Thursday, November 24, 2016

School note November 24th

Dear parents,

                    Parent teacher meetings continue today from 3.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

It is important to keep to your allocated time. If you are unable to keep an appointment for some reason, please contact the school to arrange a suitable date.

                     On the sporting front, well done to Emer Conroy and Lucy Keyes who were members of the Limerick Girls Football panel who won the Larkin Shield in the Gaelic Grounds on Tuesday night.

                        Takings from the Book Fair amounted to €1600. Thanks to Susan McNamara and her team of volunteers who helped on Thursday & Friday.

                 Congratulations to the following winners in the MPCC Credit Union Art competition: Under 7 : 1st Isabelle McCarthy.  3rd. Holly Rose Carey.

                Community Council news: Volunteers needed for senior citizens bagpacking event in Dunnes Stores Jetland Centre on Monday and Tuesday December 19th & 20th. Contact Ann Davoren 087 2122842.

Gach dea ghuí, 

J. Lyons

Principal

 

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE WORKSHOP: FREE workshop will take place on Tuesday November 29 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the Ballybrown Community Centre. Place are limited and re-registration is advised, priority is given to those in receipt of Social Welfare or parenting alone. Understand more about Speech & Language and the importance of supporting your child with their speech & language development through reading and nursery rhymes. Call Niamh, at West Limerick Resources, on 087 4477338.

                     

Thursday, November 17, 2016

School note November 17th 2016

Dear parents,

                     Once again, parents are reminded that the school cannot accept responsibility for children who are at school before 9 a.m.  The school provides morning supervision for 15 minutes from 9 a.m. daily to facilitate parents. Today, over 50 children were in school before 9 a.m.  School starts at 9.15 a.m.


                Science Week: Ms O Shaughnessy's class visited UL this week as part of Science week. Ms Gibbons and Mrs Barry's class are attending a Science Magic workshop today.

                   Parent- teacher meetings will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday November 24th from 3.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. All parents have received notification of their appointments in the post.  Note: Homework Club will not take place on either of those days. 


                  Book Fair: The Book Fair will take place today Thursday November 17th and Friday November 18th . Books will be available for viewing by all classes on Thursday November 17th The Parents Association are looking for volunteers with the Book Fair.  If you are available to assist on Thursday November 17th  between 2pm - 4pm or between  7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m, or on November 18th between 9a.m.-10am or from 2p.m. to 3.30pm, please text Susan MacNamara on 087-2257625.   

                 

  Well done to  Seán O Brien & Barry Toomey, medal winners with Manga High Online Maths challenge.  

                    Congratulations to Darragh O Sullivan, Scott White, Seán Coughlan, Lucy Keyes and Emer Conroy who were selected to play on Limerick City football selections this week.  

                      West Limerick Resources  are hosting a free parents/ individuals workshop in the Resource Centre in Ballybrown on Tuesday the 29th of November 6.30- 8.30pm on Speech and Language.. Pre- registration is essential for this workshop, there are a limited number of spaces so any interested parties are asked to contact  Niamh  on 069 62222 or on 087 4477338 if they would like a space.Also on Tuesday the 22nd of November,  West Limerick Resources are offering a free workshop to parents and individuals. This is a Paediatric First Aid workshop. It will take place in Patrickswell Community Centre from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. All in attendance will receive a certificate. This is a free workshop, pre- registration is essential.  Limited number of spaces.  Contact  Niamh  on 069 62222 or on 087 4477338.

 

Yvonne Deegan has asked me to mention the following:

 Friday November 18: Kids Cooking Club, Pizza Making & Surprise Treat! (The kids will make their own pizza from scratch). € 20 per child

Friday Dec 9    3.15-5.15 EDIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS. €20 per child

Parents can message/call Yvonne 086 8531578 or www.vonshealthstore.com

 

J. Lyons

Principal

 

Thursday, November 10, 2016

School Note November 10th.

10-11-2016.

Dear parents,

                     It has been a busy week. Yesterday,  60 boys and girls from this school took part in the Limerick Primary Schools Cross Country Sports in Limerick Racecourse. My thanks to Mr Sheehy, Team Manager,  and to all the parents who braved the elements to support the team.

                       Today,   Lismore Mobile Science Workshop visit the school for a  workshop with 5th and Sixth classes.    Next week, 5th and 6th classes visit The Science Magic show in University of Limerick.

                        Tomorrow, the children from First to Fourth classes visit the University Concert Hall for a performance by the Cork Pops Orchestra.

                   Swimming lessons for Fourth Class begin next Wednesday November 16th. in Askeaton Leisure Centre.

                   Parent- teacher meetings will take place on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday November 24th from 3.15 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. All parents will receive notification of their appointments in the post next week.  Note: Homework Club will not take place on either of those days.              

              First Holy Communion: A reminder to all Second Class Parents that there will be a Parents meeting held in the school on Tuesday November 15th at 8.30pm. The photographer will also attend this meeting to take bookings (to be paid on the night) and the seating lottery will take place on the night. Please bring small photo of your child also. Parent's contribution will also be collected on the night. We would appreciate your attendance.

           Book Fair: The Book Fair will take place on Thursday November 17th and Friday November 18th . Books will be available for viewing by all classes on Thursday November 17th The Parents Association are looking for volunteers with the Book Fair.  If you are available to assist on Thursday November 17th  between 2pm - 4pm or between  7.30pm and 9.00pm, or on November 18th between 9am-10am or from 2pm to 3.30pm, please text Susan MacNamara on 087-2257625. 

Gach dea-ghuí,         

J. Lyons

Principal