October 2011 Newsletter

Week of October 4-6th:  M & N Week, Cut Curves Week, Fire Safety, Monkeys, Night

Week of October 11th-13th:  O & P Week; Cut Waves Week; Owls; P Foods--Pumpkins, Pancakes, and Pizza; Fall; Christopher Columbus

Week of October 18th-19th:  Q & R Week, Cut Zig Zags Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Safety

October 20th:  Fall Break

Week of October 25th-27th:  S Week, Cutting Review, Safety, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Fall

October 27th:  Harvest Party

                                               

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 14 people in the class.  Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

On Thursday, October 27^th, 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:  Emily Bradford, Mylee Branaman, and Alex Carmichael.

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 20th.  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 retired 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 26^th 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 12^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, and to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Indianapolis Colts.