Month: May 2018

Dance-a-thon
Our sponsored ‘Dance-a-thon’ was held in the school today (Tuesday, May 29^th). We had a lot of fun on a warm day! A big thank to you to Ms. Farrell and her brother Colm for co-ordinating and leading the dance moves during the day. Thanks to all for your generosity and please return any outstanding cards immediately.

First Communion
Congratulations to the children in 2^nd Class (and their teachers Ms. Brennan and Ms. Farrell) on making their First Communion last Saturday. The weather was kind and and we hope that everyone had a lovely family day. A big thank you also to those who sang in the choir on the day and their teacher Mrs. Browne.

Junior Infants 2018/19
A “get to know you” session for incoming children has been arranged for this Thursday, 31^st May from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. While the session is in progress a speaker from Midland Area Parenting Partnership will speak about ‘Positive Parenting’.

For Your Diary
Graduation ceremony for 6^th class will be held on Wednesday June 27^th at 7.30 pm.

Tracksuits
Orders now being taken for September via the school office on or before Friday, 15^th June please.

Tin Whistle
For both groups this Thursday, 31^st May. None this Friday.

Upcoming Closures
Arrangements for June Bank Holiday weekend: school will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, 4^th & 5^th June. School will close for summer holidays at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 29^th June.

Voluntary Envelope Collection
The envelope collection is our main means of fundraising and allows us to provide better facilities, equipment and services for your children. The envelopes have been sent home every Tuesday with the oldest child in each family. This week’s envelope will be the last one for this year. Your contribution is voluntary and confidential and receipts for this year will issue shortly. Thank you!

Dance-a-thon
To help fund the various events organised by the association throughout the year a sponsored ‘Dance-a-thon’ will be held in the school on Tuesday, May 29^th. We’re hoping to have a lot of fun during the day! Each family will receive a sponsorship card and we ask people to be as generous as possible.

First Communion
Our best wishes go to the children in 2^nd Class and their teachers for Saturday. The weather forecast looks hopeful and we hope that everyone has a lovely family day.

Choir
The choir should be in the church at 11.15 please and the ceremony should be over by 12.30.

Junior Infants 2018/19
A “get to know you” session for incoming children has been arranged for Thursday, 31^st May from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. While the session is in progress a speaker from Midland Area Parenting Partnership will speak about ‘Positive Parenting’.

School Tours
Our tours will go ahead towards the end of June as has been customary in recent years.

Gymnastics
All classes will participate in a gymnastics programme in June.

For Your Diary
Graduation ceremony for 6^th class will be held on Wednesday June 27^th at 7.30 pm.

Tracksuits
Orders now being taken for September via the school office on or before Friday, 15^th June please.

Parking at the School
Thank you for parking in an orderly fashion at the school. Please remember that the drop-off area is only for that purpose; no double parking in that area is allowed because then children have to walk between cars which can be dangerous. Allow plenty of time if at all possible!

Upcoming Closures
Arrangements for June Bank Holiday weekend: school will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, 4^th & 5^th June. A reminder that the school will be closed for Polling Day this Friday, 25^th May.

Labels
It’s a good time to ensure that your child’s name is on all clothing. We can have great difficulty identifying jumpers/tracksuit tops in the playground. Please check now!