Or check Aberdeenshire School Closures website FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER 2018 Dates To Remember: January Forest Schools – Every Wednesday 10am – 2pm February Holiday: Thursday 8th February Holiday: Friday 9th February Holiday: Monday 12th February In-Service: Tuesday 13th February In-Service Wednesday 14th February Burns Mini Supper – Tuesday 13th February 2-4pm. Tempest Photography – Monday 19th February Jazz Classes – Monday 19th / Tuesday 20th February March SHARK Beach Clean - TBA Good News Club Good News Club will now run during lunchtime on a Friday afternoon. Baking Club Begins Thursday 15th February. This club is currently full. Technology Club Begins Friday 16th February. Chess Club Now open to P3 pupils. Dear Parents/Carers, It’s February: the month of love and valentines and very chilly temperatures. Some places have experienced record-breaking cold this winter. So what better topic to focus this newsletter on than warmth? Forest Schools Due to the forecast of gales last week our first session had to be slightly amended to ensure the safety of all. It was a great opportunity for the children to consider how effective their choice of clothing was in keeping them warm during their time outside. Snuggly clothing - They all agreed that more consideration had to be paid to keeping their legs and feet warm. Hot drinks - Along with their packed lunch we recommend packing a warm drink such a hot chocolate or soup. Winter woollies – Hats, scarfs and gloves are vital to keep the children cosy. We do have spares sets in school should the children forget. Baking Competition Well done to all families who took part in the Johnshaven Bake Off! Special thanks go to Mia and Mollie Mason, who stepped in, at the last minute, with their Grandma to represent Johnshaven School. Your cake was fantastic given the incredibly short notice and you were deserved winners! IPT We would like to welcome Sandra Millar, Intervention and Prevention Teacher, to the school team. Adverse Weather Information: Do not call school. Tel: 03700544999 Pin number: 021910 Or check Aberdeenshire School Closures website

Curriculum Development Reading Accelerator Training is almost complete and we have begun to assess the children to establish a baseline. The library and reading resources are currently being cleansed and catalogued. A warm thank you to Claire Kennedy and Fiona Bruce for supporting school with this huge task. The final training day takes place on Tuesday 13th Feb (In Service) We have 7 new Junior Librarians: Aylea Barnett Freya Cronshaw McKenzie Franklin Emmy Keenan Annabelle Koroma Mia Mason Lucy Bulman Well done girls. I am excited to hear your plans for the library including cosy furniture to relax and read, and a story telling lunchtime slot. Vision Thanks to all parents who have contributed their views on our vision for Johnshaven School. We shall now look at responses from all staff, pupils and families to write a meaningful vision statement that best represents our school community. Burns Poetry Recital Well done to all children who learned a Scot’s Poem for our visitors from The Stonehaven (Fatherland) Burns Club. Every child gave an impressive performance making the judging very difficult. Congratulations to all who were chosen to represent Johnshaven School at the Mini Burns Supper. A special congratulations to Summer Grant, who won the school trophy. Fundraising Are you interested in helping out with fundraising but feel you don’t have time to join a committee? A group of parents are meeting on Monday 19th February at 7pm CONFIRM VENUE Friends of Johnshaven School The next Friends of Johnshaven meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 27th March @ 7pm in school. This meeting will focus on school developments. All parents are welcome to contribute to this meeting. If there is anything you would like raised please do contact: fojohnshaven@gmail.com or talk to the committee members directly. School Security Whilst we all actively promote a warm and welcoming environment in school may I gently remind all parents that they must report to the office before entering the classrooms, during the school day. This is mainly to ensure the safety of all staff and pupils in school however learning can be greatly disrupted when parents appear in class during lesson time. Thank you all for your co-operation with this essential guidance.