Newsletter
Deanpark Nursery School
October2017
A very warm welcome to all our new children and families and avery big thank you for choosingDeanpark!
InformationSessionfor NewParents/Carers
Parent/Carer Information Session for all new parent’s/carer’s.
Information on the Nursery Curriculum, information on our various groups and much more!!
Date to be confirmed - please check the Notice Board for details.
Health and Safety
No prams, bikes or scooters should be brought into nursery or left at the top of the stairs at the main entrance. (Health and Safety Regulations).
For safety reasons, while in nursery, please ensure that your child does not wear:
scarves, necklaces or big or hooped ear-rings.
It is VERYIMPORTANT that you inform us of any health issues/allergies so that we can put arrangements into place.
Absent from Nursery
If your child will be absent from nursery for any reason – please remember you must phone us on
0141 649 8949. Please report any chickenpox.
If you have changed address or phone
number, please let us know.
It’s important that we can get in touch with you.
Security
Please ensure that you sign your child in and out of nursery. (Please sign your name not ‘mum’ or ‘dad’).
We MUST know and have been previously introduced to anyone coming to collect your child.
This is to keep your child safe.
Please work with us – child safety and protection is always our first concern.
Playroom Gate
Please ensure you close the playroom gate securely behind you. For children’s safety, staff discourage children from opening or closing the gate.
Please support us by not encouraging your child to do this when with you.
Deanpark Uniform
Sweatshirts and Polo Shirts are available to purchase.
Sweatshirt: £10.00 Polo Shirt: £8.00
Please see Maria if you wish to purchase.
Reporting to Parents/Carers
We will meet with you twice within the school year.
We use Learning Journeys for each child to evidence and collate work. This is a shared folder with home/nursery. Please feel free to bring any photographs or work from home. Your child’s folder is available for you to look at whenever you wish.
There are family comment cards for you to write any comments you wish to share with nursery.
Further details at the Information Session for Parents/Carers (date to be confirmed).
Home to School Challenge Sheet
We use Challenge Sheets to encourage home/school learning.
Every month there is a challenge for children.
Completed challenge sheets should be returned to your child’s keyworker and will be included in your child’s Learning Journey. These will then be included in the transition information passed onto your child’s primary school.
Children’s Learning
Rhyme of the Month:
Incy Wincy Spider
Book of the Month
Room on the Broom
Seasonal Interest:
Autumn/Diwali/
Halloween
Eco Meeting
Friday 6 October 2017 10.30am and 1.30pm
We are an ECO school and we have three Green Flags! We need help from parents/carers who are interested in gardening, recycling and caring for our environment. If you would like to join our group, please speak with Linda.
Sponsor Event
9 – 12 October 2017
All children will participate in ‘Walk a Mile with a Smile’
to raise funds for our Christmas parties.
Each child will have received a sponsor form.
Getting your child ready for school
Wednesday 25 October 2017 - 11.00am and 1.30pm
Is your child starting school in August 2018?
The Depute from Langside Primary School will deliver a talk ‘getting your child ready for school’ on 25 October 2017 at 11:00am and 1:30pm.
Parent/carers of pre school children are welcome to attend.
Diwali - Thursday 19October 2017
12 October 2017 – Diwali Snacks
Due to the October break, we will celebrate Diwali –The Festival of Lights on Thursday 12 October 2017.
We will offer Diwali snacks and experiences.
Stay and Play
Thursday 26 October 2017 11:00am and 1:30pm
Thank you to all parents/carers who came along to the ‘Stay and Play’ session.
Due to positive feedback, we are planning another session which will take place on Thursday 26 October 2017 – 11:00am and 1:30pm.
Please speak with Nicola or Kirsten if you are interested in participating with your child.
Walking Group(Friday mornings 09:15 am start)
Walk with your child – join Elaine on a Friday morning and walk a mile with a smile.
School Enrolment
Is your child due to start school in
August 2018?
Enrolment dates for local primaries will take place week commencing 6 November 2017.
Open Day and Enrolment information received from schools will be displayed on the Events Noticeboard.
This can sometimes be a confusing time!
Please speak to your child’s key worker for further information or any advice.
Photographer
Wed 1 and Thurs 2 November 2017
Photographer (Aftershots) will be in nursery on Wednesday 1 November 2017 and Thursday 2 November 2017.
More information to follow.
QR Codes
Information Session for Parents/Carers
Tues 10 October 2017 11:00am and 1:30pm
We are introducing QR codes
(quick response codes) around the nursery.
We look forward to receiving your feedback regarding this exciting development.
PARKING
Please do not stop or park your car on the yellowzig-zag lines outside the nursery. This area is used for Emergency Vehicle access and MUST be kept clear.
Suggestion Box
We have a Suggestion Box in the entrance area.
Your feedback matters.
Please use this to give us your ideas, comments or feedback.
Your views matter!
Soft Shoes
Please provide soft shoes for your child. Slip-on gym shoes are best for the playroom. These are inexpensive and are ideal for marking on your child’s name.
Change of Clothes
Please ensure your child has spare clothes in their bag. We provide a Peg Bag for all children. Please ensure that all clothing and gym shoes are named to save confusion.
Please do not mark the bag in any way as they are intended for long term use.
Halloween Party
Tues 31 October 2017
Normal session times.
Fancy Dress optional –no scary outfits please!!!!
Dates for your Diary
Eco Meeting
Friday 6 October 2017 10.30am and 1.30pm
Sponsor Event
9 – 12 October 2017
In Service Day – Nursery will be closed:
Friday 13 October 2017
First Mid-Term – Nursery will be closed:
Monday 16 October 2017 to
Friday 20 October 2017 (inclusive)
Information Session for New Parents/Carers:
Date to be confirmed – Please check the Notice Board for details.
Diwali(Thursday 19 October 2017)
Diwali Snacks -Thursday 12 October 2017
Getting your child ready for school (Talk – Depute, Langside Primary School)
Wednesday 25 October 2017 – 11.00am and 1.30pm
Stay and Play
26 October 2017 – 11:00am and 1:30pm
Halloween Party:
Tuesday 31 October 2017 (Normal session times)
Photographer (Aftershots) (more details to follow)
1 and 2November 2017
Primary School Enrolment Week
Week commencing 6November 2017
Sharon and the Staff Team