Ratoath Junior National School

School re-opening Monday 31st August 2009

School Hours: Junior Infant 31st - 1st Sept
10.00 a.m.- 12.00 noon
Junior Infant 2nd - 11th Sept
9.20 a.m.- 12.00 noon
Junior Infant Subsequently
9.20 a.m.- 2.00

Senior Infants
9.20 a.m. - 2.00p.m.

1st - 2nd Class 9.20 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Children line up in yard at assigned areas.
At 2.00 p.m. children are brought out to yard in a line, to be collected

Break times: 10.50am - 11.00am
(snack a piece of fruit or yogurt, no sandwiches)
12.30pm - 1.00pm (lunch & drink )

No glass bottles, no crisps, no chocolate bars/biscuits
as per healthy eating policy

Books See book Lists


Absenteeism: A note to the teacher on the child's return.
(20 days absent must be reported to the Education Welfare Board.)

Clothes: Formal uniform and school tracksuits available from
Blondelles Boutique, Ratoath Village.
Most children wear tracksuits all the time. This is quite acceptable.
(tracksuit & runners essential for P.E.)
Please label all clothing


Toilet: &
Hygiene Every child should have a small towel for drying hands.

Medical problems: Inform the school
eg: hearing, sight, asthma, allergies,
Special needs etc.

Parent /Teacher One Parent/Teacher meeting per year
Meetings


Reports: At least one written report per year.



Parents should check their children's schoolbags daily for any note from the teacher or school. Our weekly Notice sheet goes out every Wednesday.