Please find attached on the details of School Enrolment dates and times at St. Michael’s. Please share with anyone you may know who has a child starting school in August.
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Our Choir are on Tour!
Our Upper School Choir are doing their rounds both in Moodiesburn and further afield. This week they have been signing in the Coffee House and they took part in the Makmerry Concert at St Maurice’s.
A Busy Few Week in St Michael’s
Here is a wee catch up on all that has been going on in St Michael’s!
Nativity Experience
Primary 1 had a wonderful time last week at Moodiesburn Church Centre to learn about the Nativity story.
Primary 1 – Christmas Experience
On the morning of Thursday 7th December, our Primary 1 pupils have been invited to take part in an annual festive event being held within Moodiesburn Church and organised by Chryston Parish Church.
Children will listen to Christmas stories, sing Christmas songs and take part in festive craft activities.
Consent to take part in this event is covered by the local visits form signed earlier this year.
I am sure the children will enjoy this lovely festive experience.
Advent Appeal
On Friday 15th December we will hold a special Advent Appeal Day. On this day the pupils are invited to wear something Christmassy!! Such as the colours red or green, tinsel in their hair or a Christmas jumper, if they have one, but please don’t buy anything new.
We would ask that on this day all the pupils donate one of the items mentioned below for those less fortunate.
- A tin of food (such as soup, beans etc)
- A packet of food (such as savoury rice)
- A new toy (perhaps an unwanted gift)
- Or a new hat or gloves for a child
We will then donate these items to local charities. We ask that you only donate what is affordable at this time of year.
School Photograph Viewing Cards
Following Pret-a-Portrait’s recent visit to the school, Student pictures are now available. A viewing card explaining how you can view and order pictures will be sent home with pupils today.
Please ask your child to give it to you as soon as possible so you have a chance to order any pictures you would like at a discounted price before the Early Bird Deadline 12th December 2017.
Christmas Order Deadline:
Sunday 10th December for Framed Prints & Phone Cases
Sunday 17th December for Unframed Prints, JPEGs on USB
Thursday 21st December for JPEGs to download
If for any reason your viewing card doesn’t make it to you in the next few days, please contact Pret-a-Portrait directly on 0800 021 7626 or customerservice@pret-a-portrait.net
Pantomime Arrangements
As you are aware on Tuesday 5th December, the school will be attending the pantomime at Motherwell Concert Hall. All children should wear full school uniform.
Please provide your child with a small snack (no crisps) and non fizzy drink for during the performance. All children will have lunch on our return to school. Please provide your child with a packed lunch as there will be no hot meals available from the school canteen. P.1-3 and free school meals, will be able to order a packed lunch only in the morning.
Your child will be issued with an emergency contact form which must be signed and returned to the school prior to your child attending this event. Please ignore the section on this form requesting parent helpers as this has already been arranged.
Infant Nativity
This year, the children in Primaries 1 to 3 will be performing “Born in a Barn” as our Nativity Performance. The dates of the Nativity are as follows:-
Tuesday 12th December 7 p.m.
Wednesday 13th December 1.30pm
If your child is in Primary 1 to 3 and is the eldest in the family he/she will initially be allocated 2 tickets.
On Monday 4th December the eldest child in each family will be given 2 tickets for the evening performance, unless you have stated your preference for the afternoon performance. If the evening performance does not suit you may return them to the school to be exchanged for day performance no later than Wednesday 6th December. If your child is absent they will be given 2 tickets on their return. On Thursday 7th December, the remainder of the tickets will be available on a first come first served basis from the school office from 9.30am.
The money for the tickets will be collected at the door on the evening of the performance. Tickets are priced at £3.00 each and entry will be by ticket only so please keep them safe as duplicates cannot be issued. For Health and Safety reasons we must insist that every person in the hall has a ticket. Please see separate letter regarding prams and buggies.
The Parent Council will be providing tea and coffee during both performances.
As usual the children and staff are working hard for this concert and we are confident that you will have a very enjoyable evening.
Mid Term Update
Prayers
We were saddened to hear of the death of Eddie McGonnell who taught at St. Michael’s in the 1970’s, then at St. Maurice’s. Please remember Eddie and his family in your prayers at this time.
After School Clubs
This is the last week for the After School Clubs. Information regarding any future clubs will be sent out in the New Year.
St. Andrew’s Day
This Thursday we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Andrew. The pupils are welcome to wear tartan, be it a scarf, skirt, ribbon or tie etc. Please do not buy anything for this, it is only if the pupils’ already have something and would like to wear it.
Christmas Coffee Morning
The Parent Council are holding their Coffee Morning in the school on Friday 1st December at 10 a.m. Entry fee is £1 and is payable at the door. The children will have an opportunity to purchase some of the stock at very reasonable prices and the School choir will perform a few of the songs in their repertoire. Donations of home baking and raffle prizes would be most welcome
Christmas Fayre
We will be having our Annual Christmas Fayre in the school on Monday 4th December at 7.00 p.m. Entry fee is £1 for adults and 50p for children of school age. We would still be grateful for donations of unused/unwanted gifts. Toiletries, games, bottles, perfumes, biscuits, sweets etc. would be welcome for the Tombola Stall and the raffle. Please send any donations to the school office as soon as possible.
Santa will be here on the night as will a selection of stallholders with a variety of reasonably priced goods. The childrens’ class enterprise goods will also be available for you to purchase.
Chistmas Lunch
An email has been sent today with details of the Christmas Lunch which will be held on Tuesday 19th December. Please select from the options, what your child would like to order.
We hope that you will support us once again and we look forward to seeing you over the course of the festive period.
