Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please direct all correspondence by email to robertstownns@gmail.com. The old Principal email is no longer in use.
Lost Property
There are a lot of coats on the table outside the hall belonging to pupils.  These were left here over the Christmas.  Please ask pupils from 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes to claim their coat.
Painting/Cleaning
We are delighted with the painting and cleaning that has taken place over the Christmas Holidays.  Three rooms were painted and all toilets and floors were deep cleaned.  As a result the cleaning of the school planned for this Saturday is now cancelled.
Couch to 5km
The training got off to a wonderful start on Monday.  130 people signed up for the 6 week training session with Dave Matthews in preparation for the big race with Sonia O’Sullivan on Sunday 26th February 2017.  The Parent Association has worked very hard to bring this event to life and we are very grateful for the sponsorship they have received so far from Hanlon Concrete, Signflair and Robertstown G.A.A.  Training takes place each Monday and Wednesday night around the G.A.A. pitch.  Feel free to come along and sign up.  We wish all the athletes and the organising committee every continued success in the lead up to this wonderfully historic event which will raise money for out school.  Money raised will be used to reinstate the Jungle Gym and improve the playground.
Healthy Lunch
As we start back to a new term, you are encouraged to send a healthy lunch to school each day with your child.
Junior Entrepreneur Programme
5th Class have a guest speaker on this Thursday.  The class are looking forward to this.
Swimming
This will commence on this Friday 13th January for 3rd and 4th classes.  Many thanks to all those who have paid either online or to the class teacher.
No Homework Club
There will be no Homework Club on these date:
16th January, 25th January and 1st February.

Looking for to an eventful term!!

Swimming commences in January for all children in 3th and 4th classes in K-Leisure, Naas. There will be five sessions and classes run from Friday the 13th of January to Friday the 10th of February inclusive.

Swimming lessons are during school hours, their session begins at 11.45am. The cost is €35 per child. You may pay in installments before swimming commences. It is crucial that all monies must be paid in full by Friday 3rd of February. If you are sending in money please ensure that it is sent to your child’s class teacher only. Please ensure your money is in an envelope with your child’s name and amount clearly marked.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please note that no staff member is to be named on any social media forum.

All information regarding school activities is circulated weekly on school website, facebook and via email.  Teachers are not responsible for reminding pupils of upcoming fundraisers or events.

Regards,

Marion Sherlock.

Monday 19/12/16:
The RCAA are holding a Disco from 6:30pm to 8pm in the school.  More details are on our facebook page and website.

Tuesday 20/12/2016:
The Junior Entrepreneur Programme in 5th class will be presenting 6 group ideas to the Dragon’s.  One of these ideas will be picked as their business idea which they will work on in the New Year.  Best of luck.

Thursday 22/12/16:
The school will close for the Christmas Holidays @ 12pm and reopen on Monday 9th January 2017.

Sunday 26/2/16:
Couch to 5k fundraiser.  This will start @ 11am with guest Sonia O’Sullivan.  More details on https://www.facebook.com/robertstownns5kfunrun/?fref=ts.  All support welcome.

We wish everybody in our school community a very happy and peaceful Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Tue 13/12/16:
There is a Basketball match in Rathcoffey.  Leaving the school @ 1:55pm and should be returning @ 3:45pm approx..

Wed 14/12/16:
The Parent Association are holding a Bake Sale.  If you have any donations, you can drop them into the school on the morning of the Bake Sale.  This is to go towards any events or projects that are ongoing in the school.

Thur 15/12/16:
The following classes will be holding their Christmas Performances.  We look forward to seeing them all – 3rd @ 7pm, 4th @ 7:30pm and 6th @ 8pm.  There will also be a raffle held during the evening.

Fri 16/12/16:
Junior Infants will be performing their Christmas play @ 1pm.  Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend.

Student Council:
The Student Council were delighted with the effort that pupils and staff put into the designing of garments for the Bauble Bonanza Friday 9th December last.  Congratulations to all the winners on the day.  €310 was raised and this will go towards new goals and basketball nets.  Well done to all involved.

Thur 22/12/16:
The school will close @ 12pm for the Christmas Holidays.  Pupils can wear their Christmas jumper (the one that they designed) with their school tracksuit bottoms.

Headlice:
Please check each child’s hair and treat if necessary.  All long hair must be tied up, to help prevent the spread.

Painting of School:
The original wing (front) of the school will be getting a much needed repaint during the Christmas Holidays.

Saturday 14/1/17:
We are hoping that as many parents/guardians can help with our planned Deep Clean of the new wing (back) of the school.  It will be from 10am until 12pm.

Friday 9th December 2016:
Bauble Bonanza will take place, so don’t forget your Christmas Jumper @ €2 per child. These funds go towards new goals for the playground and nets for the basketball boards.

These are subject to change.

Tuesday 29/11/16:
The school is closed due to the staff attending an In-service day.

Wednesday 30/11/16:
There is Basketball training after school.

Sunday 4/12/16:
The school choir is delighted to participate in the annual Christmas festivities next Sunday.  The ceremony will commence with the unveiling of a plaque @ 5pm.  The choir will sing @ 5:30pm followed by the blessing of the crib.  Our two youngest pupils will switch on the lights on the Christmas tree followed by further singing.  Santa will arrive in style to meet all the children.  We hope you can come along for this very festive evening.
The school choir are asked to be in the village at the choir stand @ 5pm.

Tuesday 6/12/16:
The school will close @ 1:20pm to facilitate a staff meeting.

Friday 9/12/16:
Don’t forget about the Bauble Bonanza @ €2 per jumper designed.  The funds are going towards new set of goals and basketball nets.

Swimming:
Thank you to all those who have paid for the 3rd and 4th swimming classes in the new year.

Giving Tree / Shoebox Appeal:
The response to the St. Vincent De Paul Giving Tree has been extremely generous.  This is a real sigh of faith in action and will make a real difference to the lives of local people who are less fortunate.  Please continue to send in new gifts for adults and children for under the Christmas tree.  These gifts will be distributed locally by the St. Vincent De Paul.
Thank you to the families who dropped Christmas Shoeboxes for Team Hope.  The shoes boxes were collected from the school last week.

New Staff:
We welcome Ms. Jennifer Hughes to our school today.  We send best wishes with Ms. De Araugo as she goes on maternity leave.  Ms. Coughlan is now teaching Senior Infants for the duration of the maternity leave.  Ms. Hughes replaced Ms. Coughlan as Special Education Teacher.

Enrolment Applications for September 2017:
You are reminded that enrolment applications for September 2017 should be submitted to the school from now until Christmas 2016.  Forms are available on the school website or from the office.

Christmas Plays/Concerts:
Junior Infants will host a Christmas show for their families on Friday 9/12/16 @ 1pm.
3rd (7pm – 7:30pm), 4th (7:30pm – 8pm) and 6th (8pm – 8:30) classes will also take to the stage on Thursday 15/12/16.  At present it is hoped that the prefab at the rear of the hall will be removed by this date.  This structure restricts the maximum number of people the hall can hold due to fire safety regulation.  More details will follow as soon as I know more.  On the date (to be confirmed) that the crane removed the prefab there will be no parking at the front of the school.

Christmas Card:
The final collection of money for the Christmas Cards is on Wednesday 30/12/16 @ 11am.  No monies will be taken after this time and date.

These are subject to change:

Monday 21/11/16:
The Parent Association Committee are having their monthly meeting at the school on Monday 21st November @ 8pm, all parents are invited to come along, we would love to see you and look forward to your inputs and ideas.

Thursday 24/11/16:
Basketball match.  Details will be sent later.

Saturday 26/11/16:
Enrolment Mass for the candidates for Confirmation in Allenwood Church @ 6:30pm.  All candidates must attend.

Tuesday 29/11/16:
The school will be closed due to teachers having an In-service day.

Credit Union Art Competition:
The following were winners, well done and best of luck in the next round:-
Niamh Lenihan (6th Class) who won joint 3rd for the 11 – 13 years
Ella Murphy (1st Class) and Trey Govender (2nd Class) who won joint 2nd for U7 years

Bauble Bonanza:
Please see poster from the Student Council