We have had to close 3 year group bubbles recently due to positive Covid-19 cases.  Below is a reminder about the dates for isolation and return to school:

Due to Covid related staffing issues with the kitchen staff, dinners until the end of term will be jacket potatoes with cheese and beans or sandwiches.

For the jacket potato, please only click the GREEN option on the app.

We know that lots of our famillies will be looking forward to celebrating Eid. 

Children who are celebrating Eid can have a 1 day absence on either 19th or 20th July.  You must tell us as soon as possible so the Attendance Team can authorise the absence.

Children's end of year reports will be sent home on Tuesday.  They will be posted for bubbles who are isolating.  If you require a phone conversation with your child's class teacher about the report, please let us know.  Teachers will call after school on Thursday for anyone who has requested one.

Information will be sent to you before the end of term about updated timings and procedures for September following updated government guidance for schools.

In September, when Year 2 children start Year 3 they will no longer receive Universal Free School Meals.  Please read the Free School Meal information at the end of the newsletter, or contact the school office before the end of term.

Thank you very much for your incredibly generous donations towards our sponsored Readathon.  So far, we have raised a staggering £2,226.51 and donations are still coming in.

There is still time to donate to our Readathon.  For more details on how you can donate, click this link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Uplandsreadathon

We are trying very hard in school to keep children in their year group bubbles during Covid to keep everyone safe and able to be in school.  Therefore, please keep your children with you both before school and at the end of the day.  Children must not play on the grass as they are not able to social distance and are mixing with children from other year groups.

Please do not allow children to bring a football into school.  There are lots of parents and children in the playground so it is not safe for children to play football.

Don't forget to check the events calendar on the website  https://uplandsmanor.sch.life/Page/Calendar for important dates and events throughout the school 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 

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

As you will be aware, head lice can be very common in children who attend schools and nurseries.  It is important that headlice are treated and you check your child's head regularly.  Please read the guidance below for information about treating headlice.

Click the poster below to read about 4Community Trust Summer Activities

Click the link below for information about Sandwell Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge

If someone in your household has a coronavirus symptom (persistent cough, temperature or loss of taste or smell) then you must do the following:

 - book a PCR test for the symptomatic person at an official test centre

 - ensure your whole household isolates for 10 days or until a negative test result comes back for the symptomatic person. 

You must not take a lateral flow test if you have symptoms - these are only for asymptomatic testing and do not replace the official PCR tests for people with symptoms. 

It is vital that we continue following safety procedures to keep each other safe.  Please make sure you are doing the following:

If you have any concerns, please make sure that you raise these in a polite manner with staff. It is important that you speak with the class teacher and then escalate concerns if needed to ensure that they are resolved. The order in which to speak with staff is as follows

Please do not keep your child off school. This does not help to resolve issues and such absences will not be authorised. We all want the very best for your children and it is important that we communicate and work together to resolve any issues. 

If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, you must inform school on every day of their absence. If we receive no reason, absences will be unauthorised. 

If you receive a text from school or a phone call about your child’s absence, it is vital that you respond as soon as possible. 

Every day of school missed means missed learning. Please support your child by getting them into school every day and making us aware of any issues so that we can support you. 

Did you know that you can use the School Gateway app to update the contact details shown on screen by clicking the head and shoulder symbol, pressing update at the top right corner of the screen and sending in a message.

It is very important that we have the correct information so that we can contact you.

For a new account, download the school gateway app on your phone or use the following link online https://bit.ly/3eL2mz1

Click on your phone settings then notifications.  Click on the School Gateway app in the list and set it to receive push notifications.

For a computer, tablet or iPad, click on https://login.schoolgateway.com/0/auth/login 

Reset forgotten passwords from this link if you click on 'existing user'.

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

You can use the School Gateway app to receive messages from school, book and pay for school dinners, pay for school visits.  You can also click on the 'Useful Links' section to find other information, such as:

Please remember that school dinners must be booked and paid for by 8am on the day you want your child to have a school meal.  You can book up to 4 weeks in advance.

If you haven't booked and paid for the school dinner by 8am, you will need to give your child a packed lunch for that day.

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