We have had another confirmed case of chikenpox in the school house building . Please see the link below for further information
http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12
Please note that children with chickenpox cannot return to nursery until no new spots are appearing , and they are healing - this is normally about 5 days after the first spots appear .
And don't forget to come along on Parents Evening 6pm to 7.30pm Thursday 14th November
Monday 28 October 2013
Thursday 24 October 2013
Pre-school news
Hello everyone ,
Some of you may be aware that we have been trialling a new web- based assessment and recording tool in the sunflowers . The Individual Learning Dairy(ILD) allows staff to record observations and photos of the children , and links these into the experiences and outcome in the CfE . This can be done whilst with the children and where appropriate with their contributions . Using this has meant that staff do not need so much time out of the room to keep children's folios and assessments up to date- something we all all like !
We are now able to open the ILD to parents so you can have direct access to our observations on your child' s progress. This will be for a trail period only until 29/11/13 . All sunflowers parents will find a letter in your child's file giving full details on how to access the ILD . You will have a unique username and password which will allow you access to your child's record . We will be asking a small number of parents to add comments on the ILD during the trial . Please do not add anything during this time unless you have been asked to by staff , as we will need to monitor this to ensure its working well , before we open it fully , probably in January once we have had time to get your feedback and address any glitches in the system .
Please note that the system is currently set up with a 7 day delay in new observations - this gives us time to ensure that they are accurate and relevant before being posted .
We hope that this will be a welcome and useful tool for you , and we'd really appreciate your feedback after the trial .
Its Halloween next week and all children are welcome to come in costume and bring along any homemade lanterns - we are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed up - there's always a huge variety and its such fun!
And finally , don't forget that the clocks go back this weekend - that means darker evenings. The carpark and both buildings are well lit , but please take extra care in the dark.
Some of you may be aware that we have been trialling a new web- based assessment and recording tool in the sunflowers . The Individual Learning Dairy(ILD) allows staff to record observations and photos of the children , and links these into the experiences and outcome in the CfE . This can be done whilst with the children and where appropriate with their contributions . Using this has meant that staff do not need so much time out of the room to keep children's folios and assessments up to date- something we all all like !
We are now able to open the ILD to parents so you can have direct access to our observations on your child' s progress. This will be for a trail period only until 29/11/13 . All sunflowers parents will find a letter in your child's file giving full details on how to access the ILD . You will have a unique username and password which will allow you access to your child's record . We will be asking a small number of parents to add comments on the ILD during the trial . Please do not add anything during this time unless you have been asked to by staff , as we will need to monitor this to ensure its working well , before we open it fully , probably in January once we have had time to get your feedback and address any glitches in the system .
Please note that the system is currently set up with a 7 day delay in new observations - this gives us time to ensure that they are accurate and relevant before being posted .
We hope that this will be a welcome and useful tool for you , and we'd really appreciate your feedback after the trial .
Its Halloween next week and all children are welcome to come in costume and bring along any homemade lanterns - we are looking forward to seeing everyone dressed up - there's always a huge variety and its such fun!
And finally , don't forget that the clocks go back this weekend - that means darker evenings. The carpark and both buildings are well lit , but please take extra care in the dark.
Tuesday 22 October 2013
Staffing news
Hello everyone ,
Sadly , it will be Suzi's (sunflowers) last day with us on Friday . We all wish her well for the future.
This does mean that we shall be having some new staff joining us soon though!
Stefanie Laing will be joining the schoolhouse as a partitme nursery assistant, Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday mornings from next week . Stefanie has previous experience as a childminder , as a support worker in primary school , and has three children of her own .
The sunflowers will be joined by Petra Gojdanova and Paula Canales Escriva as assisiant EYP's also from next week . Petra has been a relief assistant in nurseries and has been recently working with an afterschool club whilst completing her SVQ III . Paula was an Early Years Teacher in her native Spain , before moving to Aberdeen earlier this year .
They have all spent some time over the past two weeks in the rooms with the children , beginning to get to know us, and we'd like like to give them a great big Craigton WELCOME . It can take time to remember all those new names and faces , so please make yourselves known to them .
And that's not all: I'm delighted to tell you that Cari Kenrick(Assistant EYP bluebells) has completed her induction period and now joins us as a permanent staff member , and Melissa Sinclair (bluebells) is now a fully fledged EYP after gaining her qualification earlier this year , and successfully completing our Craigton induction into a new role . Congratulations to you both!
You should by now all have received the proofs of the lovely Christmas cards created by your children - if you don't have them yet, they are in your child's wall file so please pick them up asap . If you like them , you can order these in packs of 10 for £5,00 - full instructions are with the card .
We have also distributed the Scholastic Book Club Christmas catalogue, with lots of great book ideas for you know what.
If you'd like to order either of these , please return by Friday 1st November . They will be sent away the following week to ensure delivery in plenty of time .
Dont forget Parents Evening is on Thursday 14th November 6pm-7:30pm - we look forward to seeing you all there .
There is also a Parent Forum meeting next week , so please let a member know if you'd like anything raised at this meeting . This years members are : Erin Brown , Carl Gerrard , Claire Molloy , Deirdre Strachan and Madhuri Thakur, Minutes of these meetings are displayed on all department information boards .
And finally - thank you for the safe return of the missing waterproof suit last week - much appreciated! This did lead to some suggestions from parents regarding the conservatory area - thank you for these- we are currently looking at options for providing more pegs in this area. Its not easy as we are restricted with wall space - but we'll do what we can!
Wednesday 16 October 2013
Missing
Hello ,
just a very quick post today . One of our little ones has lost a red Regatta waterproof suit . This is a popular choice and several children at the nursery have these ......if you do , can you please check that you have the right one. If you find the missing suit , please return it asap as its needed urgently . Thank you
And Chantel will now be starting her new job earlier than anticipated, so her last day with us will be this Friday 18th October - best wishes for the future Chantel!
just a very quick post today . One of our little ones has lost a red Regatta waterproof suit . This is a popular choice and several children at the nursery have these ......if you do , can you please check that you have the right one. If you find the missing suit , please return it asap as its needed urgently . Thank you
And Chantel will now be starting her new job earlier than anticipated, so her last day with us will be this Friday 18th October - best wishes for the future Chantel!
Tuesday 15 October 2013
Autumn at Craigton
Good afternoon everyone ,
Yes its definitely autumn now - its damp and getting colder , and the days are becoming shorter(dont forget the clocks go back on 27th - that's less than two weeks away!) That said , we still spend as much time as possible outdoors as there's so much to discover in autumn - the leaves are changing colour and falling from the trees which means the garden looks different everyday . The leaves can then be made into big piles, transported around the garden and nursery in wheelbarrows , buckets and trucks (as well as in pockets and hoods!) . As its quite wet , the children can enjoy the endless wonders of a puddle , and continue to experiment with mud , sand and water to create all kinds of textures and have great fun role playing in the outdoor cafe .
As the weather is turning , its even more important to ensure that the children have suitable outdoor gear . At this time of year that means : Waterproof jacket and trousers , or one piece suit, welllies or waterproof boots, and as we move onto winter- hat , gloves and scarf . Dont forget they also need soft soled shoes or slippers for indoors , and a full change of clothes each day- and wherever possible all these items should have your child's name or initials on them - thank you .
Unless you've managed to avoid all shops and media over the past few weeks , you'll know that its Halloween soon ! We shall be getting in to the spirit of things at Craigton - all children are welcome to come in costume on Thursday 31st , and please bring along any homemade lanterns too - we love seeing your wonderful creations! All children will have the opportunity to join in Halloween activities all that week so nobody will miss out .
And that also means that its time for Parents Evening ! This year it will be on Thursday 14th November 6pm-7:30pm . Dont panic - you're not expected to be here all that time! This is an informal evening for all parents to come along , look at your child's folio, have a good look around their room and chat to the staff about your child's progress. Its also a great opportunity to meet other parents . You can come any time between 6pm and 7:30pm . We would ask that wherever possible that you leave the children at home - staff will be busy talking to parents and are unable to supervise children . Thank you .
Please take extra care when entering and leaving the carpark as the nights become darker - it will be more difficult to see children in this area so please drive very , very slowly .
Can I also remind you to let us know if your child will not be attending for any reason- its very important that staff know which children will be here each day , and in the case of illness , we may need to alert other parents. Thank you.
I know that some of you will already been looking ahead to next year and planning holidays etc so please note that the nursery will be closed on the following dates :
Close at 6pm Monday 23rd December and reopen 8am Monday 6th January 2014
Easter Monday - 21st April
MayDay - 5th May
Aberdeen holiday - 14th July
Aberdeen holiday- 22nd September
And finally - we never know when the wintry weather will arrive , but when it does please log onto the blogspot for updates on possible closures - there is a delay in emails being sent so you will need to follow the live site for up to date information . We occasionally need to close early in extreme conditions to allow staff to travel home safely , and we also close the carpark in icy/snowy conditions.
Yes its definitely autumn now - its damp and getting colder , and the days are becoming shorter(dont forget the clocks go back on 27th - that's less than two weeks away!) That said , we still spend as much time as possible outdoors as there's so much to discover in autumn - the leaves are changing colour and falling from the trees which means the garden looks different everyday . The leaves can then be made into big piles, transported around the garden and nursery in wheelbarrows , buckets and trucks (as well as in pockets and hoods!) . As its quite wet , the children can enjoy the endless wonders of a puddle , and continue to experiment with mud , sand and water to create all kinds of textures and have great fun role playing in the outdoor cafe .
As the weather is turning , its even more important to ensure that the children have suitable outdoor gear . At this time of year that means : Waterproof jacket and trousers , or one piece suit, welllies or waterproof boots, and as we move onto winter- hat , gloves and scarf . Dont forget they also need soft soled shoes or slippers for indoors , and a full change of clothes each day- and wherever possible all these items should have your child's name or initials on them - thank you .
Unless you've managed to avoid all shops and media over the past few weeks , you'll know that its Halloween soon ! We shall be getting in to the spirit of things at Craigton - all children are welcome to come in costume on Thursday 31st , and please bring along any homemade lanterns too - we love seeing your wonderful creations! All children will have the opportunity to join in Halloween activities all that week so nobody will miss out .
And that also means that its time for Parents Evening ! This year it will be on Thursday 14th November 6pm-7:30pm . Dont panic - you're not expected to be here all that time! This is an informal evening for all parents to come along , look at your child's folio, have a good look around their room and chat to the staff about your child's progress. Its also a great opportunity to meet other parents . You can come any time between 6pm and 7:30pm . We would ask that wherever possible that you leave the children at home - staff will be busy talking to parents and are unable to supervise children . Thank you .
Please take extra care when entering and leaving the carpark as the nights become darker - it will be more difficult to see children in this area so please drive very , very slowly .
Can I also remind you to let us know if your child will not be attending for any reason- its very important that staff know which children will be here each day , and in the case of illness , we may need to alert other parents. Thank you.
I know that some of you will already been looking ahead to next year and planning holidays etc so please note that the nursery will be closed on the following dates :
Close at 6pm Monday 23rd December and reopen 8am Monday 6th January 2014
Easter Monday - 21st April
MayDay - 5th May
Aberdeen holiday - 14th July
Aberdeen holiday- 22nd September
And finally - we never know when the wintry weather will arrive , but when it does please log onto the blogspot for updates on possible closures - there is a delay in emails being sent so you will need to follow the live site for up to date information . We occasionally need to close early in extreme conditions to allow staff to travel home safely , and we also close the carpark in icy/snowy conditions.
Sunday 6 October 2013
Craigton Round up
Hello everyone ,
We've been having a busy time at Craigton . On Friday we had the grand opening of the outdoor cafe - the ribbon was cut by Andrew(sunflowers) who also gave a very impressive speech :-) and then all the sunflowers enjoyed their homemade scones in the cafe .
The schoolhouse children are enjoying their Autumn theme ,with lots of opportunities for seeing the changes to the plants and trees in the garden , and further afield al over the village on their walks in the local area . All the children have been chasing falling leaves , collecting them in wheelbarrows and trucks , and moving them around the garden , We've had lots of discussions on seasons , changing weather , why the leaves fall as well as colours and textures of the leaves . Thats a lot of learning !
There have also been quite a few changes in all the rooms - we have been reviewing the children's environment recently, and moving things around . The children like the changes , and we hope you do too! We see this as an ongoing process , and will continue to make improvements where we can. All staff have been involved in this and have contributed some excellent ideas :-)
We will also be having some other changes soon - both Suzi and Chantel(sunflowers) will be leaving towards the end of this month to move onto new ventures - we all wish them the very best for the future! This means that we have been recruiting staff , and next week we will be joined by three new faces so they can see what we do at Craigton . Stephanie will be in the schoolhouse , Petra and Paula will be in pre-school . They will all be with us at some point throughout the week - so don't be surprised when you see them ! They all have previous experience with children and we hope that they all enjoy their time with us next week.
We've been having a busy time at Craigton . On Friday we had the grand opening of the outdoor cafe - the ribbon was cut by Andrew(sunflowers) who also gave a very impressive speech :-) and then all the sunflowers enjoyed their homemade scones in the cafe .
The schoolhouse children are enjoying their Autumn theme ,with lots of opportunities for seeing the changes to the plants and trees in the garden , and further afield al over the village on their walks in the local area . All the children have been chasing falling leaves , collecting them in wheelbarrows and trucks , and moving them around the garden , We've had lots of discussions on seasons , changing weather , why the leaves fall as well as colours and textures of the leaves . Thats a lot of learning !
There have also been quite a few changes in all the rooms - we have been reviewing the children's environment recently, and moving things around . The children like the changes , and we hope you do too! We see this as an ongoing process , and will continue to make improvements where we can. All staff have been involved in this and have contributed some excellent ideas :-)
We will also be having some other changes soon - both Suzi and Chantel(sunflowers) will be leaving towards the end of this month to move onto new ventures - we all wish them the very best for the future! This means that we have been recruiting staff , and next week we will be joined by three new faces so they can see what we do at Craigton . Stephanie will be in the schoolhouse , Petra and Paula will be in pre-school . They will all be with us at some point throughout the week - so don't be surprised when you see them ! They all have previous experience with children and we hope that they all enjoy their time with us next week.
Tuesday 1 October 2013
Ladies Evening 10th October
Hello everyone ,
I'm sorry that we are forced to cancel this event next week due to very low ticket sales . We shall perhaps rearrange this for early next year - will let you know . Anyone who has bought a ticket will be refunded .
I'm sorry that we are forced to cancel this event next week due to very low ticket sales . We shall perhaps rearrange this for early next year - will let you know . Anyone who has bought a ticket will be refunded .
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