The Old School House Day Nursery Autumn Term Newsletter

A Note From Sally,

The Autumn Term is now upon us and we are thinking ahead to the wonderful things we will be doing at the nursery over the coming weeks. Countdown to Christmas has already begun with only 12 weeks left to Christmas. How will we learn all our songs in time? Don’t be worried if your child breaks out with a rendition of jingle bells over the coming weeks – we have to start early with our practicing! You will also be getting information about what part your child will play in our Christmas Play to give you plenty of notice to get the sewing machine out. (for any parents who like” ready mades” Woolies have a good selection!)  Our flag pole has now arrived which was a gift from our school leavers and will be put up in the garden by Maddie’s daddy in the next week or so. We have obtained permission by East Riding Council to erect the flag pole which we are very excited about. 

So what’s ahead for this term…. Well the children who have moved from the baby room to the nursery room are all settled in and have already quickly adjusted to the new room and new routine. Our new starters from the tiny babies to some older children are also finding their feet and getting use to their new surroundings. All that’s left is for us to settle into the next new term and see what exciting things it may bring!

Halloween Party

Our Halloween Party on October 31^st will be themed as “The Pumpkin Party”. Children attending on that day can dress up as a Pumpkin or Black Cat if they wish. We will also be holding our annual Pumpkin Competition with prizes given to the best carved pumpkins for each group.

Pumpkins should be brought into the nursery week commencing 27^th October 2008 by anyone one wishing to take part. Elaine and Sara are organising this years Halloween event and will send out further information in the next two weeks.

Soup and Sparklers

On Wednesday 5^th November the Bumble Bees and Ladybirds will be having tea outside in the garden and the staff will light some sparklers for Bonfire Night.

Nursery Photographs

On Friday 24^th October Justine from Picture Box will be coming into the nursery to take photographs of the children. The photographs will be back at the nursery in time for Christmas and make lovely gifts for family and friends.

If you would like to book your child in for their photograph please speak to any staff member in your child’s room who will be happy to help. All children attending the nursery on that day will have their photographs taken unless parents request otherwise. You are under no obligation to purchase the pictures if you they are not to your liking. For more information on Picture Box visit: www.the-picture-box.co.uk

Nursery Room Requests

Please can you label your children’s coats and wellies with stickers or permanent markers. Many of the children have the same shoes and coats and it becomes rather difficult for the children when they are getting dressed to find their own.

Could we also request that children only bring items of interest for show and tell and not toys. Show and Tell is to encourage the children to talk about a place they have been or a memorable occasion. Toys do cause a number of conflicts between the children and they often get very upset when they cannot play with them or they go missing.. Thank you for your understanding.

Outdoor Shoes

Now that the weather is changing (was it ever sunny!) We would ask that all children come to nursery in Wellington Boots which makes it easy for them to slip on and off. Children should also bring one pair of indoor shoes which can be slippers or plimsolls.

Harvest Festival

The children are taking part in the local Harvest Festival at Sancton Church and we are asking children to bring in one food item to put in our Harvest Box. We would ask that this be either tinned or packet goods. If you would like to take part please speak to Rosie who is organising this event. Thank you

Holiday Club

The Old School House Day Nursery is operating a holiday club in the October half term for children aged 4 – 8 years. The club will be running from North Newbald Primary School and if you would like to book a place for any school age children please speak to Sally. Any parent can register their child to attend the club whether they attended the setting in the past or not it will be great fun for all children attending!

All About Me Sheets

Some time ago the staff sent out all about me sheets to each child attending the setting. It is really important for your child’s development that these forms are completed and returned to the nursery as soon as possible to be put in your child’s development profiles as part of their Learning Journey.

Christmas Closing Important Information

Christmas Closing for 2008/2009 will be as follows: Nursery Closes 1.00p.m. 24^th December 2008       

                                                                        Nursery Re-opens 7.45a.m. Monday 5^th January 2009

We will be closed for 1 extra day in January which is the 2^nd January due to the nursery been redecorated over the Christmas Period. Our Christmas Closing time is the only period maintenance can be carried out. Parents who attend 4 or less days will be offered an alternative session for their child to attend in January. Parents of children who attend full time will be given a refund for this day.

Christmas Special Dates For Your Diary

November 24^th Christmas Play Tickets On Sale

Christmas Dinner 4^th December

December 9^th and 10^th Christingle Service and Christmas Play Sancton Church.

Sunday December 21^st Nursery Christmas Party – North Newbald Village Hall – Everyone Welcome!

Parents Evening

Monday 24^th November   Butterflies and Caterpillars

Tuesday 25^th November  Bumble Bees and Ladybirds

Appointment Forms will be filled in from beginning of November for any parent wishing to attend.