October 2020 Newsletter

Week of October 6th to 8th:  O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Restaurants, Cut Waves Week, and Fall

Fall Break – October 13^th to 15^th – Closed

Week of October 20th to 22nd:  Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Cut Zigzags Week, Christopher Columbus, and Safety

Week of October 27th to 29th:  S & T Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Turtles, Cutting Review Week, Safety, and Fall

October 29th:  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 13^th to 15^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 12^th to 16^th.

 

On Thursday, October 29^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 something else not scary).  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Bentley and Paisley Brooking, Felix Chaillaux, and Liam Chenault.  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

          Numbers

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 35^th year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attends 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 21^st year teaching.  She likes to coupon, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.