Welcome to St. Joseph's National School, Ballybrown: 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 17^th and Friday November 18^th . Books will be available for viewing by all classes on Thursday November 17^th. The Parents Association are looking for volunteers with the Book Fair. If you are available to assist on Thursday November 17^th between 2pm - 4pm or between 7.30 p.m. and 9 p.m, or on November 18^th 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 29^th 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 22^nd 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.