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March 2013 Issue: March Parent’s Association Newsletter
January 2013 Issue: Parents Association Newsletter
Dear Parents
The school fund raising quiz that was held on Friday night 22nd Feb. in the Merry Monk was a huge success. An enjoyable night was had by all. Lots of prizes were given away on the night and well done to all those who won prizes and won the table quiz itself.
We would like to thank the parents who bought tickets and for their attendance on the night, also to the local community for supporting the quiz. You all helped make it an enjoyable night.
We had a very successful flag day for the school on Saturday 2nd March and thanks to all who helped out on the day.
The total amount of money raised so far is in the region of €3,150.00. This will go a long way to pay for new flipcharts and class room resources for the school, and also additional reading material for the children also hire of the Sports & Leisure Centre and buses to and from this facility so that the children can partake of P.E. classes during the worst part of the year. Hire of buses for school activities and Internet safety course for parents which was held on 06/02/13 in the school.
Once again thank you to all for your support.
Up Coming Events
- # Bóthar Day Thursday, 21/03/13
- * Meitheal Day 20/04/1
- Clothes Collection 20/04/13
- Belleek Sponsored Walk 19/05/1OLD
- Mobile Phone Collection
This term at Culleens NS we are collecting old unwanted cloth under the Cash for Cloths scheme to help raise additional funding for the school so if you can help out with the following items it would be gratefully appreciated. It is a great time to have a spring clean and clear out the winter clothes. Place the clothes in plastic bags and leave in the school on the week of the Meitheal Day 15th – 20th of April.
- All Clothes types (Men Women Children wear)
- Any types of Shoes (In pairs only)
- Handbags & Accessories
- Clothes must be Clean Dry and Re-wearable
- No Bed Linen, Duvets or Pillows
We will also be collecting old Mobile Phones. There will be a dedicated box in the school for the phones to be dropped into.
# Children are encouraged to bring in things from home for 6th class to sell on this day. Money raised will go to Bóthar charity organisation. Please support
*Meitheal is the Irish word for volunteers getting together to do a job.
Each year the parents get together to undertake necessary maintenance around the school. This is a social event, lunch and refreshments will be served.
This year the money raised in fund raising events by the Parents Association is being used as follows:
- Hire of the Sports & Leisure Centre and buses to and from this facility so that the children can partake of P.E. classes during the worst part of the year.
- Hire of buses for school activities.
- Purchase of bibs for Cross Country and team events.
- Additional reading books for all classes to enhance literacy in the school.
- Classroom resources are being bought for all classes, as well as in door play equipment for the infant classes.
- Flip charts for classes.
- Internet safety course for parents. We were asked by the parents to run this course, so please attend on 6th February @7:30.
- Contribution towards school tours and 6th class end of year outing.
- Refreshments for sponsored walk and shop on Sports Day.
All parents of school going children have been asked to take part in a survey on school patronage. We urge all parents to complete this survey by closing date 8th Feb, otherwise your views will not be represented. www.education.ie .
You can avail of school computers to fill on line survey on Monday 4th February from 1:30 – 3:00. A member of the Parent’s Association will be on hand to assist anyone in need of help. You will require both parent’s PPSN with you to complete survey.
Please support our fund raising quiz. All the children in the school benefit from the funds raised. It is a fun sociable night and an opportunity for parents to meet each other. We are asking each family to support the quiz. If you are unable to attend please make a contribution by buying one or two tickets.
