Happy December

Hello everyone ,

yes it seems that most  are now in the festive mood with many children telling us about decorating their xmas tress at the weekend and the excitement of opening their Advent calendars . The sunflowers are decorating the tree here as I type this , though we have a mystery as the lights are nowhere to be found!

All sunflower parents will find a note in your child's wall file regarding costumes for the concert - please make sure you pick this  up soon so you know what your child will need . This seasonal spectacular will take place on Wednesday 18th December 3pm and all parents , siblings, grandparents, aunties , uncles and cousins are welcome to come along - this is always  a popular and very well attended event  and we look forward to welcoming you to our festive celebrations .

And while on the subject ................a HUGE thank you to all of you who donated a gift to the Giving Tree appeal. As always we are all overwhelmed by your generosity . Your gifts will help to make Christmas a happy day  for a child who may not have many happy times .......and bringing a little joy to a child you will never know is really what Christmas is all about . As they are unable to thank  you themselves , may I do so on their behalf .........thank you so much . PS Santa's helpers are obviously busy so haven't been to pick up yet - so there's still time if you haven't donated yet!

The Scottish Government has launched a new information campaign - Be Safe Be Sure - National Private Fostering Campaign . There are concerns that private fostering arrangements are not being brought to the attention of Children's Services which may leave some  children in potentially vulnerable circumstances . For more information please visit    
http://scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/protecting/lac/fostercare/private-fostering

More health news - we have had to send 5 children home today with high temperatures and very bad coughs - please keep your child at home if  they are unwell or have been given medication to reduce a temperature. Children should stay at home until they are recovered . Please help us to try to keep the spread of viruses and infections as low as we can - you co-operation would be much appreciated .

Dont forget  its the Xmas party on Thursday 19th Dec 2-4pm - this is for all sunflowers and buttercups. The snowdrops and bluebells have their own more restrained celebration for those children who normally attend.

The nursery will close at 6pm on Monday 23rd December and re-open 8am Monday 6th January 2014