Fohs newsletter sept 06

Friends of Helmdon School
Newsletter September 2006
Well here we are, another year. We’d like to start by saying a big thank you to everyone who bought, baked, helped at and attended the fundraising events over the last school year. We had lots of really good events last year, including the
Quiz Night, Discos, Book Fair, Cake Sales, Christmas Raffle and party, Hot
Potato Day and of course the School Fete. Thanks to your help and contributions we are in the process of purchasing £200 worth of books for each class, a set of drama books which can be used by the whole school, seating on the upper playground and new outside play equipment. All of this, the school would not have if it wasn’t for your support, so – WELL DONE!
As a parent you are automatically a member of the Friends of Helmdon School.
We would love to see some new faces at the meetings, so pop along. We’re a really friendly bunch and it’s a great way of getting involved in your child’s school and making new friends. Any new ideas for raising money are always welcome.
Becky Leitelmayer and Kate Taylor are the joint chair and Clare Hedley is the secretary. Each class has its own class representative that you can approach for any FOHS information:
R/Yr1
Yr1/2
Yr3/4
Yr4/5
Yr6
Michelle Fieldhouse
Hazel Rock
Catherine Ruffley
Sue Turner
Kate Taylor
Dates for your Diary
12th October Bags2School – Put all your unwanted clothes, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, handbags and belts into the blue bag, bring them to school and a recycling company give us money in exchange! Fill as many bags as you like.
In the past we have raised over £100 for each collection!
st 20 October Trick or Treat Fancy dress disco, 6.30 – 8pm. £2.50 per child or £5 per family. Dress up in your best Trick or Treat outfit but please, no masks.
th 17 November Hot Potato Friday – A chance for your child to buy a jacket potato with toppings for lunch for just £1.50!
th 24 November Scholastic Book Fair and Yr 3/4 cake sale.
We are currently arranging Cycle Proficiency courses in conjunction with
Northamptonshire County Council – more details to follow.
If you can help out at any of these events please speak to your class rep.
NEXT MEETING – Tuesday 10th October 7.30pm in the staff room.