A very big welcome back to all our pupils and parents especially to our new Junior Infants and their parents.
As a new term is upon us, these are general reminder points to note for the year ahead:
Please note: - From Monday 06th Sept, collection times for new junior infant pupils will be 2pm.
For all new parents our secretary is available in the school office on Mondays, Wednesdays and every second Friday from 9am-3.30 daily.
· Due to COVID19 no visitors are allowed into school grounds unless strictly neccesary. If you do require a meeting with a staff member or have any queries please contact the school office via email on schoolofficeredcross@gmail.com or via phone on 0404-41727 (on office days). We have been advised by the Dept of Education that all covid19 procedures that were in place from last term and our covid19 response plan remains the same for the foreseeable future.
· Reminder that the whole school is now a nut/marshmallow free zone - Please ensure all lunches/snacks are free from these foods.
· Information: To ensure we have all important information up to date for all pupils - Please inform the office immediately if there have been any changes to parent/emergency contact phone numbers, pupil addresses, emails, or if authorized personnel to collect child/children has been changed.
· Late Arrival – All pupils arriving to school late must be accompanied into school by a parent/guardian through the front door and the late book must be completed. Please buzz the school reception for assistance.
· Hair – For the health and safety of children during class lessons and PE we are requesting that all parents ensure that their child/ren have their hair tied up at all times. This is a measure put in place to also prevent the spread of head lice in the school
· Parking – Reminder to parents to be vigilant when dropping off and collecting their children. Please ensure that you park in a safe position and do not block the drop off zone. Please also ensure all pupils use footpaths when getting out of cars.
Labelling - Please ensure that all your child's belongings are labelled.
Appropriate clothing - Due to the weather changing, all pupils should bring a light raincoat to school or as per weather conditions
Books and stationary - Please ensure that you child has all the necessary books and stationery as per the book lists sent in June 2021
Lunches - As per our healthy eating policy listed on the school website - Please ensure all lunches for children are healthy and that they have a small treat on Friday only. Please ensure all children have adequate drinks per day.
Homework - Please ensure that your child is into a good routine from the beginning for completing homework, they will need to have a suitable place to do their homework and that in all classes that homework is checked and signed each night.
Twitter – We have set up a twitter account to enable parents to access quick updates to keep up to date with events and activities in the school. Please follow us for all updates (@saneoin)
Our website is also used for updates and information – Please check this regularly.
Monies - The following is a list of due dates for school fees. All payment for fees must be made online. Links have been issued to all parents via email. If you have any issues or need a new link please contact the school via email.
Book Rental Fees - All book rental fees from 1st class to 6th are due by Monday August 30th 2021
Homework Journal fees - Due by Monday August 30th 2021 (These are required at start of term for pupils to note daily homework)
Pupil Insurance (€6.50) Due Friday Sept 03rd
School annual requisite fee - Due Sept 3rd 2021 (This can be paid in 2 installments if this option is preferable - 1st installment of 40e is due Sept 3rd 2021 and 2nd installment of 40e is due Jan 07th 2021
An up to date school covid response plan will be issued to parents in the coming days. There will only be some minor adjustments to our current one in circulation and on the school website.
We are all looking forward to a great year ahead!
Thank You,
Linda Greene