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BILLERICAY CATHOLIC PRE-SCHOOL NEWSLETTER –JUNE/JULY 2019
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY – PRE-SCHOOL SPORTS DAY
Children should be brought in at normal time and we will be starting at 9.45. All the children are invited to take part and we must ask that each child is accompanied by a parent/carer.
PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THE LIST MARKED “SPORTS DAY” ON THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE FOYER IF THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE PART. THE LIST WILL BE TAKEN DOWN ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE AS WE NEED TO PLAN THE EVENTS BEFOREHAND.
FUNDRAISING GARDEN PARTY
Sports Day will be followed by a fundraising Garden Party in the Pre-school garden.
We will be having a cake stall and would be grateful for any donations of cakes.
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN ON THE LIST IN THE FOYER IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A CAKE. Please bring any cakes in on the day. There will be coffee and soft drinks available and fun activities for the children. Please watch for posters and our Face book page for more details. We are also hoping to have a visit from a fire engine in the car park at about 10.45 am
FRIDAY 19TH JULY - END OF TERM PARTY
Before the party starts, we will be having a presentation of learning journeys and leaving presents to children who are leaving to go to school. Parents/carers and younger siblings are invited to attend this.
Children who are leaving to go to school will need to be brought in at 9.30 for the presentation.
ALL OTHER CHILDREN WILL NEED TO BE BROUGHT IN FROM 10 O’CLOCK ONWARDS.
Parents/carers will need to come back at 11 o’clock.
This is our last day of term and the autumn term starts on Monday 9th September.
FATHERS DAY CARDS
The children will be making Fathers Day cards during the first few weeks of term. If this is not appropriate for your child and you would like a card made for another family member, please let us know.
PRE-SCHOOL FEES
If your child is not eligible for Government funding of fees, i.e. they have not reached their third birthday before the 31st March 2019, fees are now due for the seven week period 3rd June – 19th July at £11.75 a session. Lunch club fees are £2.50 a session.
An invoice for your fees will be available for you to collect in the foyer during the first week of term.
If your child is in receipt of Free Early Education Entitlement for 3-4 years you will receive an invoice detailing the nuber of funded hours you are claiming with this setting and the cost of any unfunded hours.
Unfunded hours are charged for at the Pre-school current hourly fees rate.
We will no longer show the cost of this on your invoice as it is not a mandatory charge
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
We ask for a voluntary contribution of 50p per session for snacks, baby wipes, craft materials etc.
The coming half term is for 7 weeks. e.g. if your child attends for 2 sessions a week the cost will be £1 x 7 = £7 – 3 sessions will be £1.50 x 7 = £10.50 etc.
FREE EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ENTITLEMENT FOR THE AUTUMN TERM
All children who will be three years old before the 31st August 2019 inclusive are eligible for Free Early Years Education Entitlement from the beginning of the autumn term commencing on the 9th September. There will be a list in the foyer during the next few weeks of children who, according to our records, are eligible. Please watch out for this and check that your child has been included. Everyone will also need to complete a Parent/Carer Agreement Form for the autumn term. WE MUST ASK THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR FORM AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT AND HAND IT TO THE SUPERVISOR . WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLAIM WITHOUT YOUR COMPLETED FORM.
30 HOUR ENTITLEMENT FOR WORKING PARENTS – We are only able to offer 21.5 hours due to availability of the hall.
You will need to check eligibility criteria and register for this online. You will then need to provide us with the registration number you are given. HMRCare advising parents to make new applications before the end of July for the autumn term. Please go to www.essex.gov.uk/early years, speak to your local Family Hub or call 0800 05556874 to find out more. There is also a poster and leaflets in the foyer about this.
FUNDING FOR TWO YEAR OLDS
The Pre-school is now eligible to offer funding the term after your child’s second birthday if you meet certain financial criteria. Everyone should have received details of this. If you have not yet had this please ask the Supervisor.
PRE-SCHOOL WAITING LIST
Please remember to complete a registration form for any younger siblings not yet on our waiting list, particularly if your older child is leaving to go to school in September. It is never too early to put names on our waiting list.
CHILDREN’S SHOE BAGS
We would ask that you do not put food of any kind , medicines, creams, or other inappropriate items
in your child’s shoe bag as these are accessible to other children when they are getting ready to go home
OUTDOOR PLAY
Please remember to leave a pair of suitable shoes in your child’s bag to change into for outdoor play. If sunny weather is forecast, we must ask that you apply sunscreen on your child yourself and leave a sun hat in the box provided. Please do not put sunscreen in your child’s bag. Please put your child’s name in their indoor and outdoor shoes and sun hat.
ABSENCE FROM PRE-SCHOOL
Please remember that we now require that you let us know when your child is going to be absent from Pre-school, together with an explanation for their absence. Please telephone or text 07980411925 or email billericaycatholicpreschool@gmail.com
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CONTENTS OF CHILDREN'S LUNCH BOXES – CHOKING HAZARDS
We have been strongly advised to insist, to avoid choking hanzards in children that you cut any grapes into four length ways, cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces, cocktails sausages cut lengthways and cucumber cut into batons.
LINKS WITH HOME BOARD
If your child has any special outings, experiences or achievements that you would like to share with us, e.g. photos, leaflets on places they have been, tran tickets, etc. please send them in and we will display them on our board.
PAPER FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING We are running low on paper for the children to draw and paint on and would be
grateful for any unwanted A4 or larger size paper or card. It doesn’t matter if there is printing on the reverse
Please continue to send in suitable items for the children to use for collage, e.g. cereal boxes, kitchen roll tubes, unwanted pasta and rice, ribbon, wool, old birthday cards, yoghurt pots, etc. Please note that we are unable to accept toilet roll tubes or egg boxes
This term the children will be learning about the things we see and do in summer. As well as opportunities for lots of child- initiated activities and fun, we have adult-led activities and experiences planned for each week as follows:
3rs June - We will be explaining to the children about the different types of weather we see in the summer.
We will be painting and drawing rainbows and learning how they are formed. The children will also be making
their own weather map of the British Isles.
10th June We will be talking about holidays and the children will be making postcards and printing with transport
shapes. Please send in photos of the children on holiday or days out for them to show the other children and to put
on a display board. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY IRREPLACEABLE PHOTOS.
17th June We will be talking about going on picnics and the children will be making their own map of
Lake Meadows Park . On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week we will be taking the children into
the garden at snack time to have our own Teddy Bears Picnic. We would like the children to bring in their
favourite teddy on these days – with names on, if possible.
24th June - We will be talking about how we see lots of different mini beasts during the summer. The children will be
searching for them in the outside area and looking at them through magnifying glasses. They will also be making
butterfly mobiles and a ladybird.
1at July On Thursday of this week it is American Independence Day. We will be talking about how this is celebrated
and making American flags. - We will also be making our own Disney scrapbooks and Mickey and Minnie ears.
We would like the children to bring in their favourite Disney cuddly toys/
8th July We will be talking about how to keep cool in the hot weather. The children will be making their own fans and
putting ice cubes in their drinks. We will also be explaining about the effect of heat on their bodies.
Sports Day is on Wednesday of this week the 10th July
15th July - We will be learning about the different creatures that live under the sea. The children will be making paper plate
aquariums and oysters. Please send in items collected from the beach, e.g. shells, starfish, etc. for our interest table.
LETTER TABLE
We will be beginning with the letter “F”on the first week of term commencing 4th June and continuing through the alphabet each week. Please send in any items beginning with the appropriate letter of the week. Please put your child’s name on these.
Term Dates for 2019
Summer Term
Open: Monday 3rd June
Last day of term: Friday 19h July
Autumn Term
Open Monday 9th September
Last day of term: Friday 25th October (Half Term: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November)
Open: Monday 4th November
Last day of term: Friday 20th December
WEDNESDAY 10TH JULY – PRE-SCHOOL SPORTS DAY
Children should be brought in at normal time and we will be starting at 9.45. All the children are invited to take part and we must ask that each child is accompanied by a parent/carer.
PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON THE LIST MARKED “SPORTS DAY” ON THE NOTICE BOARD IN THE FOYER IF THEY ARE GOING TO TAKE PART. THE LIST WILL BE TAKEN DOWN ON FRIDAY 21ST JUNE AS WE NEED TO PLAN THE EVENTS BEFOREHAND.
FUNDRAISING GARDEN PARTY
Sports Day will be followed by a fundraising Garden Party in the Pre-school garden.
We will be having a cake stall and would be grateful for any donations of cakes.
PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME DOWN ON THE LIST IN THE FOYER IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE A CAKE. Please bring any cakes in on the day. There will be coffee and soft drinks available and fun activities for the children. Please watch for posters and our Face book page for more details. We are also hoping to have a visit from a fire engine in the car park at about 10.45 am
FRIDAY 19TH JULY - END OF TERM PARTY
Before the party starts, we will be having a presentation of learning journeys and leaving presents to children who are leaving to go to school. Parents/carers and younger siblings are invited to attend this.
Children who are leaving to go to school will need to be brought in at 9.30 for the presentation.
ALL OTHER CHILDREN WILL NEED TO BE BROUGHT IN FROM 10 O’CLOCK ONWARDS.
Parents/carers will need to come back at 11 o’clock.
This is our last day of term and the autumn term starts on Monday 9th September.
FATHERS DAY CARDS
The children will be making Fathers Day cards during the first few weeks of term. If this is not appropriate for your child and you would like a card made for another family member, please let us know.
PRE-SCHOOL FEES
If your child is not eligible for Government funding of fees, i.e. they have not reached their third birthday before the 31st March 2019, fees are now due for the seven week period 3rd June – 19th July at £11.75 a session. Lunch club fees are £2.50 a session.
An invoice for your fees will be available for you to collect in the foyer during the first week of term.
If your child is in receipt of Free Early Education Entitlement for 3-4 years you will receive an invoice detailing the nuber of funded hours you are claiming with this setting and the cost of any unfunded hours.
Unfunded hours are charged for at the Pre-school current hourly fees rate.
We will no longer show the cost of this on your invoice as it is not a mandatory charge
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS
We ask for a voluntary contribution of 50p per session for snacks, baby wipes, craft materials etc.
The coming half term is for 7 weeks. e.g. if your child attends for 2 sessions a week the cost will be £1 x 7 = £7 – 3 sessions will be £1.50 x 7 = £10.50 etc.
FREE EARLY YEARS EDUCATION ENTITLEMENT FOR THE AUTUMN TERM
All children who will be three years old before the 31st August 2019 inclusive are eligible for Free Early Years Education Entitlement from the beginning of the autumn term commencing on the 9th September. There will be a list in the foyer during the next few weeks of children who, according to our records, are eligible. Please watch out for this and check that your child has been included. Everyone will also need to complete a Parent/Carer Agreement Form for the autumn term. WE MUST ASK THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR FORM AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT AND HAND IT TO THE SUPERVISOR . WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLAIM WITHOUT YOUR COMPLETED FORM.
30 HOUR ENTITLEMENT FOR WORKING PARENTS – We are only able to offer 21.5 hours due to availability of the hall.
You will need to check eligibility criteria and register for this online. You will then need to provide us with the registration number you are given. HMRCare advising parents to make new applications before the end of July for the autumn term. Please go to www.essex.gov.uk/early years, speak to your local Family Hub or call 0800 05556874 to find out more. There is also a poster and leaflets in the foyer about this.
FUNDING FOR TWO YEAR OLDS
The Pre-school is now eligible to offer funding the term after your child’s second birthday if you meet certain financial criteria. Everyone should have received details of this. If you have not yet had this please ask the Supervisor.
PRE-SCHOOL WAITING LIST
Please remember to complete a registration form for any younger siblings not yet on our waiting list, particularly if your older child is leaving to go to school in September. It is never too early to put names on our waiting list.
CHILDREN’S SHOE BAGS
We would ask that you do not put food of any kind , medicines, creams, or other inappropriate items
in your child’s shoe bag as these are accessible to other children when they are getting ready to go home
OUTDOOR PLAY
Please remember to leave a pair of suitable shoes in your child’s bag to change into for outdoor play. If sunny weather is forecast, we must ask that you apply sunscreen on your child yourself and leave a sun hat in the box provided. Please do not put sunscreen in your child’s bag. Please put your child’s name in their indoor and outdoor shoes and sun hat.
ABSENCE FROM PRE-SCHOOL
Please remember that we now require that you let us know when your child is going to be absent from Pre-school, together with an explanation for their absence. Please telephone or text 07980411925 or email billericaycatholicpreschool@gmail.com
PAGE 1 OF 2
CONTENTS OF CHILDREN'S LUNCH BOXES – CHOKING HAZARDS
We have been strongly advised to insist, to avoid choking hanzards in children that you cut any grapes into four length ways, cherry tomatoes cut into small pieces, cocktails sausages cut lengthways and cucumber cut into batons.
LINKS WITH HOME BOARD
If your child has any special outings, experiences or achievements that you would like to share with us, e.g. photos, leaflets on places they have been, tran tickets, etc. please send them in and we will display them on our board.
PAPER FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING We are running low on paper for the children to draw and paint on and would be
grateful for any unwanted A4 or larger size paper or card. It doesn’t matter if there is printing on the reverse
Please continue to send in suitable items for the children to use for collage, e.g. cereal boxes, kitchen roll tubes, unwanted pasta and rice, ribbon, wool, old birthday cards, yoghurt pots, etc. Please note that we are unable to accept toilet roll tubes or egg boxes
This term the children will be learning about the things we see and do in summer. As well as opportunities for lots of child- initiated activities and fun, we have adult-led activities and experiences planned for each week as follows:
3rs June - We will be explaining to the children about the different types of weather we see in the summer.
We will be painting and drawing rainbows and learning how they are formed. The children will also be making
their own weather map of the British Isles.
10th June We will be talking about holidays and the children will be making postcards and printing with transport
shapes. Please send in photos of the children on holiday or days out for them to show the other children and to put
on a display board. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN ANY IRREPLACEABLE PHOTOS.
17th June We will be talking about going on picnics and the children will be making their own map of
Lake Meadows Park . On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week we will be taking the children into
the garden at snack time to have our own Teddy Bears Picnic. We would like the children to bring in their
favourite teddy on these days – with names on, if possible.
24th June - We will be talking about how we see lots of different mini beasts during the summer. The children will be
searching for them in the outside area and looking at them through magnifying glasses. They will also be making
butterfly mobiles and a ladybird.
1at July On Thursday of this week it is American Independence Day. We will be talking about how this is celebrated
and making American flags. - We will also be making our own Disney scrapbooks and Mickey and Minnie ears.
We would like the children to bring in their favourite Disney cuddly toys/
8th July We will be talking about how to keep cool in the hot weather. The children will be making their own fans and
putting ice cubes in their drinks. We will also be explaining about the effect of heat on their bodies.
Sports Day is on Wednesday of this week the 10th July
15th July - We will be learning about the different creatures that live under the sea. The children will be making paper plate
aquariums and oysters. Please send in items collected from the beach, e.g. shells, starfish, etc. for our interest table.
LETTER TABLE
We will be beginning with the letter “F”on the first week of term commencing 4th June and continuing through the alphabet each week. Please send in any items beginning with the appropriate letter of the week. Please put your child’s name on these.
Term Dates for 2019
Summer Term
Open: Monday 3rd June
Last day of term: Friday 19h July
Autumn Term
Open Monday 9th September
Last day of term: Friday 25th October (Half Term: Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November)
Open: Monday 4th November
Last day of term: Friday 20th December
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Weather
Pre-School is open today
CLOSURE DUE TO SNOW
In the event of heavy snow, please check our face book page to see if Pre-school is open. You will also be sent an email.
Pre-School is open today
CLOSURE DUE TO SNOW
In the event of heavy snow, please check our face book page to see if Pre-school is open. You will also be sent an email.
Fundraising
Our last fundraising event was the Christmas Hamper Raffle. We raising an amazing amount of £208 which will go towards purchasing a new shed and some more outdoor equipment for the Pre-School. Also a big "thank you" to all hte members of the Pre-school committee who worked so hard in obtaining prizes and selling tickets for the raffle.
Our last fundraising event was the Christmas Hamper Raffle. We raising an amazing amount of £208 which will go towards purchasing a new shed and some more outdoor equipment for the Pre-School. Also a big "thank you" to all hte members of the Pre-school committee who worked so hard in obtaining prizes and selling tickets for the raffle.
