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4th September 2019
Welcome back to all our pupils as we start in to a new school year. An especially warm welcome to our 27 new Junior Infants & the pupils who have transferred from other schools. We hope they all settle in well & enjoy school life here in Scoil Mhuire agus Iosaf.
New school structure
As you are aware, 1st & 2nd classes are now situated along with our Crann Darach class in the old Junior School which has been renamed School A. The old Senior School will now be known as School B.
Set-down Area
We would like to thank everyone for their patience while the new set-down area was being constructed. Please still be mindful of children crossing the road as everyone is still getting used to the new system.
Aladdin School Administration System
Can everyone please ensure they have received a text regarding the setup of the Aladdin app. All text notifications & end of year report cards issue via Aladdin. Any absence reasons can be recorded by parents on the app also. If you have been locked out of your account or have problems setting it up please let Stacey know ASAP.
Music Generation
We are delighted to welcome Music Generation back to our school this year. All classes will avail of the music generation tutors. Junior Infants – 2nd and class will follow the Discovering Music programme for a period of 14 weeks. Crann Darach will avail of a specialised programme for 20 weeks.
3rd – 6th class will follow the Performing Music programme & learn an instrument for a period of 26 weeks. The start dates of each class are staggered to facilitate different tutors. A text will notify parents when your child’s class begins. All classes will avail of Music Gen for a small fee.
Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair will be delivered to school on Tuesday October 8th & will remain until Tuesday 15th October. Pupils will have a chance to view the books & if they wish to purchase any they can bring money in on a specified day. Parents of Junior & Senior Infants may view the books themselves. More details to follow.
School Calendar
Please find attached the provisional school calendar for 2019/2020. This may be subject to change due to extreme weather conditions. I wish to draw your particular attention to the change to the February midterm break, closure on October 16th for staff training & closure Monday 16th March for long weekend. The closing date for summer holidays will now fall on Thursday 25th June 2020.
Healthy Eating Policy – School Lunches
We have been lucky enough to received funding to provide free school lunches to all pupils wishing to avail. These are provided by Fresh Today. Changes to the lunches can be made by logging in to the link below and entering the login details provided before the summer, by email to [email protected] or by texting CHANGE along with your name & number to 087 1184394. Please note the school secretary cannot make changes to your child’s lunch.
https://freshtoday.ie/
Book Money
Just a reminder to settle up book fees as soon as you can. Thank you to the parents that have already paid.
Labels!!!
Please label all uniform items, coats, bags & drinks bottles (especially for Junior & Senior Infants). Our little pupils are finding it hard to recognise their own belongings!!
Contact Details
If any families have changed phone numbers or moved house over the summer please update your contact details in the school office.
Pupil Personal Accident Insurance
Please find attached an insurance form for PPAI scheme offered by Allianz. Any parents wishing to avail of the insurance for their children should complete the form & return to school before the 30th September. This insurance is completely optional but the 24 hr cover is highly recommended for any pupils participating in sports.
As usual, if you have any queries please don’t hesitate to contact the school. Thank you for your continued support.
Paul & Staff
