New Monkland Primary School November 2010 Newsletter

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Open Evening on the 7th October ‘10 was a huge success. Many thanks to the parents who took time to complete evaluations. We have looked closely, as a staff, at all evaluations completed and will use your comments when planning future events in the school. Extracts from evaluations completed include:

Is there anything you would have changed about the evening?“”Great welcome by the staff - wouldn’t expect anything else. Gold Star”“No it was very enjoyable”“No it was fun”“No well organised and worthwhile”

Any other comments or suggestions?“”Keep up the great work”“The school has been excellent, has really put our minds at ease”“The children have obviously worked very hard and it’s wonderful to see their work”“More kids activities”“It was good to see the work they have done in the short while they’ve been at school”“I enjoyed the night, it was very informative”

Parental Consultation Evening is on Thursday 11th November ‘10. This meeting will provide you with the opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with the class teacher and view their class work. Please note that there is no available parking in the school grounds (with the exception of disabled drivers).

Message from the Head Teacher

Enterprise

Parental Consultation

The pupils in Primary 4 are once again making the Dogs Trust the focus of their Enterprise.PLEASE CAN YOU HELP?

We are looking for donations of old towels, sheets, blankets or curtains. These are used to dry the dogsand keep them clean especially at this time of the year. Items can be brought to school by your child or handed in to the office by Friday 19th November.

Thank you.Primary 4 Enterprise Team

School Events: November / December 201011th November ‘10: Recording Studio in school to record Christmas CD11th November ‘10: Parent Consultation Evening 3.15pm - 9.00pm15th November ‘10: In-service Day - pupils should not attend16th November ‘10: Photographer in School18th November ‘10: Pudsey Bear to visit Nursery19th November ‘10: Children in Need Day24th November ‘10: Bible Quiz at Plains Evangelical Church. P6 & 7 representatives 27th November ‘10: Christmas Fayre: 11.00am - 1.00pm3rd December ‘10: Primary 4: Country Dance Festival at St. Margaret’s High School6th December ‘10: Airdrie Academy Presents: “Alice through the Windae Pane”- whole school 9th December ‘10: Primary 6 Euro Quiz. Representatives from P6 to attend10th December ‘10: Pantomime - Mother Goose.13th December ‘10: Infant Nativity Play14th December ‘10: Infant Nativity Play15th December ‘10: Christmas Lunch16th December ‘10: Christmas Party - Primary 5 & 617th December ‘10: Christmas Party - Primary 720th December ‘10: Christmas Party - Primary 421st December ‘10: Christmas Party - Primary 122nd December ‘10: Christmas Party - Nursery (am and pm) / Primary 2 & 3

After School ClubsClub Stage Time Staff Member(s)

Monday RotaKids P3 - 7 12.30pm to 1.00pm Mrs Shanks

Monday Zoomaerobics P5 - 7 3.00pm to 4.00pm Mrs Reid

Tuesday Football P7 3.00pm to 4.00pm Mr Brown

Wednesday Choir P5 -7 12.30pm to 12.55pm Miss Magowan

Wednesday Fairtrade P1-7 12.30pm to 12.55pm Mrs Hornal & Mrs Horner

Thursday Movie Making P6 & 7 3.00pm to 4.00pm Mr Brown

Thursday Netball P5-7 3.00pm to 4.00pm Mrs Horner & Ms McKennan

Thursday JRSO P6 & 7 3.00pm to 4.00pm Miss Grier

Thursday Pupil Council P2 - 7 12.30pm to 12.55pm Mrs Hanson

Friday Active Start P1 3.00pm - 3.45pm Mr Stewart Paterson

Friday Eco Club P1 - 7 12.30pm to 12.55pm Mr Brown

We now have a Rag Bag collection point in the entrance area of the school. Please hand in any items to the nursery on the Monday of each week and staff will place them in the collection bin. All money raised will you to support Nursery and School funds. Thank you

Rag Bags