Navan Summer Newsletter 2011

Mother Hubbard’s Summer Newsletter 2011

Birthdays

July Birthdays                                   August Birthdays

Liam  in Montessori will be 5        Clodagh Jane in playschool will be 2

Sadhbh in Playschool will be 2    Una in playschool will be 2

                                                        Megan in afterschool will be 11

 Conor in Afterschool will be 7  

           

We would like to welcome the children and staff who have joined us from Flowerhill for July and August. Edel Dwyer will be in the summer camp with Geraldine and Alicija Dziados will be in toddlers with Rachel.

What we are doing in the rooms for the summer months

Toddlers have been enjoying gluing and painting a summer scene including sand, ice creams, sandcastles and spades and buckets! They have also painted fish and mermaids for their sea life scene! Currently they are learning about the zoo and making lions, birds, elephants, snakes and monkeys. They have also been making the best of our weather and have been outside playing with musical instruments, sand and bubbles!

Playschool have been busy as Sadhbh, Clodagh Jane and Una have moved up from toddlers. They have been having lots of playtime in the garden and have made kites for the windy days. They have been busy baking buns with chocolate on top and they have really enjoyed eating them!!!

Summer camp is busy with all their activities this summer! These include outdoor games including the parachute games, cat and mouse, shark attack, duck duck goose. They have also been getting messy with sponge painting and made pasta jewelry, clownfaces, animal masks and glup! They have had fun with musical statues and chairs and lots of dancing! They also made some yummy treats including choc chip cookies, muffins, biscuits and brownies…phew and it’s only the start of the summer!!!

Congratulations to Nicola and Declan Tolster on the birth of baby Aiden. Also congrats to Paula and Peter Mitchell on the birth of baby Evie!

Stephanie will be on holidays from July 25^th to August 8^th so if you have any questions or have anything to discuss please contact Rachel in the toddler room. Thank You!

Can all parents please let staff know if their child is taking holidays over the summer months. Thank you!

We have updated our menu, there is a copy of the menu and the recipes on the parent’s information table in the hall if any parent wishes to have a look through it.

We like to say goodbye to all the children who are leaving us after the summer to go to school. We hope they have a great time in big school! If you are interested in sending your child to after school from September please contact Stephanie.

Topic of the month

Topic of the month; Taking care in the sun!

Summer is here so here’s a few tips on how to protect your children from the sun!!

Lots of good sunscreens are available for kids. When faced with the overwhelming sea of sunscreen choices at drugstores, concentrate on the SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels. For kids age 6 months and older, select an SPF of 15 or higher to prevent both sunburn and tanning. Choose a sunscreen that states on the label that it protects against both UVA and UVB rays (referred to as "broad-spectrum" sunscreen). To avoid possible skin allergy, avoid sunscreens with PABA, and if your child has sensitive skin, look for a product with the active ingredient titanium dioxide (a chemical-free block).For sunscreen to do its job, it must be applied correctly. Be sure to:

·        Apply sunscreen whenever your child will be in the sun.

·        Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before kids go outside so that a good layer of protection can form. Don't forget about lips, hands, ears, feet, shoulders, and behind the neck. Lift up bathing suit straps and apply sunscreen underneath them (in case the straps shift as a child moves).

·        Don't try to stretch out a bottle of sunscreen; apply it generously.

·        Reapply sunscreen often, approximately every 2 to 3 hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology. Reapply after a child is sweating or swimming.

·        Apply a waterproof sunscreen if kids will be around water or swimming. Water reflects and intensifies the sun's rays, so kids need protection that lasts. Waterproof sunscreens may last up to 80 minutes in the water, and some are also sweat- and rub-proof. But regardless of the waterproof label, be sure to reapply sunscreen when kids come out of the water.

Mother Hubbards, 56 Blackcastle Demesne, Slane Road, Navan.

046- -9059967

Website; www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie

E-mail; navan@motherhubbardschildcare.ie

nephin Road June newsletter 2011

June Newsletter 2011

Welcome!

We would like to welcome the following children to Mother Hubbard’s,

Fionn’s baby brother Lucien who is settling in this week.

Julia and her parents Nathy and Catherine.

Grace and her parents Una and Noel.

Birthdays

Stephen was 3 this month!

Demi was 2 this month!

Niamh and Caoimhe will be 5 this month!

Aine will be 4 this month!

Cara will be 3 this month!

Reminders!

All children must be supervised on the stairs when entering and leaving the premises. Also it is very important that the stair gate is closed behind them.

It is important that children do not bring items such as toys into crèche. This causes confusion with the children and the items may be misplaced.

Montessori!

The Sessional Montessori will be finishing up in the 30^th of June. Michelle and Jessie will be doing the Summer Camp programme with the other children throughout the summer months.

Speech and Drama!

The Speech and Drama play will be taking place on the 17^th of June at 4pm. All children taking part must be in by 3pm.

Holidays!

If you haven’t already put up the dates of your holidays could you please put the dates up on the form on the cloakroom door. We hope everybody enjoys their holidays and has a safe trip!

Summer Reciepe!

The secret to this lemonade recipe is to use simple syrup, made by boiling together sugar and water, then cooling. The sugar is completely dissolved and blends beautifully with the tart lemon.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes    

Total Time: 25 minutes                

Yield: 6 servings

 

Ingredients:

·                          1 cup water

·                          1 cup sugar

·                          Juice from 4-6 lemons

·                          4 cups cold water

·                          Mint sprigs

Preparation:

Blend 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar well in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves completely. Let cool and refrigerate. (This is the simple syrup.)

Mix the simple syrup well with the juice from 4-6 lemons (strained or not, as you like) and stir well. Add 4 cups cold water and mix. Try using sparkling water for some fizz! Pour into thermos or large jug, adding thin lemon slices if you'd like, or garnish with mint sprigs.

You can increase the amounts of this recipe proportionately, depending on the amount of lemonade you want.

          A big Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads this weekend!

Mother Hubbard’s, 19 Nephin Rd, Dublin7                         01 8688460

www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie     d7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie

Ongar May newsletter 2011

Mother Hubbards Newsletter

May 2011

Look Birthday birthday time:

• Jamie in the Toddler room who turned 2 years 
• Alexei in the Montessori class who turned 4 years 
• Megan in the Toddler room who will be turning 2 
• Jack in Pre Montessori who will be turning 3years
• Tara in Pre Montessori who will be turning 3years 
• Rose in the ECCE room who turning 4 
• Angelica in the ECCE room who turning 4 
• David in the ECCE room who turned 4 
• Jacqueline in the ECCE room who turned 4 
• Caoimhe in the Afterschool Club who turned 8years 
• Anna in the Afterschool Club who turned 6years 

Welcome/Goodbye

A huge welcome to:

·        Fiona who started in the Afterschool room

·        Eva who will start in the Afterschool room

·        Georgia with her sister will start in the Baby room

Goodbye.

Alan in the toddler room.

Dora in the Wobblers room.

Chloe in Montessori room.

Eileen our chef.

Reminders:

We would like to remind all our parents opening time 7.15am and closing time 6.30 sharp.

Website

Our website is still up and running…you can check it out at www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie

You can find information; photos etc. of each centre and you can now also follow us on Face book and Twitter.  If you wish to join visit the website and follow the link.

  

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 9.00-12.00) 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 2011

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   Also our Montessori session will start at 9.00am and finish at 12.00 from September 2011.  .

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 third 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

No 6 the avenue                       

Ongar Village                                              

Dublin 15   

01 8260055                    

E-Mail:  ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie

nephin rd May Newsletter 2011

Mother Hubbard’s May Newsletter 2011

Birthday Corner   

A big happy Birthday to the following children who’s birthday it is this month;

Ely who was 6yrs

James who was 2yrs

Rosin who was 2yrs

Sophie C who will be 3yrs

And a special Happy Birthday to Amy in the baby room who was g 21 on the 8^th May! Happy 21^st AmyJ

Easter egg Raffle

Congrats to Cliona’s mam Grainne who was the winner of the big Easter egg, unfortunately it got a bit melted before it got to Grainne but still tasted good!

Zoo Trips

The Montessori children had their zoo trips this month. We had a great time and seen lots of animals and played in the playground. We’re waiting on photos to come back & they’ll be up on the walls when we get them back. Thanks to all the parents who met us at the zoo with their zoo pass and got us in.

                    

Gymboree

Annemary that has been doing our Gymboree class for the last few years will no longer be doing our class here. At present we are waiting on a new teacher for it. However Teresa & Ciara have been keeping up the singing and dancing with the children. We will let you know when we get someone to replace Annemary.

Training

Teresa & Ciara have recently completed a course in “Effects of Domestic Violence” with Barnardos.

Summer Holidays                  

There is a notice on the cloak room door to write down the dates for your summer holidays if you know them. This is just to help us here in the centre during the summer while our staff are on holidays and we have the right cover needed. Thank you!

Reminders

We are closed on the 6^th June for the bank holiday.

Please check the cloak room for any clothes or items that may belong to your child. If you are bringing in spare clothes can you please label them?

Montessori Teacher

Kelley our Montessori teacher who has been out on maternity leave will not be returning to Mother Hubbard’s. We wish her all the best.

Michelle will be staying on as the Montessori Teacher. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

Mother Hubbard’s Childcare, 19 Nephin Road, Dublin 7.

01 8688460

www.motherhubbardschildcare.ie

dublin7@motherhubbardschildcare.ie

Ongar April Newsletter 2011

Mother Hubbards Newsletter

April 2011

Happy Birthday

This month we would like to wish the following children a very big Happy Birthday:

·        Lara C in Montessori who was 4

·        Max in Toddlers who will be 2 

·        Sean in Wobblers who was 1 

·        Jamie in the Baby Room who will be 1 

·        Alex in Afterschool who will be 7 

·        Sarah in Pre-Montessori who is 3 

·        Aaron in Afterschool who will be 9 

Welcome/Goodbye

We have to say goodbye to Alannah in Pre-Montessori. We will miss you lots!

We have to say a big welcome to Sean who joined us in the Wobbler Room, Thomas who is our Montessori Room and Ayesha who joined our Pre-Montessori Room.

Marta has joined our Pre-Montessori Room alongside Annette on the, we hope she settles in well.

Big Sisters!

Big congratulations to Leah who has a little brother Thomas and Charlotte who has a little sister Roisin. Congratulations to both families on your new arrivals.

Pyjama Day

We had our pyjama day on the 25^th March. Thank you so much for your help, we raised €523! This is all going towards a great cause.

Opening Closing Hours

A reminder to all parents that the crèche opens at 7.15am, and closes at 6.30pm. Children will not be accepted in to the crèche before 7.15am. Staff have commitments outside of working hours so we would appreciate if you can make sure your children are picked up by 6.30pm

Holidays coming up….

The centre will be closed for all children on, Good Friday the 22^nd April and Easter Monday 25^th April.

Sun cream and Sunhats

As warm weather seems to be approaching we ask that all parents supply sun cream and a sunhat for your child. We ask that these are labelled and let in your Childs bag or in crèche. As with Irelands unexpected weather we never know when we will need it!!

Afterschool

We are hoping to finalise our afterschool numbers in the coming weeks. Can all Montessori parents please inform us if your child will be part of our afterschool club and what school they are going to?

Tesco vouchers

We are currently collecting for the Tesco for Schools vouchers so don’t forget while shopping in Tesco to ask for the vouchers and put them in our collection box in the hall!

If you wish to receive our newsletter by email please pass on your email details and we will send it on.

Phone: 01 8260055

E-Mail:  ongar@motherhubbardschildcare.ie

Slane Road April Newsletter 2011

Mother Hubbards Childcare Newsletter April 2011

Birthdays in April!

Bartlomiej will be 4 

Hannah was 4 

Maia was 6 

Pyjama Day

Thanks to everyone who raised money for our NCNA Pyjama day in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation, The Hospice Homecare for Children Campaign, we raised €560 for this worthy cause! Well done to all involved! We even got our picture in the Meath Chronicle; a copy of the picture is on the cloakroom door so have a look next time you are passing!!

Easter holidays     

• We are closed Friday 22^nd April for Good Friday & Monday 25^th April for Easter Monday.
• We are also closed Monday the 3^rd of May for the bank holiday.
• The Montessori sessional children will be on mid-term from 18^th – 29^th April inclusive.

Very important reminder; can all parents please ensure that their child has sun cream and a sunhat on very warm days!

Tesco for Schools

We are currently collecting for the Tesco for Schools vouchers so don’t forget while shopping in Tesco to ask for the vouchers and put them in our collection box in the hall!

What we did in the rooms this month;

The Toddler room made lovely Mothers Day cards and sent some yummy heart shaped biscuits home! They have also being getting ready for Easter by making collage Easter eggs and Easter cards. As the weather has been so nice all the rooms have been out enjoying the sunshine! Toddlers planted some sunflower seeds recently so we can watch them grow over the next few months!

The Pre Montessori room have been learning about cats and dogs and made them out of paper plates. They made lovely Mother Day cards and are currently making all their Easter crafts including baskets with Easter eggs and Easter cards. Their next topic is weather and insects!

Junior Montessori have been learning about their senses, touch, sight, hearing, taste and smell! They made yummy pizza and perfume from fresh flowers as part of their senses week! They have been busy making arts and crafts for Easter. Their colour this month is yellow, their number is 2, their shape is the circle and their letter is C!

Montessori have been learning about Mothers Day and how important it is

To respect and be kind to your mother! They are also learning about the planets and they learned a new song all about planets! They will begin learning about our own planet Earth and then learn about the continents over the next term. They also made lots of lovely Easter crafts and yummy choc buns like birds nests and had an Easter party where two very special guests arrived….two little baby chicks!!! They now have all sound complete in their sound box except q, x, y and z. Once these sounds are done they will then start to revise the sounds again!

Afterschool made lovely perfume smelling flowers for their Mammies for Mothers Day we hope you like them! The children were really proud! They also have been making Easter crafts and will be doing more over the mid term. They have been out enjoying the lovely weather and getting lots of exercise! They also have a trip planned over the mid term to Mellowes Adventure Centre so we hope they all enjoy that!

Lost and Found Box

Our lost and found box is getting very full in the cloakroom so we are doing a clear out! We ask all parents to have a look through it and take anything that belongs to their child by the end of April. Thank You!

Congrats to Shane and Fiona Cassells on the birth of baby Noah!

 Jessica Mc Evoy in the toddler room is doing the mini marathon this June in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation she has a sponsorship form in the toddler room if anyone wishes to sponsor her! Thank You!

We would like to say farewell to Jessica Mongey in the Junior Montessori room who is leaving us on the 15^th April to go travelling we wish her the best of luck!

              Easter time Crafts                                                                                                                               

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
	Marshmallows
	Scissors
	Toothpick
	Food colouring

1.                 Using scissors make a diagonal cut in the upper left corner of the marshmallow.
2. Gently lift the corner and make a snip down the middle.
3. Use your fingers to separate the ears and angle them outward.
4. From the point where the first cut was made, snip to the middle of the marshmallow.
5. Pinch the cut end slightly to form a rounded tail.
6. For the bunny's face, make an 1/4-inch horizontal cut midway between the base of the ears and the bottom of the marshmallow.
7. Create the feet by making a diagonal cut in the lower left corner of the marshmallow. Divide the feet as shown.
8. Using a toothpick dipped in food colouring, draw on the eyes, nose, and whiskers.

Happy Easter from all at Mother Hubbards!