{"id":2144,"date":"2025-10-24T16:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/?p=2144"},"modified":"2025-10-24T13:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:57:36","slug":"nursery-newsletter-24-10-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/nursery-newsletter-24-10-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursery Newsletter 24.10.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone,<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming Events<br \/>\n<\/strong>Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up. \u00a0This link will take you straight there <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proposed Nursery Logo<br \/>\n<\/strong>The proposed nursery logo incorporating the ideas of children, families and staff is on display in the foyer of the nursery. Thanks to those who have already added to our \u2018Post It\u2019 survey. We understand that drop off and collection time can be very busy for families, so we have added this link to our survey to seek your views at the most convenient time for you. Please share your opinion using the survey link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/ndbesZbtkZ\">Nursery Logo and Values Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter Fayre Stalls<br \/>\n<\/strong>We will be holding our annual Winter Fayre on Thursday 20<sup>th<\/sup> November, 6.30pm-8.00pm. If you, or someone you know, would like to reserve a stall at the fayre please email or call the school office to book a place. Stalls are \u00a315, payable on the night. As well as being a fantastic, fun, community event, the Winter Fayre allows us to raise funds for our school and nursery funds. These are used to buy lots of additional resources for the school and nursery eg the development of our outdoor spaces and playground games and toys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planned Menu Change \u2013 Friday 31<sup>st<\/sup> October<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease find\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/10\/24134853\/Happy-Halloween-Menu-NC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attached<\/a>\u00a0our planned menu change for Halloween on Friday 31<sup>st<\/sup> October. The allergy information is included to enable your child to select a suitable option.\u00a0 However, if you require further allergy or dietary information, please contact your catering team via the school office. If you have completed a lifestyle meal request form a suitable alternative will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Medication Policy<br \/>\n<\/strong>Please see updated Early Years Medication Policy <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/10\/24110137\/Administration-of-Medication-Policy-25.pdf\">here<\/a> from East Renfrewshire Council.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Absence Information<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your child is unwell or unable to attend nursery, please let us know as soon as possible. You\u2019ll find all the information you need about when to keep your child at home and when it\u2019s safe for them to return in this link. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/02\/07094326\/Child-off-School.pdf\">Absence\u00a0 Due to Illness Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Involved<br \/>\n<\/strong>We\u2019re excited to share that we\u2019re making some wonderful improvements to our outdoor play area to give the children even more opportunities for exploration and creativity! One of our new additions will be a large outdoor sandpit where children can dig, build, and imagine together. To help bring this project to life, we would love some support from our families\u2014whether through donating materials, lending tools, or volunteering a little time to help with construction. If you\u2019re able to get involved and can spare even a little amount of time, please speak to a member of staff\u2014we\u2019d be so grateful for your help in creating this fantastic new space for the children to enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parent Meetings<br \/>\n<\/strong>Parent appointment booking sheets will be in the foyer from Monday 27<sup>th<\/sup> October for parents\/ carers to select a suitable appointment time and day for upcoming parent meetings week commencing 10<sup>th<\/sup> November.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Sale Reminder<\/strong><br \/>\nPlease see the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/public\/sandnc\/uploads\/sites\/18531\/2025\/10\/09190257\/Book-Sale-Letter-25-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">attached letter<\/a> for information about our upcoming book sale taking place during week commencing Monday 3<sup>rd<\/sup> November.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nVoluntary Contributions to Nursery Fund<br \/>\n<\/strong>Voluntary contributions to our nursery fund play a valuable role in enriching the experiences we can offer the children. While core activities are always provided, these contributions help us go further\u2014supporting special resources, workshops, outings, and creative projects that spark curiosity and make learning even more exciting. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly benefits the children by providing opportunities that enhance their development and enjoyment at nursery. We appreciate your involvement and engagement with all aspects of nursery life and look forward to working with you again this year. Contributions can be made via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentpay.com\/\">ParentPay<\/a>.\u00a0 Thank you so much to those families who have already donated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Events: Sports Clubs Taster Sessions<\/strong><br \/>\nEnjoy East Ren run over 120 sports classes every week, and your child can try a class for free!\u00a0 Booking is easy, choose the sports class you would like to try and at the payment screen, click &#8216;Book Your Trial&#8217;! Search and book all classes here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enjoyeastren.org\/sports-arts\/sports\/kids-sport-classes\/\">https:\/\/www.enjoyeastren.org\/sports-arts\/sports\/kids-sport-classes\/<\/a>. More information can be found in the attached leaflet.<\/p>\n<p>As always, we are always here to help in any way we can, whether that be about your own child or a more general matter in relation to the school or nursery.\u00a0 We are also always looking for suggestions and new ideas so please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Have a wonderful weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone, Upcoming Events Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up. \u00a0This link will take you straight there https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/sandnc\/calendar. 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