Cloak Room RulesWe would like to remind you not to wear or bring anything expensive to the nursery to be stored in the cloakroom as this remains unlocked at certain times throughout the day. Can we remind you to put your child’s name on all of their clothes and soft shoes to prevent them from being mixed up as many children have the same items.

How did you get on at nursery?Do you ever ask your child ‘How did you get on at nursery today’ and get the same response – ‘Fine’. If you really want to know what they got up to, come along to our ‘Stay and play’ sessions where you can come and spend a morning or afternoon with us. There will be a calendar displayed in the cloakroom if you would like to add your name to it.

Please note that the nursery is CLOSED MONDAY 12 - FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER.WE WILL RE-OPEN ON MONDAY 19 OCTOBER

Outdoor playAs it is now coming into winter we would ask that you wear appropriate clothing and footwear on your child. We try to take the children out in all

weathers and this would be a great help if they were appropriately dressed.

If you would like to place anything in the

newsletter please see Vicky on or before the 20th of every month

IMPORTANTCould we remind you to

close the gate behind you as you enter and leave the nursery. This is to ensure the safety of the children.

OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE 2

Rag BagsPlease keep us in mind if you have any old clothes, shoes (must be paired), handbags or any other textiles. We will receive them gladly and will also gain much needed funds.The rag bag box is opposite the doors as you enter the nursery.Please note, we cannot accept quilts or pillows.

News

Parent and Carer Spot

Parental Involvement We will be having a parent/carer drop in on the 2nd last Wednesday of every month. It’s an informal drop in where parents/carers can come to the nursery and meet other parents/carers for a cuppa and a chat. Our first one will be on Wednesday 21st Oct as the 2nd Wednesday falls during the Oct break. Please come along between 9.30-10.30 or 1.30 – 2.30. We would love to see you.

Healthy LivingMargaret will be handing out soup bags soon. We hope you will enjoy making and eating your soup. Please feel free to send us photographs of you and your child making your soup.If you have any healthy living ideas please see Margaret.

Planning What we learned in SeptemberWe have been learning:

About our nursery and all the different things we can play with and do.

About the Golden Rules and routines of our nursery.

Happy Halloween The nursery will be having a Halloween party on Wednesday 28th of October from 9.30-11.30. Children who are not normally in on a Wednesday morning are welcome to attend. Please ensure that costumes are not too scary!

Dates for your diary12th October – 16th OctoberNursery will be closed for October break Monday 19th OctoberNursery will re-opening on

Up and coming diary datesMonday 23rd NovemberNursery closed for staff in-service dayFriday 27th NovemberNursery closed – Public Holiday

Lending libraryOur lending library happens every week. Please bring your child’s book bag back on a weekly basis to make sure you get a new book to borrow every week. Please see Lisa for more details.

FundraisingWe will be sending out sponsor forms after the October break in order to raise money for Ardgowan Hospice in memory of Linda’s dad who recently passed away. More details to follow.

Our GardenHave you seen our Eco greenhouse? We have ‘Commercial Enterprise’ students from the college helping us to build it. Thank you to all who donated the bottles. Please pop into the nursery garden to have a look.