8-11-2018
Dear parents,
There are now more children attending this school than ever before. In total, almost 300 children pass through the gate every morning. There is plentiful parking in the Church grounds as well as in the Resource Centre Car Park provided that parents do not delay unduly when bringing their children to school. Parents who linger in the school grounds are taking up valuable parking spaces. In the case of younger children, there is no need for parents to linger in the playground. Both play areas are supervised every morning from 9.a.m. Children need to learn to play independently. Please respect the need for Bus, Disabled and Staff parking.
Fourth class enjoyed the first of six swimming lessons in Askeaton Leisure Centre yesterday. The children in Third class will take swimming lessons when we return from Christmas holidays.
All families received Code of Conduct notes this week. Please read these with your children and sign the last page before returning the signed page to the school. Our motto in regard to good behaviour is summed up in four words: Be Nice To Everyone.
The Parents Association met on Tuesday night in the school. Creena O' Connor, Secretary, has sent me an update on their activities which is printed below this note.
Book Fair - The Book Fair will take place on Thursday November 15th and Friday November 16th this year. Books will be available for viewing by all classes on Thursday November 15th.
Parent-teacher meetings: If there are any parents who were unable to attend parent-teacher meetings in October, please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
MPCC Credit Union will visit the school tomorrow morning and the first Friday of each month.
Gach dea-ghuí,
J. Lyons
Principal
Parents Association News
The Parents Association met on Tuesday in the school.
1 The annual Book Fair is taking place on the 15th and 16th November in the School Hall. The times are as detailed below. We are looking for volunteers to help with each time slot if you are available please emailcreena@seakel.ie or text 0872961007, your help would be appreciated.
Times:
Thursday 15th November
2pm to 4pm
7.30pm to 9pm
Friday 16th November
8.50am to 9.15am
2pm to 4pm
2 Please note contact details for your class representative, your class rep facilitates the social interaction among families in the school community:
| Junior Infants | Daniel Hogan | |
| Seniors Infants | Caroline Sheehan | |
| 1st Class | Simon Goble | |
| 2nd Class | Patricia Coughlan | |
| 3rd Class | Christine Hennessy | |
| 4th Class | Deirdre Cantillon Mann | |
| 5th Class | Ann O'Brien | |
| 6th Class | Carmel Kearney |
3 A WhatsApp group is being set up for Junior Infants to help the parents to get to know each other and also to help with organising social events amongst the parents and children. If you are interested in joining please contact your class rep Daniel Hogan on 087-2643081
Regards and thanks
Creena O'Connor
Secretary Parents Association
