NUACHTLITIR 2, DEIRE FÓMHAIR 2020

UASDÁTÚ/COVID-19 UPDATES:
In ainneoin na tuairimíochta ar fad, ní eol dúinn aon phlean a bheith ann scoileanna a dhúnadh ná an sos meántéarma a leathnú ach táimid ag pleanáil i gcás aon athrú air seo. Táimid an-bhuíoch de phobal na scoile ar fad as a gcomhoibriú chun na bearta go léir a theastaíonn chun gach duine a choinneáil slán ar scoil a chur i bhfeidhm. De réir mar a mhéadaíonn cásanna ar fud na tíre, iarraimid ar gach duine a bheith thar a bheith airdeallach maidir le pobal ár scoile a choinneáil slán trí na bearta rialaithe atá i bhfeidhm a leanúint, go háirithe cuas láimhe, béasaíocht riospráide agus fadú fisiceach.

Mar chuid dár Straitéis Dhigiteach agus dár bPlean Freagartha Covid-19, beidh an scoil ag úsáid Seesaw (http://seesaw.me ), dialann slán ar líne inar féidir le daltaí dhoiciméadú agus machnamh a dhéanamh ar a gcuid oibre scoile.. Úsáidfear é seo i gcás Dianghlasáil scoile, do leanaí go bhfuil orthu bheith sa bhaile do thréimhse agus don Obair Bhaile ó am go ham freisin.. Eiseofar tuilleadh sonraí i rith na seachtaine seo. Beidh duillín Cead le síniú ar Aladdin freisin.
Aladdin Connect – leanfar á úsáid seo ach chun críocha riaracháin go príomha. Mura bhfuil baint agat le Aladdin Connect nó mura féidir leat rochtain a fháil air cuir in iúl dúinn ASAP.
Nuair a bhíonn páiste ag filleadh ar scoil tar éis neamhláithreachta, ar chúis ar bith, iarraimid ort an fhoirm “Dearbhú um Fhilleadh ar Scoil” a chomhlánú – tá seo ar fáil anois ar Aladdin. Tá tuilleadh sonraí ar fáil anseo: https://www.gov.ie/ga/foilsiuchan/779cb-cosan-tastala-covid-19-do-phobail-scoile/ agus (ENGLISH) https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/33180-covid-19-school-community-testing-pathway/
UIMHIR FÓN SCOILE PRÍOBHÁIDEACH: 086 0380060; Is féidir téacsanna nó glórphoist a sheoladh chuig an bhfón seo lena n-áirítear uaireanta lasmuigh den scoil agus ag an deireadh seachtaine. Tá an uimhir seo faoi rún daingean, agus tabharfar freagra ar aon teachtaireachtaí a luaithe is féidir. Is féidir glaonna a dhéanamh go díreach freisin ar uimhir na scoile 071 9174019 mar is gnách.

Despite all the speculation, we are not aware of any intent to close schools nor extend the mid-term break but we are planning in the event of any change to this. We are hugely grateful to the whole school community for their co-operation in implementing all the measures required to keep everyone safe at school. As cases increase across the country, we ask that everyone be extra-vigilant in keeping our school community safe by continuing to follow the control measures in place, in particular handwashing, respiratory etiquette and physical distancing.

As part of our Digital Strategy and Covid-19 Response Plan, the school will be using Seesaw (http://seesaw.me), a secure online journal where students can document and reflect on what they are learning in class. This will be used in the event of a School lockdown, for children who must Quarantine and also for Homework from time to time. More details will issue during this week. There will be a Permission slip to sign on Aladdin also.
Aladdin Connect – this will continue to be used but for administrative purposes mainly. If you have not connected to Aladdin Connect or cannot access it please let us know ASAP.
When a child is returning to school following an absence, for whatever reason, we ask that you complete the “Return to Educational Facility declaration form” which is now available on Aladdin. More detail are available here: https://www.gov.ie/ga/foilsiuchan/779cb-cosan-tastala-covid-19-do-phobail-scoile/ and (ENGLISH) https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/33180-covid-19-school-community-testing-pathway/
CONFIDENTIAL SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: 086 0380060: Texts or voicemails can be sent to this phone including outside school hours and at weekends. This number is strictly confidential, and any messages will be responded to as soon as is possible. Calls can also be made directly to the school number 071 9174019 as usual.

Glór na seachtaine:
Comhghairdeas leis na páistí seo a leanas a ghnóthaigh GLÓR NA SEACHTAINE do Labhairt na Gaeilge le déanaí. Tá gach duine i Naíonáin Shóisir ag déanamh sár-iarracht faoi láthair freisin./Congratulations to the following children who recently won GLÓR NA SEACHTAINE for Labhairt na Gaeilge. Everyone in Junior Infants is also making a great effort at the moment.
12/10/2020
Naíonáin Shinsir – Síofra, Billy; Rang 1 – Katie; Rang 2 – Julianne, Liam; Rang 3 – Searlan, Erin; Rang 4 – Éabha; Rang 4,5 – Cate; Rang 5 – Jake Ó L; Rang 6 – Medb
19/10/2020
Naíonáin Shinsir – Harry, Kate; Rang 1 – Abaigh, Aoife; Rang 2 – Ceola, Teddy; Rang 3 – Grace, Brendan; Rang 4 – Pádraic; Rang 4,5 – Fionn; Rang 5 – Seán; Rang 6 – Bláthnaid

OBAIR BHAILE/SEESAW:
Beidh Obair Bhaile foirmiúil ag atosú i ndiaidh an bhriseadh lár-téarma. Tuilleadh sonraí faoin leagan amach nua agus cur i bhfeidhm roimh dheireadh na seachtaine.
Formal Homework will resume after the mid-term break. More details about the new layout today and arrangements before the end of the week.

Briseadh Lár Téarma/Mid-Term Break & Trick or Treat for Temple Street:
Beidh an scoil ag dúnadh ar an Aoine 23ú Deireadh Fómhair ag an gnáth am i gcóir briseadh lár téarma. Athosclóidh sí arís Dé Luain 2ú Samhain. Ar an 23ú, beidh cead ag na páistí gléasadh i bhfeisteas Oíche Shamhna ach faraor beidh bac ar frapaí ar nós bataí, scuabanna srl.(hatái agus aghaidheann fidil ceadaithe) Is fearr go mbeidh siad gléasta ag teacht ar scoil. Lorgaímid síntúis beag ón gclann más féidir, d’ Ospidéal Temple Street. Níl cead bia a roinnt ach tá cead acu ‘treat’ beag a thabhairt leo don lón. Tá cosc ar chnóanna, áfach.
School will close on Friday 23^rd October at the normal times for the mid-term break, and will re-open on Monday 2^nd November. On the 23rd, the children will be allowed to dress up in Halloween costumes but unfortunately props such as sticks, brushes etc. as well as home made bulky fancy dress items cannot be used (hats and masks are ok). It is preferable if they can come to school already dressed up. Each year we ask for a small donation (per family), if possible, for Temple Street Children’s Hospital. Sharing food is not allowed but they are allowed to bring a small ‘treat’ for lunch. No nuts, however.

SONRAÍ TEAGMHÁLA/CONTACT DETAILS:
Tá sé fíor-thábhachtach go mbíonn uimhir teagmhála tuistí againn do gach páiste sa scoil. Má tá aon athrú tagtha ar bhur sonraí teagmhála, cuir scéal chuig Muireann san oifig láithreach, le bhur dtoil. Míle Buíochas.
It is imperative that the school has a contact number of a parent/guardian for each child, which is accessible at all times. If you have changed/updated ANY of your contact details, please let Muireann in the school office know immediately, thank you.

Cuntais Scoile/ School Accounts:
Faoin am seo, ba cheart íoc as gach leabhar scoile agus ar a laghad an chéad íocaíocht den Ranníocaíocht Scoile a dhéanamh. Tá cúpla íocaíocht gan íoc ón mbliain seo caite freisin agus beidh Muireann i dteagmháil go luath chun tú a choinneáil suas chun dáta. Bheimis an-bhuíoch más féidir cuntais scoile a shocrú chomh luath agus is féidir leat chun feidhm rianúil riaracháin a chinntiú. Má fhaigheann tú litir ag rá go bhfuil airgead dlite duit a mheasann tú a bheith íoctha, ná bíodh aon leisce ort teagmháil a dhéanamh le Muireann chun í a phlé.
Is éard atá sa Ranníocaíocht easnamh sa mhaoiniú ó D.E.S. agus úsáidtear é le haghaidh seirbhísí agus earraí éagsúla a mbaineann GACH leanbh sa scoil leas astu. Mar is féidir a shamhlú, tá méadú mór tagtha ar an gcaiteachas ar sheirbhísí agus táirgí glantacháin agus sláinteachais agus táimid an-bhuíoch dóibh siúd a rinne ionchur cheana féin. Iarrtar ar gach teaghlach ranníocaíocht a dhéanamh agus choinníomar na costais comhsheasmhach le 20 + bliain anuas ag € 70 in aghaidh an linbh in aghaidh na bliana, € 100 do bheirt leanaí agus € 110 do thriúr leanbh nó níos mó. Is féidir íocaíochtaí a dhéanamh i dtráthchodanna, iad a íoc go díreach leis an oifig, nó trí aistriú chuig an gCuntas Bainc Scoile, atá mionsonraithe thíos. Mar is gnáth, má bhíonn aon deacracht le híocaíochtaí a dhéanamh, téigh i dteagmháil le Mícheál le muinín iomlán.
By now, all school books should be paid for and at least the first payment of the School Contribution made. There are also a few outstanding payments from last year and Muireann will be in touch in the near future to keep you updated. We would be most grateful if school accounts can be settled at your earliest convenience to ensure smooth administrative function. If you receive a letter stating you owe monies you feel have been paid, please do not hesitate to contact Muireann to discuss.
The Contribution makes up a shortfall in funding from D.E.S and is used for services and sundries that ALL children in the school avail of. As can be imagined, the expenditure for cleaning & hygiene services and products has increased greatly despite DES funding and we are very grateful to those who have already made a contribution. Each family is asked to contribute and we have kept the costs consistent over the past 20+years at €70 per child per annum, €100 for two children and €110 for three or more children. Payments can be made in instalments, paid directly to the office, or by transfer to the School Bank Account, detailed below. As always, if there is any difficulty in making payments, please contact Mícheál in strictest confidence. Míle Buíochas.

ÍOCAÍOCHTAÍ ARLÍNE/ONLINE PAYMENTS
Má oireann daoibh, bheimis buíoch táillí a bheith seolta chugainn ag úsáid na sonraí thíos ag baint úsáid as do chóras baince féin. Déan cinnte go bhfuil ainm an phaiste/clainne sa tagairt íocaíochta.
Parents can use their own online banking service to make payments using the following details (NB ensure your child/family name is in the text narrative)
ULSTER BANK
IBAN: IE67ULSB98626052804007
BIC: ULSBIE2D
Roghanna Eile/OTHER OPTIONS:
Seic tríd an phost nó i gclúdach litreach le do pháiste. Ná cuir airgead crua tríd an phost le bhur dtoil.
Post a cheque to school, or drop into school letterbox; or send in an envelope with your child. Please mark name clearly on envelope. (no cash by post please) GRMA!

Míolta Gruaige/Headlice:
Faraor, tá míolta gruaige fairsing go leor i ngach scoil, go háirithe ag an am seo den bhliain. Tá curtha in iúl go bhfuil cás sa scoil agus bheimis buíoch go ndéanfaidh sibh scrudú ar ghruaig do chuid páiste INNIU. Iarraimid oraibh seiceáil go minic agus oifig na scoile a chur ar an eolas más gá.
Headlice are a fact of life in all schools, particularly at this time of year. We have been notified of a few current cases in the school and would appreciate if you check your child (rens) head TODAY and treat accordingly please if applicable. We rely on the vigilance of parents to ensure outbreaks are kept to a minimum, but need ALL parents to carry out intermittent checks and please advise the school office if necessary, otherwise the problem will continue unabated. GRMA.