October 2008 Newsletter

Week of September 30th to October 2nd -- M & N Week, Cut Curves Week, Monkeys, Fire Safety, Night, fall

Week of October 7th to 9th -- O & P Week, Cut Waves Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Restaurant, Fall, Christopher Columbus

Week of October 14th to 15th -- Q & R Week, Cut Zigzag Week, Quilts, Raccons, Safety

October 16th -- No School

Week of October 21st to 23rd -- S Week, Cutting Review Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Safety, Fall

Week of October 28th to 30th -- T Week, Cutting, Turtles

October 30th -- Harvest Party


Thank you for sending snacks. They are very appreciated. We have 23 people in the class. Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

In our safety unit we are presenting dangers and what to do or how to avoid them. We want the children to be aware. If you have any questions, please let us know.

Fall Break will be October 16th. We will have daycare Monday through Wednesday.

On Thursday, October 30th, we will be having our Harvest Party, instead of a Halloween Party. The children need to come to class in costume dressed as something related to farming or autumn. Will the following children’s mothers please send a special treat for our party: Javier Chiders, Izabel Gilbert, Rylie Hale, Nora Howat, and Gracie Kinser.

Coming up in November:
Letters
Shapes
Health Habits
Thanksgiving

About Your Teachers

Rohnda is married to Bob, who is a fisheries research biologist at the Avoca Fish Hatchery. She has two daughters--Rena (see below) and Robyn. Rohnda has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University in elementary education with a minor in kindergarten. She holds a master’s degree from Indiana University in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood. Rohnda began teaching third grade at Brownstown Elementary. This is her 23rd year to have Sunshine Nursery. Her family attends Bedford First Baptist Church. Rohnda likes to collect magnets and owls and to read, read, and read when she can find the time.

Rena graduated from Milligan College in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and elementary education. This is her ninth year teaching. She likes to collect keychains, and to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.