Dear Parent/Carer

The authority is in the process of revising its Parental Engagement Strategy.

As part of the review we want to accurately comment on all educational establishment’s relationship with parents.

To that end a survey has been created for parents to reflect and comment on current practice and suggest how parental engagement might be improved.

Can I encourage you to take some time to complete the survey as your thoughts are immensely valuable.

The link for the parent survey (via Survey Monkey) is:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NLparentssep2016

Monday 29th August

Play on Pedals Parent Information Session 8.45 am – 9 am and 1.05 pm – 1.20 pm.

Tuesday 30th August

Play on Pedals Parent Information Session 8.45 am – 9 am and 1.05 pm – 1.20 pm.

Kodaly preschool session delivered by Siobhan and Gillian, in the Sunshine Room 9 am and 1.15 pm.

Nicola is on Special Leave this afternoon, therefore Susan will be supporting the Butterfly children.

Wednesday 31st August

Chrisitne Farquhuarson, Head from Wishaw Family Learning Centre will be supporting in the nursery today.

 Play on Pedals Parent Information Session 8.45 am – 9 am and 1.05 pm – 1.20 pm.

Thursday 1st September

Lynn will be on Annual Leave until Friday 16th September.

Play on Pedals Parent Information Session 8.45 am – 9 am and 1.05 pm – 1.20 pm.

Friday 2nd September

Play on Pedals Parent Information Session 8.45 am – 9 am and 1.05 pm – 1.20 pm.

This session for your information we have attached an initial calendar of events which will help you keep up to date with what is on offer throughout the year.

Copy of Shotts Family Learning Centre Calendar 2016-17

Please remember that the centre will be closed to all children during all Public Holiday and In Service days, a full list of these are available from a member of the admin team and will also be included in the first newsletter of the session.

Welcome to the new families who have joined the centre this term.

Joining the staff team in the early level playroom every afternoon is Early Learning Practitioner, Amy McIntyre. With Shannon White on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Emma Burns has taken up the temporary position as job share in the Rainbow Room along with working every Thursday in the early level playroom.

Monday 22nd August 2016

Lynn will be in the early level playroom all week.

Tuesday 23rd August 2016

Lynn is attending the Wishaw and Shotts Practitioners Forum this afternoon.

Wednesday 24th August 2016

Emma is attending Video Enhanced Reflective Practice (VERP) training at the GLO Centre Motherwell.

Thursday 25th August 2016

Friday 26th August 2016

Jen Dawson, CLD Homelink Worker will be in the centre this morning to meet with Lynn

Newsletter will be issued at the end of  next week.

Drumroll please…Yes we did it!! All our hard work paid off!! Shotts family learning centre placed 1st in Shotts galaday float school & nursery section!! Just to add to the buzz we won best overall float!! So happy our children were able to represent their nursery. I’m a little sad that this was my 1st time involved & also my last. But i’m sure my lovely girls that still have kids attending nursery will keep it going. Such a special moment/day for the nursery kids. They all loved it as did us mummies. Super proud hope all u guys are too. Hopefully the link will work let everyone see our float in the procession. Thanks. X Amanda Barr

http://xpressionphotography.com/clients/public-events/shotts-gala-day-2016//

Come along to our Big Chef, Little Chef session in Calderhead High School  on Wednesday 6th July 10 am – 12 noon, delivered by Jen Dawson Homelink Worker, the session will offer a fun cooking experience for parent/carer and chid who will work together as a team to prepare two healthy dishes.

Places available for 12 x parents and children 3 – 5 years.

Every child must be accompanied by an and adult.

Sessions will last approximately 2 hrs.

Come along and join the Teddy Bears Picnic  in Calderhead High School on Thursday 7th July 10.30 am – 12 noon fun for children aged 3-5 years and parent/carer.

The event will start with storyteller Gerry Durkin entertaining us with stories and songs.  Then Jen Dawson, Homelink Worker will continue the fun with some teddy themed snacks and activities for all to try including a teddy toddle around the playground.

Children should bring along a favourite teddy (or toy).

Places available for 20 x parent/carer and children 3 – 5 years

Contact Jen Dawson on 01698 274344 for further information or book you places by speaking to Lynn or Jackie.

Remember to pick up a Summer in Shotts flyer which will give you all of the events  which Community Learning and Development will be delivering to families from Monday 4th July to Friday 8th July 2016 in Calderhead High school.

Monday 4th July   WIN LOSE DRAW

Tuesday 5th July  INSIDE OUT FAMILY MOVIE VIEWING

Wednesday 6th July  DIGITAL DABBLE

Tuesday 5th  July   JUNK MODELLING

Wednesday 6th July  CONNECT WITH COMPUTERS

Thursday 7th July  LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th July  SUMMER CHILL

Tuesday 5th – Thursday  7th July  SUMMER JAM 

Friday 8th July  SUMMER CELEBRATION

********There will be no Mini Kickers session this week***************************

Monday 20th June 2016

Nicola remains on sick leave, therefore Emma will continue to support the Butterfly children.

Siobhan AL, Pamela will be supporting the Ladybird Group.

Linda Gouter and Mary Ann Williams will be in the early level playroom today.

Tuesday 21st June 2016

Nicola remains on sick leave, therefore Emma will continue to support the Butterfly children.

Siobhan AL, Pamela will be supporting the Ladybird Group.

Christine is on Special Leave this afternoon.

Wednesday 22nd June 2016

Nicola remains on sick leave, therefore Emma will continue to support the Butterfly children.

Pamela is on annual leave today.

Thursday 23rd June 2016

Leavers Presentation at the Henderson Theatre, 9.30 am.  All pre school children.

Bookbug Gifting Ceremony at the Henderson Theatre 1.30 pm.  All ante pre school children.

Pamela is on annual leave today.

Friday 24th June 2016

Pamela and Lauren are both on annual leave today.

Saturday 24th June 2016

Shotts Gala Day

If you are intending to join the nursery float, can you please record your child’s name and accompanying adult on the list provided in the cloakroom by Monday 20th June 2016.

Monday 27th June 2016

Parent and child summer outing to Five Sisters Zoo.

Tuesday 28th June 2016

Wednesday 29th June 2016

Today we will be having a PLAY ON PEDALS day for the children where they can bring their bikes to nursery for the last session. the car park will be therefore closed for all users, including staff.  We would ask that on tis occasion you consider walking your child to nursery on their bike due to the safety concerns when parking on Shottskirk  Road.

Carly is on annual leave all week, Pamela will be supporting the Dragonfly Group

Monday 23rd May 2016

Lynn will be in the Birth to Three nursery all week.

Clare McDonald, Principal Teacher from St Patricks Primary School will be vising the nursery this morning.

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High School.

Lynn will be attending a meeting at Richard Stewart Family Learning Centre this afternoon.

Tuesday 24th May 2016

Jackie will be delivering Play on Pedals to colleagues within NLC this morning.

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Alison Hay will be visiting the nursery this afternoon.

Wednesday 25th May 2016

Nevine Mamhoud, Educational Psychologist will be in the nursery this morning.

Gemma Kelly, Speech and Language Therapist will be in the nursery today.

Yvonne Quigg, Early Learning Communication and Transition teacher will be in the nursery this morning.

Thursday 26th May 2016

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting the early level playroom today.

Learning Together at Shotts Nature Park with Nicola and Gillian 9 am.

Birth to Three Play and Stay Family sessions  1pm with Christine and Elaine

We will be closed on Friday 27th and Monday 30th May due to Public Holiday.

Monday 16th May

Sophie Thomson work experience from Calderhead High School will be in the early level playroom this week

Pamela is on leave today, Emma will be supporting the playroom

Mini Kickers at Calderhead High School, remember if you are available to help walk the children to and from that would be great.  Don’t forget your bottle of water.

St Patrick’s Transition Primary Activity Week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Lynn will be in the early level playroom all week

Amanda is on annual leave all week

Liz will be supporting the early level playroom this afternoon

Caterpillar Group Parental Consultations – Progress Reports – 3.30 pm – 5.40 pm with Elaine

Tuesday 17th May

Pamela is on leave today, Emma will be supporting the playroom

Jackie is delivering Play on Pedals to colleagues within NLC establishments

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting in the early level playroom today

Wednesday 18th May

Elaine will be presenting at North Lanarkshire Council’s Learning Festival today

Natasha Henry student nurse will be spending the day in the Rainbow Room

Yvonne Quigg will be in the early playroom this morning

Gemma Kelly will be in the playrooms today

Early Level Parental Consultations – Progress Reports – 3.30 pm – 5.40 pm.  Where possible could all the children in the early level playroom be collected at 3 pm today

Thursday 19th May

Learning Together  Outdoors at Shotts Nature Park with Nicola and Gillian

Lauren will be supporting in the early level playroom today

Jennifer and Liz will be supporting in the early playroom today

Emma will be supporting in the early level playroom today

Birth to 3 Stay and Play Parent and Child session with Elaine and Christine this afternoon

Solihull Understanding Your Child this morning with Jen and Louise

Friday 20th May

Carly is on annual leave today

Lauren will be supporting in  the early level playroom this morning

 Dykehead Primary School transition lunch visit which Jackie will be joining

Solihull Understanding Your Child this afternoon with Susan and Carol

Jackie will be attending a meeting at Stepping Stones Family Learning Centre this afternoon regarding Building the Ambition

Learning Together Outdoors at Shotts Nature Park with Nicola and Gillian