Staff update 25/11/21

Christmas is coming!! 
We sent a letter out yesterday to parents listing what we are doing.  I have made the Christmas events as easy as I could with class parties just being popcorn and a film.   
If I have forgotten anything, please let me know! 
 
Covid 
At present the highest rates of Covid are in the primary age range.  Many schools in Bucks have had outbreaks with high numbers of staff catching Covid.  Quite a few schools have at least one-year group working remotely.  Somehow we are not seeing high numbers like other schools so please carry on being vigilant.  The situation could change very quickly so please be prepared for changes.  Teachers please make sure you have everything you need ready in case we have to quickly move to remote learning.   

• Make sure the CO2 monitors are on in each classroom and are working 
• Keep washing your hands 
• Try to keep your distance from children and adults 

• If the staffroom is busy, consider sitting elsewhere for your lunch  
• Remember to clean the handles when you have used the toilet 
• Wipe the photocopier when you have used it 
• Make sure there is fresh air in your room 
• Rotate the sitting arrangement in your classroom so that a child isn’t always sitting by an open door. 

If you are worried or have any questions, please come and see me.  If there is anything else, you feel we could be doing please tell me!  We are in this together and I need your help to keep our school going. 
 
Snow 
If there is snow, then the expectation (from county) is that we provide remote education.  Gemma and I have a page on the website ready to go with lessons from the oak academy.  My feeling is that if there is snow children should be able to enjoy it so there will not be an expectation from us that children need to complete any online learning.    
 
Displays 
This week I have shown a number of parents around our school and all of them have commented on the wonderful writing we have displayed.  Thank you! ​

December Events

Friday 3rd December Winter Jumpers (Over Uniform)​

Monday 6th to Friday 10th December IVJS Postbox Open

Monday 6th December Iver Lights Switch On, IVJS Window Light Up​​

Friday 10th December Christmas Jumper Day (£1 donation)/ ​​Hilton King and Locke Display Up

Wednesday 15th December Non Uniform Christmas In A Day! Christmas Lunch/ Class Party/Carol Sing Along at 5.30pm​

Friday 17th December 1pm Finish, No afterschool Childcare Club ​