November 2018
Welcome to our newsletter!
Our first one ever!
Every month, we will be updating our blog with any news, updates and events going on, for all of our families to see and hear about!
We’ve had a busy October with lots of spooky Halloween activities going on, alongside our Halloween party last Friday, which was a big success! Thank you to all the families who joined us!
Take a look at our recent photo albums and Snapshot to see all the October fun for yourselves! If you can’t see your child in the video or photos, let us know and we’ll be sure to have them featuring next month!
Children in Need: Cake Sale and PJ Party
Cake Sale: This week we will raising money for Children in Need by having a cake sale, with a bit of friendly competition! Our cake sale will have a Bake Off theme and we will asking the children to choose the winner each day- so when you collect your children, don’t forget to join in with the fun, pick up a slice of cake and ask them to choose their favourite! We would love you all to get involved, so please feel free to join in by bring in your best bakes!
Pyjama party: If your child is due to attend nursery on Friday, we will be dressing up in our best PJ’s! Don’t forget to bring your child’s favourite teddy to show their friends and £1 to add to our donations!
Camera Ready
This Tuesday we have Concept Photography coming in between 08:00-15:00.
If your child will be attending nursery on Tuesday and you would like their photo taken, let the office know and we will pencil them in! If your child doesn’t attend but you would like to book a slot, give us a call or pop into the office and we will book you in.
Tip: Pack a change clothes for the photographs as we all know how quickly children get messy!
Brrrr it’s getting chilly outside
Can we please ask that all children are bringing into the nursery the listed below, every day throughout the winter months (with their names on where possible!)
Winter hat
Gloves
A thick winter coat
Wellies with cosy socks to keep little toes warm!
Snow boots/warm shoes (for babies)
Christmas is coming
Dates for the diary:
5th December: Babies Christmas Party 09:30-11:00
5th December: Dragonflies Christmas Party 14:30-16:00
6th December: Butterflies Christmas Party 09:30-11:00
6th December: Pre-School Christmas Party 14:00-16:00
17th December: Pre-School Nativity Play- AM and PM (times and groups to be confirmed)
19th December: Christmas lunch and Christmas jumper day (for children attending on the day)
Christmas parties: we will be having a little visit from Father Christmas and will have some festive activities planned for your children! If your child isn’t due to attend on the day, you and your children are still more than welcome to join us- just let us know in advance!
Pre-School Parents: Invitations for the nativity play will be coming out next week which will state your child’s role and information regarding groups and timings.
Book of the Month
This month our book of the month is Peace at Last by Jill Murphy.
Theme of the Month
This month the area of learning we are focusing on is Communication and Language.
Welcome to the world…
A huge congratulations to Gemma, Jay and Penelope, on the birth of their beautiful baby boy! Reuben Henry James Smith arrived on 6th November at 14:07, weighing 8lb 1.5oz. We are all so excited for cuddles!