I'm sorry to report that two children in the schoolhouse have been sent home today after being sick - so it looks like we may have a tummy bug doing the rounds . Can I please remind you not to bring your child to nursery if they have symptoms , and that the exclusion time is 48 hours after last symptoms . Please also be extra vigilant with your hygiene - especially handwashing- please make use of the hand sanitisers in both buildings - thank you .
On a happier note ........we are looking forward to seeing you all at the FunDay on Saturday 12-3pm . There's still time to buy tickets for this and for the raffle .......Come along with lots of pennies ready to join in all the fun . All donations for the homebake stall will be warmly welcomed and lets all pray for a lovely sunny day .
And finally a reminder that tomorrow(Friday) is dressing up day - the theme this month is colours . Cant wait to see your costumes!
Thursday 30 May 2013
Tuesday 28 May 2013
FUN DAY
Hello everyone ,
A final reminder that our Family FunDay is this Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . Tickets are on sale in both buildings. £5.00 for a family ticket which includes the BBQ - that's right you get fed too! . If you forget to but a ticket , you can still come along on the day .......and bring all your friends and families . This is our main fundraiser of the year , so the more people that turn up the better . Please make sure that your pockets are full of change though(as we never have enough) and bring a carrier or two with you to take home all your goodies . You may also want to bring a rug to sit on - we cant guarantee it will be dry beforehand and the grass may be wet.
Our organising committee Julie , Kelly and Nicole have been very busy organising all the stalls so there will be something for everyone to enjoy . There will be facepainting , tattoos, lucky dip , hook-a-duck and lots more . Also a cafe indoors where the adults can put their feet up and enjoy a cup of tea and some lovely homebaking .
The children have already started making all sorts of tasty goodies for the world famous homebaking stall and we'd be delighted if you joined in - please drop off on FRIDAY only or bring along on the day.
We are also still accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day(tickets 20p each) . We shall also be having a mini auction for an original canvas created by the sunflowers - this will soon be on display in the sunflowers entrance(once it's dry :-))
The BBC weather forecast so far is sunny intervals til mid afternoon , then light rain showers . So lets just hope the rain stays off til we're finished - but please be prepared for anything!
Other important dates:
Dressing up Day - this Friday 31st May - theme is COLOURS
Sunflowers class photo- Wednesday 5th June 9:30am - all sunflowers please come along promptly ready to be photographed
Sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation - Wednesday 12th June 3pm(reserve date 19th June)
Parent Forum meeting - Wednesday 5th June- please see any member if you'd like something raised at the meeting - this years members are : Erin Brown , Hazel Farquhar, Claire Molloy and Alison Siggins . This will be the last meeting for this session. I will be asking for volunteers for next session soon .
Hope to see you all on Saturday
A final reminder that our Family FunDay is this Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . Tickets are on sale in both buildings. £5.00 for a family ticket which includes the BBQ - that's right you get fed too! . If you forget to but a ticket , you can still come along on the day .......and bring all your friends and families . This is our main fundraiser of the year , so the more people that turn up the better . Please make sure that your pockets are full of change though(as we never have enough) and bring a carrier or two with you to take home all your goodies . You may also want to bring a rug to sit on - we cant guarantee it will be dry beforehand and the grass may be wet.
Our organising committee Julie , Kelly and Nicole have been very busy organising all the stalls so there will be something for everyone to enjoy . There will be facepainting , tattoos, lucky dip , hook-a-duck and lots more . Also a cafe indoors where the adults can put their feet up and enjoy a cup of tea and some lovely homebaking .
The children have already started making all sorts of tasty goodies for the world famous homebaking stall and we'd be delighted if you joined in - please drop off on FRIDAY only or bring along on the day.
We are also still accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day(tickets 20p each) . We shall also be having a mini auction for an original canvas created by the sunflowers - this will soon be on display in the sunflowers entrance(once it's dry :-))
The BBC weather forecast so far is sunny intervals til mid afternoon , then light rain showers . So lets just hope the rain stays off til we're finished - but please be prepared for anything!
Other important dates:
Dressing up Day - this Friday 31st May - theme is COLOURS
Sunflowers class photo- Wednesday 5th June 9:30am - all sunflowers please come along promptly ready to be photographed
Sunflowers Sports Day and Graduation - Wednesday 12th June 3pm(reserve date 19th June)
Parent Forum meeting - Wednesday 5th June- please see any member if you'd like something raised at the meeting - this years members are : Erin Brown , Hazel Farquhar, Claire Molloy and Alison Siggins . This will be the last meeting for this session. I will be asking for volunteers for next session soon .
Hope to see you all on Saturday
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Dressing up Day!
Hello ,
A very quick post today.....As our recent dressing up days have been so popular , we shall be having another one this month . It will be on Friday 31st May and the theme is COLOURS .
And dont forget to get your tickets for the FunDay on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . We are also still accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day . We hope to see you all there! Thank you
A very quick post today.....As our recent dressing up days have been so popular , we shall be having another one this month . It will be on Friday 31st May and the theme is COLOURS .
And dont forget to get your tickets for the FunDay on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . We are also still accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day . We hope to see you all there! Thank you
Monday 20 May 2013
News
Good afternoon everyone ,
We have today taken delivery of Bookbug Pirate Packs for all 3yr old children at the nursery . The Bookbug programme encourages parents and carers to share books and songs with their children from birth . There is also evidence that early book sharing has significant benefits for child development and impacts on attachment , speech and language development and infant mental health . These packs have been distributed to all eligible children today - they will be in your child's file - please take them home and enjoy sharing them together . For more information on the programme , please visit http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
To help with the launch , libraries across the city will be hosting bookbug sessions this week- Culter Library will be Tuesday 21st May 3:15-4:00pm
Its Child Safety Week soon(24th-30th June) and the Child Accident Prevention Trust(CAPT) have launched a website full of activities related to this . The theme is 'You don't have to be a superhero to be a safety hero!' Please have a look at http://www.childsafetyweek.org.uk/
We have registered with Leaning Through Landscapes to take part in National School Grounds Week(10th-14th June) and will be doing as much as possible outdoors that week . This ties in well with our current review of the outdoor area. We have consulted the children and have had some really interesting suggestions from them. Displays of what we have at the moment are in each building - please have a look and tell us your ideas too- we cant promise to implement everything , but we'd really like to have your contributions to this.
Staying outdoors , Joanne from Gardening4Kids will be visiting this week , This months session will be 'Seeds and their Needs'- the children really enjoy Joanne's visits as well as looking after their plants in between visits- we have been very busy in the growing areas recently . We have planted potatoes , tomatoes , runner beans , pumpkins and the strawberry patch is thriving too- we've even noticed signs of growth in the orchard too- looks like spring may finally be here!
A reminder that our FunDay is less than two weeks away so you need to buy your tickets asap. Come along on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm for fun and games and BBQ - bring all your friends , and lots of carrier bags to carry home all that lovely homebaking! Its only £5.00 for a family ticket - raffle tickets also on sale in both buildings.
Other important dates: Sunflowers class photo : Wednesday 5th June 9:30am - all sunflowers to be here please ready to be photographed.
Sunflowers Sports/Graduation - Wednesday 12th June 3pm(reserve date Wed 19th June 3pm)
And finally.........................CONGRATULATIONS to Ali and her husband Leigh who were married on Saturday and are now sunning themselves on their honeymoon . We all wish you a lifetime of happiness together :-)
We have today taken delivery of Bookbug Pirate Packs for all 3yr old children at the nursery . The Bookbug programme encourages parents and carers to share books and songs with their children from birth . There is also evidence that early book sharing has significant benefits for child development and impacts on attachment , speech and language development and infant mental health . These packs have been distributed to all eligible children today - they will be in your child's file - please take them home and enjoy sharing them together . For more information on the programme , please visit http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/bookbug
To help with the launch , libraries across the city will be hosting bookbug sessions this week- Culter Library will be Tuesday 21st May 3:15-4:00pm
Its Child Safety Week soon(24th-30th June) and the Child Accident Prevention Trust(CAPT) have launched a website full of activities related to this . The theme is 'You don't have to be a superhero to be a safety hero!' Please have a look at http://www.childsafetyweek.org.uk/
We have registered with Leaning Through Landscapes to take part in National School Grounds Week(10th-14th June) and will be doing as much as possible outdoors that week . This ties in well with our current review of the outdoor area. We have consulted the children and have had some really interesting suggestions from them. Displays of what we have at the moment are in each building - please have a look and tell us your ideas too- we cant promise to implement everything , but we'd really like to have your contributions to this.
Staying outdoors , Joanne from Gardening4Kids will be visiting this week , This months session will be 'Seeds and their Needs'- the children really enjoy Joanne's visits as well as looking after their plants in between visits- we have been very busy in the growing areas recently . We have planted potatoes , tomatoes , runner beans , pumpkins and the strawberry patch is thriving too- we've even noticed signs of growth in the orchard too- looks like spring may finally be here!
A reminder that our FunDay is less than two weeks away so you need to buy your tickets asap. Come along on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm for fun and games and BBQ - bring all your friends , and lots of carrier bags to carry home all that lovely homebaking! Its only £5.00 for a family ticket - raffle tickets also on sale in both buildings.
Other important dates: Sunflowers class photo : Wednesday 5th June 9:30am - all sunflowers to be here please ready to be photographed.
Sunflowers Sports/Graduation - Wednesday 12th June 3pm(reserve date Wed 19th June 3pm)
And finally.........................CONGRATULATIONS to Ali and her husband Leigh who were married on Saturday and are now sunning themselves on their honeymoon . We all wish you a lifetime of happiness together :-)
Tuesday 14 May 2013
Celebrations
Good afternoon everyone ,
the whole nursery has just come together to present Alison with gifts and cards to celebrate her wedding this weekend . Alison(buttercups) will be marrying her fiancé Leigh on Saturday , and we all wish them a lifetime of happiness together :-) Thank you very much to everyone who contributed!
This week we will see the return of a familiar face. Jen has been with us for the past 3 summers and will be here again this summer . Jen has just competed the honours year of her BEd at Edinburgh Uni. She will be covering staff holidays over the summer months .
We've also just welcomed 2 new staff - Katie , our new cook, and Jemma , 4-6 girl in PSchool - welcome to the Craigton team ladies- we're all very glad to have you with us!
Don't forget to buy your tickets for the FunDay on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm - we are still accepting donations for the raffle too. All are welcome to come along to our fundraiser day - please bring all your friends and family - we look forward to seeing you there . You may have to raid your piggy bank too as there will be lots of things to spend your pennies on! This is always a very enjoyable event - its a rare chance for the entire nursery community to get together and have some fun, as well as raising funds - so get your tickets now!
the whole nursery has just come together to present Alison with gifts and cards to celebrate her wedding this weekend . Alison(buttercups) will be marrying her fiancé Leigh on Saturday , and we all wish them a lifetime of happiness together :-) Thank you very much to everyone who contributed!
This week we will see the return of a familiar face. Jen has been with us for the past 3 summers and will be here again this summer . Jen has just competed the honours year of her BEd at Edinburgh Uni. She will be covering staff holidays over the summer months .
We've also just welcomed 2 new staff - Katie , our new cook, and Jemma , 4-6 girl in PSchool - welcome to the Craigton team ladies- we're all very glad to have you with us!
Don't forget to buy your tickets for the FunDay on Saturday 1st June 12-3pm - we are still accepting donations for the raffle too. All are welcome to come along to our fundraiser day - please bring all your friends and family - we look forward to seeing you there . You may have to raid your piggy bank too as there will be lots of things to spend your pennies on! This is always a very enjoyable event - its a rare chance for the entire nursery community to get together and have some fun, as well as raising funds - so get your tickets now!
Thursday 2 May 2013
MayDay!
Good afternoon everyone ,
we have all been very busy at Craigton , getting outside as much as possible recently . We have been digging out the growing beds and planting vegetables and flowers . The older children have been helping to clean the outdoor equipment too - and a great job they've made of it too! There has been building of bonfires , fishing boats and making fishing rods . All the children have been out and about in the village as well - there have been walks to the library , post office , parks and the old railway line .
Please make sure that your child is properly equipped for outdoors every day . Its still quite cold so they need warm , waterproof clothing ...and as we are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather , its time to bring in suncream and hats too.
Fred , our handyman , has also been busy in the garden . He has fitted new catches and chains on all the gates(please make sure you use these every time) has repaired paths damaged by the winter weather , and will be maintaining the fences over the next few weeks- there's a lot of fencing so it takes a while!
We are looking to really make the most of out outdoor area this year and have been talking to the children about what they'd like to have. We've had some very interesting discussions and some amazing ideas(not all of them practical!) Suzanne has created a plan of the outdoor area , along with the children's ideas , and we'd like yours too . These are on display in both buildings - please have a look and share your thoughts with us - we cant promise to include everyone's suggestions , but we'll do what we can . We have Steven from the Ranger service helping us with the practical side of this so we're hoping for some great things .
Its Child Safety Week 24th-30th June and a new website has been launched to encourage as may people as possible to get involved- the message is 'You don't need to be superhuman to be a Safety Hero' for more information, ideas and activities please visit
http://www.childsafetyweek.org.uk/get-involved/be-a-safety-hero/
This next bit is a secret ............Alison(buttercups) and her fiancé Leigh are getting married on 18th May . Michelle(snowdrops) is organising a collection for a gift for them so if anyone would like to contribute , please see Michelle asap.......but don't tell Alison!
Other important dates: Family FunDay - Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . Tickets for this are now on sale in both buildings - we are also accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day .
Sunflowers Sports Day/Graduation: Wednesday 12th June 3pm(19th June alternative if rained off)
Sunflowers class photos : Wednesday 5th June 9:30am . All sunflowers need to be here for this please . If your child doesn't normally attend on a Wednesday morning , please bring them along promptly by 9:30am ready to be photographed . You will need to stay and take them home afterwards . Our photographer , Linda has a very tight schedule , so if you're not here on time you wont be in the photo! Please note , as this is such a busy day , we are unable to offer extra sessions that day .
One of our Craigton mums, Lesley Simpson , will be doing a sponsored walk along the Old Deeside railway line , on Sunday 2nd June to raise funds for the Neurosurgery Ward 40 at ARI . Lesley recently underwent major back surgery and is currently going through a long , slow recovery . In her own words ' I want to give something back to the people who helped me through a very difficult time - a box of chocolates isn't enough.' So even though just a few weeks ago she wasn't able to walk at all , she will be doing her 'Sponsored Wobbly Walk' to say thank you . (She's also promised a donation to our Staff Development Fund- but we think it should all go to the ARI!) If you'd like to support her in this very courageous effort , there is a sponsor form on display in the Sunflowers entrance area - please help her to raise lots for her very worthy cause- best of luck Lesley!
Don't forget that the nursery will be closed on Monday 6th May - we know you all love being here(as do we) but please don't come that day cos you wont get in! I shall be on leave all next week too(lucky me!) returning on Monday 13th May . Please note that emails will not be answered during this time - please call the nursery if you need to tell/ask us anything, and please wait until my return for any cash payments - the staff are unable to accept cash .
Enjoy the long weekend!
we have all been very busy at Craigton , getting outside as much as possible recently . We have been digging out the growing beds and planting vegetables and flowers . The older children have been helping to clean the outdoor equipment too - and a great job they've made of it too! There has been building of bonfires , fishing boats and making fishing rods . All the children have been out and about in the village as well - there have been walks to the library , post office , parks and the old railway line .
Please make sure that your child is properly equipped for outdoors every day . Its still quite cold so they need warm , waterproof clothing ...and as we are eagerly anticipating the warmer weather , its time to bring in suncream and hats too.
Fred , our handyman , has also been busy in the garden . He has fitted new catches and chains on all the gates(please make sure you use these every time) has repaired paths damaged by the winter weather , and will be maintaining the fences over the next few weeks- there's a lot of fencing so it takes a while!
We are looking to really make the most of out outdoor area this year and have been talking to the children about what they'd like to have. We've had some very interesting discussions and some amazing ideas(not all of them practical!) Suzanne has created a plan of the outdoor area , along with the children's ideas , and we'd like yours too . These are on display in both buildings - please have a look and share your thoughts with us - we cant promise to include everyone's suggestions , but we'll do what we can . We have Steven from the Ranger service helping us with the practical side of this so we're hoping for some great things .
Its Child Safety Week 24th-30th June and a new website has been launched to encourage as may people as possible to get involved- the message is 'You don't need to be superhuman to be a Safety Hero' for more information, ideas and activities please visit
http://www.childsafetyweek.org.uk/get-involved/be-a-safety-hero/
This next bit is a secret ............Alison(buttercups) and her fiancé Leigh are getting married on 18th May . Michelle(snowdrops) is organising a collection for a gift for them so if anyone would like to contribute , please see Michelle asap.......but don't tell Alison!
Other important dates: Family FunDay - Saturday 1st June 12-3pm . Tickets for this are now on sale in both buildings - we are also accepting donations for the raffle which will be drawn on the day .
Sunflowers Sports Day/Graduation: Wednesday 12th June 3pm(19th June alternative if rained off)
Sunflowers class photos : Wednesday 5th June 9:30am . All sunflowers need to be here for this please . If your child doesn't normally attend on a Wednesday morning , please bring them along promptly by 9:30am ready to be photographed . You will need to stay and take them home afterwards . Our photographer , Linda has a very tight schedule , so if you're not here on time you wont be in the photo! Please note , as this is such a busy day , we are unable to offer extra sessions that day .
One of our Craigton mums, Lesley Simpson , will be doing a sponsored walk along the Old Deeside railway line , on Sunday 2nd June to raise funds for the Neurosurgery Ward 40 at ARI . Lesley recently underwent major back surgery and is currently going through a long , slow recovery . In her own words ' I want to give something back to the people who helped me through a very difficult time - a box of chocolates isn't enough.' So even though just a few weeks ago she wasn't able to walk at all , she will be doing her 'Sponsored Wobbly Walk' to say thank you . (She's also promised a donation to our Staff Development Fund- but we think it should all go to the ARI!) If you'd like to support her in this very courageous effort , there is a sponsor form on display in the Sunflowers entrance area - please help her to raise lots for her very worthy cause- best of luck Lesley!
Don't forget that the nursery will be closed on Monday 6th May - we know you all love being here(as do we) but please don't come that day cos you wont get in! I shall be on leave all next week too(lucky me!) returning on Monday 13th May . Please note that emails will not be answered during this time - please call the nursery if you need to tell/ask us anything, and please wait until my return for any cash payments - the staff are unable to accept cash .
Enjoy the long weekend!
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