{"id":4572,"date":"2020-01-20T14:55:09","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T14:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/milngavienursery\/?p=4572"},"modified":"2020-01-20T14:55:09","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T14:55:09","slug":"its-monday-whats-happening-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/milngavienursery\/2020\/01\/20\/its-monday-whats-happening-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Monday – What’s happening this week?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are continuing our Scottish theme in nursery this week in the run up to our Burns Day celebration on Friday.<\/p>\n

This morning we listened to the Burns poem – Tae a Mouse and talked about how Robert Burns loved animals.\u00a0 Our word of the week is “Sleekit” and we learned that this can mean silky, smooth or it can also mean “sly”.\u00a0 We decided the mouse had a silky furry coat and that was why he called it, “sleekit”.\u00a0 We also watched an animation of The Sorry Tale of Tam O’Shanter,\u00a0 which was accompanied by Sir Malcolm Arnold’s music.\u00a0 The children thought the music was quite scary but enjoyed the dancing witches.\u00a0 We were all sad when poor Meg lost her tail but very relieved that they had escaped Cutty Sark and her friends.\u00a0 If you want to watch it at home – here’s the link.\u00a0 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FvRD8R1DMCQ<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Outside-In initiative – where parents can sign in their child at the gate of our outdoor area, is starting to become popular.\u00a0 Our children love being able to play from the outset and our twinkly fairy lights make the area much more inviting on dark mornings.\u00a0 Outside – In is a great way to avoid the cloakroom crush at busy times and is an easier option for parents who are in a hurry.\u00a0 The member of staff on the gate will note down who is coming back for your child and note their lunch preference (if they stay for lunch).\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

On Tuesday at 10.30 we are having our final session of Families Connect Group.\u00a0 We are looking forward to seeing the members of our group.\u00a0 If you missed this and would have liked to participate, please keep an eye on the blog for details of up-coming Family Learning Activities.<\/p>\n

On Thursday our pre-school children have SFA Football coaching sessions in the infant gym with Coach Ryan.<\/p>\n

On Friday we are trying a bit of haggis, neeps and tatties for snack, with oatcakes, cheese and Scottish Jam.\u00a0 If your wee one has something tartan to wear, it would be lovely if they would wear it to nursery on Friday. (If you don’t own anything tartan, there is absolutely no pressure- it is completely optional!)\u00a0 We’ll be doing a bit of Scottish Dancing and singing and trying the fabulous Fling the Welly game in our playground.\u00a0 \u00a0We are going to take lots of photos of our special Scottish day to send to our French friends at the Ecole Maternelle Sainte Therese in Brittany.\u00a0 Susan and Mr Snappy are also joining us with some wonderful Scottish music and songs- I am sure Robert Burns would thoroughly approve of our birthday celebrations on his behalf.<\/p>\n

Maureen has asked me to pass on her thanks for all the lovely messages and gifts she received on her retirement.\u00a0 She was very touched by all the very kind comments she received on the blog and on facebook.\u00a0 Maureen started her retirement by having an operation at the QEU.\u00a0 She got home at the weekend.\u00a0 She has just become a granny for the second time – to\u00a0 a beautiful wee baby girl who arrived yesterday, a wee bit early.\u00a0 What a start to retirement – our Mo never does anything by halves!!!!<\/p>\n

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Dates for the Diary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our school’s half term holiday takes place in February.\u00a0 School is closed 7th – 13th February.\u00a0 Our Nursery will be closed on Friday 7th\u00a0 and Wednesday 12th February for Staff Inservice Days.\u00a0 OUR NURSERY WILL BE CLOSED ON THE INSERVICE DAYS.<\/strong>\u00a0 Holiday cover will be available in our nursery for the 10th and 11th of February.\u00a0 To purchase a place, please pick up a form in the Nursery Office.\u00a0 \u00a0Nursery opens again on Thursday 13th February.<\/p>\n

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