Fundraiser and Harvest Party Reminders

Just a reminder: The Peel-to-Save Fundraiser money is due tomorrow, Wednesday, October 29^th.  Please return the money in exchange for the cards by that day.

Also, the Harvest party is this Thursday, October 30^th.  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.  Presently there are 18 people in the class.

Sunshine School and Extended Care Fundraiser

We're having a fundraiser selling Peel-to-Save coupon cards.  We’re selling Lawrence County cards for $10 each.  We will be selling them from October 14^th to the 30^th.  These are great for Christmas stocking stuffers and Christmas and birthday presents for family, friends, co-workers, teachers, pastors, hairstylists, mail and newspaper delivery people, etc.  Money is due when ordering them.  You can get 1 free card for every 10 cards sold.

The Lawrence County cards include coupons for Golden Corral, McDonald’s, Big O Tires, Kingpins Bowl, Penn Station, Burger King, Mr. Gatti’s, Casa Brava, Marco’s Pizza, Family Video, Orange Leaf, El Compadre, Empress Court, Jiffy Treat, Papa John’s, Heaven’s Gardens (at the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore), Johnny Junxions, Gasoline Alley Marathon, Dunham’s Sports, and UPS.  There are also discounts on the back for Sam’s Club, Lighthouse Christian Bookstore, Gasoline Alley Car Wash, UPS, and Mr. Gatti’s Gattiland, with more discounts to register for online.  These discounts can be used over and over until the card expires.  The cards expire on December 31, 2015.

The fundraiser is to pay for the Clifford magazines and to have the carpets cleaned. 

Thank you so much for helping with our fundraiser!

                                                                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

Pictures & Proofs Reminder

Just a reminder:  Picture proofs and money are due this Wednesday, October 8.  Even if you don’t want to order pictures, please return the proofs.  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.

September 2014 Newsletter

Week of September 2nd to 4th--G & H Week, Goats, Hospitals, and Hedgehogs, Begin Manners Unit, Apples and Johnny Appleseed, 

Week of September 9th to 11th--I & J Week, Inchworms, Jack-in-the-Boxes, Apples, and Manners

Week of September 16th to 18th--K & L Week, Koalas, Kangaroos, Lions, Begin Cutting Unit--Cut Straight Lines Week, and Begin Fire Safety
September 16th--Pictures with Steve Sheldon

Week of September 23rd to 25th--M & N Week, Monkeys, Night, Cut Curves Week, Fire Safety 

Thank you for sending snacks.  They are very appreciated.  We have 17 people in the class.  Please send the snack at the beginning of each month.

If your child is sick or will not be attending, please call before class begins at 8:30.  If your child misses one day in a week, it’s still to be paid for.  If your child misses 2 days in a week, he will get credit for the second day the next week.

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.

Preschool class pictures will be Tuesday, September 16th, 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.

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

Coming up in October:

          Cutting

          Letters O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V

          Safety

          Christopher Columbus

          Harvest Party (October 30^th)

          Fall

          Pumpkins

          Scarecrows

          Squirrels

          Owls

          Popcorn

          Pancakes

          Restaurants

          Pizza