Dear Families, Happy New Year! We hope your holiday season was filled with rest, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. December was a busy and exciting month at Eagle Nest as we celebrated a Holly Jolly Christmas while continuing to support each child’s growth in a warm, nurturing environment!
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The Eagles stayed cozy indoors while enjoying hands-on activities that encouraged creativity and teamwork. The children built gingerbread houses, created a “cozy cave” to escape the cold mornings, explored Christmas sensory bins, experimented with shadow play and flashlights, and enjoyed festive crafts throughout the month. We also had lots of fun on Pajama Fridays with read-alouds, movie time, dance parties, and even making Christmas popsicle Rice Krispie treats. One of the month’s big projects was building a giant gingerbread house using cardboard boxes!
Spirit Week brought extra excitement with Sock Day, Silly Hairstyle Day, Grinch (Green) Day, and Ugly Sweater Day. We also enjoyed a holiday photo shoot complete with hot chocolate and smiles, followed by a Holiday Luncheon and a very special guest, Laura.
Outdoor winter fun was just as exciting! The children went on community walks, sledded, played in the snow, and loved shoveling and exploring the texture of snow in our yard.
Thank you to all our families for your generous support of our bake sale. Your time, contributions, and encouragement made it a wonderful success, and we are so grateful for your continued support.
We are starting the New Year with a festive and inclusive celebration! On January 7, we will celebrate a bonus Christmas recognizing Ukrainian and Ethiopian Christmas, making it a joyful and meaningful way to begin the year together.
Despite the cold weather, we will continue enjoying the outdoors as much as possible with short walks around Fort Rouge, sledding, and snow play in our front yard. Indoor activities will include exciting science experiments like volcanic eruptions, ice exploration, creative crafts such as DIY binoculars for a monster hunt, and open-ended play using recycled materials like egg cartons and cardboard boxes.
We have some fun special days planned:
* January 16 – Sports Day: Children may wear their favourite sports jerseys
* January 18 – World Snow Day: Hands-on snow play and exploration
* January 23 at 10:00 AM – Special Guest Visit: We are thrilled to welcome PWRC (Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre), the organization we supported during our holiday bake sale. They will bring live animals and lead a 45-minute interactive presentation about wildlife commonly found in our backyards.
* January 28 – National LEGO Day: A day filled with building, creativity, and teamwork
* Plus tasty celebrations like National Bagel Day, Croissant Day, and Hot Chocolate Day
Please remember we are a gluten-aware and nut-free environment. Any food brought in must be packaged and clearly labeled. Wash your hands before entering our environment and ensure to notify an educator and that children are at the table if they are finishing up a snack.
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A Few Gentle Reminders
A Few Gentle Reminders
Please refrain from sending toys from home to daycare, as they may get lost, broken, or lead to conflicts among children.
Every Friday, please take home your child’s water bottle for a deep cleaning.
At the end of each week, check your child’s mailbox and take home any artwork or craft projects so we can thoroughly clean the lockers.
Ensure your child has weather-appropriate clothing, and please label all items to help keep children warm and prevent misplaced belongings.
If your child is going to be away, late, etc. please call the centre 204-560-5601 or email to splash@splashcares.ca/ jasmin@splashcares.ca
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