{"id":271,"date":"2019-11-12T14:35:37","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T14:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/gelston\/?p=271"},"modified":"2019-11-12T14:35:37","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T14:35:37","slug":"newsletter-11th-november-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/gelston\/2019\/11\/12\/newsletter-11th-november-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter &#8211; 11th November 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Clerical Assistant<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are delighted to announce that Georgina Benson is our new Clerical Assistant on a Tuesday and Friday.\u00a0 \u00a0We are waiting for paperwork to be processed so that she can start working with us soon.\u00a0 Miss Vicky Campbell, although based at Crossmichael, will continue to receive telephone calls on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Communication<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are always keen to keep in touch with you.\u00a0 Here are the main methods of communication:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>write a note in your child&#8217;s homework diary<\/li>\n<li>post comments on the Blog under \u2018Recent Posts\u2019<\/li>\n<li>telephone the school office on 01556 502415 and make an appointment to speak to your child&#8217;s teacher<\/li>\n<li>email the school office: gw08officegelston@ea.dumgal.sch.uk<\/li>\n<li>contact the Headteacher directly on 07741 686730<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">P4-7 Feis Rois Ukulele Performance in Gelston Village Hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p>At 11.30am on Monday 25th November, P4-7 pupils would like to invite their family and friends to listen to them as they perform some of the pieces that they have learned on the ukulele.\u00a0 We wish to thank Feis Rois for their enthusiasm and support over the weeks.\u00a0 The children have really enjoyed learning a new instrument.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">P7 Open Evening at Castle Douglas High School<\/span><\/p>\n<p>P7 pupils and parents are invited to attend an open evening at Castle Douglas High School on Tuesday 26th November at 6.30pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">PE Kits<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We have noticed that some pupils are forgetting to bring a full PE kit to school with them.\u00a0 A PE kit should consist of a separate T-shirt, shorts\/ jogging bottoms\/ leggings, socks and PE shoes (PE shoes can also be used as indoor school shoes).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Clothes and Personal Items<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please label all clothes and shoes with you child&#8217;s name.\u00a0 Also, please check that your child has not accidentally brought home another child&#8217;s clothing.\u00a0 We have a few missing cardigans and jumpers at the moment.<\/p>\n<table width=\"499\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"499\"><strong>Gelston Diary Dates\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Wednesday 13<sup>th<\/sup> Nov from 5.30-7.30pm <\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>Parents Evening (EARLY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Appointments allocated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Thursday 21<sup>st<\/sup> Nov from 3.15pm-5.15pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>Parents Evening (LATE)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Appointments allocated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Monday 25<sup>th<\/sup> November at 11.30am<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>P4-7 Feis Rois Ukulele Performance in the Village Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parents and families are invited to watch pupils perform some pieces on the ukulele.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Tuesday 26<sup>th<\/sup> November at 6.30pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>P7 Open Evening at Castle Douglas High School<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Friday 13<sup>th<\/sup> Dec at 2pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>Achievement Assembly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All parents and families are invited to the village hall so that pupils can share their achievements in learning within and out with school.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Monday 16<sup>th<\/sup> December at 12pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>School Christmas Dinner<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Wednesday 18<sup>th<\/sup> December<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>Christmas Parties <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>P4-7 may arrive wearing their party clothes\/non-uniform and change into uniforms before lunch.\u00a0 P1-3 may bring party clothes\/ non-uniform with them and change at lunch time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"158\"><strong>Thursday 19<sup>th<\/sup> December at 7pm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"340\"><strong>Pantomime at 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