Newsletter Autumn 2017
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Welcome to
all our parent/carers and children to the new Autumn term. All children have
been allocated a key person and we hope you will get to know them over the
coming months. If you do not know who your keyperson is please see Sally and
Lynne.
Please
ensure your child is dressed appropriately, particularly as the hall can be a
bit draughty in winter. If your child comes to Pre-school in boots please
change them when you arrive. Please, please label your child’s coats, bags etc.
In the event
of snow we will do our best to remain open but if in doubt please ring the
above number. As a general rule, if the local schools close then we will close.
This term’s
theme is Autumn. We are exploring animals, harvest, Diwali, Remembrance Day,
firework night and Christmas. We will be introducing the children to words such
as; hibernation, harvest, different weather words and different faiths and
cultures. Our Church Vicar, Anthony, will bring his guitar along to sing songs
and explain the Christmas story. The term is rounded off with a lovely
Christmas party for the children.
Please
continue to support us with your contributions of fruit. The children love it
and it is a great time for them to chat to each other about what they have been
doing.
Our coffee
mornings will be held on Wednesday 29th November and Thursday 30th
November from 9am to 10.30. All parent/carers are invited to stay for coffee
and homemade cakes. This is a great opportunity to watch your child at play and
even join in, talk to the staff and your keyworker, and meet the other parents.
We ask for a small donation towards refreshments and all monies raised will go
towards the children’s Christmas party.
If your
child is starting school in September 2018, please be aware that all
applications must be submitted to Essex County Council by January 2018.
Fundraising
is an essential part of pre-school life. It helps to pay for new equipment and
resources for the children. At our Christmas coffee mornings, we will be
holding a raffle. If anyone would like to donate raffle prizes they will be
greatly appreciated. Details to follow.
Next term we
hope to organise a clothes collection event before February half term, so
please save all your unwanted clothes, shoes, bags and even sheets and duvet
covers. Green bags will be given out nearer the time.
If anyone has
any great fundraising ideas we are always open to suggestions, and don’t forget
the Easy Fundraising website for all your online Christmas shopping.
Lastly, it
is with sadness that we say good bye to Mandy, who is retiring after 16 years
of working at pre-school. The staff and children will miss her, and we hope she
enjoys her retirement.
Dates for your Diary
Half term holiday: Monday 23rd
October to Friday 27th October 2017
Coffee mornings: Wednesday 29th
November and Thursday 30th November (9am to 10.30)
Children’s Christmas party and last
day of term: Friday 15th December (times to follow)
Spring term begins: Monday 8th
January 2018.
