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Thursday 22nd December 2022
Dear Parents/ Carers,
As the term closes I would just like to take the opportunity to as always thank you for your ongoing support. A school is a community of children, teachers and very importantly parents and can only be successful when all work together which absolutely describes Jarrow Cross.
I would especially like to thank you for all of your donations to our food bank. We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the donations of food, vouchers and even money which we have received. This has enabled us to support even more families than usual this Christmas time and ensures that our Food Bank will be well stocked throughout January.
I would like to also thank the Friends of Jarrow Cross for all of their hard work in raising vital funds for our school and a big thank you to them for the food parcels they have also provided to support our families.
Have a lovely Christmas and I wish everyone the very best of luck for the new year. I look forward to seeing you all on the return to school on Monday 9th January.
Take care,
Mrs McBeth
If you are entitled to benefit related Free School Meals and would like to book on to any of the events in the Christmas holidays click on the link below.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Make Christmas Happen 2022 Appeal. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many people, business etc. which has enabled us to support so may families at what can be a difficult time of the year. Thank you from everyone at Jarrow Cross.
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have been notified that one of the residents of Borough Road (a grandfather of three of our former pupils) has sadly passed away.
As the funeral procession is due to arrive at 8.30am on Monday morning and then leave at approx. 8.40am could I ask you all to be considerate whist parking and NOT PARK IN THE BAYS OPPOSITE THE KS1 YARD ON EITHER SIDE OF THE ROAD until after the procession has left.
I know you will understand what a difficult time it is for the family and do your best to make the day run as smoothly as possible for them.
Kind Regards,
Mrs McBeth
This week our budding Rockstars performed in a concert for their families. There was lots of guitars, drums and of course singing. We are sure we will be watching and listening to them in the future.
Dear Parents,
As the run up to Christmas is now under away, here are just a few reminders of some upcoming events. You should have by now received information for parties for children in Reception, Years 1,2,3 and 4. Information regarding parties for our Year 5 and 6 children will go out today. If you have any queries about parties simply contact the office. Please remember school is providing food etc so there is no cost.
Regarding cost, as a staff we are very mindful of the financial impact Christmas can have upon families. Therefore, we would respectfully request that this year, if you were intending to buy Christmas gifts for staff (which obviously are always greatly appreciated) that instead you simply donate something to our foodbank as this would enable us to support as many families as possible during the Christmas period. If children wish to show their appreciation to staff, a card with a personal message is always very well received.
This coming week on Wednesday our Reception children are visiting Hall Hill Farm and on Friday Year 1 and 2 are off to the pantomime. Again if you have any queries about visits simply contact your child’s class teacher or the office.
Our choir are busy over the next few weeks and are performing at St. Paul’s Church at the Carols by Candlelight event on Wednesday 14th December. The service begins at 6pm and all are welcome.
The Jarrow Cross Christmas post box is open from today and is situated in the corridor outside of the main office. Could you please help our postmen and women by ensuring if your child is sending Christmas Cards that they are clearly labelled with the intended person’s name and class for example Reception P, Y1M, Y2Wa etc. Adding the initial of a pupil’s surname can also be helpful. Just like the real Post Office, every year many cards go astray simply because the they are not addressed properly.
Finally, can I just ask parents to be mindful especially if driving, when exiting and turning right from Borough Road at the traffic lights situated immediately on Springwell Road. There have been a few instances in which parents have been crossing the road on foot as the lights have been on red and drivers have failed to stop. I know you will all agree with me safety is always paramount.
Have a good week everyone,
Kind Regards,
Mrs McBeth