October 2019 Newsletter

Week of October 1st to 3rd -- O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Pizza, Cut Waves Week, and Fall

Week of October 8th to 10th -- Q & R Week, Queens, Raccoons, Cut Zigzags Week, Christopher Columbus, and Safety

Week of October 15th to 17th -- Fall Break -- Closed

Week of October 22nd to 24th -- S & T Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Turtles, Cutting Review Week, and Fall

Week of October 29th to 31st -- U & V Week, Unicorns, Vegetables, Healthy Eating

October 31st -- 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 15^th to 17^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 14^th to 18^th.

Preschool class pictures will be Wednesday, October 23^rd, during school time.  Steve Sheldon will be coming down from Bloomington to take the pictures.  There will be both individual and class pictures taken.  Proofs will be sent home later and pictures can be ordered then.  Money is not needed when the pictures are taken.

On Thursday, October 31^st, 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:  Liam Chenault, Holten Harding, and Avarey Hernandez.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.  There are 15 people in the class.

We have a group on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/> that I can add you to also.

Coming up in November: 

          Letters 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 34^th 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 20^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.