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I hope everyone has a lovely weekend,
Many thanks,
Mrs Lynch
Monthly Archives: January 2022
Primary 2 Homework 18.1.22
Hello!
The homework for this week has gone home today:
- Reading: I have included suggestions for reading each night in their yellow reading records. They also read most day in class so please can they bring their reading books in Mondays-Thursdays for this.
- Spelling: This week we have been looking at i_e with magic e changing the i from a short to long sound. The spelling words for this week are: six pad smell bike time smile prize like have bridesmaid
- Poetry: As a whole school we are looking at Scottish poetry. Our class poems are Mince and Tatties and Doctor by J K Annand which the children each have a copy of. As part of their homework for this week and into next they can choose and practise one of these poems to perform next week for the class. The best two recitals will get to perform them via our whole school digital assembly on the 28th January. Good luck primary 2 and I hope you enjoy practising your poem performance.
I hope everyone has a lovely week and any questions please feel free to email me on l.lynch2@midlothian.education. If anyone is still to fill in the online digital permission slips for the device rollout please do so as soon as possible. Any problems please just let me know.
Many thanks,
Mrs Lynch
P1 news and information 17.1.22
This week, and next, we have Outdoor learning on Monday. Please can children come prepared for this including a spare change of shoes for indoors.
We are consolidating sounds to l this week and listening to sounds we hear in words and trying to write them down. Children are encouraged to do this before asking for an adult to scribe it for them. We are also moving onto our next stage of key words if ready, please continue to work on these at home. If you need additional copies just let me know.
In Numeracy we are looking at subtraction in 10. Children have home learning to complete on this.
Scots Poems – In January, all Loanhead are given poems to choose from which they then learn at home and recite in class. Children perform their poems in class (they may ding, use actions, props etc. if they wish) and some may even recite at assembly. This is set as homework for all children at LPS. This is always a fabulous activity and I love hearing them all. P1 Scots poems
Reading – groups will stay as they were this week but I plan to move some children around over the next couple of weeks. Please remember that it is helpful if children do not read these in advance.
Thanks
Mrs H
P4 Homework & Update – January 2022
Happy New Year – 2022!
Welcome back! We hope you have had a restful holiday and are ready to start the new year.
The school have had to tighten rules around Covid-19 restrictions so pupils will continue to have lunch in the classroom until further notice.
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 continue to use CO2 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 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: due to the school focusing on Scottish poetry recitals there will be no written homework handed out but we would encourage pupils to continue to practise their chosen times table.
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 Monday and Wednesday each week. An outdoor kit will consist of trainers, shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings, t-shirt, fleece and outdoor showerproof jacket. We still don’t have a changing area at present so children will wear their kit for the day.
Additional Information
🧑🏫Student Teacher – We would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr Ferguson who will be joining P4 for the next 10 weeks.
Mandarin – P4 will continue to take part in weekly, half hour Mandarin lesson every Wednesday morning. Ms Ling Sun has been providing introductory lessons over the first few terms which the children will continue to enjoy.
💻Digital Devices – All pupils will received a digital device to use between home and school. For further information on the programme, and to fill out the parental agreement form please see the links below. The devices will not be allocated for full use until the agreements are filled out. This is an online form.
Equipped for Learning Information
https://bit.ly/efl-parentcarer
Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).
Diary dates:
Monday 24th January 2022 – Class Scottish Poetry Recitals
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 on our new address:
j.watts@midlothian.education
s.roy@midlothian.education
Many thanks for your support,
Mrs Watts & Mrs Roy
P6 Week Beginning 17.1.22
Hi all,
What a wonderful first week back we have had! This coming week, we will be getting back into our regular routine and homework will begin.
P.E with Miss Simpson is on Tuesday and Thursday. Please ensure your child comes dressed in P.E clothes and brings a bottle of water for hydration.
Mandarin is on Wednesday with Miss Sun.
On Wednesday, P6 will have their first skiing lesson – how exciting!! Children should come to school dressed in their ski wear and can bring their uniform in their school bag to change into upon return. All ski equipment is provided by Hillend (boots, helmets, etc.) Please ensure your child knows their show size so they are able to be given correct fitting boots. The bus will leave promptly on Wednesday morning, so it is important that all children arrive on time.
At the end of the month, we will be welcoming Ms Gault, who will be joining us until mid-March for her teaching placement.
Homework:
Reading – Children will have reading homework every night. The pages to be read will be written in their reading record, please sign this every night to evidence that homework has been completed.
Spelling – On Monday, the class will copy their new spelling list and will bring this home alongside a task to complete too. Please ensure your child completes their homework in neat, cursive handwriting. This is due in for Friday.
Other – Every child should have brought home one Scottish poem to learn. It is important that your child learns their poem, as we will be reciting them in class on Friday. From this 2 children will then be chosen to recite their poems at our poetry recital at the end of the month.
P6 should continue to bring in packed lunches from home.
**Digital Devices**
If you have not already filled out a form to give permission for your child to receive a digital device, then please do so. It is a really quick form to fill out but if you do have any issues, then please do get in touch with me. Please find the forms and information in the links below.
For further information on the programme, and to fill out the parental agreement form please see the links below. The devices will not be allocated for full use until the agreements are filled out. This is an online form.
Equipped for Learning Information
https://bit.ly/efl-parentcarer
Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).
I hope you all have a lovely weekend,
Miss Lauren Waller
Primary 3 Homework week beginning 17.1.21
Hi everyone,
Welcome back! It has been amazing to see how switched on your little ones are post winter holidays. We have had a fab first week back and this week we return to our regular routine of homework.
Reminders
Digital Devices
If you have not yet completed the form related to the issuing of digital devices to your children please do ASAP. This takes around 5 minutes and the form can be found at the bottom of this post alongside Mrs Hinton’s post.
Homework
Poetry
As part of our Scots focus this month the children are being asked to look at some Scots poetry. P3 are focusing on the work of JK Annand. I am asking the children to read through two different Annand poems. At the end of the month we will be holding our annual poetry competition where 2 children from each class will perform to the school. Should your child wish to perform they can learn one of these poems at home and we will vote in class for p3’s two performers the week prior to the competition.
Street Talk – Scots Hoose Primary
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.
The core words to practice are column 1 and 2. Column 3 is optional.
Numeracy/Maths
In the back of each child’s new homework jotter they have a sheet detailing some great mental numeracy activities that can be used to warm up the brain and strengthen understanding of numeracy strategies.
Children also have a numeracy work sheet looking at related division and multiplication facts. This is also due for this Friday.
Reading:
Dragons
The Revenge of Captain Blood
Monday – chpt 2 and 3
Tuesday – chpt 4 and 5
Wednesday- chpt 6 and 7
Thursday– This week’s poetry
Unicorns
Blackbones Saves The School
Monday- Chpt 1
Tuesday – Chpt 2
Wednesday – Chpt 3
Thursday- This week’s poetry
Kelpies
The Finest in the Land
Monday – p7-12
Tuesday– p13-18
Wednesday- p18-24
Thursday- p24-32
Selkies
The Jigsaw Puzzle
Monday – p7-12
Tuesday– p13-18
Wednesday- p18-24
Thursday- p24-32
Mermaids
The Willow Pattern Plot
Monday – p7-12
Tuesday– p13-18
Wednesday- p18-24
Thursday- p24-32
Have a fab week everyone!
Miss Ramsay
k.ramsay@midlothian.education
Digital Devices
Thank you to the families who have already filled out the forms as part of the exciting Midlothian Council scheme to allocate each child with a learning device. So far, 65% of pupils are enrolled to be allocated devices when the time comes.
Please see below for more information. There is a form to fill out which takes around 5 minutes. If possible, please enter the midlothian.education username and password for your child (they know this as they use it to log in to chromebooks at school). The form can be done without this but it does make the process quicker if you use it. Every child has been given this!
Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).
There are answers to frequently asked questions on the Equipped for Learning site, as well as useful contacts should you wish to discuss the scheme further.
We are excited to continue to develop successful learners and positive digital citizens at Loanhead Primary.
Thanks
Mrs H
P5 Week Beginning 17/01/22
Dear Parents / Carers,
It has been a lovely first week back and I think the children have all been happy to be back. Apologies for the long post this week!
P.E. Reminder MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY: Please make sure children are dressed appropriately and are prepared to be outside should this happen.
Mandarin: Wednesday as usual.
School lunches: As you may be aware P5 are now entitled to free school lunches. At the moment we are still eating in class but a hot option is available from next week. I will collate children’s choices every morning for the kitchen.
Milk Money: This must be returned to school by Monday 17th at the latest.
Scottish Topic: As we are close to the annual Burns’ Celebrations we are exploring various aspects of history and life in Scotland; this is a whole school topic. Every child has a Scottish poem to learn. Please support them in learning this and adding any actions, expression, props so that they can perform in front of the class and possibly be selected to perform for our annual Scot’s Poetry Recital Competition.
Chromebook Consent Form: If you have not already done so please could you complete the consent form so that your child can receive their device when they are distributed from the council. These are to be used at school and at home. Please see the following information from Mrs Hinton and link to the form:
“Thank you to the families who have already filled out the forms as part of the exciting Midlothian Council scheme to allocate each child with a learning device. So far, 65% of pupils are enrolled to be allocated devices when the time comes.
Please see below for more information. There is a form to fill out which takes around 5 minutes. If possible, please enter the midlothian.education username and password for your child (they know this as they use it to log in to chromebooks at school). The form can be done without this but it does make the process quicker if you use it. Every child has been given this! (P5’s is on a green card)
Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).
There are answers to frequently asked questions on the Equipped for Learning site, as well as useful contacts should you wish to discuss the scheme further.”
Homework: Reading – see reading book as usual.
Spelling – see homework jotter for spelling words and focus sound pattern.
Many thanks,
Lisa Cumming l.cumming@midlothian.education
Primary 2 Newsletter 14.1.22
Hello,
I have attached this week’s newsletter below:
It’s been lovely seeing the children so focused and excited to be back this week. I will be adding some pictures of this weeks learning to google classroom so the children can share their castle creations.
Please see the important information below from Mrs Hinton regarding the pupil’s learning device scheme. If anyone would like another copy of their child’s google classroom password or any help filling in the form please just let me know.
Many thanks and I hope everyone has a lovely weekend,
Mrs Lynch
Thank you to the families who have already filled out the forms as part of the exciting Midlothian Council scheme to allocate each child with a learning device. So far, 65% of pupils are enrolled to be allocated devices when the time comes.
Please see below for more information. There is a form to fill out which takes around 5 minutes. If possible, please enter the midlothian.education username and password for your child (they know this as they use it to log in to chromebooks at school). The form can be done without this but it does make the process quicker if you use it. Every child has been given this!
Parental Acknowledgement Form (must be completed ASAP).
There are answers to frequently asked questions on the Equipped for Learning site, as well as useful contacts should you wish to discuss the scheme further.
We are excited to continue to develop successful learners and positive digital citizens at Loanhead Primary.
Thanks
Mrs H