Christmas
Concert
We were delighted with all our pupils
who performed so well at our Christmas concert. Both the staff and pupils
worked very hard over the past few weeks. A special word of thanks to
Mrs. Peggy O’ Reilly, who selected, cast and produced the plays
in her role as Speech & Drama teacher in our school.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Parents’ Association
who collected at the door. A word of thanks also to Owen & Mary
O’Donnell who are always most accommodating with the use of the
hall.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
On
Monday, December 22nd, Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule
to call to see the boys and girls in the playroom, Infant room and 1st
& 2nd classes. The children played tunes and sang Christmas carols
for our very special visitor. Santa later presented the children with
treats and wished everyone a very Happy Christmas!
Infant
News
Well
done to all the pupils from Junior & Senior Infants who performed
their Christmas play along with some Christmas carols for their younger
friends in the playroom on Friday, December 19th last. The children
thoroughly enjoyed the event.
Decoration
Competition
We
were delighted with the creative efforts of all children who participated
in the Clare Co. Council Christmas decoration competition. As you saw
in the hall, their decorations were imaginative and colourful. The overall
winner was Niamh Moloney (6th class) and Niamh’s decoration now
hangs on the Christmas tree in the County Council headquarters. A winner
was also selected from each class. All children who entered the competition
received a prize for their efforts at assembly this week.
Class Winners in the Decoration Competition
Junior
Infants Glenn O’ Sullivan
Senior Infants Diarmuid Mullins
First Class Laura Leonard
Second Class Ciara Liddy
Third Class Breffni Horner
Fourth Class Callum Turner
Fifth Class Kailey Arcaina
Sixth Class Niamh Moloney
Calendar
Reminder
Christmas Holidays: Closing 23rd December - Re-opening 7th January,
2009.
February
Mid Term- Closed February 16th-20th inclusive
St.
Patrick’s Day –March 17th closed
Easter
Holidays- Closed from April 6th to 17th inclusive
By-Pass
Presentation
On
Thursday, December 18th, Kieran Doona, the Safety, Health & Environmental
Advisor for the N18 Gort to Crusheen Dual Carraigway Project, presented
the “Play Safe, Stay Safe” Campaign to the pupils from 3rd-6th
classes. He spoke to the children about the importance of safety on
all building sites. He discussed with the children the dangers inherent
on building sites and the need to put safety procedures in place with
the aim of preventing injury and possible death. He brought with him
a collection of safety gear and explained their importance on building
sites.
WOW Reading Challenge
We are now four weeks into our WOW reading challenge and already the
children have read an incredible number of books. This week we tallied
the total number of books read since November 24th and were amazed to
discover that the children had read 1,464 books. That is an average
of 15 books per child. Well done to all! We hope that Santa will bring
lots of books to the children and that they will continue with their
reading during the holidays.
Thank You!
The
staff, along with the pupils from 1st-6th class would like to extend
their thanks to Carina Roseingrave and Claire Commane who coached them
in hurling & camogie skills over the past 10 weeks. The pupils enjoyed
their visits and have greatly benefited from the sessions.
Parent-
Teacher Meetings
Our
annual Parent –Teacher meetings will be held on Friday, January
30th from 3.00-5.00pm approx. We will inform you of the exact times
for your meeting with the teacher(s) in the New Year.
Pupil Attendance:
School Attendance for November 2008 was 95%. Well done to all pupils.
Birthday
List December
Ryan Venus
Stephen Kiely
Aislinn Mullins
Text-a-Parent
We
would like to thank Claire O’Brien, a former pupil of the school
who volunteered her services in compiling the data base of numbers for
text-a-parent. The service will be in operation in the New Year.
Gift
Ideas
Some
parents have asked for suggestions for presents at Christmas time. The
following are some games that may be of benefit to young children.
Board Games:
- Snakes & Ladders
- Ludo/Frustration
- Junior Scrabble
Strategy
Games:
- Guess Who? / Who’s your Friend?
- Connect 4/ Four in a Row.
- Cluedo
- Chess & Draughts
- Dominoes
- Kerplunk!
- Downfall
Manipulative
Skills:
- Operation / Doctor, Doctor
-
Funny Face
- Time Puzzle
- Beat the Bleep
- Lego, Mechano, K-Nex: for boys and girls
Card
Games:
- Beggar my Neighbour
- Old Maid
- Happy Families
- Uno
- Memory Games
(All the above are played with a regular deck of cards).
Watch:
A basic analogue watches with two hands (no ‘seconds’ hands’)
and 12clear digits. Digital watches are not recommended for younger
children.
-BOOKS!
BOOKS! BOOKS!
Mrs
Quin’s Charity Shop
Thank you to all who brought bags of clothing etc. for Mrs Quin’s
Charity Shop. In total 15 bags of goods were collected.
Recycling
Reminder
It is that time of year again. Please collect all your used stamps and
Christmas Cards. Remember to leave about 2 cm of envelope all around
the stamp. We also collect used batteries for recycling. The children
can bring them in at any time. Thank you for helping the environment.
Energy
Saving Tip:
When buying battery operated toys or appliances for Christmas, check
if you can choose ones which use recyclable batteries.
Christmas Blessing
Beannachtaí na Nollag is gach dea ghuí i gcómhair
na h- Athbhliana
The staff and pupils of Crusheen N.S. would like to wish you all peace
and happiness for Christmas and the New Year.
