HAPPY HANDSEXCLUSICE CHILDCARE
NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 2011
Tel: (012) 667 6794 Fax: 086 637 3821Cell: 083 382 5043E-mail: [email protected]
Happy Birthday during February... Jessica and Keezi may your 2nd birthday be fun! Aunty Shelter enjoy your day. 3 is the age to be Aiden. May your 4th be filled with laughter Victor.
Wow, can you believe that the first month of 2011 is nearly over! We have all settled in, learnt our routines and it is great to see children and parents with a smile!
Thank you for the wonderful attendance at our Parents’ Evening on 18 January. Everybody’s enthusiasm with regard to the PTA is much appreciated. The success of the school and your satisfaction as parents can only be achieved through participation. I urge you to share in all we do and provide constructive feedback where appropriate.
CLASS MOMS & DADS
A special thanks to all our Moms and, especially to our Dad, who have volunteered to assist the teachers:
Giggling Grasshoppers – ThembaClever Caterpillars - JulieWriggly Worms - KerryBrilliant Butterflies - MegSparkling Spiders - AJAftercare: - MichelleBusy Bees & Creative Crickets
PLEASE REMEMBER:1. Please mark all your child’s items as well as his\her bag
2. Please remember daily communication books
3. Teachers are not allowed to move from their stations\playground duty and leave other children alone to assist a parent to look for belongings or for any other reason. We are teaching each child to pack away their belongings and assist them. Please aid us by allowing your child to walk in and out of their school and leave with a sense of ‘I can do it!’
4. School day and routine starts at 8:30. Please don’t be late as it is very disrupting for the children and the teachers.
5. PLEASE SEND MARKED HATS AND SUNSCREEN – NO HAT NO PLAY!
Hats will stay at school. Happy Hands will wash them. Sunscreen will be used one at a time.
DATES TO DI ARISE:
PTA Meeting - 1 Feb ‘11Sports Day - 12 Feb ‘11
THANK YOU!This year has kicked off to an amazing start. The Happy Hands Wish List has not yet been circulated and already one of our wishes has been granted. ITEC donated a copy, scan and fax machine. I am so grateful and it is a huge blessing for the school. Thank you Teacher Kayleigh for being instrumental in us receiving the machine.
HAPPY HANDS SPORTS DAYThe children, siblings and parents will have the chance to tackle the obstacle courses and there will be food, chips and drinks to buy. Come enjoy a day filled with fun! There is an opportunity for anyone who wants to set up a table (bring your own) and sell ‘goodies’. All you need to do is to pay a fee of R50 to Happy Hands. You are welcome to use this facility at any of our fund raisers. Details will follow after PTA Meeting with regards to the happenings of the day!
EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITIESDAY ACTIVITY TIMES COMMENTS
MONDAYSWIMMING 13h30 - 15h30
COMPUTERS 14h00 - 17h00
TUESDAY PLAYBALL 14h15 Ages 5 and up
WEDNESDAY
POTTERY From 10h30For all over the age of 3. Under 3’s will be adhoc as they eat the clay and this could lead to constipation
PLAYBALL 10h30 2 yr old wormy class
SWIMMING 14h00
SOCCER STARZ 15h15 – 15h45 2 to 4 years
SOCCER STARZ 16h00 – 16h30 Boys 5 years & over
THURSDAYPLAYBALL 10h00 3 – 5 years
MONKEYNASTIX 14h15 & 14h45
FRIDAYBALLET 14H30 Beginners – mixed age group
BALLET 15h30 Intermediate – mixed age group
Please see next page for further comments on Extra Mural Activities
Please note the following
•There are Ballet items from the 2nd hand shop that Arlene brings along. Ballet time slot could still change.
•We are still waiting for confirmation of the Hip hop classes. Once received, they will be fitted in so that it does not overlap with any other Extra Mural.
•All our Extra Murals we offer are of a high standard and I encourage you all to let your child participate in at least one.
•Monkeynastix is offering a session for Grade 1’s and 2’s. These children will be introduced to golf, hockey, tennis and soccer. This will be an advanced session!
•Toddlers age 1 – 2 – the “special activity” will be done during a morning and as soon as I have details I will put them in your daily communication books. We are very excited about this special extra mural.
•All extra murals, with the exception of pottery, are privately run and are for the account of the parents. Costs are not included in the school fees.
•Fees and enrolments are specified on each form and have nothing to do with Happy hands Exclusive Child Care.
EXTRA MURAL ACTIVITES:
