April - Roundabout Pre-School

April 2014

Our Staff Team

Kate has now had a little baby boy. Both Seth and family are doing great and some of the children have had the pleasure to meet baby Seth and have a cuddle. He’s very popular! Kate is missed by both children and staff and we hope to see her again soon.

The Roundabout team has undergone a few changes over the past couple of weeks. We now have two additional volunteers alongside ‘Nanna Sue’; Sinead and Claire. Both volunteers have settled in great and creating brilliant bonds with the children and staff. Welcome to the team!!!

Parents’ Evening was a great success and it was great to see a lot of parents and children attending. The feedback we received was all positive and it was great to meet you all and for you to go through your child’s development with their key worker. We are hoping to arrange another Parents’ Evening during the summer term before the majority of children leave Roundabout for school.

Thanks again to all staff and the Committee for all their support.

Coming up..........

Although we no longer follow strict ‘topics’ or ‘themes’ within the room (preferring to be led by children’s natural interests), we still aim to raise the children’s awareness of what is going on in our own country and around the world. Staff will continue to discuss people from around the world and as it is coming up to holiday season for some, it would be great if children could share their experiences with Roundabout.

During the summer term children will be involved in an ‘Alien Project’. The children will be taking the lead in this and staff have been chatting with the children about the different activities they would like to take part in and create themselves. We’ve had some great feedback from the children at our project meetings at circle time. Including; baking green cupcakes, dressing up as aliens, writing to the aliens, making a spaceship, etc. It would be great if you have any resources at home such as, boxes, paper, and foil etc for this project. Roundabout is hoping that children get as creative as possible throughout this term.

Whatever the weather......

Please can all parents and carers ensure that your children come to Roundabout with all the necessary kit! We play outside in all weathers and it is completely in the children’s hands when they go outside – wellies, gloves, hats and scarves, etc make the whole process more enjoyable for all concerned, and we don’t have a lot of spares! Please label all items clearly.

However, it will hopefully be getting warmer soon so can parents please ensure children have sun hats and sun lotion available.

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Calling all Volunteers!

We would love to see more parent volunteers at Roundabout – if you have the time please let us know. No amount of time is too small and we would always organise sessions to suit you – as little or as often as you would like. Our fabulous volunteers come to play several times a week and both the staff and the children benefit massively from them being there. So thank you Nanna Sue, Sinnead and Claire!

The children often engage in conversations on what people who are close to them do for a living. If you feel you would like to share your professional knowledge/hobbies or interests with our group of interested 2,3 and 4 year olds, then please see Sophie, Carrie or your child’s key person. We can guarantee that the children would be a gentle audience!

Updating our info

Please would all parents ensure that we have the correct contact details for all those who are named as contacts for the children within our care. It is vital that we can contact you efficiently should the need arise.

For those children staying after the summer term, please can you make sure you have made Sophie aware of the sessions you would like your child to attend as soon as possible.

Bertie the Bear

Bertie the Bear has now met the majority of our children and he’s been getting up to quite a lot. It’s great to see what he gets up to and for children to share their time with Bertie at circle time. He’s a popular little guy!

Fundraising Brick Build

A big thank you for all those involved in Roundabout’s Sponsored Brick Build and to all the children who took part. We raised £841.60 including 20% Gift Aid which is a great result! Well done to all staff who supported children in completing their brick build throughout the week.

Congratulations to Daniel Lowe’s family for raising £95.00. As a result of this they won Rugby Tickets. Great Result! We hope you have a great time.

Roundabout will now be looking into laptops for the children to use within the Pre-School room to develop their Technology skills .

Easter Fair – 29^th March 2014

Thank you to everyone who took part and attended the Easter Fair. Your support and time was appreciated. Thank you to those who gave books, cakes, plants and prizes. Everyone made this day a great success and we raised £180.85. Thank you!!

SCRAP PAPER NEEDED! ALL DONATIONS WELCOME!

Dates for the Academic Year

Holiday	Roundabout Closes	Roundabout Opens
May bank holiday	Friday 2^nd May	Tuesday 6^th May
Summer mid-term	Friday 23^rd May	Monday 2^nd June
Summer	Tuesday 22^nd July

Newlaithes Training Days: (Roundabout will be closed to children on these days)

Thursday 22^nd May

Bank Holidays:

May Day – 5^th May

Spring Bank – 26^th May

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