Visiting Musicians

Many thanks to Bertrand and Joanne who introduced us to various woodwind instruments and played some fantastic music for us!

 

Spring Fair

The Parent-Teacher Organisation has started planning for the Spring Fair which will take place on Saturday, 21st April from 12.00-16.00.  One of the most important aspects of the fair is the raffle.  We’re asking parents to seek raffle prizes from local businesses.  From Monday, please visit Claudia in the office to collect a letter than can be given to potential donors. Please let Claudia know who you will approach.  All prizes must be confirmed by Friday, 16th March.  Sign-up sheets for volunteering on the day will be posted on after the break.  This is our only fundraiser of the year, so please get involved!

 

Upcoming School Closures

Monday, 19th March – St Patrick’s Day holiday

Friday, 23rd March – Early dismissal at 12.00

Monday, 26th March to Friday, 7th April – Spring Break

Friday, 27th April – Teacher inservice

 

Voluntary Contributions

Letters regarding voluntary contributions will be given to families this week.  Contributions help our school provide transport for outings and the purchase of educational materials, and they will be invaluable for developing our new premises.  More details can be found on the letter.  Thanks, in advance, for your continued support of our learning community.

 

World Book Day

World Book Day is this Thursday, 1st March.  Every child will receive a voucher that can be exchanged for specially chosen books or can be used to receive €1.50 offer other books.  In addition, a new Scholastic book order will be distributed.  The vouchers can be used towards the book orders too.  You can also place your order online using a credit card at http://schools.scholastic.ie/knocknacarra-etns.  All orders should be received by Monday, 12th March.

 

Ranganna Gaeilge do Thuismitheoirí (Irish Classes for Parents)

Many thanks to those parents who expressed an interest in Irish classes.   We hope to organise the classes beginning in the third term.  The classes will be available for those who studied Irish in school and those who are absolute beginners.  If you are interested, please let Matt or Claudia know, indicating your preference for when the classes would take place.