WELCOME TO SMOOSH

SMOOSH is a community–based, not-for-profit organization, which offers care for school age children in the Blacktown area. SMOOSH provides Before and After School Care sessions operating during school terms only. Our service is run by a parent management committee, is accredited by the National Childcare Accreditation Council and operates to the requirements of the Department of Community Services & the NSW National Standards for OOSH Services. Reduced fees available subject to the guidelines of the Family Assistance Office.


Wednesday, June 23, 2010

SMOOSH NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2010

Once again we have just about reached the end of the term and we still have lots to pack into the last two weeks.
Firstly, you might notice that Amy is missing for SMOOSH. Well she on leave for a week and is visiting the Northern Territory lucky girl. Amy will return for week 11.
Here at SMOOSH we also have lots of fun planned.
Over the next two weeks we have planned a number of events for the children, so mark the dates on you calendar,
Emergency Evacuation will be held
Tuesday 22 AM and Wednesday the 23rd PM. ( I know not so fun but very important).
A Pyjama Party is planned for Wednesday 30th, morning session. Children attending need to wear their Pyjamas and bring their favourite soft toy or pillow. Don’t worry we won’t send them to school in their PJ’s.
Thursday 1st of July, afternoon session a Winter Disco, dancing,
Hot chocolate with Marshmallow, and a freeze ice cream followed by a Snowball fight. Prize for the most outrages Beanie, s
Our visit to McDonald for ten children was a huge success and will be sending another ten children in week 11.
Vacation care
Please refer to our notice board re Vacation time for local OOSH services and their programs. I have tried to provide as much options as possible for families to use over this two-week period.
Pupil Free Day
Bookings are now being taken for Term 3 Pupil Free Day. It will be lots of fun with a Funk & Groove Dance lesson, a Dance off and much more. Book Now.

Chocolate Fundraiser, Our chocolate fundraiser is going very well. So well in fact that we have order a few more boxes. So if you are still able to sell chocolate more will be arriving Wednesday.
The Money raised will go to back into the service to buy resources and equipment.
If you have any recommendation as to how to spend the money, your suggestions are more then welcome. All chocolate money needs to be returned by Thursday 29th for banking.

Bond updates. There has been a review of all two-week bonds held. This review is a result of the increase to fees earlier this year. Families will be receiving notice of their new bond amount and any payment required.
Any concerns please see Lynda.
Special Points of Interest

FEE Payments

Parents please ensure that fees payments given in cash should be given directly to staff and you should receive a handwritten receipt for this money.


Next Committee Meeting

Tuesday 29th June
School Hall 6.30 pm
All families
welcome.

Vacation Break
SMOOSH will close for the term 2 Break.
Starting Friday 2nd of July
SMOOSH will re-open Monday 19th July
Pupil Free Day

Blog Page
Check out our Blog page for all sorts of information, coming events, photos of the children and much more..
smooshinc.blogspot.com

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