November 2024 Newsletter

Week of November 12th to 14th -- W & X Week, Weather, X Marks the Spot, Shapes-- Squares and Triangles, Thanksgiving, and Healthy Eating

November 14th -- Book Orders Due

Week of November 19th to 21st -- Y & Z Week, Yaks, Zebras, Shapes -- Triangles and Rectangles, and Thanksgiving 

Week of November 26th to 28th -- Open for daycare only the 26th; Closed the 27th and 28th

 

Thanksgiving Break—November 27^th to 29^th   

 

Please remember to have your child bring something for Show and Tell on their assigned day.  This is important, as it is their first public speaking.

 

There will be no daycare November 27^th to 29^th.

 

On Thursday, December 19^th, we will have our Christmas Party and Gift Exchange.  The gift should cost around $5.00.  The boys need to bring a boy’s gift.  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Linkin Todd.

 

Coming up in December: 

 

          Finish Shapes Unit

          Numbers Unit

          Christmas

          Christmas Around the World

          Christmas Party — Thursday, December 19^th  

Harvest Party Reminder

This 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 something else not scary).  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Maddox Brooking and Waylon Winkler.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.

 

                                                     Thank you,

 

                                                            Rohnda and Rena

October 2024 Newsletter

Week of October 8th to 10th -- O & P Week, Owls, Popcorn, Pumpkins, Restaurants, Cutting Waves, and Columbus Day

Fall Break – October 15^th to 17^th – Closed

Week of October 22nd to 24th -- Q & R Week,  Quilts, Raccoons, Safety, Cut Zigzags and Fall

Week of October 29th  to 31st -- S & T Week, Scarecrows,  Squirrels, Turtles, Cutting Review Week, and Safety

October 31st -- Harvest Party

Week of November 5th to 7th -- U & V Week, Unicorns,  Vegetables, Begins Shapes Unit, Circles, Healthy Eating, and Fall

 

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

 

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 something else not scary).  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Maddox Brooking and Waylon Winkler.  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 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 39^th year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attend Englewood Baptist Church.  Rohnda likes to collect magnets and owls, make yo-yos, 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 25^rd year teaching.  She likes to coupon, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.

September 2024 Newsletter

Week of September 10th to 12th:  G & H Week, Goats, Hospitals, Hedgehogs, Apples, Fall, and Manners

Week of September 17th to 19th:   I & J Week, Inchworms, Jack-in-the-Box, Apples, Fall, and Manners

Week of  September 24th to 26th:  K & L Week, Kangaroos, Koalas, Lions, Fire Safety, Cutting, Fall, and Manners

Week of October 1st to 3rd:  M & N Week, Monkeys, Night, Fire Safety, Cutting, and Fall

 
Please pay for the week by the last day of the week that your child is here or by arrangement.
 
Please put your child’s name on their coat, sweater, or any other items brought from home.  Please double knot your child’s shoes.
 
Show and Tell will begin in October.
 
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 October:
 
          Cutting
          Letters O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, & V
          Safety
          Christopher Columbus
          Harvest Party (October 31^st)
          Fall
          Pumpkins
          Scarecrows
          Squirrels
          Owls
          Popcorn
          Pancakes
          Restaurants

          Pizza

Sunshine School Extended Care Schedule 2024-2025

August 7^th -- First Day of School

 

August 28^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

September 2^nd -- Labor Day—Closed

 

September 25^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

October 14^th-18^th -- Fall Break—Closed

 

October 30^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

November 5^th -- Election Day — E-Learning Day – Extended Care Open

 

November 27^th-29^th -- Thanksgiving Break--Closed

 

December 23^rd-January 3^rd -- Christmas Break—Closed

 

January 6^th -- First Day After Christmas Break

 

January 20^th -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Open

 

January 29^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

February 17^th -- President’s Day -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Open

 

February 26^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

March 17^th-21^st -- Spring Break—Closed

 

March 26^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

 April 18^th -- Good Friday -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Closed

 

April 30^th -- Early School Dismissal (2:00)

 

May 6^th -- Election Day — E-learning Day – Extended Care Open

 

May 22^nd -- Last Day of School

 

We will be open for extended care on school snow days and snow make-up days and Election Days.  Kids need to bring a lunch with a drink on those days.

Sunshine School Calendar 2024-2025

August 20^th -- First Day of School

 

October 15^th to 17^th -- Fall Break

 

November 26^th to 28^th -- Thanksgiving Break

 

December 19^th -- Last Day Before Christmas

 

January 14^th -- First Day After Christmas

 

March 18^th to 20^th -- Spring Break

 

May 14^th -- Last Day of School

 

May 15^th -- Graduation

 

 

8:30 to 1:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday--$42.00.

 

Registration --$100.00

 

130 W 8^th St.

Oolitic, IN 47451

812-279-5048 or 812-276-8453

 

Rohnda Ball—Master’s Degree Elementary Education—Emphasis Early Childhood Education

 

Rena Ball—Bachelor’s Degree Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Summer 2024 Calendar

 Monday, May 20^th -- Extended Care Begins

 

Monday, May 27^th -- Memorial Day – Closed

 

Thursday, June 6^th -- Bible Story

 

Thursday, June 13^th -- Bible Story

 

Thursday, June 20^th -- Bible Story

 

Thursday, June 27^th -- Bible Story

 

July 1^st to 12^th -- Closed for Vacation – No charges

 

Monday, July 15^th -- Open for Extended Care

 

Wednesday, August 7^th -- North Lawrence Schools Start

 

Tuesday, August 13^th -- Sunshine School Starts

 

 

·    Each child needs to bring a package of 200 napkins for the summer.

 

·    Each child needs to attend at least 3 days a week.  There will be a $10 charge if your child doesn’t come on a scheduled day.

 

·    Each week needs to be paid for by 5:30 on Fridays or there will be a $10 charge.

 

·    There is a charge of $2 per hour.