Parent Newsletter, February 2024

This newsletter is designed to keep you up to date with the latest events and other preschool news. Other information and events will also be posted on the Warborough and Shillingford Preschool Facebook page. The link is https://www.facebook.com/WASPSpreschool/. Please also follow our Instagram page at waspspreschool2023 to keep up to date with activities and topics.

MONTHLY MINGLE

Our Monthly Mingle this term will be held on Thursday 21st March. It would be great to see you there. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

EASTER HOLIDAY CLUB - Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 12th April

We will be sending out the Easter holiday program via email. Please do let the setting know if you would like to book any dates. We work on a first come first serve basis. Short Day 9.00am to 3.00pm is £36.00 per day and Long Day 9.00am to 5.30pm is £51.00 per day.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Term 4:   Monday 19th February to Thursday 28th March

Term 5:   Monday 15th April to Thursday 23rd May (closed - bank holiday Monday 6th May)

Term 6:  Monday 3rd June to Wednesday 24th July

INVOICING

You can still discuss any invoicing queries using the email wasps.invoicing@gmail.com.

STORYTIME

We have group/story time at 11.00/11.15 every morning. We use this is an opportunity for the children’s voices to be heard and for us to recap what we have learnt that morning. We then read a story relating to what we’ve learnt. In the past we have had children’s parents come in and read a lovely story to the children. Some parents read books in French or Spanish, where they learn some news words and were thoroughly engaged. If any parents would like to come in and read a story or sing some songs, we would love to have you.

CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR

Could I please ask parents to provide wellies and spare socks for outdoor play. We do not restrict children’s play outdoors and when it rains the grass can become boggy. We have some spare socks and wellies, but it would be really helpful if you could provide protective clothing and footwear for your child to wear at the setting. Please ensure that your child’s belongings are named including clothes, bags, coats, shoes, drink bottles, snack and lunch boxes. We have noticed that some items of clothing have come in unnamed and haven’t been taken home. If you would like us to write your child’s name in an item of clothing, we can do so with a sharpie pen. Please let us know during drop off.

THINGS FOR PRESCHOOL

There are some things we are still on the lookout for (please see list below). If you happen to be getting rid of anything or are having a clear out after the holiday period, we will happily take them from you.

- Large stones

- Lamps

- Wicker baskets

- Wooden spoons

- Shells

- Metal trinkets

- Slippers

- Saree

- Fairy lights

- Wedding hats or hair pieces

- Cushions

- Seeds for planting

- Fabrics

- Netting

CLOSURE OF GATES

It is essential that all the gates are closed when entering and leaving preschool, including the gate leading into the school playground, so that the safety of those children still-on-site can be upheld.

DRINKING WATER AND SNACK

We just wanted to say a thank you to parents for your co-operations with water and lunches. Lunchboxes are looking great, with lots of variety for the children and giving us many talking points at the lunch table.

We thank you for all your continued support.

All the staff at WASPS