February 2021 updated version

How to access a Microsoft Teams Meeting

How to access a Virtual Vscene Lesson

A reminder that Teams and Vscene meetings will take place this week.

P1 and P1/2 meetings will be Vscene and all others will be through Teams

If you require any help accessing Vscene or Teams please visit the  “IT Issues” area of the blog where you will find all the information you need to access the meetings.

If you have not already completed the recent Remote Learning Survey online, we would be grateful if you could do so, as the closing date for completion is tomorrow (3rd February).

Thank you for you co-operation.

Keep up with your numeracy!

Don’t forget to try and log onto Sumdog each week !

Keep up your reading!

Don’t forget to try and log onto Bug Club each week !

Play Well Pack

https://www.playscotland.org/play-well-pack/

Does your child struggle with glare, discomfort or blurry words when using an iPhone/iPad? This might help,,,,,,

EAST has created a video which explains how to get a coloured overlay through accessibility features .

Does you child struggle with glare, discomfort, or blurry words when using an iPhone/iPad? This might be just what you’ve been waiting for: EAST has created a video which explains how to get a coloured overlay through accessibility features.@EacEducation pic.twitter.com/l0QKnzX5x6

— EASupportTeam (@eac_east) January 26, 2021

Monday 25th

Option 1 – Sausage sizzler/ Option 2 -Salmon Fish Finger and potato

Tuesday 26th

Option 1– Mince and potato / Option 2– Macaroni cheese and garlic bread

Wednesday 27th

Option 1 – Stir fry noodles / Option 2 -Fish and chips

Thursday 28th

Option 1 -Chicken goujons and savoury rice / Option 2 -Cheese pannini and salad

Friday 29th

Option 1 – Pizza / Option 2 – Burger with wedges

In order to hear teacher audio clips , it is best to download the PowerPoint rather than open it in Teams, that way you should be able to  hear the teacher when you click on the audio button.

There will be more home learning stationery packs at the front of the school between 2pm and 3pm today,  and again tomorrow and Friday between 9am and 3pm if anyone requires one for their child. 

There will be a mobile testing unit set up in North West Kilmarnock this weekend . Please follow the link for the full details:

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/News/article/mobile-testing-unit-to-be-at-north-west-kilmarnock-area-centre-this-weekend

Please only email your child/children’s class teacher with a schoolwork related query.

Any other issues can be discussed with either Mrs. McGahon/Mrs. Fergusson on the email address below:

eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk

A reminder that there will be one member of teaching staff in each Bubble in the school per day . On the day they are in the Hub, teachers will not be able to access emails/answer queries on Teams etc as easily/quickly as they would when working from home. 

If you have an urgent concern/query, please contact either Mrs McGahon/Mrs Fergusson on the email address below:

eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk

Can you help us out please?

We are in need of extra iPhone/ipad chargers for the school. We do not necessarily require the actual plug, only the charging cable. If anyone has any spare could they please drop off at the school.

Thank you in advance.

We have had a few issues with some pupils struggling to access Teams. Please follow the link below to view a short video on how to access Teams through your child’s Glow log in :

https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/grp-mountcarmelprimary4/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2Fgrp%2Dmountcarmelprimary4%2FShared%20Documents%2FTeams%20task%20walk%20through%2Emp4&parent=%2Fsites%2Fgrp%2Dmountcarmelprimary4%2FShared%20Documents

Primary 2 Parents/Carers:

Please remember to collect your child’s homework bags from the front office.

Thank you. 

If your child is due to start school in August 2021 we would be delighted for them to join our Mount Carmel family.😀

Due to the current situation, registration will  not take place at individual schools. It will be completed online between:

Monday 11th January and Friday 15th January

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/SchoolAdmissions/SchoolAdmissions.

To complete the online registration you will need the following :

• a copy of your child’s birth certificate

two proofs of your residency within the catchment area, for example, Council Tax Notice and utility bill .

You must register your child in only one school, either the denominational or non-denominational school for your catchment area. If you are unable to register online then please phone your local school who will assist you to register your child .

***It has been brought to our attention that the links provided to us by the Council yesterday were incorrect. Please find an updated link below ***

As you are no doubt aware. your child is due to transfer from primary to secondary education at the beginning of the new school session (August 2021).

Please complete the online transfer application no later than Wednesday 27th January 2021 at:

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/SchoolAdmissions/SchoolAdmissions.aspx

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you are no doubt aware. your child is due to transfer from primary  to secondary education at the beginning of the new school session (August 2021).

Please complete the online transfer application no later than Wednesday 27th January 2021 at:

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/SchoolAdmissions/SchoolAdmissions.aspx

If you are looking for additional educational activities to do with your child/children throughout the lockdown period , give this a try :

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize

A polite reminder that the school car park is for staff only. 

Can we please ask that when parents/carers are dropping off/picking children up from the school , even during this lockdown period, that they do not use the school car park.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Primary 1 and 2 Homework bags are now ready to be collected from the school. They contain everything your child/children require for their active learning. Please collect your child’s bag from the school via the main entrance. Thank you.

A reminder that our homework stationery packs are at the front door of the school every day this week between 9am and 3pm . Please pick one up for your child/children if they need one.