Active Schools’ ‘Jigs and Reels’ Event – Monday 27^th January

Active Schools organised a morning of traditional Scottish Dancing for pupils in P5-7 on Monday 27^th January at Dalbeattie Learning Campus.  Our team performed their dances then enjoyed learning some new ones.  Thank you to Mrs Stevens for accompanying them.

 

 

School Dinner – Burns Lunch on 28^th January

Please remember that we are having our school Burns Dinner on 28^th January.  Pupils may wear some tartan if they wish.

 

 

Scottish Poetry Recitals

Pupils will be reciting their Scottish poetry in school this week as part of their ongoing learning in literacy and language.

 

 

Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative Music Workshops – ‘Singing Games and Rhymes’

Mrs Picken will be coming in to school to work with pupils in P1-3 on Wednesday for 30 minutes.  This will be the first of three sessions where pupils will be engaged in singing games and rhymes.  The other sessions will be on Monday 3^rd February and Monday 10^th February.

 

 

P5-7 School trip to Tongland Power Station – Wednesday 29^th January

P5-7 pupils will be visiting Tongland Power Station on Wednesday 29^th January in the afternoon.  This is being funded by the Galloway Biospheres Project and links to the block of learning that pupils engaged in last term with the Galloway Biospheres Officer (Shalla Gray).  Miss Seivwright will accompany pupils and they will be back in time for the end of the school day.

 

The RSPB Big Bird Watch

Our Pupil Council have registered for the RSPB’s Big Bird Watch.  They are choosing one hour this week to observe the birds in our playground and they will keep a record of the ones that they see.  This information will then be sent to the RSPB so that they can track the progress of each species.

 

Open Day for Parents – Tuesday 4^th February

Please contact the school office if you wish to join us in school on Tuesday 4^th February.  This is an opportunity for you to observe lessons and to get a ‘feel’ for what and how your child is learning in school.  We hope that you can join us.  (Please see ‘Diary Dates’ for further information.)

 

 

Crossmichael Diary Dates:

 

Tuesday 4th February	Open Day for Parents/ Guardians You are invited in to drop in to school to see what and how your children learn.  Please let the school office know when you wish to attend.  Please choose between 08:50-10:30 or 10:50-12:30 or 13:15-14:55.
Monday 17th – Friday 20th February	School holidays (Teacher training days on 19th and 20th)
Thursday 12th March 5.30-7pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th March 3-5pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 1st April at 6.30pm	School Show – ‘The Bumblesnouts Save the World’
Friday 3rd April at 9.30am	Easter Service in Church

Best wishes,

Mary E Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Active Schools’ ‘Jigs and Reels’ Event – Monday 27^th January

Active Schools have organised a morning of traditional Scottish Dancing for pupils in P5-7 on Monday 27^th January at Dalbeattie Learning Campus.  We have arranged for a Crossmichael – Gelston team to attend and parents have been informed.  Mrs Stevens will accompany the children.  (Those pupils who are attending are encouraged to bring bottled water and a snack with them.)

 

 

School Dinner – Burns Lunch on Wednesday 29^th January

Please remember that we are having our school Burns Dinner on 29^th January.  The school office is sending out an email detailing lunch options for that day.  Please respond via the link on the email to the school office with your child’s preferred dinner option.  Here is a copy of the link for ease:

 

 

Guidance on Infection Control in Schools

If your child is ill then please ensure that you have kept them at home until they are no longer infectious.  It is worth noting that children and adults should not return to school for 48 hours after the last bout of diarrhoea or vomiting.  Thank you for your support.

 

Please see the following link from the Public Health Agency for details:

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/Guidance_on_infection_control_in%20schools_poster.pdf

 

 

Crossmichael Diary Dates:

 

Tuesday 4th February	Open Day for Parents/ Guardians You are invited in to drop in to school to see what and how your children learn.  Please let the school office know when you wish to attend.  Please choose between 08:55-10:30 or 10:50-12:30 or 13:15-14:55.
Monday 17th – Friday 20th February	School holidays (Teacher training days on 19th and 20th)
Thursday 12th March 5.30-7pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th March 3-5pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 1st April at 6.30pm	School Show – ‘The Bumblesnouts Save the World’
Friday 3rd April at 9.30am	Easter Service in Church

Best wishes,

Mary E Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher

Class Newsletters

Soon teachers will be sending home class newsletters to let you know what learning we are focusing on this term.  We will also let you know about PE days, etc. so that you are aware of what is happening and when.  If you are interested in any of our topics and would like to contribute to learning through sharing your experiences or talents then please get in touch with your child’s teacher.  We would welcome your input.

 

Parent Council Meeting Thursday 16th January 

Please join us for our Parent Council meeting at 7pm on Thursday.

 

Open Day on Tuesday 4th February

Instead of having an achievement assembly this term, we have decided to have an open day where parents and guardians are invited in to school to experience learning through the eyes of their children.  This will give you the chance to get a flavour of what it is like to be in Crossmichael Primary School.  You can observe and join in with lessons.  Please contact the school office via email to let us know which slot you wish to attend- 08:55-10:30, 10:50-12:30 or 13:15-14:55.  We look forward to seeing you then.

 

Scottish Poems

Pupils are learning Scottish Poetry as part of the curriculum.  Please help your child to practise their poem and learn it off by heart.  We are focusing on fluency, expression and actions to make our performances even better.

 

Crossmichael Diary Dates:

 

Tuesday 4th February	Open Day for Parents/ Guardians You are invited in to drop in to school to see what and how your children learn.  Please let the school office know when you wish to attend.  Please choose between 08:55-10:30 or 10:50-12:30 or 13:15-14:55.
Monday 17th – Friday 20th February	School holidays (Teacher training days on 19th and 20th)
Thursday 12th March 5.30-7pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 18th March 3-5pm	Parents Evening
Wednesday 1st April at 6.30pm	School Show – ‘The Bumblesnouts Save the World’
Friday 3rd April at 9.30am	Easter Service in Church

Welcome Back

Happy New Year to you all!  We hope you had a lovely time over Christmas and wish you all the best for 2020.

 

Diary Dates

We will provide you with a list of dates for the term in the next newsletter.

 

Primary 1 Enrolment Days – Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th January 2020

Parents of children who attain the age of five years by the last day of February 2021 are asked to enrol their child(ren) at their catchment primary school on Monday 13 January or Tuesday 14 January 2020 between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm.   Parents are reminded of their right to retain their child(ren) at home until the enrolment date following their fifth birthday.

For further details please follow this link: https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/20110/Primary-1-Enrolment-Dates

 

Parent Council Meeting – Thursday 16th January

Our next Parent Council meeting is on Thursday 16th January at 7pm in Crossmichael Primary School.  We hope that you are able to attend and find out more about the role of the Parent Council in supporting our children and their learning.

 

School Records on Armed Forces Data

Dumfries and Galloway Council have asked the school to update our records to reflect how many pupils have parents or carers who are currently serving in the armed forces, or who have previously served in them.  If your child has a parent/ carer who is a regular, reserve or veteran and if you are willing to disclose this information to us then please email the school office with details.  The office email is gw08officecrossmicha@ea.dumgal.sch.uk .  Thank you for your assistance.

 

Scottish Football Association After Schools Club Letter

Football Letter Jan-Feb 2020

 

Best wishes,

Mary E Lidstone-Scott

Headteacher