It has been lovely to see everyone coming back to school looking so smart and happy! Thank you for supporting us to maintain high standards by sending your children to school in their uniforms, whether that be the traditional or relaxed version. To ensure that items do not go missing please label everything, more than once if possible! Given that the weather continues to be very changeable , it would be helpful if the children could bring a coat to school to avoid them getting caught in the many rain showers we are experiencing. Our new Primary 1’s are settling into school life very nicely and we have all been so impressed by their lovely table manners in the dinner hall. The children are all extremely polite and doing a great job using cutlery and tidying up. There will be lots of Golden Tickets heading their way, well done Primary 1!

Staff News – We have welcomed some new members to our staff team this term:

• Miss Simms – class teacher P5b
• Mrs Lekange – support assistant
• Mrs Gee – support assistant
• Mrs Cheape – class teacher (Thursday & Friday)
• Kim Norris – school crossing patroller
• Mrs Gardner – Senior Early Years Pracitioner (nursery)
• Mrs Regulska – Early Years Assistant (nursery)

Our school day – As a reminder the timings for the school day are as follows:

Nursery – 9.00-3.00pm

P1-4 – 8.50-3.00pm (break 10.30-10.50 and lunch 12.10-1.00pm)

P5-7 9.00-3.10pm (break 10.55-11.15am and lunch 12.40-1.30pm)

Pencil case – Thank you for sending the children to school with their pencil cases filled and ready for learning. As a reminder, where possible pencil cases should contain the following:

· Writing pencils x 2

· Small ruler x 1

· Eraser x 1

· Pencil sharpener x1

· White board marker x2

· Glue stick x1

· Coloured pencils x 1 pack

· Fine felt tipped pens x 1 pack (not Sharpies/ permanent markers)

Please do not worry, if you feel this is a problem just contact us through DOJO and we will be able to help.

Nut allgeries – We continue to have a number of children in our school with nut allergies. To ensure everyone’s safety it is greatly appreciated if snacks containing nuts are not sent into school. It is also worth noting that children only require one snack for their morning break.

Tayside Contracts – A short video has been produced to showcase the primary school dining experience.

Angus Schools Newsletter – Please use this link to access the most recent Angus Schools Newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKANGCO/bulletins/3ae4ce8?fbclid=IwY2xjawEq-jBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHY1_HCpJcp9y4A4BlGYF53xwo9PUmTclVxtR0ojjMh7SERVc4hUOLkqOBA_aem_I1P7fOINyqdvTnxRTuA53A

Dates for your diary:

• Friday 20th September 3.15pm – Colour Run (more information to follow)
• Wednesday 25th September 3.30-6.30pm – Settling in meetings
• Wednesday 2nd October 3.30-6.30pm – Settling in meetings
• Friday 4th October – end of term

We are all looking forward to a great term of learning at Grange and look forward to seeing eveyone either at the Colour Run or for the Settling In meetings. As always if you have any concerns at all please do not hesitate to be in touch with your child’s teacher, Mrs Landsburgh/ Mrs Simpson (Nursery & P1), Mrs Oldham (P2-4), Miss Strachan (P5-7) or Miss Smith (our coloured rooms). We are all here to help and only want to work together to make sure your children continue to ‘Reach for the Stars’ #believe 🌟