October 2016 Newsletter

Week of October 4th to 6th--O & P Week, Cut Waves Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Restaurants, and Fall

Week of October 11th to 13th--Q & R Week, Cut Zigzags Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Columbus Day, and Safety

Fall Break – October 18^th to 20^th – Closed

Week of October 25th to 27th--S & T Week, Cutting Review Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Turtles, and Safety

October 27th--Harvest Party

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.

We will be closed for Fall Break for preschool from October 18^th to 20^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 17^th to 21^st.

On Thursday, October 27^th, we will be having our Harvest Party, instead of a Halloween Party.  The children need to come to class dressed as something related to farming or autumn (or at least not scary).  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Lincoln Blevins, Haslei Crafton, Ryder Crane, and Adelyn Day.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.

Our school/extended care website is:  <http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/>.  Newsletters, notes, and other things will also be posted there.  We also have a group on Facebook at:  <https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/> that I can add you to also.

Coming up in November: 

          Letters U, V, W, X, Y, and Z

          Shapes

          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 31^st year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attend Englewood Baptist Church.  Rohnda likes to collect magnets and owls and to read, 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 17^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Denver Broncos.