and after school in the local area

On Tuesday, we were made aware of behaviour issues with some Year 6 children walking to and from school.  We have taken swift and immediate action to deal with this. Children have been spoken to about behaviour expectations and a letter has been sent to the parents of all the Year 6 children who walk to and from school alone to reinforce the school's behaviour policy.

Thank you to those parents who intervenened.  Please let us know of anything else you witness so we can deal with it appropriately

   

Parent Governor vacancy

We have a vacancy for a Parent Governor.  Please speak to Mr Dickinson, Miss Copestake or Miss James in the playground if you would like to know more about the role of a Parent Governor. 

A nomination pack can be collected from the school office if you don't have access to a printer.  Completed nomination forms can be returned by email to headteacher@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk or on paper to the school office, marked for the attention of the Headteacher.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 7th May.

  

School Gateway App - the best way to receive communication from Uplands Manor

We send all communication to parents through the School Gateway App.  If you have a smart phone, you will need to download the app and set it to receive push notifications. 

This will mean that you receive all the important messages and communication from school.

If you need to set up a new account, download the school gateway app on your phone or use the following link online https://bit.ly/3eL2mz1

You can also reset forgotten passwords from this link if you click on 'existing user'.

If you need any help, speak to the school office.

    

Is your child entitled to Free School Meals?

If you receive any of the following financial support, your child may be entitled to free school meals.  Click on the link below for more details and to complete the application form 

  • income Support
  • Universal Credit - with a household net income of less than £7,400 a year
  • Job Seekers Allowance - Income based only
  • Employment and Support Allowance - Income Related only
  • Pension Credit - Guaranteed Element (including Child Tax Credit)
  • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
  • Child Tax Credit only - with an annual income of less than £16,190 (not including Working Tax Credit)
  • Working Tax Credit run-on

  

2 year old Nursery places at Tiny Steps Nursery

Tiny Steps Nursery have places available for children who are 2 years old.  For more information, please contact the school office who will transfer your call.

    

3 and 4 Year Old Nursery places at Uplands Nursery for September 2021

We have places available for children who will be aged 3 years old by 31st August 2021.  For more information and an application form, please contact the school office on 0121 558 1602.

   

   

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT

    

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 

   

Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher Awards

Some children are sent to the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for a special award.  Congratulations to:

  • Ebrima C for his hard work in reading
  • Liam F for always doing the right thing and being really helpful
  • Ranveer B for amazing maths counting forwards and backwards up to 50
  • Oscar W for being kind and helping another child every day.

    

   

NEWS AND EVENTS

    

Easter Food Bank Collection

Thank you to everyone that contributed to our Easter Collection for Smethwick Food Bank.  In just four days, we collected a whopping 611KG of donations! That’s the same weight as an adult male POLAR BEAR!!!  It filled three car boots and three minivans full.  Well done to our Uplands Manor Community, please keep supporting our local Food Banks and the great work they do all year round.

Mr Williams

    

Eben & Orla's Super 7 Challenge for Autism Awareness

During the Autism Awareness week two of our children, Eben and Orla, helped raise £668 for the National Autistic Society by doing a 7 mile walk.

They both walked up to 2 miles after school for four days that week. 

Well done Eben and Orla - what a fantastic achivement and an excellent way to promote Autism Awareness!

    

Online Safety - important helpsheets for parents

   

COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

    

Free uniforms at the Dorothy Parkes Centre

The Dorothy Parkes Centre has a selection of pre-worn, good condition school uniform available.  To request items, please complete the Uniform Request Form and somebody will be in touch to let you know if they can help:

https://www.dorothyparkes.org/News/free-school-uniform

 

    

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