Mrs N’s Notes, 20.1.23

Week 3 menus coming up: We have a few menu changes you should take note of next week: On Tuesday, Roast Beef will replace Lasagne.  On Wednesday  we have a Scottish Theme Day: Red Band – Haggis and potatoes Green Band – Vegetarian Haggis and potatoes Soup, sandwiches and baked potatoes as normal. CHRISTMAS MARKET UPDATE Once again, I must thank everyone who was involved in making our Christmas Market

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Mrs N’s Notes, 13.1.23

Happy New Year from everyone in Kirkshaws! Looking ahead to next week, we will be working from Week 2 menus. Please remember that pupils who pay for lunches should have money added to their card BEFORE they order a lunch.  As always, we will never let a child go hungry, however some families are running up a considerable bill with our catering staff and this needs to be paid off

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Mrs N’s Notes, 22.12.22

Remember that school finishes today at 2.30pm.  Our nursery remains open until the usual time, but if families need to collect siblings earlier this can be arranged directly with the nursery staff. BEST WISHES THIS CHRISTMAS TIME Thank you to everyone in our school community for your continued support throughout 2022.  We have faced highs and lows, shared laughter and tears, but come out of it stronger as a team.

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Mrs N’s Notes, 16.12.22

Week 3 lunch menus coming up, but please note there are some changes! TUESDAY – Instead of lasagne, we will be having chicken tandoori bites. THURSDAY – No hot meals today, only Pack-a-Snacks.  Of course, pupils can bring their own packed lunch if they prefer. CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERTS We are now sold out for our 3 performances next week.  We look forward to seeing you all on Monday afternoon, as

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Mrs N’s Notes, 9.12.22

Week 2 menus coming up, but remember there is a big change on Wednesday! We will be having our CHRISTMAS DINNER! If you haven’t ordered your lunch already you should remember to bring a packed lunch that day. CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT We are practising hard for our Christmas Carol Concert that will be held on 19th, 20th & 21st December.  All families are invited to buy 2 tickets, however ALL

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Mrs N’s Notes, 2.12.22

Week 1 Menus for the week ahead in both school and nursery: We have a number of pupils in school who are running up a bill in the dinner hall.  We will never let a child go hungry, but funds should be added to a child’s lunch card BEFORE they eat.  Please check your child’s account regularly to ensure they have enough money available to last the week. Remember you

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Mrs N’s Notes, 25.11.22

Week 3 menus coming up: OPEN HOUR – FOR P.2-P.7 PUPILS It has been wonderful welcoming P.1 and nursery families in to see your children at work earlier this session.  Now it is time for P.2 – P.7 parents and carers! We look forward to welcoming you along on Wednesday afternoon (30.11.22) to visit your child at work in their classroom.  Be prepared to join in as we plan an

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Mrs N’s Notes, 18.11.22

Week 2 Menus coming up! PANTOMIME FUN Can I give a huge THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who worked together to ensure each of our children had the opportunity to visit Motherwell Concert Hall yesterday.  It is the first time we have been in a position to do this since 2019, so we were all VERY excited!  I only wish you could all have seen the huge

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Mrs N’s Notes, 11.11.22

Week 1 menus coming up in both the school and nursery. Menu change in school on Thursday – Pack-a-Snacks ONLY.  Orange order forms sent home in school bags today. IN-SERVICE STAFF TRAINING DAY Please remember that both school and nursery will be closed due to an in-service day that will operate across NLC on Monday 14th November. PARENTS’ NIGHT CHANGES You may have seen on the news last night that

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Mrs N’s Notes, 4.11.22

Please see new menus above.  Next week is Week 3. POPPIES Poppies will go on sale from Monday 7th November.  Our House Captains will visit each class each morning until our stock is finished.  Although poppies are distributed for a donation, we would ask that this is a minimum of 20p as we are aware of the money it costs to create the poppies. HALLOWE’EN PARADE If you haven’t seen

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