Newsletter
31st August 2018
Dear parents, carers, staff and friends,
Welcome back!
We are so delighted to be back at school and to see so many happy, smiling faces yesterday. The children have already settled very well into their new classes and there is a lovely, calm atmosphere around the building.
A special welcome to our new Junior Infant class and the children and staff who are new to our school this year.
We will be having our annual ‘Meet the Teacher’ meetings in the week of the 17th September – look out for a letter with the date for your child’s class. This meeting will give you the chance to meet your child’s new teacher and find out more about their learning in their new class and how you can help them at home.
Attendance and punctuality
We want all children at St. Mary’s to have excellent attendance and our target is at least 95% for each child (this is no more than 9 days of absence across the year).
Please let us know if your child will not be in school by calling the school office on (01) 8300841, emailing office@stmarysprimaryschool.ie or filling out the absence form on our website.
Dates for your diary
6th September – 5th Class to visit Tenement Museum in Henrietta Street
Week of 17th Sept – Meet the Teacher
18th Sept – Secondary School Open Morning
26th October – School closes for Mid-Term Holiday
5th November – School re-opens at 8.50 a.m.
School Books and Tracksuits
Thank you to all families who have already paid the €60 for books, copies and school resources. If you have not made this payment, please call into the school office or pay online. We are happy to take money in instalments if this is easier for you.
Tracksuits can be ordered with Liz and cost €21 each, or €23 for larger sizes.
We have already found a few lost jumpers! Please make sure your child’s jumper or cardigan is labelled clearly with their name and class so we can avoid mix-ups!
Supervision in the Morning
A reminder that children are welcome at school for breakfast club (which starts again on Monday) and to wait in the playground from 8.40 a.m. Children should not arrive to school before this time and we ask that children are not left waiting unsupervised at the gate before this. We have staff available to look after the children from 8.40 a.m. but the school cannot take responsibility for children before then.
Updating Information
If your contact information has changed over the summer, please ensure we have your new address, telephone number or other details. This is particularly important if we need to contact you in case of emergency.
Have a lovely weekend,
Éadaoin Kelly
Principal
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