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Teach Your Monster to Read
Attention parents of children in Primary 1-3.
This super app is free to download this week 26.02.18 – 05.03.18. If your child likes using hand held devices then why not download to help Literacy Attainment.
For more information about this app, please click on the link below:
https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/about-the-game/what-does-each-game-cover
The game runs on any normal laptop or desktop computer (including Apple Macs) and the app works on iPhone, iPad, Android and Kindle tablets (this may be dependent on the operating system of your device)
Winter Weather Activities
Due to the school closures throughout North Lanarkshire today, if you are looking for some activities to keep your children busy, you could engage them in the following activities:
Literacy Activities
- On Thursday of this week, it is World Book Day. Their website has some great activities the children can engage in. Click on the link below to access the resources. http://www.worldbookday.com/resources
- Cosy up on the couch and read your favourite book.
- Build a snowman then think/write about how you made it.
- Watch the Snowman. Write about ‘The Day Your Snowman Came to Life’.
- Go Sledging. Create a poster about how to stay safe when sledging.
- Doorway Online – offers games for children in Primary 1 – 3 http://www.doorwayonline.org.uk/literacy
- Phonics Games – this website offers games where children have to practise their blending and reading skills of words with the sounds and phonemes they have been learning. https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/ChildrensMenu.htm
- Phonics resources – Alphablocks is a great series which promotes the use of sounds and phonemes in a fun way. https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/alphablocks
Numeracy Activities
The Topmarks Website offers a range of maths games related to the topics the children have been covering in class.
School Closure
ALL North Lanarkshire schools will be CLOSED today. Amber Met Office warning for snow remains in place – please avoid travel. If you do travel be prepared for severe disruption.
Coffee House
Primary 7/6 enjoyed their work experience at The Coffee House on Friday! Look out for the children this week again.
School Closure
Due to forecast worsening weather, schools will close to pupils from 1.00 pm today. We are working with contractors to bring forward scheduled school transport but some transport may arrive after 1.00 pm. Staff will remain with pupils until collected.
We seem to be experiencing problems with the school phones. If you need to contact the school urgently please email ht@st-michaels.n-lanark.sch.uk
Active Maths
Winter Fun
Our First Week Back at School
After School Clubs
We are delighted to offer a number of After School Clubs run by some of the teaching staff and local instructors. These will take place Monday-Thursday, between 3pm – 4pm.
These will start from week beginning 22nd January until week beginning 19th March. If you wish to be considered for any of these clubs, please reply to the email, selecting the club of your choice by clicking on the relevant link.
Please note that club numbers have to be restricted and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, you will receive notification if your child has a place. There is a cost of 50p per week for the clubs attended.
