PTA NEWS

25th April 2024

Hello and welcome to the summer term where this year snow is as likely as sunshine! Thank you to everyone who put up an Easter egg over the holiday, and for everyone who took part in our second community day. The funds we raised are going directly towards the hire of a skip for our DIY Day. Talking of…

DIY Day THIS SUNDAY!

Our re-booted DIY Day is happening this Sunday, 28^th April 10-1pm. If you can help – even for part of the time – your efforts will be greatly appreciated!

Please bring any gardening tools you have, we are especially in need of an extra petrol strimmer and petrol leaf-blower, and some hoes, hammers, and small spades.

Kids are welcome and the more the merrier!

Please feel free to turn up on the day, or do get in touch via your reps, Facebook, or by emailing st.james.elstead.pta@gmail.com.

‘MINI’STRY OF ELSTEAD – Saturday 18^th May

This event is free, book your kids’ spaces here: Elstead Mini Ministry Booking Form (google.com)

Saturday 18^th May, Elstead Village Hall, KS1 and Nursery: 1pm-2pm

KS2: 2:30pm-4pm

Update: You can now name a responsible adult other than a parent to accompany your kids. If you are not able to do this, get in touch if with us directly or at st.james.elstead.pta@gmail.com and we will try and work something out with you.

We would be grateful for any volunteers with a St James DBS to be available to help on the day. You can obtain a DBS by speaking to the office, but it can take a few weeks to come through.

Based on feedback, we have also looked at being able to run a summer school disco as well. Unfortunately, this will not be logistically possible for this year for a number of reasons, including school hall setup and after school clubs’ schedule.

The Costume Hub is live!

We are delighted to launch the PTA Costume Hub: https://ptacostumes.wixsite.com/stjames password: stjames

Massive thanks to Scarlett Stirling for getting this up and running. We are so grateful for all your donations - please keep them coming! You can donate all year into the plastic box underneath the bike shelter at the front of school. All costumes have been kindly donated so some may have imperfections or marks, but all have plenty of life still left in them!

BAG2SCHOOL – Tuesday 4^th, Wednesday 5^th and Thursday 6^th June

Get your wardrobes summer-ready! (Hmmmm…??!!)

We will be collecting preloved items again at the end of the day on Tuesday 4^th, Wednesday 5^th and Thursday 6^th June (week after half-term). Please note collection this time will be under the bike-shelter at the front of the school as the pool changing rooms will be in use.

YES PLEASE:

· Men’s, ladies’, and children’s clothing

· Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band round)

· Handbags

· Hats

· Bags

· Scarves and ties

· Jewellery

· Lingerie

· Socks

· Belts

· Soft toys

· Household linen

· Household curtains

· Household towels

· Household bedding (bed sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers)

NO THANKS:

· Duvets and blankets

· Pillows and cushions

· Carpets, rugs, and mats (including bath, shower, and toilet mats)

· Soiled, painted, ripped, or wet clothing

· School uniforms with and without logo

· Corporate clothing and workwear

· Textile off cuts, yarns, or threaded material

SUMMER FAIR – Saturday 8^th June (afternoon)

Save the date! More details coming soon.

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