June Newsletter
Tapestry
Firstly we would like to start by saying a big thank you to those of you who have given their email addresses so far for the Tapestry updates, as you should have seen the system is up and running, and the staff are currently getting used to the new way of observing. Please bear with us over the next couple of months while we get it fully up and running. If you haven’t given us your email yet please do so as soon as possible so you can see the observations we have done so far. If you need another form, please let us know. All feedback is appreciated and so far we have heard great reports, and it is lovely to see some of you leaving feedback to observations, and even making your own observations.
Don’t forget as well as accessing Tapestry at https://eylj.org/login/ you can download the app from iTunes or an android app.
Invoices
Please ensure you have also provided us with the email address you would like your invoice sent to, remember newsletters will either be in your child’s drawer or available from reception.
Bank details for those who wish to pay by bank transfer are as follow,
Bank Name: Royal Bank of Scotland
Bank address: BristolClifton
Account Name: Rockers and Rollers Limited
Sort Code: 16-14-28
Account Number: 10172206
Baby room news
It gives us great pleasure to announce the Hollie will be our new Baby room Leader from June, I’m sure you will all support Hollie in her new role. Hollie has spent the last 12 months training for her NVQ level 4 in Leadership and Management, so can now put her knowledge to good use. Joining Hollie in our baby room will be Harriet, who has previously been a supply member of staff here, so is a familiar face amongst staff, as well as some children and families. Harriet will be joining us from the end of June.
School leavers
If your child is leaving for school, please could you ensure you have let Lisa know your leave date so she is able to allocate any remaining funding to you correctly.
As you may know we hold a Leavers Party for our children going to school, the famous Uncle Ron the magician will be coming to see us again this year, the party will be on Wednesday 23rd July between 2pm and 4pm. We will be sending invites out to your children soon.
Dancing Kate
The pre-school children who attend nursery on a Friday will be putting on a short performance of their dancing alongside teacher Dancing Kate. The performance will be on at 1pm on Friday 11th July. So if you would like to come along and watch your child would love to come and see what we do. The performance is expected to last about 15 minutes.
Pink day
We will be holding a pink day on Wednesday 18th June to raise money for Breast Cancer, and support Hollie in her mud run. Please support us by sending your child to nursery in something pink and donate £1. Thanks you
Lisa’s next crazy challenge
As you may know since Lisa’s son Joel had a serious accident in September 2012 and was air lifted to hospital, Lisa has done some amazing things to raise money for the Air Ambulance, including Triathlons. Now she is taking things one step further and is planning to swim the Channel in relay. Lisa has been training hard and swimming in the sea (without a wetsuit) in really cold temperatures. Lisa would appreciate any support you may give, please visit her Just Giving page to keep up to date with her training, visit, www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Marner1.
Lisa’s team are also arranging a Fun Day at Wells Rugby Club on Sunday 27th of July, to help raise money for their charities. We will give you more information nearer the time, but it would be lovely to see some faces their enjoying the fun, and the staff from Rockers and Rollers will have a stall.
Message from Kate
Finally Kate has asked to pass a messages to you all to say thank you for all the well wishes and presents she has received. I’m sure Kate will be popping in to see us all soon.
Book exchange
Liz would like to start a book exchange, books can be left on the front desk, and swapped for any other book from the collect.