Mother Hubbards Newsletter May 2010
Look who has had a birthday recently:
• Sarah in the playschool room who turned 2 years old on the 23rd of April.
• Megan in the baby room who will be turning 1 on the 27th of May.
• Catherine in the ECCE room who turned 4 on the 14th of May.
• Fredrick in the ECCE room who turned 4 on the 10th of May.
• Senia in the ECCE room who turned 4 on the 4th of May.
• Rugile in the ECCE room who turned 4 on the 8th of May.
• Miriam in the ECCE room who will be turning 4 on the 25th of May.
A huge welcome to:
• Maelie who started in the baby room
• Androus who started in the Montessori room
• Jane who started in the afternoon ECCE room
• Jamie and Lara Colgan they will start in June
• Max and Alex they will start in June
Website
Our new website is up and running…you can check it out at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
You can find information; photos etc. of each centre and you can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you wish to join visit the website and follow the link.
Congratulations to:
• Louise on the arrival of baby Sean
• The Mc Eldowney family on the arrival of baby Lisa
Sun cream and Sunhats
As the weather is starting to get a bit better could all parents please send in a sunhat for their child clearly labelled to be left in the crèche. Also for parents of sessional children (those who attend 9.15-12.15) please ensure that they have sun-cream applied before coming into the centre. Children who do not have sun cream on will not be allowed to go outside. Could parents of part-time and full-time children please send in a bottle of sun-cream to be kept in the crèche.
Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to all who have brought in their vouchers so far, please keep them coming and remember to ask for the vouchers when you do your shopping…as they say in Tesco “Every Little Helps”.
ECCE Scheme for September 2010
Could all parents of children in the Pre-Montessori room please inform Irene (manager) if their child will be attending in September for the ECCE Scheme if you have not already done so as spaces are filling up very quickly. Also our Montessori session will start at 9.00am and finish at 12pm from September 2010. If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol their child please tell them to do so as soon as possible. See our website for more info http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Montessori Trip
This year the Montessori class are planning to go to Newgrange Farm on their end of year trip. We will keep parents up to date on future developments.
Summer Camp
We are delighted to announce our second summer camp programme for the months of July and August. The camp will provide numerous indoor and outdoor activities. Some activities include cooking, arts and crafts, music and dance, obstacle courses, treasure hunts, sports days and many more fun activities. The camp will be divided up into two groups:
3-4 years
9.30 am to 1.30 pm
€75 per week/€275 per month
5-9 years
9.30am to 2.30 pm
€85 per week/€315 per month
Mother Hubbard's
6 The Avenue
Ongar Village
Dublin 15
01 8260055
ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Flowerhill April/May Newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Newsletter April – May 2010
Look who has had a birthday recently:
• Niall in the playschool room who turned 2 years old on the 14th April.
• Leo in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 20th April.
• Andrew in the playschool room who turned 3 years old on the 23rd April.
• Deborah in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old also on the 23rd April.
• Ayisat in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 5th May.
• Lynn (student) who will be ??? on the 25th May.
• Karen (Montessori leader) who will turn ??? on the 27th May.
Fundraisers
We would like to thank all who donated money for Pyjama Day 2010. We raised a total of €435 for Make A Wish Foundation and the children all had great fun on the day.
We would also like to thank all who donated clothes to Umbra Clothing collection to help raise vital funds in the aid of Cancer research in St. Luke’s Hospital Dublin.
Big Toddle for Barnardos
We are hoping to hold our Danone Big Toddle in June of this year. This is a fundraising event where playschool and Montessori will go on a Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos. Keep an eye out for the date and details!
Website
Our new website is up and running…you can check it out at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
You can find information; photos etc. of each centre and you can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you wish to join visit the website and follow the link.
Congratulations to:
• Karen and Peter McGovern,
• Paul and Orla Clarke,
• Nicola and Joe McGrath and
• Patricia and Warren Grace
On the birth of their baby boys
Sun cream and Sunhats
As the weather is starting to get a bit better could all parents please send in a sunhat for their child clearly labelled to be left in the crèche. Also for parents of sessional children (those who attend 9.15-12.15) please ensure that they have sun-cream applied before coming into the centre. Children who do not have sun cream on will not be allowed to go outside. Could parents of part-time and full-time children please send in a bottle of sun-cream to be kept in the crèche.
Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to all who have brought in their vouchers so far, please keep them coming and remember to ask for the vouchers when you do your shopping…as they say in Tesco “Every Little Helps”.
Media Initiative for Children
Sharon (manager) recently attended training for the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Differences in the Ardboyne Hotel. This is training provided by the Early Years organisation and The Peace Initiatives and they aim to build a better understanding among children of physical, racial and cultural differences. Bullying behaviours and the inclusion of Traveller children are also addressed. Mother Hubbards hopes to receive the pack which accompanies the training shortly and then each centre will get the opportunity to introduce the pack to the children. Parents will be informed in more detail about when the pack is going to be introduced to their child and in what way nearer the time!
ECCE Scheme for September 2010
Could all parents of children in the playschool room please inform Sharon (manager) if their child will be attending in September for the ECCE Scheme if you have not already done so as spaces are filling up very quickly. Also our Montessori session will start at 9.00am and finish at 12.00 from September 2010. If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol their child please tell them to do so as soon as possible.
Montessori Trip
This year the Montessori class will be going on their end of year trip to Newgrange Farm. We will be going on two separate days, Thursday 3rd June and Tuesday 8th June. The children will leave the centre at 9.30am sharp and will return to the centre at 12.15-12.30 (approx.). They will need to dress weather appropriate for the day also (a pair of wellies might be the best option!) Keep an eye out on the notice boards for more information.
Look what we have been doing in our rooms:
Playschool Room: We have been busy learning about wild animals, you can see our display of elephants, monkeys, zebras and more inside on the wall. We have also started working on our summer display.
Montessori Room: We have been very busy learning about outer space and making our display. We have started working on our under the sea theme which we now have displayed in the room. We made seahorses and octopuses. We were also learning about the colour purple.
Afterschool Room: We have been having great fun doing science experiments, collecting bugs and insects and learning all about them. We also have been having great fun playing outdoors with the water!
Could parents of afterschool children please send in a change of clothes for their child to have in the crèche. The children are much more comfortable in their own clothes in the afternoon, especially in the warmer weather. It’s also useful to have a spare set here in case of emergencies!
Going to School (Article taken from http://www.rollercoaster.ie/)
Some Tips & resources to help your child settle in and thrive in school
Knowing Your Child is Ready for School
• Communication: Your child should be able to understand others and to be understood.
• Learning skills: Your child should be able to concentrate on a simple task, and to pay attention to people around them.
• Physical skills: Your child should have some dressing skills and be able to use the bathroom. They should also be comfortable with fine motor skills like holding a pencil or crayon.
• Social skills: Your child should be able to play with and, importantly, share with others. Also, it is important that your child can respond to instructions or correction by the teacher.
• Emotional skills: It is helpful if your child is comfortable being away from you for relatively short periods of time. If a child is confident that their parent will return they are more likely to settle in a new environment.
Helping Your Child Adjust to School
In helping your child to adjust, it is beneficial if parents have a positive and relaxed attitude towards school. Some key things to remember include:
• Visit the school with your child before the first day. As mentioned earlier, many schools have scheduled open days to facilitate this.
• Involve your child in preparations like buying uniforms, etc. Let them help pick out things like school bags, pencil cases and lunchboxes.
• Talk with your child about what they are looking forward to about school and what worries they may have, and try to answer any questions they have.
• Parents should try to take their child to school for the first few days of school. Alternatively, arrange for a familiar person to do it so that the child has a link to their home environment.
• Going with friends or an older brother or sister (if there is one) can also help.
• Familiarise yourself with school policies, for example those relating to uniforms, lunches and discipline. This will aid your understanding of the guidelines that influence your child's school day.
How to Talk to Your Child about School
As was mentioned above, talking to your child about school can help them to adjust. This continues to be important throughout their school lives.
• Talk with your child regularly about school. While this is important in itself, it also means that if a problem arises your child is used to talking about school matters.
• Remember to listen to what your child tells you. All parents lead busy lives, and sometimes it is easy to be distracted when your child is talking to you.
• Find an appropriate time and place to talk to your child. This should not be a formal time, but can be at mealtimes when the family is discussing their day, when a child has brought an art project home from school, or even on the way home from school.
• Always ask your child about their experiences in school in a casual and relaxed way. This can be difficult, particularly if you are worried about a problem or incident. Remember, the way you react to your child in this type of situation may affect whether they will come to you with their concerns again.
• However, while it is important to be relaxed, never dismiss concerns that your child may share.
How to Approach Your Child's School
Parents have many reasons to contact their child's school, ranging from getting information on school events to dealing with possible difficulties. Teachers and school staff are always willing to speak with parents, but keeping a few things in mind can help the process.
• While teachers are always willing to speak with parents, it is important to remember to find the right time to do this. The start of the school day can be very busy, so try to arrange a good time with the teacher.
• Be sure to attend any parent-teacher meetings the school organises. This gives both parents and teachers a chance to talk about a child's progress.
• If you do need to talk with the teacher about a problem your child is having remember to be calm and to communicate your concerns clearly. Listen to what the teacher has to say and work together to find the best way to tackle the problem.
• Attending school events, such as sports days and Christmas concerts, can also be very important. Not only do children enjoy the chance to share their achievements with their parents, but these events also provide the parents with a useful means of strengthening their relationship with their child's teacher, as well as getting to know other staff including teachers your child may have in the future and the school principal.
151 Blackcastle Lodge, Flowerhill, Navan, Co.Meath
Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan E-Mail: flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Look who has had a birthday recently:
• Niall in the playschool room who turned 2 years old on the 14th April.
• Leo in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 20th April.
• Andrew in the playschool room who turned 3 years old on the 23rd April.
• Deborah in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old also on the 23rd April.
• Ayisat in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 5th May.
• Lynn (student) who will be ??? on the 25th May.
• Karen (Montessori leader) who will turn ??? on the 27th May.
Fundraisers
We would like to thank all who donated money for Pyjama Day 2010. We raised a total of €435 for Make A Wish Foundation and the children all had great fun on the day.
We would also like to thank all who donated clothes to Umbra Clothing collection to help raise vital funds in the aid of Cancer research in St. Luke’s Hospital Dublin.
Big Toddle for Barnardos
We are hoping to hold our Danone Big Toddle in June of this year. This is a fundraising event where playschool and Montessori will go on a Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos. Keep an eye out for the date and details!
Website
Our new website is up and running…you can check it out at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
You can find information; photos etc. of each centre and you can now also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. If you wish to join visit the website and follow the link.
Congratulations to:
• Karen and Peter McGovern,
• Paul and Orla Clarke,
• Nicola and Joe McGrath and
• Patricia and Warren Grace
On the birth of their baby boys
Sun cream and Sunhats
As the weather is starting to get a bit better could all parents please send in a sunhat for their child clearly labelled to be left in the crèche. Also for parents of sessional children (those who attend 9.15-12.15) please ensure that they have sun-cream applied before coming into the centre. Children who do not have sun cream on will not be allowed to go outside. Could parents of part-time and full-time children please send in a bottle of sun-cream to be kept in the crèche.
Tesco Vouchers
Thank you to all who have brought in their vouchers so far, please keep them coming and remember to ask for the vouchers when you do your shopping…as they say in Tesco “Every Little Helps”.
Media Initiative for Children
Sharon (manager) recently attended training for the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Differences in the Ardboyne Hotel. This is training provided by the Early Years organisation and The Peace Initiatives and they aim to build a better understanding among children of physical, racial and cultural differences. Bullying behaviours and the inclusion of Traveller children are also addressed. Mother Hubbards hopes to receive the pack which accompanies the training shortly and then each centre will get the opportunity to introduce the pack to the children. Parents will be informed in more detail about when the pack is going to be introduced to their child and in what way nearer the time!
ECCE Scheme for September 2010
Could all parents of children in the playschool room please inform Sharon (manager) if their child will be attending in September for the ECCE Scheme if you have not already done so as spaces are filling up very quickly. Also our Montessori session will start at 9.00am and finish at 12.00 from September 2010. If you know of anyone who wishes to enrol their child please tell them to do so as soon as possible.
Montessori Trip
This year the Montessori class will be going on their end of year trip to Newgrange Farm. We will be going on two separate days, Thursday 3rd June and Tuesday 8th June. The children will leave the centre at 9.30am sharp and will return to the centre at 12.15-12.30 (approx.). They will need to dress weather appropriate for the day also (a pair of wellies might be the best option!) Keep an eye out on the notice boards for more information.
Look what we have been doing in our rooms:
Playschool Room: We have been busy learning about wild animals, you can see our display of elephants, monkeys, zebras and more inside on the wall. We have also started working on our summer display.
Montessori Room: We have been very busy learning about outer space and making our display. We have started working on our under the sea theme which we now have displayed in the room. We made seahorses and octopuses. We were also learning about the colour purple.
Afterschool Room: We have been having great fun doing science experiments, collecting bugs and insects and learning all about them. We also have been having great fun playing outdoors with the water!
Could parents of afterschool children please send in a change of clothes for their child to have in the crèche. The children are much more comfortable in their own clothes in the afternoon, especially in the warmer weather. It’s also useful to have a spare set here in case of emergencies!
Going to School (Article taken from http://www.rollercoaster.ie/)
Some Tips & resources to help your child settle in and thrive in school
Knowing Your Child is Ready for School
• Communication: Your child should be able to understand others and to be understood.
• Learning skills: Your child should be able to concentrate on a simple task, and to pay attention to people around them.
• Physical skills: Your child should have some dressing skills and be able to use the bathroom. They should also be comfortable with fine motor skills like holding a pencil or crayon.
• Social skills: Your child should be able to play with and, importantly, share with others. Also, it is important that your child can respond to instructions or correction by the teacher.
• Emotional skills: It is helpful if your child is comfortable being away from you for relatively short periods of time. If a child is confident that their parent will return they are more likely to settle in a new environment.
Helping Your Child Adjust to School
In helping your child to adjust, it is beneficial if parents have a positive and relaxed attitude towards school. Some key things to remember include:
• Visit the school with your child before the first day. As mentioned earlier, many schools have scheduled open days to facilitate this.
• Involve your child in preparations like buying uniforms, etc. Let them help pick out things like school bags, pencil cases and lunchboxes.
• Talk with your child about what they are looking forward to about school and what worries they may have, and try to answer any questions they have.
• Parents should try to take their child to school for the first few days of school. Alternatively, arrange for a familiar person to do it so that the child has a link to their home environment.
• Going with friends or an older brother or sister (if there is one) can also help.
• Familiarise yourself with school policies, for example those relating to uniforms, lunches and discipline. This will aid your understanding of the guidelines that influence your child's school day.
How to Talk to Your Child about School
As was mentioned above, talking to your child about school can help them to adjust. This continues to be important throughout their school lives.
• Talk with your child regularly about school. While this is important in itself, it also means that if a problem arises your child is used to talking about school matters.
• Remember to listen to what your child tells you. All parents lead busy lives, and sometimes it is easy to be distracted when your child is talking to you.
• Find an appropriate time and place to talk to your child. This should not be a formal time, but can be at mealtimes when the family is discussing their day, when a child has brought an art project home from school, or even on the way home from school.
• Always ask your child about their experiences in school in a casual and relaxed way. This can be difficult, particularly if you are worried about a problem or incident. Remember, the way you react to your child in this type of situation may affect whether they will come to you with their concerns again.
• However, while it is important to be relaxed, never dismiss concerns that your child may share.
How to Approach Your Child's School
Parents have many reasons to contact their child's school, ranging from getting information on school events to dealing with possible difficulties. Teachers and school staff are always willing to speak with parents, but keeping a few things in mind can help the process.
• While teachers are always willing to speak with parents, it is important to remember to find the right time to do this. The start of the school day can be very busy, so try to arrange a good time with the teacher.
• Be sure to attend any parent-teacher meetings the school organises. This gives both parents and teachers a chance to talk about a child's progress.
• If you do need to talk with the teacher about a problem your child is having remember to be calm and to communicate your concerns clearly. Listen to what the teacher has to say and work together to find the best way to tackle the problem.
• Attending school events, such as sports days and Christmas concerts, can also be very important. Not only do children enjoy the chance to share their achievements with their parents, but these events also provide the parents with a useful means of strengthening their relationship with their child's teacher, as well as getting to know other staff including teachers your child may have in the future and the school principal.
151 Blackcastle Lodge, Flowerhill, Navan, Co.Meath
Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan E-Mail: flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Slane rd April newsletter 2010
Mother Hubbards Newsletter April 2010
A Big Happy Birthday to...
Hannah Mongey was 3 on the 12th April
Maia Mc Govern was 5 on the 1st April
Bebhionn Diskin was 9 on the 2nd April
Website
Our new website is up and running at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/ You can find information, photos and a blog about this centre and all the other Mother Hubbards centres. We are also now on Facebook and Twitter so if you wish to join visit the website and follow the link!
Pyjama Day
Thank you to everyone who took part and raised money for the Make a Wish Foundation on Pyjama Day! Everyone had lots of fun eating their mid morning breakfast and playing games! We raised over €530 which is brilliant!
Big Toddle for Barnardos
We are hoping to hold our Danone Big Toddle in May or June of this year. This is a fundraising event where toddlers and playschool will go on a Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos. Keep an eye out for the date and details!
Sun cream and Sunhats
As the weather is getting nicer we ask all parents to ensure that their child has sun cream and a sunhat each day! Thank You!
Don’t Forget the Tesco for Schools vouchers!
Thank you to everyone who has been bringing us in the Tesco for Schools vouchers we already have 1,115 but we still need a lot more so keep dropping them in the box and if you are shopping in Tesco please don’t forget to ask for the vouchers! Thank You!
Congratulations to Karen and Peter Mc Govern on the birth of baby Ethan.
Summer Camp ‘10 will be held in our centre for July and August. The emphasis in the camp is on fun and enjoyment for all. The camp provides a wide and varied programme of activities to suit all age groups. If you are interested in your child attending the camp please fill out the forms sent out to you.
Here’s the kind of activities which will be on offer;
Cooking Outdoor Trips Parachute games
Sports Activities Water games Ball Games
Arts and Crafts Treasure Hunt Fancy Dress
Music and Dance Face Painting Picnics
The Media Initiative for Children
Stephanie recently attended training for the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Differences in the Ardboyne Hotel. This is training provided by the Early Years organisation and The Peace Initiatives and they aim to build a better understanding among children of physical, racial and cultural differences. Bullying behaviours and the inclusion of Traveller children are also addressed. Mother Hubbards hopes to receive the pack which accompanies the training shortly and then each centre will get the opportunity to introduce the pack to the children. Parents will be informed in more detail about when the pack is going to be introduced to their child and in what way nearer the time!
ECCE Scheme September 2010
Can all parents please ensure that they have informed Stephanie as to whether their child will be staying on in Montessori in September 2010 under the governments ECCE scheme. The places are filling up very quickly so if yourself, relative or friend wishes to enrol their child please do so as soon as possible.
Thank You!
Montessori Trip 2010
The Montessori children will be going on their annual trip in June! This year the children will be going to Grove Gardens in Kells. There will be two separate trips one on the 14th June and one on the 2nd July! Please keep an eye out on the notice boards for information regarding times, cost etc.
If you wish to receive this newsletter via email please give your email address to a member of staff. Thank You!
Topic of the month
Recycling; how can we make a difference?
Earth day is held on the 22nd of April every year. It is held to celebrate the importance of the environment and to ensure action in order to protect our environment.
All about recycling
Recycling conserves our natural resources and uses less energy from the environment. Saving energy in Ireland means that emissions of greenhouse gas from cars, trucks and other pollutants are reduced at the recycling power plant and our energy sources aren’t depleted as quickly.
What can be recycled?
- Aluminium cans - glass - paper
-Plastic - cardboard - metal
-Computers -batteries -old furniture
-Clothes -books - Cds
Interesting facts about recycling
• 60% of rubbish that ends up in dustbins can be recycled
• 50% of waste in the average dustbin in Ireland can be composted
• Up to 70% of a vehicle can be recycled
• Despite the fact that glass is recyclable only 15% of the glass we throw away is recycled
• Every Sunday 90% of all newspapers are thrown away which is equivalent off putting 500,000 trees in a landfill site.
• Households in Ireland produced 10 million tones of waste in 2005 of which 18% was collected for recycling. This is in contrast to other Eu countries that recycle 55% of their waste
So if you have not recycled before, maybe its time to start. Ask your local bin collector about getting a separate recycling bin. If you already recycle you can always do more to help protect the environment!!
Mother Hubbards, 56 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
A Big Happy Birthday to...
Hannah Mongey was 3 on the 12th April
Maia Mc Govern was 5 on the 1st April
Bebhionn Diskin was 9 on the 2nd April
Website
Our new website is up and running at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/ You can find information, photos and a blog about this centre and all the other Mother Hubbards centres. We are also now on Facebook and Twitter so if you wish to join visit the website and follow the link!
Pyjama Day
Thank you to everyone who took part and raised money for the Make a Wish Foundation on Pyjama Day! Everyone had lots of fun eating their mid morning breakfast and playing games! We raised over €530 which is brilliant!
Big Toddle for Barnardos
We are hoping to hold our Danone Big Toddle in May or June of this year. This is a fundraising event where toddlers and playschool will go on a Big Toddle to raise money for Barnardos. Keep an eye out for the date and details!
Sun cream and Sunhats
As the weather is getting nicer we ask all parents to ensure that their child has sun cream and a sunhat each day! Thank You!
Don’t Forget the Tesco for Schools vouchers!
Thank you to everyone who has been bringing us in the Tesco for Schools vouchers we already have 1,115 but we still need a lot more so keep dropping them in the box and if you are shopping in Tesco please don’t forget to ask for the vouchers! Thank You!
Congratulations to Karen and Peter Mc Govern on the birth of baby Ethan.
Summer Camp ‘10 will be held in our centre for July and August. The emphasis in the camp is on fun and enjoyment for all. The camp provides a wide and varied programme of activities to suit all age groups. If you are interested in your child attending the camp please fill out the forms sent out to you.
Here’s the kind of activities which will be on offer;
Cooking Outdoor Trips Parachute games
Sports Activities Water games Ball Games
Arts and Crafts Treasure Hunt Fancy Dress
Music and Dance Face Painting Picnics
The Media Initiative for Children
Stephanie recently attended training for the Media Initiative for Children Respecting Differences in the Ardboyne Hotel. This is training provided by the Early Years organisation and The Peace Initiatives and they aim to build a better understanding among children of physical, racial and cultural differences. Bullying behaviours and the inclusion of Traveller children are also addressed. Mother Hubbards hopes to receive the pack which accompanies the training shortly and then each centre will get the opportunity to introduce the pack to the children. Parents will be informed in more detail about when the pack is going to be introduced to their child and in what way nearer the time!
ECCE Scheme September 2010
Can all parents please ensure that they have informed Stephanie as to whether their child will be staying on in Montessori in September 2010 under the governments ECCE scheme. The places are filling up very quickly so if yourself, relative or friend wishes to enrol their child please do so as soon as possible.
Thank You!
Montessori Trip 2010
The Montessori children will be going on their annual trip in June! This year the children will be going to Grove Gardens in Kells. There will be two separate trips one on the 14th June and one on the 2nd July! Please keep an eye out on the notice boards for information regarding times, cost etc.
If you wish to receive this newsletter via email please give your email address to a member of staff. Thank You!
Topic of the month
Recycling; how can we make a difference?
Earth day is held on the 22nd of April every year. It is held to celebrate the importance of the environment and to ensure action in order to protect our environment.
All about recycling
Recycling conserves our natural resources and uses less energy from the environment. Saving energy in Ireland means that emissions of greenhouse gas from cars, trucks and other pollutants are reduced at the recycling power plant and our energy sources aren’t depleted as quickly.
What can be recycled?
- Aluminium cans - glass - paper
-Plastic - cardboard - metal
-Computers -batteries -old furniture
-Clothes -books - Cds
Interesting facts about recycling
• 60% of rubbish that ends up in dustbins can be recycled
• 50% of waste in the average dustbin in Ireland can be composted
• Up to 70% of a vehicle can be recycled
• Despite the fact that glass is recyclable only 15% of the glass we throw away is recycled
• Every Sunday 90% of all newspapers are thrown away which is equivalent off putting 500,000 trees in a landfill site.
• Households in Ireland produced 10 million tones of waste in 2005 of which 18% was collected for recycling. This is in contrast to other Eu countries that recycle 55% of their waste
So if you have not recycled before, maybe its time to start. Ask your local bin collector about getting a separate recycling bin. If you already recycle you can always do more to help protect the environment!!
Mother Hubbards, 56 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan.
046- -9059967
Website; http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie/
E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
Thursday, April 15, 2010
You can now also find us on www.MyChildcare.ie
You can now also find us and see information and photos on www.MyChildcare.ie here:
http://tinyurl.com/y3uwm7g
http://tinyurl.com/y3uwm7g
Our brand new website is now up and running
Our brand new website is now up and running! We have included lots of useful information like our services, photos of each of our centres as well as location maps, a sample menu, some history of Mother Hubbards Childcare and much more!
Have a look at http://www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie to see it!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Countdown to our brand new website....
Our brand new web site is just days away!! Check back for more details...
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Flowerhill Newsletter March 2010
Flowerhill Mother Hubbards Newsletter March 2010
This month we would like to say Happy Birthday to:
• Joshua in the Montessori room who was 4 years old on the 3rd.
• Alanna in the playschool room who was 3 years old on the 9th.
• Iggy in the Montessori room who was 5 years old on the 17th.
• Adrian in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 17th.
• Ryan in the afterschool room who was 9 years old on the 21st.
• Nina in the playschool room who will be 3 years old on the 24th.
Unwanted Clothing???
We are making a clothes collection to aid funding the fight against Cancer at St. Luke’s Hospital in Dublin. If you have any unwanted clothes at home, clean ladies, gents, children’s clothing, shoes, bed lined and towels also accepted please bring them into us before 9.30 am on Friday 26th March. You can put them in a black bag or contact Sharon in the office for an umbra clothing bag. For every 10kg bag filled and collected Umbra will donate money to St. Luke’s and also to Mother Hubbards. For more information look up www.friendsofstlukes.ie or www.umbraclothingcollections.com.
Reminders
Montessori and playschool sessionals will finish on Friday 26th March at 12.15pm and return on Monday 12th April at 9.15am for their Easter break.
For all the other children the centre will be closed on Friday 2nd April for Good Friday and Monday 5th April for Easter Monday.
National pyjama day is on this Friday 26th March. Don’t forget to wear in your pj’s and bring in your favourite teddy and blanket on the day!
Website
We are in the process of getting our website updated. The children got their photos taken this week and had great fun so look out for them coming soon!
Usborne Books
We would like to thank all parents who purchased books from Usborne books on World Book Day. We made our target of €575 between 3 of our services, raising over €160 for here and received over €100 worth of free books. The children also really enjoyed story time with Sinead on the day and taking home their free bookmark!
Tesco for Schools and Clubs
We are collecting for the Tesco for Schools and Clubs campaign, we ask all parents to bring in as many purple voucher as possible as we are hoping to get more fun toys and games this year.
New Medicine forms
Parents please note that we have a new medicine form in place with the addition of a column for parents to sign to confirm that they know what time/ times medicine has been administered to their child at the end of each day. This is to ensure that parents are aware when their child is due this medicine again. Thank You!
Look what we’ve been up to this month in the:
Playschool Room
This month we have been having great fun singing our nursery rhymes on our new Dora mat. We have been doing action songs - three little monkeys, wheels on the bus and head, shoulders, knees and toes. We also made lovely cards for Mother’s day and badges for St. Patrick’s Day. We are getting ready for Pyjama day, painting pictures of stars and reading bed-time poems.
Montessori Room
This month we are learning about the life cycle of the flower. We made Ireland flags for St. Patrick’s Day and are currently doing activities for Easter. We are learning the letters “K” and “L” and the number 6. We also painted some lovely yellow stars to display for pyjama day.
Afterschool Room
This month we are making Easter egg collages and learning about the story behind the Easter egg. We are also making Easter masks. We planted sunflower and pumpkin seeds too so now we need to look after them and watch them grow!
Sleepy Bunny
Hide this cute sleepy Easter bunny inside your kids Easter eggs. Shhh, don’t wake him - he needs his strength to deliver those goodies.
What you'll need:
• ½ egg shell
• Wooden doll stand
• 2 large white pom poms
• 4 medium white pom poms
• 1 miniature pink pom pom
• Scrap of black felt
• Pink and white acrylic paint
• White felt
• White craft glue
• Scissors
• Thin white ribbon
How to make it:
1. Be sure egg shell is clean and dry. Paint outside of egg shell pink.
2. Paint the doll stand with a mixture of white and pink paint. Let dry.
3. Glue the egg shell to the doll stand.
4. Add some glue to the inside of the egg shell. Place one of the large white pom poms inside the egg shell. Glue the other large white pom pom on top of the first one.
5. Glue two medium white pom poms to the inside of the egg shell so that they show at the top of the shell (paws).
6. Glue the other two medium white pom poms to the head for the cheeks.
7. Glue the miniature pink pom pom in between the two cheeks.
8. Cut two long ears from the white felt and glue to the top of the head at the sides. Fold them downward and glue the ends to the egg shell.
9. Cut two small crescent shaped slits from the black felt and glue on to head for sleepy eyes.
10. Tie ribbon around the bottom of the egg shell and form a bow, trim the ends.
Tips:
• Pom poms can be purchased in large value packs with different colors and sizes.
• Be sure to check the craft stores following each holiday for major clearance priced items.
• You could get even more creative and add a sleeping cap to the project by cutting a piece of pastel colored felt and rolling into a cone. Glue it to the top of the head and bend the end downward and glue to bunny’s back.
151 Blackcastle Lodge Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan EMail: Flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
This month we would like to say Happy Birthday to:
• Joshua in the Montessori room who was 4 years old on the 3rd.
• Alanna in the playschool room who was 3 years old on the 9th.
• Iggy in the Montessori room who was 5 years old on the 17th.
• Adrian in the Montessori room who turned 4 years old on the 17th.
• Ryan in the afterschool room who was 9 years old on the 21st.
• Nina in the playschool room who will be 3 years old on the 24th.
Unwanted Clothing???
We are making a clothes collection to aid funding the fight against Cancer at St. Luke’s Hospital in Dublin. If you have any unwanted clothes at home, clean ladies, gents, children’s clothing, shoes, bed lined and towels also accepted please bring them into us before 9.30 am on Friday 26th March. You can put them in a black bag or contact Sharon in the office for an umbra clothing bag. For every 10kg bag filled and collected Umbra will donate money to St. Luke’s and also to Mother Hubbards. For more information look up www.friendsofstlukes.ie or www.umbraclothingcollections.com.
Reminders
Montessori and playschool sessionals will finish on Friday 26th March at 12.15pm and return on Monday 12th April at 9.15am for their Easter break.
For all the other children the centre will be closed on Friday 2nd April for Good Friday and Monday 5th April for Easter Monday.
National pyjama day is on this Friday 26th March. Don’t forget to wear in your pj’s and bring in your favourite teddy and blanket on the day!
Website
We are in the process of getting our website updated. The children got their photos taken this week and had great fun so look out for them coming soon!
Usborne Books
We would like to thank all parents who purchased books from Usborne books on World Book Day. We made our target of €575 between 3 of our services, raising over €160 for here and received over €100 worth of free books. The children also really enjoyed story time with Sinead on the day and taking home their free bookmark!
Tesco for Schools and Clubs
We are collecting for the Tesco for Schools and Clubs campaign, we ask all parents to bring in as many purple voucher as possible as we are hoping to get more fun toys and games this year.
New Medicine forms
Parents please note that we have a new medicine form in place with the addition of a column for parents to sign to confirm that they know what time/ times medicine has been administered to their child at the end of each day. This is to ensure that parents are aware when their child is due this medicine again. Thank You!
Look what we’ve been up to this month in the:
Playschool Room
This month we have been having great fun singing our nursery rhymes on our new Dora mat. We have been doing action songs - three little monkeys, wheels on the bus and head, shoulders, knees and toes. We also made lovely cards for Mother’s day and badges for St. Patrick’s Day. We are getting ready for Pyjama day, painting pictures of stars and reading bed-time poems.
Montessori Room
This month we are learning about the life cycle of the flower. We made Ireland flags for St. Patrick’s Day and are currently doing activities for Easter. We are learning the letters “K” and “L” and the number 6. We also painted some lovely yellow stars to display for pyjama day.
Afterschool Room
This month we are making Easter egg collages and learning about the story behind the Easter egg. We are also making Easter masks. We planted sunflower and pumpkin seeds too so now we need to look after them and watch them grow!
Sleepy Bunny
Hide this cute sleepy Easter bunny inside your kids Easter eggs. Shhh, don’t wake him - he needs his strength to deliver those goodies.
What you'll need:
• ½ egg shell
• Wooden doll stand
• 2 large white pom poms
• 4 medium white pom poms
• 1 miniature pink pom pom
• Scrap of black felt
• Pink and white acrylic paint
• White felt
• White craft glue
• Scissors
• Thin white ribbon
How to make it:
1. Be sure egg shell is clean and dry. Paint outside of egg shell pink.
2. Paint the doll stand with a mixture of white and pink paint. Let dry.
3. Glue the egg shell to the doll stand.
4. Add some glue to the inside of the egg shell. Place one of the large white pom poms inside the egg shell. Glue the other large white pom pom on top of the first one.
5. Glue two medium white pom poms to the inside of the egg shell so that they show at the top of the shell (paws).
6. Glue the other two medium white pom poms to the head for the cheeks.
7. Glue the miniature pink pom pom in between the two cheeks.
8. Cut two long ears from the white felt and glue to the top of the head at the sides. Fold them downward and glue the ends to the egg shell.
9. Cut two small crescent shaped slits from the black felt and glue on to head for sleepy eyes.
10. Tie ribbon around the bottom of the egg shell and form a bow, trim the ends.
Tips:
• Pom poms can be purchased in large value packs with different colors and sizes.
• Be sure to check the craft stores following each holiday for major clearance priced items.
• You could get even more creative and add a sleeping cap to the project by cutting a piece of pastel colored felt and rolling into a cone. Glue it to the top of the head and bend the end downward and glue to bunny’s back.
151 Blackcastle Lodge Phone: 046-9070558
Flowerhill Fax: 046-9070670
Navan EMail: Flowerhill@motherhubbardschildcare.ie
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