November 2018 Newsletter

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018

Welcome back to what will be a busy half term in the run up to Christmas. This year the 3^rd and 4^th class and 5^th and 6^th class will be taking part in the Christmas plays. The 3^rd and 4^th class performance will take place on Tuesday 11^th of December and 5^th and 6^th class will perform on Thursday 13^th of December. Both performances will take place at 1pm.

Please ensure that all contact details are up to date. If you have changed mobile number or your emergency contact details/arrangements change, please let Caroline know in the office. Up to date contact details are vital in case of emergencies.

Parents evening will take place on Tuesday 20t

h of November. Please note that school will end at 2.45pm on that day in order for teachers to organise themselves to get the parents evening up and running quickly. Timeslots for parents evening will be issued shortly. If times do not suit, please contact your child’s teacher and we will do our best to accommodate you at a different time or date.

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A reminder that our school website is now active. You can access us at www.scoilcholmcille.ie to keep up to date with our school calendar, newsletters as well as our photos of exciting work going on in the school. You can also follow us on twitter on @scoilcc86.                                                             ________________________________________________________________The school are now taking donations for the road of hope shoebox appeal. We ask that all shoeboxes be in school for Friday 9^th of November. Don’t forget to attach £2(sterling) to your box for postage and packaging. For more information check out the website www.roadofhope.org.uk

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This year the parents association are organising a Christmas Family fun Tea Party in Greencastle Community Centre on Sunday 9^th of December. There will be Carol Singing as well as face painting and Christmas craft making and many other fun activities for the children.   Anyone wishing to help out in any way please contact Michelle Cavanagh.

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Please note that if there are any changes to collection arrangements for your child please let your child’s class teacher know. It is vital that teachers know with whom your child is to be collected by.

Swimming lessons will commence for children in 2^nd-6^th class in the new year. Details will follow in the December newsletter.

Remember, school closes for Christmas holidays at 12.30pm on Friday 21^st of December. Please note that this is a half day. School will reopen on Monday 7th of January.

Karol Lynch

School Principal