1. Thursday 7 th January, 2016 Number 15 www.stmatthews.cumbria.sch.uk A great big thank you to all our parents and children for all the lovely cards and gifts so generously given to all the staff at Christmas time. They are very much appreciated. From all the staff at St Matthew’s School FOREST SCHOOL It’s reception children’s turn to do forest school this Friday, they will need old clothes, wellies and a warm coat. VISIT TO RHEGED All the children thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Rheged to watch Sea Rex in 3D. They learned a lot and are really motivated to study Dinosaurs this term. AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS Start on Monday 18 th January. On Monday’s there will be the usual film club and we are also introducing a Detective Club for Class 2 children, spaces are limited to 15, if your child would like to attend, they need to be committed to attend all 6 sessions, please complete the attached form and return to school. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To cover the cost of equipment, the detective club will cost £2 per week. Sphere club will be held on alternate Thursdays. £1 per session. DETECTIVE CLUB – CLASS 2 My Child/children……………………………………………………………………………………………… Would like to join the Detective club afterschool on Mondays. They agree to attending all 6 sessions at a cost of £2 each session.

2. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Fri 8 JanReception Forest School Mon 11 JanClass 2 swimming (1) Mon 18 JanClass 2 swimming (2) Film Club Detective Club Wed 20 Jan3.30pmLexia Information night Thurs 21 JanSphere Club Sat 23 JanFootball Tournament at Sands Centre Mon 25 JanClass 2 swimming (3) Wed 27 JanCoffee Afternoon Mon 1 FebClass 2 swimming (4) Mon 8 FebClass 2 swimming (5) 15-19 FebHalf Term holiday Mon 22 FebClass 2 swimming (6) Mon 29 FebClass 2 swimming (7) Tues 1 MarLibrary van Mon 7 MarClass 2 swimming (8) Mon 14 MarClass 2 swimming (9) Mon 21 MarClass 2 swimming (10) Thurs 24 MarLast day of Spring Term CLASS 2 SPELLING HOMEWORK INFORMATION During this term Class 2 are trialling an individual spelling exercise, based on words they are miss-spelling in their work. They will write down their focus words in their spelling books on a Tuesday and be tested by a peer on Friday. SATs CLUB Children in Year 6 will be doing extra studies for their SATs on Monday and Thursday lunch times. PE and swimming Please note children will need their PE kit (including warm jumper/joggers) and swimming kits on the following days this term. Class 1Monday and Wednesday Class 2Swimming Monday and PE Thursday

3. MONDAY Pasta Bolognaise or Fish With a choice of Mashed Potatoes, Pasta or Baked Potatoes Vegetables *** Tray Bake or Jelly Cream TUESDAY Sweet and Sour Chicken or Fish Rice/Baked Potato/Mash Vegetables *** Tray Bake or Syrup Sponge and Custard WEDNESDAY Cottage Pie or Pasta Bake Mash/Pasta/Baked Potatoes Vegetables *** Tray Bake or Rice Pudding THURSDAY Home made Pizza or Fish Smiles/Pasta/Baked Potatoes Beans and vegetables *** Tray Bake or Apple Crumble and Custard FRIDAY Roast Ham or Fish Mash/Pasta/Baked Potatoes Vegetables *** Tray Bake 2