Newsletter
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Welcome to our December 2015 Newsletter
Themes
We will be starting the countdown to all things Christmas this week! We will be learning
about Christmas traditions and we will also be looking at the Christmas story and starring in
our own Nativity.
Parents Evening
Thank you to all those parents who came along to our recent parents evening, we have
received very positive feed back from you as to how informative and enjoyable the evening
was. Also thank you for taking time to fill out the parent questionnaire this information will
help us review our currant practice. A summary of the questionnaire will be available in the
new year when we have gathered all the information.
Christmas Cards
There will be a post box located in the corridor for children wishing to post cards to their
friends. Group lists will be available in each changing room. Please can we ask that you
write surnames on the cards as we have a few children with the same first name .
Christmas Nativity and Carol Concert
We will be holding our first Christmas Nativity on Monday December 7 th at 2.45pm,
Parents/carers are welcome to join us at 2.45pm, any children who are not in that day are
welcome to join us dressed for the nativity at 2.40pm. Our second nativity will be on Friday
December 11th at 11.30am. Parent/carers are welcome to join us at 11.30am for our concert
followed by tea, coffee and mince pies. If your child is not in that day you are welcome to
bring them in dressed at 11.25am to participate. . If you are having any problems finding a
suitable costume please speak to a member of staff as we do have some spare costumes
available. Please can all children bring their costume on the day of the nativity as we are
unable to store costumes due to limited space. Parents/carers may make digital recordings
of the performances for personal use but we ask that you do not post images on the internet.
Parents Voice
We will be holding a coffee Morning on Wednesday 20th January 9.30am to share ways that
parents can use the Tapestry on line learning journals, to add their own observations and
comments to their child’s learning journey. We will also be giving an update on our planned
outdoor area. We welcome parents/carers to contribute their ideas and views about all
aspects of our provision. So please come along and join us.
Christmas Tree Festival
We shall be displaying all the children’s beautiful snow creations on our Frozen theme tree
in St Andrews church for the Christmas tree festival. We shall be taking the children to the
church to see the trees on Thursday 3rd December at 2.15pm and on Friday 4th December at
11.15am. All parents and carers are welcome to join us to walk to the church, we shall be
leaving at 2.15pm(Thursday) and 11.15am(Friday). We value your support to make this
activity successful.
Christmas Party
Our party will take place during our session on Friday December 18 th and will include lots of
fun and games with Silly soapy the female clown, face painting and glitter body art, party
food and a visit from Father Christmas. Please let a member of staff know if you do not wish
your child to have their face painted or glitter body art applied.
All children who are not in on that day are welcome to join us at 10.00am for the
party. There is no extra charge for the party. Normal session times apply for those
who are in on a Friday 9.15am-11.45am. There will be no lunch club session that day
we will finish at 11.45am. All parents are welcome to join us at 11.30am to see our special
visitor. We would welcome in any parents that may be able to help with preparing the food
for the party on the day. Please let a member of staff know if you are able to help.
Children In Need
Thank you to everyone who took part in our ‘Hero’ dress up theme for children in need. We
raised £17.47
Policies
We have recently reviewed our Complaints policy, Health and safety policy and Equipment
and resources policy. A copy of all our policies can be found on our website and in the
changing room.
Severe Weather
In the unlikely event that Bizzy Bears has to remain closed due to severe weather
conditions, we will post this information on our own website www.bizzy-bears.com and on
the local radio:
104.2 and 103.6 FM (BBC radio Northampton)
96.6 FM (Heart)
Dates for your diary
Thursday 3rd December 11.15am and Friday 4th December 2.15pm- Visit to St Andrews
Church
Monday 7th December 2.45pm- Nativity 1
Friday 11th December 11.30am – Nativity 2
Friday 18th December 10.00am – Pre school Christmas party and last day of term
Monday 4th January – Pre school Spring term begins
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the staff and children
at Bizzy Bears