Health alert

Hello everyone ,

we have had another confirmed case of chickenpox in the schoolhouse building . Please the the following link for symptoms    http://www.patient.co.uk/health/chickenpox-in-children-under-12

I have also been informed by a parent that there is a nasty tummy bug going around in the local schools so please be on the lookout for this too (and thank you for the info!) . Don't forget that children must not return to nursery after having a tummy bug for 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped .

As we are heading into winter and all kinds of bugs and viruses , can I please remind you it is our policy that a child who has a temperature or has been given medication to reduce it , will not be admitted to nursery.  If  your child becomes unwell whilst here , we will contact you and ask you to take them home- please arrange to do this as soon as possible . High temperatures in young children can have serious consequences .Whilst we do appreciate that you are working , an unwell child should rest at home until recovered .
We have Health Protection Scotland/NHS Exclusion criteria on display in both buildings - if you are unsure , please check with staff . Please observe the exclusion times so that we can limit the spread of these infections as much as we can- these infections affect all the children (and their families), visitors(some of whom will be elderly or pregnant and so at higher risk) , and all the staff and their families . Your co-operation would be very much appreciated.

A reminder too,  not to allow your child to bring toys or other precious items from home , unless specifically asked to do so . These items are invariably 'borrowed' , lost or broken , and this often causes distress . Please leave them at home .

Sunflower parents - thank you for your feedback on the ILD - can we ask though that only those parents who have been asked to do so by staff leave comments on the system for the time being. Whilst we appreciate your enthusiasm , we are monitoring this during the trial , and can only handle a small number at the moment - once we go live next year , you will all be able to comment as much as you like !

Don't forget Parents Evening next week - Thursday 14th Nov - come along anytime between 6pm and 7:30pm- hope to see you all there .

And finally some dates for your diary for the up coming winter festival celebrations
Sunflowers Concert - afternoon Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Party - afternoon Thursday 19th December - all buttercups and sunflowers are invited to this.
Times tbc and further details will be issued nearer the time , but we've already had parents asking for these dates!
We will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014