October 2017 Newsletter

Week of October 3rd to 5th--O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Pizzas, Fall, Cut Waves Week

Week of October 10th to 12th--Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Safety, Christopher Columbus, Fall

Week of October 17th to 19th--Fall Break--Closed

Week of October 24th to 26th--S Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Cutting Review Week, Safety

October 36th--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.

Please remember to call us before class starts if your child is not going to be here.

We will be closed for Fall Break for preschool from October 17^th to 19^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 16^th to 20^th.

On Thursday, October 26^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:  Bryleigh Baker, Ryder Crane, and Adelyn Day.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.  There are 12 people in the class.

Coming up in November: 

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

          Begin 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 32^nd 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 18^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.