{"id":6043,"date":"2021-04-23T19:33:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T19:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/kirkshawswebsite\/?p=6043"},"modified":"2021-04-23T19:33:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T19:33:37","slug":"mrs-ns-notes-23-4-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/kirkshawswebsite\/2021\/04\/23\/mrs-ns-notes-23-4-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Mrs N’s Notes, 23.4.21"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nursery Loving Lunches (above).<\/p>\n

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School meals for next week above.<\/p>\n

Next week, both our school and nursery will be using Week 2 menus.<\/p>\n

PIOTA APP CHANGES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three years ago we were excited to purchase our own school app; a new way of communicating with all our families quickly and effectively.\u00a0 However, times have changed and we now have more FREE<\/strong><\/em> methods of communicating with you.\u00a0 With the increased use of GroupCall (our text and email service), the Parent Portal, our school website and Microsoft Teams, we find more and more that we are duplicating the same messages in several different places.\u00a0 As a result, we have decided to stop paying the annual subscription on the Piota App and use that money more effectively to support learning elsewhere.\u00a0 The Kirkshaws Piota App will cease to function next Friday, 30th April<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 We will ensure that all the same information is available here on our website.\u00a0 Regular messages and updates will be sent to you by email.\u00a0 If you are not receiving email messages, please contact our school office or check the Parent Portal, to make sure your details are correct.<\/p>\n

NURSERY UPDATE<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

You should have received an email communication this afternoon to inform you that we will be able to return to full time hours from Monday 26th April.\u00a0 If you didn’t receive this, please contact the school office to check the details we hold for you.\u00a0 Thank you for your support over these recent difficult weeks.<\/p>\n

We don’t know how much longer this lovely weather will continue, but please remember to apply sun cream to your child each morning.\u00a0 As always, we are learning outside whenever we can, so we want to make sure everyone is safe and protected every day.<\/p>\n

When you are waiting for the nursery doors to open in the morning, please remember to maintain a 2m distance from other families and keep your children standing beside you.\u00a0 I know some younger children may be tempted to play with the nursery resources that are out, but due to COVID-19 enhanced cleaning it is important that these are not used by any children outwith one particular ‘Bubble’.\u00a0 In addition, staff are not available to risk assess any activities at this time; we don’t want anyone to be injured.\u00a0 Thank you for your support in this.<\/p>\n

A huge THANKS to everyone who has continued to contribute to the Jelly Bean Man – our Nursery Fund.\u00a0 Every penny of this goes to provide your child with snacks, treats and and new experiences.\u00a0 Every penny is much appreciated.<\/p>\n

ONGOING RISK ASSESSMENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

While adults in Scotland are still required to socially distance, our staggered starts and stops will need to continue.\u00a0 This means we now know there will be no change to this before the summer.\u00a0 We must continue to work together to ensure we limit the chance of the virus spreading around our school community.\u00a0 Please remember that adults are required to wear a face covering (unless exempt) and keep a 2m distance from other families at the school and nursery gates.\u00a0 \u00a0Today we tried a slight difference at the infant gates.\u00a0 Many thanks to everyone who patiently worked with me to see if we can improve on our previous routines.\u00a0 Many people commented that they saw this as a positive change, so we will continue with it next week, making any further adaptations as necessary.<\/p>\n

PARENT COUNCIL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Many thanks<\/strong><\/em> to our Parent Council who today delivered hoodies for all 46 of our P.7 pupils.\u00a0 As you can see they went down a storm!\u00a0 Thank you the willing volunteers who were keen to model them for a photo shoot…on the hottest day of the year!!\u00a0 I know they will wear them with pride throughout Term 4 and beyond.<\/p>\n

STUDENT PLACEMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are delighted welcome some students to both our school and nursery this term.\u00a0 It is a pleasure to work alongside our colleagues from college and university as we help coach the future workforce.\u00a0 Please be assured that this does not breach any COVID-19 restrictions.<\/p>\n

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Remember school and nursery will be closed for the May Day holiday on Monday 3rd May.\u00a0 There is also an In-Service Day across North Lanarkshire Council on Thursday 6th May, when pupils should not attend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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