November 2008

Henrico Christmas Mother - We are collecting new and gentle used hats, mittens and socks for the Henrico Christmas Mother for children Elementary school age and younger.  There will be a box in the main hallway.  Please donate by Thursday, December 4.  The items will be picked up that day at 1:30 pm.
 
At the Fall Parents' Meeting, Canterbury's Director, Terry Tusing, shared the school's policy regarding runny noses and school attendance.
 
• The policy is:  A child with a runny nose may only attend school if that child can manage his/her nose independently.  The child must be able to blow the nose with a tissue, dispose of the tissue properly, and wash hands. Those children who are unable to manage this task independently will be sent home in order to preserve the welfare of the other children and staff. 

We are beginning to look at enrollment for 2009/2010.  If you are a current family and have a sibling that you want to enroll, please complete the Application Form and return it to the office as soon as possible.  If you are not a current family, please visit the Admissions page for more information.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NEWS

To read the December Opportunities Newsletter from the Development Committee, click here.
 
Canterbury is very excited about our new fundraising program this year called scrip which can benefit you as well as the school.  We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity to use your everyday spending to generate extra money for Canterbury by purchasing gift certificates through our program.  Please see the schedule sheet listing when orders will be placed and returned as well as the December Order Form for specific vendors.  If you have any questions please email  Kathleen Guarnieri.
 
The Scrip Order dates for December are Tuesday,December 2nd and Tuesday, December 9th.  All orders turned in on the order date at drop-off or earlier will be included in that order.  The cards will be returned to you the following week.  Our current specials are:
Bath & Body Works	$10	18% (regular 13%)
Bath & Body Works*	$25	18% (regular 13%)
LL Bean	$25	17% (regular 15%)
Eddie Bauer	$25	15% (regular 9%)
Shutterfly	$25	14% (regular 9%)
Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime	$25	11%(regular 9%) Only good for December 2nd Order.
J Jill	$25	11% (regular 8%)
Staples	$25	10% (regular 5%) Only good for December 2nd Order.
* Bath & Body works is a new retailer to the scrip program and in addition to the bonus percentage above, the first 6 scrip orders for them will also receive a coupon for $10 off a $30 in-store purchase.

Please keep scrip in mind for all of your holiday shopping:
• Corporate gifts for employees or clients
• Special outfits and everyday clothes for both children and adults
• Gifts for your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews
• Gifts for your parents, friends and family 
• Gifts for teachers, babysitters, bus drivers and everyone else on your list
• A quick bite to eat during this hectic season or a relaxing sit-down meal to unwind and enjoy
• Our scrip program offers something for everyone!

• The Collect Extras Campaign is designed to give CCNS students and families an opportunity to give back to their community.  Please click here for more information.

• To see the results of the 2008-2009 Parent Development Committee Survey, click here. 

Please contact the Canterbury office
with any questions at 804-741-4118 or ccnsoffice@canterburynurseryschool.org.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: 
We will educate children in a creative, supportive, nurturing environment
in partnership with family and community.