MASS FOR GRANDPARENTS: Thanks to everyone involved in the first Mass to be celebrated at our new school last Wednesday. Special thanks to Paddy Ryan for looking after the car parking.

CONFIRMATION MEETING: Wednesday February 5th @ 7 pm. in A.B.K. Centre.
CONFIRMATION MASS: Saturday February 8th @ 7 pm. in St. Anne’s Church.

PANTO DVD: Dvd’s are now ready to order (€10 for 1 night or 2 nights €15). Please pay when ordering.

ZIM DAY: Our annual fund raiser takes place this Friday, February 7th. Any unwanted toys/books/games in good condition would be very welcome or items suitable for a raffle. People have been wonderful in the past for providing cakes and buns on the day, so we are asking again!!
On the day there is great value to be had so children only need a small amount of money.

GREEN SCHOOLS: The committee will visit a water treatment plant outside Athy next Monday as part of their work for our next “Green Flag”.

FOOTBALL COACHING: Ballylinan Juvenile G.A.A. are hoping to provide football coaching at the school for boys and girls for a number of Fridays during Spring, but need to assess the level of interest. The sessions will run from
3.15 – 4.15 for children form 1st – 5th classes. If interested please complete the slip below and return to the school by Friday February 7th.

PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS:
Meeting tonight, Tuesday Feb. 4th in A.B.K. centre @ 8.30 PM. All are welcome.

Uisce says “Don’t say no to saving H20”
——————————————————————————————————————————Please complete and return to school by Friday Feb. 7th.

I am interested in football coaching for my child/children –

Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________
Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________
Child’s Name: _____________________ Class: ___________

Signed: ____________________________

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
The meetings continue tomorrow (Wednesday).
Wednesday Dec. 4th.
L/M            3.15 – 3.45
N/O            3.45 – 4.15
P/Q/R        4.15 – 4.45
S – Z           4.45 – 5.15
If you are unable to attend please inform the class teacher.

MEETINGS:
First Communion:
Tuesday Dec. 10th @ 7 pm. – (N.B. Parents and Children)
Confirmation:
Wednesday 11th @ 7 pm.  – (N.B. Parents and Children)

Both meetings at A.B.K. Community and Pastoral Centre (Old School).

PANTO:
Rehearsals have now moved to St. Anne’s Hall, so Panto time must be close! Tickets will go on sale next Tuesday December 10th. List indicating the night the children will be performing will be displayed on the notice board outside the main door before the end of this week. (Tuesday Dec. 17th or Thursday Dec. 19th). As usual tickets will be limited to 3 per family (€6 for adults/€3 post primary/primary children).

CAR PARK SAFETY:
Drivers please be aware of the pedestrian crossing immediately inside the main gate. This is quite busy at arrival and departure times.

BOOK COVERING:
Thanks to the parents in 2nd class who have volunteered to cover books for a supplementary reading scheme. The children have promised not to read the books until they are distributed later!

SCHOOL CALENDAR:
Our calendars are at the printers at the moment, so we will keep you informed.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:
Ballylinan Ladies Football:
A.G.M. Saturday December 7th in St. Anne’s Hall at 7 pm. All welcome.
Ballylinan Juvenile G.F.C.:
Thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Fair last Sunday. It was a great success.

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
A reminder that parent/teacher meetings commence tomorrow and continue next Wednesday – from 3.15 pm – 5.45 pm each day. Please inform the class teacher if you are unable to attend.

PARKING/SAFETY:
To avoid confusion especially in the morning we will be marking parking bays reserved for teachers.  All the other parking bays are available to parents/visitors.

We have received some concerns about cars moving too fast through the car park. We would remind drivers that it is a “school” car park and to always “expect the unexpected”.

NEWSLETTER 20/11/13

PARENT/TEACHER MEETINGS:
The annual meetings will be held on Wednesday November 29th & Wednesday December 4th
(3.15 pm. – 5.45 pm.). As usual the times will be allocated alphabetically (surname) to facilitate parents who need to see more than one teacher. If it is not possible to attend at the indicated time please contact the class teacher to rearrange.

Wednesday Nov. 27th.
A/B            3.15 – 3.45
C/D/E        3.45 – 4.15
F/G/H       4.15 – 4.45
I/J/K         4.45 – 5.15

Wednesday Dec. 4th.
L/M           3.15 – 3.45
N/O           3.45 – 4.15
P/Q/R      4.15 – 4.45
S / W        4.45 – 5.15
*The arrangement does not apply to 5th Class (Ms. Farrell) as parents had the opportunity to meet Ms. Hayden before she left. Meetings can be arranged at a later date.

HOMEWORK CLUB:
The club is going from strength to strength. New members always welcome.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

BALLYLINAN G.A.A. JUVENILE FOOTBALL CLUB:
Books required for Christmas Book Stall – all books welcome. The books will be collected at the School Bus drop-off area on Friday at
2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

IRISH BOOK AWARDS:
Niamh Boyce, a parent at the school and local librarian has been nominated for the Irish Book Awards in the ‘Sunday Independent Newcomer of the Year category.’ The winner will be decided by public vote, so your support will be much appreciated. Vote at http://www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

PLAYGROUND:
Ballylinan Community Council are organising a Cabaret Night to raise funds for a toilet at the playground. They have asked us to send home (2) tickets to each family. If you wish to support the night, but will not be attending, the money can be sent in to the school. Your name will be put on the ticket for the raffle.