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.

 

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

 

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 15^th 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 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  7.30pm and 9.00pm, or on November 18^th between 9am-10am or from 2pm to 3.30pm, please text Susan MacNamara on 087-2257625. 

Gach dea-ghuí,         

J. Lyons

Principal 

School Note October 27th

27-10-2016

Dear parents,

                     As you are all aware, the school applied last March for an additional teacher under the Developing School Category. However, on September 30th., the school enrolment was not sufficient to retain the teacher. The Board of Management decided to appeal this decision and I have been informed that the Appeal was unsuccessful. Consequently, the teaching post has been suppressed. Mr. McMahon will leave the school tomorrow. We are all sorry to lose such a hardworking, dedicated teacher. On behalf of the Board of Management,  I would like to thank all the parents who contacted politicians to explain the merits of our case.

                      On Tuesday, Ms Siobhán Doherty conducted an information session for parents on the topic of Shared Reading. There was a good attendance. It was another example of the contribution the Parents Association makes to the school.

                         Today, our Under 13 football team lost to Monaleen NS in the replayed City final by a single point. The teams finished level after extra time following Tuesday's final in the Gaelic Grounds. Well done to all. Thanks to Mr Sheehy and Mr Lordan, team coaches.  Beidh lá eile againn.

                  Halloween festivities  will be in full swing tomorrow. School ends at the  usual time. Next week will be midterm. School will reopen on Monday November 7th.

Yours,

 

J. Lyons

Principal

HALLOWEEN FAIR : The annual Halloween Fair will take place in the Community Resource Centre on Sunday October 30. Doors open at 10.45am. Stalls will include Cake Sale, Hot Dogs, Milk Shakes, Crafts, Popcorn Treats, Raffle, Face Painting, Flower Arrangements, Firewood and Kindling, Nail Bar, Vegetables, Preloved Costume Jewellery and more. Children's Halloween Art Competition prizes will be presented. Fun for all the family! If you have cakes etc for the fair please drop them to the centre on Saturday from 10am to 1.00pm  or 2.00pm to 3.00pm or from 9.30am on Sunday. Thank you.