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.

October 2023 Newsletter

Week of September 26th to 28th -- O & P Week, Owl, Pumpkins, Pizza, Cut Waves Week, and Fall

Week of October 3rd to 5th -- Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Cut Zigzags Week, Safety, Christoper Columbus, and Fall

Fall Break – October 10^th to 12^th – Closed

 

Week of October 17th to 19th -- S & T Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Turtles, Cutting Review Week, Safety, and Fall

 

Week of October 24th to 26th -- U & V Week, Unicorns, Vegetables, Begin Shapes Unit, Circles, Healthy Eating, and Safety

October 26th -- 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 10^th to 12^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 9^th to 13^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:  Addison Cobb and Saylor Lybrook .  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.  There are 10 people in the class.

 

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

          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 38^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 24^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.

October 2022 Newsletter

Week of September 27th to 29th -- O & P Week, Cut Waves Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Restaurants, and Fall

Week of October 4th to 6th -- Q & R Week, Cut Zigzags Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Christopher Columbus, and Safety

Fall Break – October 11^th to 13^th – Closed

Week of October 18th to 20th -- S & T Week, Cutting Review Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Turtles, and Safety

Week of October 25th to 27th -- U & V Week, Begin Shapes Unit: Circles, Vegetables, Unicorns, Healthy Eating, and Fall

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 11^th to 13^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 10^th to 14^th.

 

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 something else not scary).  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Judith Johnson, Bladen Major, and Lilah McCameron.  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 37^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 23^rd year teaching.  She likes to coupon, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.

Fall Break Reminder Note

Just a reminder:  We will be closed for preschool and daycare next week, Monday, October 11^th to Friday, October 15^th for Fall Break.  We will reopen on Monday, October 18^th.

 

                                                        Thank you,

 

                                                                Rohnda and Rena

October 2021 Newsletter

Week of September 28th to 30th -- O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Pizza, P Foods, Cut Waves Week, and Fall  

 

Week of October 5th to 7th -- Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Columbus Day, Safety, and Cut Zigzags Week  

 

 Fall Break – October 12^th to 14^th – Closed

 

Week of October 19th to 21st -- S & T Week, Squirrels, Scarecrows, Turtles, Cutting Review Week, Safety, and Fall

 

Week of October  26th to 28th -- U & V Week, Unicorns, Vegetables, Begin Shapes Unit, Healthy Eating, and Fall

October 28th -- 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 12^th to 14^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 11^th to 15^th.

 

On Thursday, October 28^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:  Paisley Brooking, Kylei Crafton, and Jagger Dowdy.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.  There are 14 people in the class.

 

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

          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 36^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 22^nd year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball and the Atlanta Braves.

 

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.

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.

October 2018 Newsletter

Week of October 2nd to 4th -- O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Pizza, Restaurants, Cut Waves Week, Fall

Week of October 9th to 11th -- Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Cut Zigzags Week, Safety, Columbus

Fall Break – October 16^th to 18^th – Closed

Week of October 23rd to 25th -- S & T Week,  Scarecrows, Squirrels, Safety, Cutting Review Week, Begin Shapes Unit, Circles, Vegetables

Week of October 30th to November 1st -- U & V Week, Unicorns, Healthy Eating, Circles, Squares, Thanksgiving

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.

We will be closed for Fall Break for preschool from October 16^th to 18^th.  We will also be closed for daycare from October 15^th to 19^th.

On Wednesday, 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:  Finley Crane, Jack Crouch, Rebekah Ford, and Henley Free.  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 33^rd 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 19^th year teaching.  She likes to coupon, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.

Fall Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed next week, October 16^th to 20^th, for Fall Break.  This includes both preschool and daycare.

                                                                Thank you,

                                                                        Rohnda and Rena

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.

Fall Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed next week, October 17^th to 21^st, for Fall Break.  This includes both preschool and daycare.

                                                                Thank you,

                                                                        Rohnda and Rena

Fall Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed next week, October 19^th to 23^rd, for daycare and preschool and daycare as originally planned.  

Thank you, 

Rohnda and Rena

Fall Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  Next week, Monday to Friday, October 20^th to 24^th, is Fall Break and we will be closed for preschool, daycare, and tutoring.  We will reopen on October 27^th.  Thank you.

                                                Rohnda and Rena

October 2014 Newsletter

Week of September 30th to October 2nd--O & P Week, Cut Waves Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, and Fall

Week of October 7th to 9th--Q & R Week, Cut Zigzag Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Safety, Fall, and Columbus Day

Week of October 14th to 16th--S & T Week, Cutting Review Week, Safety, Scarecrows, Turtles, and Fall

Week of October 21st to 23rd--Fall Break--Closed

Week of October 28th to 30th--Begin Shapes Unit, Circles, U & V Week, Vegetables, Unicorns, and Fall
October 30th--Harvest Party

                                                                                     

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 18 people in the class.  Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

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.

Picture money is due on Wednesday, October 8^th.  Please return the proofs, even if you don't want to buy any pictures.

We will be having a fundraiser with the Peel To Save cards from October 14^th to 29^th.  We will give more information on this later.

Fall Break will be October 21^st to 23^rd.  We will be closed for both preschool and daycare.

On Thursday, October 30^th, we will be having our Harvest Party, instead of a Halloween Party.  The children need to come to class in costume dressed as something related to farming or autumn (or at least not scary).  Will the following children’s mothers please send a special treat for our party:  Brooklyn Asbury, Maddix Branaman, Zaryn Daugherty, and Cole Grissom.  We divide it up to  have some kids bringing snacks to each party.

Don't forget that we're collecting labels for the Tyson Project A+ and Labels for Education.  You can bring any labels that you have when you want.  The Labels for Education program has double UPC’s (i.e. 1-point labels are worth 2 points instead) starting October 1^st.  We need those by November 13^th to mail them in time.  A complete list of items included in that program is attached.

Coming up in November:

Letters W, X, Y, and Z

Continue 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 29^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 15^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Denver Broncos.

October 2013 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,  Quilts, Raccoons, Cut Zigzag Week, Fall, Christopher Columbus, and Safety

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

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

Week of October 29th to 31st--U & V Week, Unicorns, Vegetables, Begin Shapes Unit, Circles, and Healthy Eating

October 31st--Harvest Party

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 21 people in the class.  Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

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

Reminder:  Please walk your child up to the gate before class and pick them up at the gate after class.  The driveway can be dangerous for children.

We will be having a fundraiser with the Peel To Save cards from October 8^th to 29^th.  More on this later.

On Thursday, October 31^st, we will be having our Harvest Party, instead of a Halloween Party.  The children need to come to class in costume dressed as something related to farming or autumn (or at least not scary).  Will the following children’s mothers please send a special treat for our party:  Micah Adams, Maddix Branaman, Mylee Burnette, and Brody Clear.  We divide it up to  have some kids bringing snacks to each 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.

Fall Break will be October 15^th to 17^th.  We will be closed for both preschool and daycare.

Coming up in November:

Letters W, X, Y, and Z

Continue 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 28^th year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attend River’s Edge Fellowship 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 14^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Denver Broncos.

Fall Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed this week for Fall Break October 18th and 19th.  Preschool will be just Tuesday and Wednesday, October 16th and 17th.  It will be $16 for the week.  The Tuesday/Thursday kids are welcome to come Tuesday and Wednesday instead.  Extended care will only be Monday through Wednesday.  Thank you.

Rohnda and Rena

October Newsletter

Week of October 2nd to 4th--M & N Week, Monkeys, Night, Cut Curves Week, Fire Safety, Fall

Picture money due Thursday, October 4th

Week of October 9th to 11th--O & P Week, Owls, Pumpkins, Popcorn, Pizza, Cut Waves Week, Columbus Day, Fall

Book orders due Thursday, October 11th

Week of October 16th to 17th--Q & R Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Safety, Cut Zigzags Week, Fall

Fall Break Thursday, October 18th

Week of October 23rd to 25th--S Week, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Fall, Safety, Cutting Review, Begin Shapes Unit

Week of October 30th to November 1st--T, U, & V Week, Turkeys, Unicorns, Vegetables, Voting, Nutrition, Fall

Harvest Party Wednesday, October 31st

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 15 people in the class.  Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

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.

Fall Break will be October 18^th.  We will have daycare Monday through Wednesday.

On Wednesday, October 31^st, we will be having our Harvest Party, instead of a Halloween Party.  The children need to come to class in costume dressed as something related to farming or autumn.  Children who come Tuesdays and Thursdays only should come Wednesday and Tuesday or Thursday instead that week.  Will the following children’s mothers please send a special treat for our party:  Micah Adams, Reece Brummett, and Mylee Burnette.

Coming up in November: 

Letters

More Shapes

Health Habits

Thanksgiving

About Your Teachers

          Rohnda is married to Bob, who is a retired fisheries research biologist.  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 27^th year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attend River’s Edge Fellowship Church.  Rohnda likes to collect magnets and owls and to 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 thirteenth year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Denver Broncos.

Sunshine School Calendar 2012-2013

August 21^{st --} First Day of School

October 18^{th --} Fall Break

November 20^th to 22^nd -- Thanksgiving Break

December 20^th -- Last Day Before Christmas

January 8^th -- First Day After Christmas

March 26^th to 28^th -- Spring Break

May 22^nd -- Last Day of School

May 23^rd -- Graduation

8:30 to 12:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday--$24.00

Registration--$50.00—Due June 29^th.

130 W 8^th Street

Oolitic, IN 47451

279-5048

Rohnda Ball—Masters Degree Elementary Education—Emphasis

        Early Childhood Education

Rena Ball—Bachelor’s Degree Early Childhood and Elementary

        Education

Extended Care Calendar 2012-2013

August 13^{th --} Daycare Begins

August 14^th -- School Starts

September 3^{rd --} Labor Day—Closed

October 18^th-19^{th --} Fall Break—Closed

November 21^st-23^rd -- Thanksgiving Break—Closed

December 20^th -- Last Day Before Christmas Break

January 3^rd -- First Day After Christmas Break

January 21^st -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

February 4^th -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

February 18^th -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

March 22^nd -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

March 25^th-29^th -- Spring Break—Closed

April 8^th -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

April 19^th -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

April 22^nd -- Make-Up Day—No School, Yes Daycare

May 27^th -- Memorial Day—Closed

May 30^th -- Last Day of School

May 31^st -- Summer Daycare Begins

We will be open for extended care on school snow days and snow make-up days.

October 2011 Newsletter

Week of October 4-6th:  M & N Week, Cut Curves Week, Fire Safety, Monkeys, Night

Week of October 11th-13th:  O & P Week; Cut Waves Week; Owls; P Foods--Pumpkins, Pancakes, and Pizza; Fall; Christopher Columbus

Week of October 18th-19th:  Q & R Week, Cut Zig Zags Week, Quilts, Raccoons, Safety

October 20th:  Fall Break

Week of October 25th-27th:  S Week, Cutting Review, Safety, Scarecrows, Squirrels, Fall

October 27th:  Harvest Party

                                               

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 14 people in the class.  Please send a snack at the beginning of each month.

On Thursday, October 27^th, we will be having our Harvest Party instead of a Halloween Party.  The children need to come to class in costume dressed as something related to farming or autumn.  Will the following children's mothers please send a special treat for our party:  Emily Bradford, Mylee Branaman, and Alex Carmichael.

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.

Fall Break will be October 20th.  We will have daycare Monday through Wednesday.

Coming up in November: 

Letters

Shapes

Health Habits

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 26^th year to have Sunshine School.  Rohnda and Rena attend River’s Edge Fellowship Church.  Rohnda likes to collect magnets and owls and to 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 12^th year teaching.  She likes to collect keychains, and to read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU basketball, the Atlanta Braves, and the Indianapolis Colts.