Good afternoon, We hope you are all well.
Just to remind all parents that Seesaw and TEAMS are not appropriate channels for communication between the school and parents. In order for them to remain safe zones for our pupils, they are child only. All communication with the school should be done through e-mail at, wlstjosephwhit-ps@westlothian.org.uk or phone on, 01501 740452, where we will be happy to assist.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support, at this time.
Remember those Games Consoles that have web browsers could be used for Online Learning!
Accessing Online Learning via Playstation
First navigate to the far right and select library.
Next select Applications then select Internet Browser.
Click start.
Then press the triangle on the controller and type in Glow RM UNIFY.
Press R2 to search.
Click the first link that you see
This will direct you to the GLOW login page where you can now enter your login details.
Once logged in you will see Microsoft Teams on your Launch Pad click on teams and select your class team.
This is where your daily tasks will be.
Accessing Online Learning via Xbox
Plug a keyboard into the Xbox USB slot.
Go into my games and apps.
Find Microsoft Edge and select.
Type in: Glow RM Unify and search.
This will direct you to the GLOW login page where you can now enter your login details.
You can then access your work through Microsoft Teams where your tasks will be uploaded within your class channel.
Just don’t get distracted by the games until the work is done!
Good morning everyone,
I hope you all managed to have a lovely holiday with your family. You will find all of this week’s activities in SeeSaw. You can get to today’s learning by clicking on the weekly learning activity I have pinned to the top. Then choose the day and click on the first activity.
Please remember there is no pressure to complete all tasks. Just do what you can.
Both Sumdog and Education City are available to use in addition to all of the activities in SeeSaw. You should have your password for these at home. There are also daily PE sessions with Joe Wicks at 9 am on You Tube.
Thank you to all the parents and carers for your support.
Take care.
Mr Benyon
Primary 1 to Primary 3 has started to use Seesaw in school. This is a new App which we will be using in school and at home.
Your child will bring home a QR code which should be used to log them in – please keep it safe. Try the QR code to get used to using it. Ask your child to use the draw tools to draw a picture or write their name or some words. Upload this to their Journal (Click on the green circle with the tick). As everyone becomes more familiar with the platform you will find more “Activities” set by the teacher.
Below is a link to a video that shows you how to log in and use some of the basic functions. I hope you find this helpful.
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myON is essentially an online library which has some additional tools. It will be the main source of reading material for home and school use.
myON is from Renaissance Learning, the same company that provides Accelerated Reader, a program that has been used in school for a number of years. myON has some integration with Accelerated Reader and Star Reading which is used to help select books at an appropriate level.
Please take some time to look at the Parent Information Sheet and the introductory video. Please take some time to connect Star Reader Scores.
It would also be useful to download the App and set up access on as many devices as possible to ensure easy access.
During the next week or two, it would be really helpful if everyone becomes familiar with the books that are available. Begin to read some books and start to add to the “list” of books you would like to read.
Try the audio function with some books and try just reading others and see your time spent reading add up. Take some quizzes!
Integrate myON into your daily routine!
Watch this video https://share.vidyard.com/watch/6f2MCaN4B1eQNpuVK4QxnF?
Look at this parent guide: Parent-Guide-to-myON-1
Enjoy!
Remote Learning Letter January 2021
Please see information about Remote Learning for next week. This will be updated each week.
Dear Parent/Carer
As you will be aware, the Scottish Government made some changes to plans for the re-opening of schools in January just after the end of term in December. Further changes were made yesterday. I am writing to update you on how these decisions affect you and your child(ren).
Extension to School Holiday and Remote Learning
The Scottish Government has decided that the school holiday period will be extended until Monday 11 January 2021. All school pupils will start remote learning and teaching on Monday 11 January and this will last until Friday 29 January, subject to further review by the Scottish Government. We will contact you again about remote learning by Friday of this week.
Nursery (Early Learning and Childcare) can open to children of key workers and vulnerable children only until 18 January. You will be updated on arrangements for after this date when further guidance is received from the Scottish Government.
Free School Meals
If your child is entitled to free school meals, the direct payments made to you over the holiday period will continue. This will initially be up to Friday 15 January 2021, and you will be updated on arrangements for the rest of the period of remote learning.
Children of Key Workers and Vulnerable Children
Separate arrangements have been made for children of key workers and vulnerable children from tomorrow (Wednesday 6 January 2021), as required by the Scottish Government. Children of key workers who have requested a place, and received confirmation that a place is available, can attend their school or nursery (early learning and childcare) from Wednesday 6 January. Vulnerable children can also attend their school or nursery (early learning and childcare) from Wednesday 6 January, but only if they are contacted by their school or nursery (early learning and childcare) and offered a place.
From Wednesday 6 January to Friday 8 January, schools will provide childcare and wellbeing support only. From Monday 11 January to Friday 29 January, schools will provide in-person learning and teaching for vulnerable children and the children of key workers. Normal school hours will apply, and breakfast clubs will operate. School transport will run as normal, unless parents/carers are contacted and informed of revised arrangements. Catering will be provided for children attending school and nursery (early learning and childcare) as normal and free school meals provided to those entitled.
If you have not received confirmation of a ‘key worker’ place, or been contacted by your school to offer a place to your child, your child must not attend school or nursery (early learning and childcare).
Further Updates
We will continue to keep you updated with information when it is available.
I understand that the changes to school and nursery provision and the short notice are challenging for you, and all members of the school community to deal with. I would like to reassure you that all of the staff at St Joseph’s will continue to support the learning and wellbeing of all pupils during the next few weeks.
Yours sincerely
Mrs F A Burns
We have been:
Another busy, fun filled week in P1!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout this term.
I wish all families a very merry and holy Christmas!
Miss McCullagh
Today is Zippity’s last day in P1! Today he left us a letter explaining he has been to the North Pole last night to see Santa! Santa gave him certificates for all the boys and girls on the nice list! Great news, we are all on the nice list! Great job P1!
Zippity was a very kind elf today! He left us a special gift to start our Christmas activity day! A lovely book about an Elf spreading kindness over the world! We loved the story!
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