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.

Please click the link below to access January’s Newsletter.  You can also find this under the Newsletter section.

January Newsletter

Winter Weather Arrangements

We were hoping to get through the winter unscathed however the forecast for the next couple of days is for frequent and heavy hail and snow showers.

In such conditions the janitor is required to clear a path to the main entrance from the main gate, following this the priority is to clear a pathway from the main entrance round through the junior and infant playgrounds to the Nursery entrance.  Once this has been achieved the janitor will then attempt to clear other exits/entrances to the building.  However despite best attempts sometimes the salt/grit is rendered useless if there is also heavy rain or extremely low temperatures.

In the event that conditions in the yard are unsuitable then myself or the Depute Head Teacher will take the decision to dismiss the children via the front door.  At all times the safety of the children is paramount and all staff will be in attendance to dismiss the children one class at a time.  In these circumstances we ask that all parents and carers stand back from the door so that the children may locate the appropriate adult.

I would appreciate your patience and understanding should this be the case and ask that you continue to follow twitter and text messages for updates.

Thank you for your co-operation

Mrs Greechan

NURSERY ADMISSION 2018/19

Applications for free nursery places in session 2019/19 can now be submitted.  Children attending nursery establishments in North Lanarkshire are eligible to start nursery in line with the following:-

• Children who reach three years of age between 1st March 2018 and 15th August 2018 can start nursery on 16th August 2018.

• Children who reach three years of age between 16th August 2018 and 28th February 2019 can start nursery the day after their third birthday.

Applications for children due to start nursery at any time in session 2018/19 should be completed and submitted to the nursery of your first choice no later than Friday 2nd March 2018.

If you have any children in your family or know of any child/children who may be eligible for nursery in session 2018/19 I would be grateful if you would inform the parents that applications need to be submitted by this date.  Submitting applications on time increases the opportunity of parents being granted a place in a nursery of their choice.  Letters informing parents of the nursery allocation decisions will be sent second class post on Friday 4th May 2018.

Applications forms, with guidance on completing the form and establishment contact details, can be collected from any establishment with nursery provision or can be downloaded from the council website at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/nurseryplaces

If you need further information regarding the content of this letter please contact either your local nursery or the Family Information Service, on 01236 812281 or by emailing llsearlyyears@northlan.gov.uk

Please note that children should have a 27 – 30 month health review.  You should contact your Health Visitor about this if you have not received an appointment.

Your assistance in this matter is very much appreciated.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Karen Greechan
Head Teacher

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.

Enrolment Poster 2018

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Here is a wee catch up on all that has been going on in St Michael’s!

On Friday 15^th 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.

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 12^th 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

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.

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 1^st 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 4^th 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 19^th 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.