Dear Parents,
Fáilte Ar Ais
We welcome pupils back to our school on Thursday morning , 31st August 2017 @8.50a.m.
This week marks a new beginning for junior infants and we hope they enjoy their time with us. In this information sheet we refer to some important practical points which will help in the smooth running of the school and assist in the creation of the best possible learning environment for all our pupils.
A good start is very important in ensuring that your child has a productive and fulfilling year in school. Ensuring that your child has a proper diet, gets sufficient sleep and takes plenty of exercise can contribute greatly to his/her readiness and capacity to learn from the outset of the year.
Over the course of the summer we experienced a number of staff changes. We welcome Ms. Laura -Marie Maher (Junior Infants), Ms. Rachel Murphy ( Senior Infants ) and Ms. Hannah Lewis ( Fifth Class ). I would like to take this opportunity of wishing them the very best of luck in Emo National School.
Komeer
We use this app for school communication. It’s important that parents install the newest version of this app from APP/PLAY store as it was updated over the summer . Login with your existing e-mail and password . E-mail help@komeer.com for assistance if necessary.
Parking
Only staff cars are permitted inside the school gates.Please inform child minders , grandparents or any person who is a car user and may have to pick up your child .
The Board of Management requests that parents /guardians drop off and pick up children from the designated school car park at the community centre. The Parents Association will operate a STOP AND DROP system as in previous years and we request that car users respect same .
School Uniform/P.E. Gear
Full school uniform must be worn at all times with the exception of the designated P.E. days. On P.E. days the school tracksuit is worn along with NON MARKING runners. Teachers will inform children when they have PE. Junior and senior infants may wear thie school tracksuit on Thursday 31st August and Friday 1st September .
We would appeal to parents to mark your child’s name clearly on all parts of their school uniform, tracksuit, coats and books if you haven’t done so already. Jumpers, tracksuit tops and coats are the top priority as they go missing the most often. Please ensure that they have a permanent name tag on them from the start of the year.
School Calendar 2017/2018
The calendar for the upcoming school year is published on the home page of this website.
The Return of Money:
When returning money for any school activity ie book rental /voluntary contribution, parents are requested to send in the money in an envelope clearly stating your child’s name, teacher’s name and the activity for which payment is being made.
School Lunches /Healthy Eating
We have a healthy eating policy in our school .We recommend sandwiches, fruit and healthy snacks. You can view the policy in full on www.emons.ie. In keeping with our Green school policy all children need a lunch box/bag and a re-usable drinks bottle ie no drink cartons. Tinfoil and cling film are not permitted in lunch boxes. Paper /paper towels, re-usable lunch bags or a small container are suitable alternatives.
School Hours
Junior infants will finish school at 12.noon each day this week and until Friday 8th September.Thereafter they will finish school each day at 1.30p.m. Official opening time is 8.50a.m.
Classes finish at 1.30p.m for junior and senior infants and at 2.30pm for all other children. The gates of the school will be opened for admission of pupils at 8.35a.m. and the back yard will be supervised until the bell goes. .The Board of Management wishes to advise you that it is unsafe to have your child present on the school grounds for long spells before and after official opening time. We would encourage parents of junior infants to accompany their children to their líne in the school yard until such time as they are happy that their child is comfortable in their new surrounds.
Pupils’ Absences
A written note must be furnished in the event of your child being absent for any reason. Parents are reminded that under the provisions of the Education Welfare Act (2000), Principals of all schools are obliged by law to inform the authorities in the case of any pupil who misses 20 or more days during the school year, for any reason. Missing time from school is a very significant factor in poor educational performance. Pupils however should not be in school if they are unwell.
Parent-Teacher Communication:
If you wish to meet your child’s teacher or the Principal you are asked to make an appointment by contacting Bernadette , our school secretary between the hours of 9am and 1p.m.(0578646868) . The phone is attended during these hours only. An appointment system ensures that classes are not left unsupervised. Formal Parent-teacher meetings will be held later in the year.
Insurance
A pupil personal accident insurance form 2017/2018 is available from the school and will be distributed to all pupils on Monday 4th September . We will accept completed forms up to the end of September.
Contact Numbers:
Please notify your child’s teacher/school secretary of any changes in contact numbers, addresses etc. so that our database can be kept up to date.
Looking forward to an enjoyable year for all.
Cyril Duggan
Príomhoide
