Parent/Teacher Meetings:
Thanks to all parents who attended yesterday. We are getting very positive reports about our “new” system so hopefully it will be equally “hassle free” for parents due tomorrow (Thursday).
Reminder: No homework club or tin whistle classes on Thursday.
Tin Whistle:
All groups to attend on Friday 25th.
Food Dudes:
We started yesterday (Tuesday) and so far so good! Your encouragement would be much appreciated. Thanks to Ms. Curran for all her work.
Community News:
Ballylinan G.A.A. Christmas Fair:
Advance notice of the fair which will take place on Sunday December 11th. More details to follow.
Food Dudes Programme:
Information will be sent home in the coming days about the programme which was established to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables. This is our second time to run the programme in recent years and it is completely free. Our start up date is next Tuesday (November 22nd).
Parent/Teacher Meetings:
A reminder that the meetings will go ahead next Tuesday and Thursday (November 22nd/24th). By now you should have received yourallocated time(s).
Some points to remember:
- Arrive on time
- Stay within the allotted time (10 mins).
- Please knock on the door at your given start time to advise the teacher that you have arrived.
Parking:
- Once again we are asking parents not to park in the staff parking areas in the morning.
- There is ample parking in the “Junior Play Area” at 3pm to avoid the need for “double parking”.
Your co-operation would be appreciated.
Parents Association News:
The Parents Association are in the process of organising the school calendar for 2017 which includes photographs of all the class groups. Organisations or companies wishing to take out an advertisement should contact Wendy Donoghue, Jane Morrin or the school office. Cost: €25 / €40.
Parent/Teacher Meetings: The meetings will be held over 2 days, (Tuesday 22nd & Thursday 24th November). In an effort to eliminate “waiting time” for parents we will introduce a new system this year. Every parent will be allocated specific times for their children which will make it possible to meet a number of teachers (if necessary) in one visit. Parents will receive a separate note today informing them of all the details they require.
It is crucial that parents arrive on time for their appointment.
Homework Club: There will be no homework club on the days of the parent/teacher meetings (November 22nd & 24th).
Tin Whistle: Some changes for this week –
Friday group moves to Tuesday (tomorrow 15th)
Thursday group – no change.
1st Communion Meeting: (Parents only).
Thursday November 17th at 8pm in school sports hall.
Halloween Fancy Dress: The Parents Association would like to thank everybody for their contribution. Total raised – €379.
Parents Association AGM:
Officers for 2016/2017: Chairperson: Wendy Donoghue
Secretary: Jane Morrin
Treasurer: Wendy and Jane will act as joint treasurer.
In the “Principal’s Report” Mr. Moloney thanked the outgoing committee for their work in the previous year including their involvement in Green Schools, grandparents mass, First Penance, school calendar, graduation and the organisation of courses for parents relating to internet safety, jolly phonics, anti-bullying and positive parenting. It was also stated that if parents had issues or concerns that they should go directly to the school and not to the officers of the parents association.
In the Chairperson’s address Wendy thanked Mary Moore for her work as Treasurer over the past 3 years.
Positive Parenting Course: The course continues on Thursday night (17th) at the usual time. Parents who wish to attend the First Communion meeting can transfer at 8 pm.
Parent Association A.G.M. – A reminder that the meeting is going ahead tomorrow night (Tues 8th Nov) at 8.30 pm in the school. Your support for this meeting would be much appreciated.
First Communion Meeting: A meeting for parents of children due to receive First Communion in May will be held at the school on Thursday November 17th at 8 pm.
Additional Teacher: Welcome to Ms. Eleanor Lacey who has joined our staff and will be an additional Learning Support/Resource Teacher.
Tin Whistle: For this week only both classes (Thursday and Friday groups) will be held on Friday.
Homework Club: The club will go ahead as usual on Wednesday.
Halloween Photos: On the school website www.ballylinannationalschool.com
Measles: We have been informed of a possible case of measles in the school. Please see the document on the back of this newsletter
School Closure: A reminder that the school will be closed on Thursday November 10th.
Halloween: Dress-up on Friday. Contribution of €2 per child or €3 euro per family. We hope everyone will have a great and a safe Halloween.
Parent Association A.G.M. – See below.
Message from Ballylinan NS Parents Association
Parents Association AGM
Tuesday November 8th @ 8.30 pm. in the school.
Recognising the fact that parents have busy lives and following consultation, the Parents Association for the current school year will introduce some new changes (with the permission of the A.G.M.) –
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A core committee (5/6 people) will be set up which will meet between 3 and 5 times in the year or on a need basis.
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Parents who do not wish to be part of the committee can give their names as volunteers for special occasions – First Confession, Graduation, etc as the need arises.
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By attending the A.G.M. it does not mean you will get a job!
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By attending the A.G.M. you are indicating your support for the school, your children and for each other.
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The role of the Parents Association is to work with the Principal, staff and Board of Management to provide the best possible education for the children in the school.
