Christmas Performances You will have received a letter regarding Christmas Performances. All Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 children need to be in school by 6.00pm for their evening performance in order to change and prepare for a prompt 6.30pm start. Children can be collected after the performance at 7.15pm. Arrangements for Nursery and Reception performances were explained in the recent letter. No tickets are required for the Early Years performances. There is a performance for Y1-Y4 on Monday 4th December at 9.30am for grandparents who are unable to attend the evening performances Please note pre school children are not permitted in any performance. Birches Value: Respect Believe, Grow, Succeed British Value: The Rule of Law Birches Bulletin December 2017 www.birches.staffs.sch.uk Issue 4 [email protected] 01902 297910 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and with that comes the different sounds in school. Your children are busy learning their lines and songs — what a treat you are in for! You will be amazed by their confidence as they perform to a wide audience. We began the festivities with a fabulous Christmas Disco/Craft night and Father Christmas even made an appearance! A HUGE thank you to the PFA and all who volunteered, it could not happen without your support and commitment. The children had a wonderful time and we raised a magnificent £835.00! As parents of Birches you are automatically part of our PFA - we even have our own Facebook page “Birches First School PFA” - please join as we are always looking for new ideas and volunteers. So the time has come to say “See you soon!” Thank you so much for your exceptional support over the last 3 years and particularly your kind words and generosity of well wishes. I look forward to introducing my baby to the other 186 children in my life and to parents and grandparents alike! I know you will welcome and support Mrs Ferretti to her new role and make Miss Parker feel home from home at Birches — keep an eye out for me in the audience! May your heart and home be filled with all of the joys the season brings. Merry Christmas and best wishes from Miss Varricchione and the Birches staff team. Christmas Parties Parties have been arranged for everyone on Monday 18th December. Years 3 and 4 will stay after school for a ‘Fish and Chip’ supper, which will finish at 5.30pm. Further details to follow.