October 2009 Newsletter

Week of October 6th to 8th--M & N Week, Cut Curves, Fire Safety, Monkeys, and Night.

Week of October 13th to 15th--O & P Week, Cut Waves, Owls, Pumpkins, Pizza, Fall, and Christopher Columbus.

Week of October 20th to 21st--Q & R Week, Cut Zigzags, Quilts, Raccoons, and Safety
October 22nd--Fall Break

Week of October 27th to 29th--S Week, Cutting Review, Scarecrows, Squirrels, and Safety
Ocober 29th--Harvest Party


Thank you for sending snacks. They are very appreciated. We have 18 people in the class. Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

On Thursday, October 29th, 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: Cole Baker, Gavin Burrage, Larissa Carmichael, and Izabel Gilbert.

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 22nd. We will have daycare Monday through Wednesday.

Coming up in November:
Letters
Shapes
Health Habits
Thanksgiving
Christmas


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 24th year to have Sunshine School. 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 10th year teaching. She likes to collect keychains, and to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Indianapolis Colts.