October 2010 Newsletter

Week of October 5th to 7th--M & N Week, Monkeys, Night, Cut Curves Week, Fire Safety, and Fall

Week of October 12th to 14th--O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Pizza, Restaurants, Cut Waves Week, Columbus Day, and Fall

Week of October 19th to 20th--Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Cut Zigzags Week, and Safety

Fall Break October 21st

Week of October 26th to 28th--S Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Safety, and Fall

Harvest Party October 28th


Thank you for sending snacks. They are very appreciated. We have 12 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 21st. We will have daycare Monday through Wednesday.

On Thursday, October 28th, 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, Briley Hyde, and Kyle McMillan.

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 25th year to have Sunshine School. Rohnda and Rena attend River’s Edge Fellowship 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 eleventh year teaching. She likes to collect keychains, and to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.