Dear Parents and Carers

We would like to remind parents that we shall be holding an Easter bonnet parade at 10am on Thursday March 28^th.  Can we ask that parents provide their child with a decorated bonnet.  Let your imagination run wild!!! Parents are more than welcome to come and join us. A prize shall be given to a child in each age group.  For those parents whose children do not normally attend the setting, you are more than welcome, however the children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Snails

The babies shall be looking at soft books depicting Easter spring animals and the staff shall encourage the babies to mimic the noises the animals make.  Warm water play shall have play ducks and fish in it to support the ‘Spring’ theme, whilst outside the babies shall explore different smells and sounds.

Jenni would like to remind parents about the stay and play sessions that take place at the setting on the second and fourth Friday of every month (2.30 – 4.00pm)

Days off Jenni – Thursday  Jenni A/L – Fri pm

Caterpillars

Continuing  the theme of ‘Spring’,  the Caterpillars shall be making animal masks and reading books about Spring animals.  In preparation for Easter the children shall also be making Easter baskets.

Days off        Jamie – Monday  

Ladybirds

The ladybirds shall be making pictures of lambs, using cotton wool as a sticking material.  They shall also be making Easter baskets and Easter cards.

Days off        Abi – Friday             Julie - Thursday    

Bumblebees

Continuing their theme of ‘Holidays’ the Bumblebees shall use box craft to make models of caravans.  Staff shall discuss ‘What we wear when it is hot/cold’? with the children.

The 2-3’s would  like to ask parents if they have any medium or large boxes that they can donate.  Thank you.

Days off – Krissi – Mon      Nikki – Tues              Tash – Thurs

 Tash A/L – Mon, Tues

Butterflies

This week the Butterflies shall be concentrating on Friends and Family as their current interest.  The children shall be encouraged to make friendship bracelets and circle times shall be used to encourage the children to talk about ‘Our favourite people’, whist showing the group, their drawings depicting their favourite people.

The Butterflies would like to remind parents to please check their child’s tray on a regular basis which are there to store drawings that the children have made and perhaps one comfort.  At present children are having difficulties to access their drawers as some are filled with clothing and toys which should be stored in the child’s bag provided by the setting.

Also the Butterflies would like to remind parents that French lessons will continue in the Summer term.  If there are any parents who would like their child to access these lessons, please see a member of Pre school staff for a letter describing the sessions and the costs.

Days off – Jo – Tuesday    

Wendy, our chef shall be annual leave from Wednesday 20^th March, returning to work on Friday April 5^th.  In her absence, Wendy (Kitchen assistant – apologies as it can get confusing) shall be catering for the children in her absence, therefore there may be some changes in the menu, which shall be displayed on the front door.

Please can we remind parents that morning sessions end at 1pm when the afternoon sessions start as we have recently had parents try to drop off children early and some parents collecting their children after 1pm.  Unfortunately, when this occurs our ratios may not be adhered to and therefore parents will be asked to wait with their children until the correct time or be charged a late fee for those who do not collect by 1pm if not otherwise organised.

Please find attached an information leaflet regarding our Forest School session on March 23^rd (10am – 12pm).  All parents are welcome – fun guaranteed!!  If you are interested in joining us please could you either see Michelle or Lee in the pre school.