Fohs newsletter nov 06

Friends of Helmdon School
Newsletter November/December 2006
HO! HO! HO! CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING FAST………!!!
We have various FOHS events in the run up to Christmas so here are some dates for your diaries:
Carols around the Christmas Tree; Friday 1 December, 5.30pm
Join us to get in the festive spirit and sing carols around the school Christmas
Tree; mulled wine and mince pies will be available.
Magician; Friday 15th Dec
As a Christmas treat, we have arranged for a magician to come and entertain the children (and the staff!) on the last Friday of the term.
Christmas Party; Monday 18 December – 12 noon
18 December is Party Day! All the children will be treated to a Christmas party lunch in the school hall and we have sent a letter to Father Christmas asking if he and his helpers are available for a visit on that day……………!
In order to provide the party, food sign up lists are going up on classroom doors and we need as much help as possible on the day, please! We will be setting up the party from 11am for the party to start at noon. If you can spare any time at all (even if it’s just 1/2 hour), please tick in the column on the food list. We are grateful for any help, however large or small, it really is a fun day for everyone!
If you have a problem getting to school to sign the list, please let your class rep know and they will be glad to help.
Concert and Christmas Raffle; Wednesday 20 December – 1pm
A massive thank you must go to Macintyers Estate Agents in Brackley for donating the first prize of £100 and for sponsoring our raffle again this year.
We are raising money to replace and provide more outside play equipment this year. If you are able to donate anything for a raffle prize, please let your class rep know.
As with previous years, we shall be creating some fantastic hampers as 2nd , 3rd and other prizes. The lists for your donations for these hampers are now on the classroom doors, so please sign up! If you have any problem getting to school to sign the lists, please let your class rep know and they will be glad to help.
You will shortly be receiving your raffle tickets – please try to sell as many as possible, as the Christmas Raffle is our biggest fundraiser of the year.

OTHER NEWS……..
Trick or Treat Disco
A very big thank you to all those who helped at and attended the disco. We’re sure you will all agree that it was a great night. We raised a ‘scary’ £450! We hope you all had a great time.
Hot Potato Friday
We hope your children enjoyed their potatoes last Friday. If you have any suggestions for any other similar events, please let us know via your class rep.
Tea towel update
Unfortunately, due to a problem with the supplier, we are unable to get tea towels in time for this Christmas. Therefore we have put this project on hold.
Sorry to disappoint those who expressed an interest, but rest assured, we will be tackling it again next year!
More help needed, please!
And finally, our ongoing plea…………….all of FOHS’ activities rely upon individuals giving us their time and help. If you have any time/ideas/energy to give us, we welcome any assistance that we can get, however large or small. Please let any member of FOHS know if you can help out; your help will always be appreciated!
As this is our last newsletter of 2006, FOHS would like to wish you all a very
Merry Christmas and a big thank you for all your support throughout the year.
Class representatives:
Reception/Yr 1
Yr 1/2
Yr 3/4
Yr 4/5
Yr 5/6
Michelle Fieldhouse
Hazel Rock
Catherine Ruffley
Sue Turner
Kate Taylor