April 2023
Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome back to the start of a new term.
There are many events taking place over the next few weeks, please look at dates at the bottom of this newsletter. On Thursday 20th April, we have our Mindfulness coach, Lucy and the Dacorum family team joining us for a coffee morning from 8.30am and the Herts Catering Team delivering a taster session from 2pm - Please come and join us.
On Monday 24th April at 8.50am is the Year 6 assembly to parents. Come and listen to their celebrations from their last week before the Easter holidays, whether this was PGL or sharing their learning in school.
Please remember that class photographs are taking place on Thursday 20th April.
As you may have heard on the news, further teacher strikes are planned for Thursday 27th April and Tuesday 2nd May. I will take all reasonable steps to keep the school open for as many pupils as possible to reduce the disruption to your child/ren's education. I will send out further details by email when I have reviewed the possible staffing levels and risk-assessed the provision we are able to offer that day.
Karen Armstrong
Headteacher, Jupiter Primary School
Latest news
New Event Dates
Our Year 3 pupils will be enjoying a Roman Day themed day (in school) on Friday 21st April. More details will follow in an email.
Tues 25th April at 2.30pm: Year 2 SATs parent information meeting. If you cannot attend the Powerpoint will be shared with all parents following the meeting.
Fri 5th May: King's Coronation Day picnic and fete starting at 11.30am. Come and celebrate with us and your child/ren and join us for a picnic on the field. You may bring your own and provide a picnic for your child or order as normal for a picnic lunch via school grid.
Deadline for ordering a school picnic is Friday 30th April Children in receipt of pupil premium must also order via school grid.
Your child/ren are welcome to leave after the event with you on this occasion. Should you not be able to attend as a parent, other family members are welcome to attend instead.
Tues 9th May to Fri 12th May is Year 6 SATs week. All children are welcome to join us every morning from 8.15am for SATs breakfast. The cost is being covered by school.
Jupiter's Value focus for April is Responsibility
Responsibility is a really important value and at Jupiter we want to help our children to grow and develop this important life skill.
Some examples of behaviours that demonstrate this value are:
Making good decisions in our own behaviour
Taking responsibility for our learning
Asking when we need help
Being independent
Ensuring we bring the necessary belongings to school e.g. book bags, reading diaries, homework
Taking care to work hard
Being proactive – not stepping over litter, coats, etc.
Caring for others
Taking responsibility for our own health – physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
Caring for pets / family
Volunteering to do things in school, the community, etc.
Please could you discuss Responsibility with your children at home, and explore ways to reinforce it.
Jupiter Non-negotiables linked to Responsibility:
Responsibility: I will look after my learning environments and equipment.
I can choose resources that will help me with my learning.
I am in charge of my body, my words and my actions.
Reception New Starters for September 2023
If your child has been offered at place at Jupiter Primary to start Reception in September 2023.
We are holding a tour of the school event on Wednesday 7th June at 9am so you can meet the staff and see your child's new classroom.
Your child is welcome to attend with you.
Please email admissions@jupiter.herts.sch.uk to confirm if you will be attending.
Useful websites
Free courses open to parents in Dacroum - https://dacorumdspl.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Dacorum-Parenting-Course-Brochure-Summer-2023.pdf
https://www.highfieldcommunitycentre.org/
https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/family-centres.aspx
https://twitter.com/hemelfridge?lang=en
Mind Hertfordshire Network CYP provides emotional wellbeing support for children and young people across Hertfordshire
Class blogs
Dates for your diary
Mon 17th April: INSET DAY - school closed
Mon 17th April: Reception allocation day
Tues 18th April: Children back to school
Thur 20th April: Class photographs
Thurs 20th April: Mindfulness coach and Dacorum family coffee morning - join us from 8.30am
Thur 20th April: Herts Catering Taster session for parents 2pm to 3.30pm
Mon 24th April: Yr 6 PGL assembly to parents
Mon 24th April: PTA parent and staff meeting with headteacher at 5pm
Scholastic book fair - all week
Tues 25th April: Year 2 SATs parent information meeting
Mon 1st May: Bank holiday - school closed
Wed 3rd May: Y2 Roald Dahl Museum trip
Fri 5th May: King's Coronation Day picnic and fete - 11.30am
Mon 8th May: Bank holiday for King Charles III Coronation - school closed
Tues 9th May to Fri 12th May: Year 6 SATs week
Mon 15th May: Year 2 SATs
Tues 23rd May: Year R Langleybury Farm trip
Fri 26th May: Break up for half term
Mon 5th June to Fri 16th June: Children back to school
Mon 5th June: Multiplication Check for Year 4 pupils
Mon 12th June: Year 1 Phonic screening check week
June: Year 1 London Eye trip- date to be confirmed
Wed 28th June: Year 4 Hazard Alley