October News at RPNS

From the Director’s Desk:   aka- her little cupboard in the closet-  
Paulette Young, RECE
Our first month of the 2012-2013 school year was a great success! 
September was busy and hectic at times as everyone settled in so I would
like to thank everyone for their patience and support. 
A big “Thank you!”to our wonderful Board of Directors for all their
help!

 Just a few friendly reminders from the Director:
 *To keep our children safe, kindly do not bring in hot beverages to the
playground and classrooms.

 *For drop off and pick up, use the parking lot.  Do not park in the driveway which is  a fire lane.

 *Should your child be staying in After Care after 12:00 pm, kindly provide a
nut-free snack for them.

 *Check your child’s folder in the Communication Boxlocated in the hallway on a
daily basis. Take home all art work and papers.

 *reminder for the parents that signed up, the Fall Clean Up takes place on Saturday,October 20.


Web based Child Care Management System 
New this year, RPNS is now using a web based system to manage all our administrative tasks.
Our Assistant Director, Tina, and myself started training sessions in the
summer months. This new system will make our tasks more efficient but we are still trying to get a handle on all this new information.
Our thanks for your patience and understanding during this transition
period!

 GivingThanks: Ottawa Food Bank  Fall Food Drive
Kindly bring in non-perishable food items to the nursery school before October 5.

 Pumpkin Parties  We will be celebrating this fun time of year with parties on
Tuesday, Oct.30 and Wednesday, Oct.31.  Barefoot Book Fair too these days!
Family members are welcome to attend a morning of games, fun sensory
activities and yummy snacks!  Wear a costume or hat.  See the food sign up poster in the hallway.

ELECT OBSERVATION LOGS  
Every child has an observation log book  in a blue hanging file located on the classroom doors. Parents, feel free to add your comments to the teacher’s observations.      

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAY!    
 Give our teachers on “big hug” on Wednesday, Oct.24 to let them know how much they are appreciated!  Teachers will be enjoying a lunch here at the school (with thanks to our Board or Directors).

 FALL FUNDRAISERS AT RPNS
 *DateNight 
Current and alumni RPNS families & friends are encouraged to have a ‘date night’ on Friday, Oct.12 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 
Children will enjoy a supervised dinner and evening of fun activities while their parents go out on a real date (when was the last time you had that opportunity?!). Cost is $30 per child ($15 per sibling) with all proceeds going towards our Building Fund.  RSVP  at rpns@rogers.com  with Paulette Young, the Director.        

*Barefoot Book Fair      
Kindly refer to the home page of our website for information on how you
can participate in this terrific fundraiser for our Building Fund! 
Great holiday gift ideas!