Please consider making a Bulb Donation to the school!
Buying bulbs for your garden? Why not contribute some extra bulbs to help bring some lovely spring colour to the school?
Just place them in the boxes which can be found in the Kindergarten, Parent and Toddler Hallway and in the Main School...and enjoy the flowers when they arrive ☺
Questions, please contact Cliona by phone 087-1248036 or
email at clionamkelliher@gmail.com
17 September, 2008
12 September, 2008
First Parent Meeting for the Main School!
Dear Parents,
Our first Parent Meeting for the Main School, comprising classes 1-6 will be held Wednesday, the 1st of October. The meeting for Classes 4-6 will be at 7:30 pm, and subsequently at 8:30 pm for Classes 1-3.
Please plan to attend and know that your attendance is a show of support to our teachers who have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy to make sure the integrity of the Steiner curriculum remains intact, and the needs of our children are met. They are very interested in sharing their work and plans with us. This meeting will be essential in understanding the unique nature of our multi-grade classes this year. Please look for updates to confirm as the date approaches.
Our first Parent Meeting for the Main School, comprising classes 1-6 will be held Wednesday, the 1st of October. The meeting for Classes 4-6 will be at 7:30 pm, and subsequently at 8:30 pm for Classes 1-3.
Please plan to attend and know that your attendance is a show of support to our teachers who have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy to make sure the integrity of the Steiner curriculum remains intact, and the needs of our children are met. They are very interested in sharing their work and plans with us. This meeting will be essential in understanding the unique nature of our multi-grade classes this year. Please look for updates to confirm as the date approaches.
03 September, 2008
Annual Apple Picking Day - Date Changed to 27th September
Please join us for our annual Apple Picking Day! Last year, we picked, juiced, bottled and then sold our now famous Kildare Steiner School apple juice! Make a day of it!...bring a picnic with your family and spend any part of the day you're available. All are welcome. This became a successful fundraiser for the school, for which we hope to find repeat success!Saturday, 27th September from 10-6am (previously 13th Sept)
The Orchard, Carnalway, Kilcullen
Any questions ask Helen 087-2389376
Last year in 2007...
02 September, 2008
Autumn/Winter Diary Dates
Dates to remember for this upcoming Autumn
Apple Picking Saturday September 13 10 am to 6 pm
Collection Day Whitewater Shopping Centre Friday, 19 September 9am to 9pm
Collection Day Naas Town Friday 17 October 10am to 6pm
Christmas Coffee Morning My House Friday 28 November 9.30 to 1(unconfirmed)
Bag Packing Tesco Naas Thursday 4 December 9am to 9pm
Apple Picking Saturday September 13 10 am to 6 pm
Collection Day Whitewater Shopping Centre Friday, 19 September 9am to 9pm
Collection Day Naas Town Friday 17 October 10am to 6pm
Christmas Coffee Morning My House Friday 28 November 9.30 to 1(unconfirmed)
Bag Packing Tesco Naas Thursday 4 December 9am to 9pm
01 September, 2008
Irish Lessons this Fall for Teachers and Adults...
Irish lessons for the teachers are recommencing on Tuesday, 9 September from 5-7pm. The lessons are fortnightly for the time being. There are three spaces available for any adults who would like to join us. Cost is 20Euro per lesson, payable per term in advance. For anybody interested in joining these fun-filled lessons, please contact Dorly at 086-827-4884.
31 August, 2008
Food Allergies and Awareness
In preparation for the new school year, please note as a reminder, the following letter addressed to the families at the Kildare Steiner School:
1st September 2008
Re: Allergen Food Items
Dear All,
It is our school policy to ban food items that cause a severe allergic reaction that is potentially fatal (i.e. Anaphylaxis). A person allergic to such food items can have shock not only by ingesting but also contacting or inhaling particles therefore. Please do not bring any of the food items listed below to the school.
When the school is used as a venue for other activities than the usual school/kindergarten curriculum, the organisers of such activities also need to ensure that these food items are not brought in to the school premise.
Please put up this list somewhere visible in your household. If anyone wishes to add more food items to the list for the same reason, please contact Yuki Kobayashi 086 341 2006.
Food items banned from the School/Kindergarten: Peanuts, all nuts, peas, lentils, sesame seeds, chickpeas, buckwheat and food products containing these items.
Similar food items NOT banned from the School/Kindergarten: Butter beans, azuki, kidney, pinto and soya beans, sunflower seeds, pumkin seeds, broad beans, french beans and runner beans.
Attached is a letter from the parents of a child with severe allergies sent earlier last year:
Dear Parents:
We am writing to you on behalf of our daughter Iseult Reid. Iseult has severe food allergies to peanuts, nuts, peas, lentils, sesame seeds, egg and chickpeas. She has lesser allergies also, but the reaction to contact or ingestion of above foods can be anaphylactic shock, which can result in death within minutes. Although she is allergic to egg we don't mind children having products which contain egg as long as she does not consume the said products.
We are asking for the support and understanding of parents as we try to create a safe environment for her within the School.
Her needs have been discussed with the School teachers and unsafe ingredients can be eliminated, without any major change in the current school activities.
As many of you are aware, we have many festivals and fund-raisers where food is available and these are times when we need to be extra vigilant, as even contact with nut residue can cause a reaction. We would very much appreciate if food provided could be nut free if possible, or if there are nut products or foods that may contain nuts, that we are informed of this, so that we can take all the precautions necessary.
We try to create as ‘normal’ a life as possible for Iseult and we very much appreciate your help in this regard.
We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have about food allergy!
Yours sincerely,
Mark & Cliona
1st September 2008
Re: Allergen Food Items
Dear All,
It is our school policy to ban food items that cause a severe allergic reaction that is potentially fatal (i.e. Anaphylaxis). A person allergic to such food items can have shock not only by ingesting but also contacting or inhaling particles therefore. Please do not bring any of the food items listed below to the school.
When the school is used as a venue for other activities than the usual school/kindergarten curriculum, the organisers of such activities also need to ensure that these food items are not brought in to the school premise.
Please put up this list somewhere visible in your household. If anyone wishes to add more food items to the list for the same reason, please contact Yuki Kobayashi 086 341 2006.
Food items banned from the School/Kindergarten: Peanuts, all nuts, peas, lentils, sesame seeds, chickpeas, buckwheat and food products containing these items.
Similar food items NOT banned from the School/Kindergarten: Butter beans, azuki, kidney, pinto and soya beans, sunflower seeds, pumkin seeds, broad beans, french beans and runner beans.
Attached is a letter from the parents of a child with severe allergies sent earlier last year:
Dear Parents:
We am writing to you on behalf of our daughter Iseult Reid. Iseult has severe food allergies to peanuts, nuts, peas, lentils, sesame seeds, egg and chickpeas. She has lesser allergies also, but the reaction to contact or ingestion of above foods can be anaphylactic shock, which can result in death within minutes. Although she is allergic to egg we don't mind children having products which contain egg as long as she does not consume the said products.
We are asking for the support and understanding of parents as we try to create a safe environment for her within the School.
Her needs have been discussed with the School teachers and unsafe ingredients can be eliminated, without any major change in the current school activities.
As many of you are aware, we have many festivals and fund-raisers where food is available and these are times when we need to be extra vigilant, as even contact with nut residue can cause a reaction. We would very much appreciate if food provided could be nut free if possible, or if there are nut products or foods that may contain nuts, that we are informed of this, so that we can take all the precautions necessary.
We try to create as ‘normal’ a life as possible for Iseult and we very much appreciate your help in this regard.
We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have about food allergy!
Yours sincerely,
Mark & Cliona
Welcome Back from Summer Holidays!
Where does the time go?...too quickly for sure. We hope you've all enjoyed your summer holiday and are ready for the new year!
Our dedicated teachers have spent many hours in planning and preparation for this upcoming year and we are excited for the changing seasons and all it brings with it.
A note from our Class 1-2-3 teacher, Svantje Mertens:
The exciting first day is creeping quickly upon us. Please ensure your child comes with good rest, a healthy, packed lunch (nut, pea, seed, lentil free!), wet weather gear and indoor slippers. Class 1 parent are welcome to stay for the first half hour of the day for a whole school assembly.
I look forward to seeing you all in a couple of days.
Regards, Svantje
Welcome back Kildare Steiner School families!
Our dedicated teachers have spent many hours in planning and preparation for this upcoming year and we are excited for the changing seasons and all it brings with it.
A note from our Class 1-2-3 teacher, Svantje Mertens:
The exciting first day is creeping quickly upon us. Please ensure your child comes with good rest, a healthy, packed lunch (nut, pea, seed, lentil free!), wet weather gear and indoor slippers. Class 1 parent are welcome to stay for the first half hour of the day for a whole school assembly.
I look forward to seeing you all in a couple of days.
Regards, Svantje
Welcome back Kildare Steiner School families!
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