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