West End Montessori Pre-School

Dear Parents,

We have begun the final short term plans for each room, as we will then begin reports, transitions and visits as many of our children are on the move up and outwards. It is always a very emotional time for all and we are very proud of our children who will be graduating to primary. Each and everyone have achieved so much and ready to fly our nest. We are so looking forward to the Raindrops who will move gradually next door, already we notice the ease and confidence with which this happening.

In the Raindrops

The group are embarking on the theme ‘Topsy and Tim go camping’. The children will be discussing holidays, countries, travel, flags, cuisine and much more. If you are going on any holidays could you please send us a postcard even if it’s just to Largs. You could also bring us in some of your snaps!

We have a new friend in the nursery ‘Foxy’ a furry fox. We would like to send him home with each child over the coming weeks and fill his little diary with what you have been up to, maybe a couple of photos. This would be much appreciated.

With the help of Marie-Helene we will develop our appreciation of all things French. We will be having some picnics with the children. The names will be posted on the door with a little food to bring and share over the coming weeks. Merci!

We will also be talking about the importance of sun cream and sun glasses and if we ever get a sunny day we will be out there. Remember to keep the red bags topped up with sensible changes of clothing as we will be playing in the water.

That’s it from the Raindrops…

In the Rainbows

We are looking at the seasonal changes and time. We are particularly interested in telling the clock time and we are delighted to see many children wearing watches to nursery. The children are looking at the numbers 52, 12, 7, and 24.

We are very aware that preparations for new schools are upon us, many have already made appointments to visit the nursery over the coming weeks to begin our transitions. We will post this information on the door so you know whose coming.

The children continue to enjoy our numeracy and language work. Many of the children are writing and reading it’s very exciting for them. We are so grateful to Kieran and his woodwork lessons the children are drilling and hammering each week. We as adults in the room are seeing very good behaviour by our children and Debbie has created a ‘Kindness Tree’ for children to place a photo of a friend who has carried out a kind deed in the room. It most certainly is feels a place of heightened activities and again we would always welcome your thoughts and support if you would like to come and share learning experiences with us.

On Thursday Julia Lapthorn will come to help us with ideas for the Olympic Games.

Very important dates for the Rainbows

Graduation Ceremonies will take place on Tuesday 12^th June and Wednesday 13^th June at 3.00pm. We hope all the graduating children will be able to attend our little show and gathering. Mums and Dads – Please sign up on the door.

 Things we will celebrate together over the coming weeks

Photographs of our children will be officially taken on Thursday the 17^th May throughout the day. If you wish join with siblings let us know we will happily accommodate.

All of the children attending on the morning of Thursday 24^th of May will visit Monster Music at the RSNO Hall. We will walk there and would be delighted if you would like to attend with your child PLEASE DO. We need 10 extra grown ups. It’s brilliant!

Spanish is happening each week to give our singing a bit of a boost.

Yoga continues to calm and relax us all weekly.

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will of course need special attention

We are closed Holiday Monday 4^thof June

Father’s Day is the 17^th of June

More serious matters

Letters regarding grant payments and your codes are required immediately.

I have also sent out a personal letter to each of you staying next year with a note of new dates and an increase in our fees. I hope to have your continued support in these challenging times.

Thank you for the moment

Debbie, Leanne, Emma student, Marie-Helene, Laura, Nancy, Elizabeth and Denise