Junior Infants Class meetingFriday 26th of September

Attendance•Important to establish good attendance habits:1. Punctuality- school starts at 9 be on

time!2. Notes required after all absences3. Phone call re: long absences, running

late

• National Education Welfare Board: 1. 10 and 20 day absences2. Holidays

Communication•First point of contact is class teacher – appointments can

be made through the office.

•Morning/informal chat

•Written communication if necessary (bus/walking)

•Do we have your up to date contact details?

•1:1 Parent/Teacher meetings in November & June

followed by a written report.

•Home School Liaison- Maire

Behaviour• Positive Behaviour Policy... High 5 Rules• Reward Systems... • School-wide Golden Time

• Class based • • Restorative Justice

Golden Note

Principal’s List

Teaching and Learning• Active learning• Child centred approach• Approaches to Reading... guided

reading and First Steps• Approaches to writing… first steps

and cursive writing• Assessment... teacher tests and

observations

Supports for Learning• Learning Support• Resource Teaching Support• English Language Support• Special Needs Assistants• National Educational Psychological

Service

Homework10-12 mins of homework each night is a

guideline for Junior infants.

• Children will get a folder with the following:1. Phonics copy

2. Handwriting copy3. Maths book

4. Reading book5. Dolch wordsheet

Children must bring their homework folder to school each day. It will be corrected on Friday.

Policy Information• Healthy Eating• Dress Code... Generally and PE• Administration of Medication• Emergency Closure – weather etc..1. Texts sent out2. Listen to highland radio3. School websiteAll policies found on school website:

http://letterkennyetns.ie/publications/policies/

Parent Staff Association• We need your help!

• AGM to elect new members.

• To work together for our school.

• Thank you for your continued support!