CYP LOWER – Heading for Half-term!

Thank you!

It seems barely possible that half a term has passed and we have been learning online for all that time! We have been incredibly impressed with the hard work and dedication that our families have shown to this way of learning and thank you from all the staff at Cypress for your continued efforts. We hope that when we return after the break, we will have a clearer idea from the Government as to when we can re-open the school. Here is a message from Mrs Roberts and Miss Chapman:

Gold Awards

We were delighted to award Gold Awards to the following children in each class for being Independent Learners:

Rainbows: Poppy; Nursery: James T and Rose; Red Class: Sophie and Reuben; Yellow Class: Caitlin and Toby; Orange Class: Mina and Elias; Keyworker Provision EYFS: Ariana; Blue Class: Owen and Cayla; Indigo Class: Dora and Mac; Green Class: Willa and Andre; Violet Class: Louis and Amaya; Ruby Class: Filip S and Lucy; Turquoise Class: Jack and Emaan; Keyworker Provision Year 1: Isadora; Keyworker Provision Year 2: Oliver

Screen-free Friday

Friday brought a welcome break from so much screen time; something that we have all had to become accustomed to in the past few months. The blogs were full of great ideas and activities that can be undertaken without needing a screen! We hope that for many of you this was a welcome respite and that plenty of fun was had by all!

Reading Awards

Mrs Parker was delighted to award an enormous number of Gold Accelerated Reading certificates in her virtual assembly on Thursday – well done to all those children who are keeping their reading going at home – it is so important! She was also excited to see how many children have been reading on Bug Club and awarded special Bug Club certificates to the top 3 readers from each class. Bug Club is an excellent online reading platform that teachers can monitor and set books specifically for each child – please make sure you are making the most of it! We hope you are also enjoying lots of other stories and books at home. Mrs Parker highly recommends listening to stories in Audible – you can find the link on our online learning page on the website. Book Week is coming soon and we will have lots of fun focusing on reading!

Hot Meals over Half-Term for Collection from the Waterside Centre by The Lakes

Upper Norwood Association for Community Care (UNACC) is offering meals that require reheating for children during the February half term, available for pick up on days the centre is open, 12.30pm – 1pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, meals are made to order and must be ordered in advance.

Meals must be ordered by 6pm the day before pick up.

Full details below:

Pre order on Sunday 14th February for:

Monday 15th February – Chicken, Rice & Vegetables

To order text 07720 601153 or email admin@unacc.org.uk on Sunday 14th February by 6pm, with your name and how many meals you would like, please state if you would like a vegetarian option. i.e: Jane Smith, 2 meals

Pick up meals on Monday 15th February at 12.30pm-1pm

(Meals are chilled and require reheating)

Pre order on Monday 15th February for:

Tuesday 16th February – Pasta with Meatballs

To order text 07720 601153 or email admin@unacc.org.uk on Monday 15th February by 6pm, with your name and how many meals you would like.

Pick up meals on Tuesday 16th February at 12.30pm-1pm

(Meals are chilled and require reheating)

Pre order on Tuesday 16th February for:

Wednesday 17th February – Vegetable Stir Fried Rice

To order text 07720 601153 or email admin@unacc.org.uk on Tuesday 16th February by 6pm, with your name and how many meals you would like.

Pick up meals on Wednesday 17th February at 12.30pm-1pm

(Meals are chilled and require reheating)