Tuesday, September 7, 2010

the playway News for a Supper September

Hello Parents

It is already September! This indicates that we are running towards the end of the year 2010. Was there a hint about it? Not for us who were so… busy playing with your children.

Eid Mubarak!! Ramadhan is around the corner.
I take this opportunity to wish the families who are celebrating Ramadhan, a Very Happy and a Prosperous Ramadhan! May Peace Rein Throughout & Everywhere!!!
Welcome: A warm welcome to little Aken and Michel who are joining the playway in September & October respectively! We are waiting to have you in our play circle!! Hope you will enjoy playing with us so much!!!

September Birthdays: Mikayla celebrates her third birthday on September, 12 and Apoorva her fifth on September, 16 while Akaash celebrates his fourth birthday on September, 24. We wish you all loads of FUN and every happiness throughout. May All your Birthday Dreams Come True!!!


Our Current Theme: We shall continue with the Dip & Dive into Deep Water till the mid September as we strongly believe that the children enjoy this topic of enquiry as much as they did the previous topic of inquiry ‘d’ as in Dinosaurs. We are delighted to have been able to take the children on a field trip that gave them a better understanding about the Sea and River Creatures.

Dates for your Diary:
September 7      Ramadhan celebrations at the playway
September 9     Purple Day Please come to the playway in purple
September 10   In lieu of Ramadhan the playway halts play- holiday
September 15   Bikes and trikes Day- Please bring your child’s bike or trike to the playway
September 21   Look Like a Fish Day
September 22   In lieu of Poya the playway halts play- Poya Holiday
October 01      Children’s and Elders’ Day- Children of the playway celebrate their Grands …


Thank you: A big thank you, little Amani’s mum for coming forward to present a children’s story on Ramadhan festival. Thank you for bringing us juicy dates which we know is a great source of energy during the season of fasting. We really enjoyed the story and the treat.
Thank you Mrs Sifaan for your participation in this cultural event, the playway appreciates the cultural diversity in our play circle!

REMINDER Fruit Break: Don’t forget our fruit breaks!
Please note that on both Tuesday and Thursday usual break time is given a special twist with the playway Fruit Breaks. Send your child a fruit and/or fresh fruit juice that he she will enjoy. Please let me know if your child is allergic to any kind of a fruit or other food item as children sometimes share food during breaks.

REMINDER Chocolate Wednesday: Every other Wednesday we enjoy chocolates during our break time as chocolates have been proven to be good for children occasionally and in small quantities. Please send your child’s tooth brush (labeled with name) along with the chocolates to brush their teeth after eating the chocolate.

REMINDER Friday Brunch: Please send a ‘green meal’ containing plenty of vegetables coupled with rice or pasta etc. for the children’s brunch. A dessert will be a delightful addition.

REMINDER Physical Education: During Wednesday and Friday mornings the 3 Plusses (Nursery) will engage in 15 minutes of PE in the garden. Tuesday morning is the time for the 2 - 3 year olds (Infants) to have their PE lesson. Please send them in their the playway T- shirts with shorts and sneakers on the right days.

REMINDER Book Pool: We are extremely happy to note that our “A Book A Home” Program is doing extremely well. The response from the children and parents is great. The aim is to arouse curiosity and love for books in children. A book read aloud by the mummy or the daddy can develop pre-reading skills and highly recommended. Your child is at his/her peak considering language absorption. Please read as many books to them as possible. And also you could set an example by reading for your own enjoyment in their presence.

While saying a big thank you to the parents who send books regularly to the book pool, a reminder is sent to the others who have not yet done so. Please send one of your child’s favorites so he/she can share it with his/her friends. Books shared thus far have been returned to the owner in their original condition. Books submitted will be noted and returned at the end of each week. Please send a book once a week and take a book home daily.

Have a Super September
Neelika Edirisinghe
Director, the playway nursery, Colombo