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P7 Info W/B 20th December 2021

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Hi all,

The final few days of term are upon us!

PE – Monday and Wednesday.

The last three days will consist of finishing previous work/projects; a final Zoom  assembly on Wednesday; online pantos; watching the class song recordings; Christmas card making & crafts. We will prepare and organise for next term. We will tidy our trays out and send work home, if appropriate.

For obvious reasons, we are being extra vigilant with hand sanitising and room ventilation. The latter often means that windows and doors are open so children may wear extra layers or coats in class if they wish.

***School finishes on Wednesday 22nd December at 3:15 pm. Pupils resume Tuesday 11th January 2022.*** 

I hope everyone has a safe, happy and healthy time and see you all in 2022!

Miss S Brunt

 

 

 

 

P5 Week beginning 6/12/21

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Good Morning,

Firstly can I please encourage you to send an extra jumper, cardigan, body warmer etc, for your child to keep in class. Our classroom does get chilly with the windows open for ventilation.  Also as we try to get outdoors in most weather please make sure your child has appropriate outdoor clothing.

Homework this week:

Spelling and reading, please see jotters and reading books for information.

Numeracy: will be given out on Tuesday and to be handed in the following Tuesday.

P.E.: Tuesday and Thursday as usual.

Mandarin: Wednesday.

Tuesday 7th December: We will be watching the Dunedin Consort performance.

Filming for the Christmas Song: This will take place on Thursday. Please can your child bring a CHRISTMAS JUMPER, HAT  (or Santa hat, deely boppers etc) AND SCARF AND GLOVES. (If you do not have these items please don’t worry, we have resources in school we can use).

Our school is one of the donation points for the Church Christmas donations. If you would like to donate a gift (unwrapped) to the school office for this, then please do so by Friday 10th December. 

Reminder: On Monday 13th December P5 will be carol singing at the Horn from 2.00pm. Please come and join us if you are able to, we would love to see you.

Kind regards,

Lisa Cumming

l.cumming@midlothian.education

p3 homework 03.12.21

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Hi everyone,

Reminders

Letters

Can everyone ensure Xmas lunch letters and photo and recording approval letters are signed and handed in ASAP. Recording for xmas songs will happen this week and if we don’t have the form unfortunately your child won’t be able to take part. Lunch letters were due in today (6th Dec) and similarly if you do not provide written permissions we can’t serve xmas lunch and your child will be expected to bring packed lunch. Unfortunately this is the case due to the new Natasha’s law. So please hand them in so we can all celebrate together!

Lunch hall

This week p3 will be returning to the lunch hall. I know some children are quite anxious about this. At present, the only other classes using the hall are p1, p2 and a small amount of children from the other classes who opt for hot meals so crowds and noise are reduced. This should make the transition a little easier.

Homework

Spelling

Spelling words have been glued into the children’s jotters. Please remember to practise the words AND write the sentences unless this has been discussed with me previously.

Numeracy/Maths

I have stuck a numeracy/maths grid the the back of your child’s homework jotter. The expectation is that only one brick (activity)  be completed per week. Can you colour the brick after your child has completed the activity AND is confident in doing so independently.

A Sumdog challenge on 2D Shape has also been set for each pupil at their level and will be available until next Friday.

Reading:

Dragons

Snooty Prune

Monday – Chapter  one and two

Tuesday – Chapter three and four

Wednesday- Chapter five

Thursday–  Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can be found at:

ttops_fic_snootyprune_tns (1).pdf

Unicorns

The Quest

Monday- p1-6

Tuesday – p7-12

Wednesday – p13 – 18

Thursday-  p19-23        Create your own comic strip with at least 4 boxes about what you think happens next.

 

Kelpies

The Litter Queen

Monday – p1- 8

Tuesday– p8 –16

Wednesday- p17 – 24

Thursday- p24 – 32

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can  be found at:

ort_bck_litterqueen_tns.pdf

Selkies 

Roman Adventure

Monday – p1- 8

Tuesday– p8 –16

Wednesday- p17 – 24

Thursday- p24 – 32

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can  be found at:

ort_bck_roman_tns.pdf

Mermaids

Robin Hood

Monday – p1- 6

Tuesday– p7 –12

Wednesday- p13 – 18

Thursday- p19 – 24

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can  be found at

ort_bck_robinhood_tns.pdf (oupjapan.co.jp)

 

Have a fab week everyone!

Miss Ramsay

 k.ramsay@midlothian.education

P4 Homework and Update – Nov/Dec 2021

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✨Homework & Update – P4! ✨

We have had a very busy first term with some ups and downs. Fingers crossed we all stay healthy on the lead up to Christmas and over the holidays. We are doing everything in our power to bring some festive cheer this month!

We still have to adhere to safety measures to ensure all children and staff in school are as safe as possible so please follow the FACTS guidance at all times. As in previous months,  it is still extremely important that our classrooms are kept well ventilated so the windows will be open throughout the day. We now also have carbon dioxide monitors in the classroom which alert us to higher levels and prompt us to open the door. Therefore please ensure that your child wears a warm jumper/fleece as wearing layers is the best way to keep warm. Also it is extremely important that with the change in weather, all children come to school with a warm jacket/coat.

Homework

  • 🔡Spelling: homework tasks consist of pupils writing new spelling words in their homework jotter on Wednesday each week. At home they should use:

LOOK   THINK/SAY   COVER   WRITE   CHECK

to write out their new spelling words three times in neat columns. They should also complete an activity card which will earn pupils credit card points. Completed spelling homework should be returned the following Monday to be marked and the next spelling pattern will be given for homework on Wednesday each week. All activities are discussed in class so your child should be able to complete these tasks independently or with minimal adult support.

  • 🔢Numeracy & Maths: each week an activity sheet will be given to practise work which has been taught in class. Pupils can write straight onto this sheet so no need to copy into their jotters and this can be returned in their folder on Monday of the following week.
  • 📚Reading: all pupils have been allocated a reading book which goes home once or twice per week to be read with an adult. It is extremely important that this activity is done at home as only through regular reading practice, will children improve this valuable life skill! Please ensure your child’s reading book is returned to school on the date written on the bookmark. It would also be helpful if you could initial this when you have heard your child read.
  • 👟PE/Health & Wellbeing: this will be a mix of indoor and outdoor activities where possible and to that end, can children please come dressed for outdoor PE on Tuesday and Thursday each week.  An outdoor kit will consist of trainers, shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings, t-shirt, fleece and outdoor showerproof jacket. We still have no changing areas at present so children will wear their kit for the day.

Additional Information

🧧Mandarin – P4 have been taking part in weekly, half hour Mandarin lesson every Wednesday morning. Ms Ling Sun has been providing introductory lessons over the term which the children are enjoying.

📅Diary dates:

Tuesday 30th November 2021 – St. Andrew’s Day Class Activity & Dunedin Consort

Monday 6th December 2021 – Christmas post box in place outside Mrs Caldwell’s office

Tuesday 7th December 2021 – Dunedin Consort Performance for P4 and P6

Monday 13th December 2021 – Gary Copeland Concert for P3 and P4, 2.15-3pm

Tuesday 14th December 2021 – Christmas Lunch / Carol Singing at the Horn, P3 and P4, 2.00-2.30pm

Thursday 16th December 2021 – P4 Christmas Party and Christmas Jumper Day

Friday 17th December 2021 – Christmas Assembly with Mr Duffin, HT Award and Dunedin Consort (Handel’s Messiah, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh – details to be confirmed)

Thursday 23rd December 2021 – Monday 10th January 2022, Christmas Holidays

Tuesday 11th January 2022 – Pupils return 

If you have any queries regarding homework or wish to discuss another aspect of your child’s education please contact Mrs Roy or myself by email:

J.watts@mgfl.net

S.roy@mgfl.net

Many thanks for your support,

Mrs Watts & Mrs Roy

p3 Homework – w/b – 29.11.21

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Hi everyone,

Homework

Spelling

Spelling words have been glued into the children’s jotters. Please remember to practise the words AND write the sentences unless this has been discussed with me previously.

Lots of children were missing their jotters today.  As a result they could not glue in their homework and it instead is loose in their bag. I am keen not to hand out new jotters before the end of term as we will all get a fresh one in January. Please can you remind you remind your child to look for their jotter at home.

Numeracy/Maths

I have stuck a numeracy/maths grid the the back of your child’s homework jotter. The expectation is that only one brick (activity)  be completed per week. Can you colour the brick after your child has completed the activity AND is confident in doing so independently.

A Sumdog challenge on addition and subtraction has also been set for each pupil at their level and will be available until next Friday.

Reading:

Dragons

Shelley Holmes Ace Detective

Monday – Chapter  Two and Three

Tuesday – Chapter Four and Five

Wednesday- Chapter Six and Seven

Thursday–  Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can be found at:

ttops_fic_shelholmes_tns.pdf (oxfordowl.co.uk)

Unicorns

Dangerous Trainers

Monday- Chapter 1

Tuesday – Chapter 2

Wednesday – Chapter 3

Thursday-  Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can be found at:

ttops_fic_dangertrainers_tns.pdf (oxfordowl.co.uk)

 

Kelpies

The Blue Eye

Monday – p1- 8

Tuesday– p8 –16

Wednesday- p17 – 24

Thursday- p24 – 32

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can  be found at:

https://www.oupjapan.co.jp/sites/default/files/contents/eduk/ort/media/ort/ort_bck_blueeye_tns.pdf

Selkies 

Chinese Adventure

Monday – p1- 8

Tuesday– p8 –16

Wednesday- p17 – 24

Thursday- p24 – 32

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can also be found at:

ort_bck_chinese_tns.pdf (oupjapan.co.jp)

Mermaids

The Go-Kart Race

Monday – p1- 6

Tuesday– p7 –12

Wednesday- p13 – 18

Thursday- p19 – 24

Extension: Select an extension task from accompanying reading sheet

This can also be found at:

ort_bck_gokartrace_tns.pdf (oupjapan.co.jp)

Have a fab week everyone!

Miss Ramsay

 k.ramsay@midlothian.education

P5 Week beginning 22/11/21

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Parents and Carers,

I hope you have all had a lovely weekend. The weather has certainly started to feel a little chillier….please make sure your child has warm and waterproof outdoor clothing for break and lunch times. Also P.E. may or may not be outside so please ensure your child is equipped for in or outside P.E.

In line with our Covid prevention guidelines we are keeping our windows open at all times and the door open whenever it is necessary, with this in mind you may wish to send an extra layer which could remain on your child’s chair for cooler moments.

Thank you to everyone that donated to our Children in Need collection. I am not sure of the total amount raised but will let you know. The class did the Joe Wicks workout and quiz and P6 produced a lovely assembly for us all.

THIs WEEK:

Reading: please see individual reading books for pages.

Spelling: please see individual homework jotters.

Numeracy: Each child has a worksheet to complete based on using the near 10s strategy for addition. We have been doing this in class. This is to be returned on Friday.

P.E will be on Tuesday and Thursday as usual.

Mandarin is returning on Wednesday.

On Thursday we have a lovely opportunity – we are doing a singing workshop with NYCOS (National Youth Choir of Scotland).

Many thanks,

Lisa Cumming (l.cumming@midlothian.education)

P5 Week Beginning 15/11/21

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Dear Parents and Carers,

This week:

Thank you to everyone that contributed to our Poppy Appeal. The P7s produced a beautiful assembly to remember those we have lost.

School Lunches / Parent Pay: From Monday children can buy a school lunch instead of bringing their own packed lunch. If they choose to do this they will probably be eating in the lunch hall. If your child chooses to have a school lunch and has a food allergy or intolerance please send in a signed note stating what they are to order for lunch. This is to comply with new legislation.

Reading – please see reading book for homework.

Spelling – please see spelling jotter for the pattern or sound they are learning.

P.E. is as usual on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

On Wednesday Miss Sun is not in so we will have no mandarin.

The children seemed to have enjoyed learning about COP26 and the importance of Climate Change.

I hope to complete all the parent/child ‘trio’ consultations this week, I will then send home the completed forms.

P6 are organising ‘Children in Need’ this week. On Friday we have ‘Dress Down’ day….please bring a £1. Can you ensure that children are not wearing football strips, onesies or pyjamas.

From Monday, as part of Children in Need, P6 are having a ‘Guess the Sweets in the Tub’ this will cost 50p and the children can take part at break or lunch time throughout the week.

Many thanks,

Lisa Cumming

l.cumming@midlothian.education

P7 Info w/b Monday 1st November

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Hi all,

🎽 PE  – Monday and Wednesday – please come to school dressed for PE outdoors. Remember to bring a water bottle for hydration. 

Bud Bus – Visits Loanhead P7 on Monday 1st November. Children get to learn all about the annual poppy appeal and its history.

🚴‍♀️ Bikeability – Group 1 have their final session on Monday 1st November.  These are: LC , CR, LBar, SW, EvT, AR, IG, JM and CG.

Parents Eve/Afternoon: Children will bring an appointment slip home on Monday 1st Nov. If this appointment is unsuitable, then please get in touch with the school office. Please remember that if you wish to change your appointment to a phone call, this will be on a different day, and not Wednesday or Friday. Please note, if you are attending a face to face appointment, that it should only be yourself and your child at the appointment. We will be using the classroom door as our entrance/exit, keeping a safe distance, wiping down surfaces and wearing masks to keep everyone safe.

👐PEER MEDIATION TRAINING – P7 will be trained to be peer mediators during sessions run by Tara Larkin, every Tuesday. Once trained, children can volunteer to take turns to be peer mediators in the playground – this means they can help to sort out any disputes between younger pupils.

🏠Homework :

📝Spelling –  Please hand in completed work on Friday. Please ensure all writing is neat.

Research task – A task about poppies will be issued on Tuesday  ( paper form or on Google Classroom). P7 will lead an assembly on this soon.

📚Reading – Can every child please have a personal reading text in school for such times when children may read quietly.

My new email address :

s.brunt@midlothian.education

 

That’s all for now,

Thank you,

Miss Brunt