Newsletter 20/1/2022
Junior Infant Enrolment 2022: Enrolment for junior infants 2022 remains open until January 28th. Places will be offered during the month of February. Please see our website for details -Admissions 2022 2023.
Covid Cases: We were informed of 8 Covid cases to date this week across several classes. Please continue to monitor your children carefully for symptoms and see the most up to date isolation guide for details. HPSC isolation quick guide. We are bound by government guidelines at all times.
Midterm Break: February 21st-25th February 2022
Parent Teacher Meetings will be scheduled for the week before midterm. Class teachers will be in contact nearer to the time.
School Fees reminder: If you have not yet paid school fees for 2021/2022, please do so as soon as possible. You can access payment option via easypayments on the school website. Maureen the secretary can also take card payment at reception. If you are having difficulty paying, please contact the class teacher/principal so that we can support you in making a suitable payment arrangement.
Thank You- we would like to extend our thanks to parent Damien Foley who kindly secured €1,750 sponsorship for our school from Walmac Demolition, Ulster Bank and Patterson Pump Ireland Limited, in order to support us in the purchase of resources for children with additional needs. We extend our sincere gratitude to the businesses above also.
Reminder: A gentle reminder to parents to use the email function for teachers in order to explain pupil absences, alert teachers to forthcoming absences and to arrange a phone call to discuss any matters of concern if necessary. Please also refer to our website https://StThomasJNS.com/ for our school policies and parent booklets which will answer many questions you may have. Due to teaching commitments, teachers are unable to answer emails during the school day.
GAA coach- Alan O’ Neill is currently working with senior infant classes (rooms 9 and 10) who are really enjoying their weekly football sessions. Sincere thanks to Alan and to Lucan Sarsfields GAA club. If your child is interested in joining Lucan Sarsfields, please contact the club directly. http://www.lucansarsfields.ie/
Lorraine Murray
(Acting Principal)