April 2025 Newsletter

Week of March 25th to 27th -- T, U, & V Week, Trains, Umbrellas, and Vets/Pets

Week of April 1st to 3rd -- W & X Week, Wild West, X, April Fool's Day, and Rain

Week of April 8th to 10th -- Y & Z Week, Yellowjackets, Zoo, and Spring

 Week of April 15th to 17th -- Easter

April 17th -- Easter Party and Egg Hunt

 

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, April 17^th.  There are currently 6 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Isaih Fleetwood and Linkin Todd.

 

The last day of school is Thursday, May 15^th.

 

We will be evaluating the kids the week of April 22^nd to 24^th.

 

A reminder that our website is http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  Also, or Facebook group page is https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/.  It has links to the blog posts and more.

 

Coming up in May:

    Dinosaur Unit

·       Last Day of School May 15^th

·       Last Day of Extended Care May 23^rd  

Spring Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed for preschool and daycare for Spring Break next week, March 17^th to 21^st.  We will reopen the next Monday, March 24^th. 

 

                                                            Thank you,

 

                                                                    Rohnda and Rena

March 2025 Newsletter

Week of February 25th to 27th -- M & N Week, Mice, George Washington, O & P Week, Pigs, Post Office, and Tornadoes

Week of March 4th to 6th -- Q, R, & S Week, Queens, Rabbits, Sun, and Review

Week of March 11th to 13th -- St. Patrick's Day & Review

 

Spring Break—March 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th—No Class or Daycare

 

We will be closed the week of March 17^th.  There will be no school or daycare.

 

We will be evaluating the students that will be going to kindergarten next year.  Children must turn 5 on or before August 1^st.

 

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, April 17^th.  There are currently 6 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Linkin Todd and Isaih Fleetwood.

 

REMINDER:  If the North Lawrence schools are called off because of the weather, we will also be called off.  Also, if there is a two-hour delay, class will be from 10:00-1:00.  Daycare will still be open regular hours.

 

A reminder that our website is <http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/>.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  Also, our Facebook group page is at:  <https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/>.

 

Coming up in April:

 

          Letters T, U, V, W, X, Y, and Z

          Easter

          Spring

 

Valentine’s Day Cards and Party Reminder

Next Thursday, February 13^th, we will have a Valentine’s Day Party and Valentine Day Card Exchange.  We have made Valentine’s Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards.  Please do not put any other children’s names on the card’s outside or envelopes.  Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their own names on the back of the cards.  There are currently 5 people in the class.  The cards should be brought by next Tuesday, February 11^th.

 

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Maddox Brooking and Waylon Purdy.

 

                                                                      Thank you,

 

                                                                                Rohnda and Rena

February 2025 Newsletter

Week of February 4th to 6th -- K & L Week, Kings, Libraries, and Abraham Lincoln

Week of February 11th to 13th -- I & J Week, Ice Cream, Jelly Beans, and Valentine's Day

February 13th -- Valentine's Day Party and Card Exchange

Week of February 17th to 19th -- M & N Week, Mice, and George Washington

 

We will be studying about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.  Your child should know many interesting facts about them by the end of the month.

 

On Thursday, February 13^th, we will have a Valentine’s Day Party and Valentine Day Card Exchange.  We have made Valentine’s Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards.  Please do not put any other children’s names on the card’s outside or envelopes.  Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their own names on the back of the cards.  There are currently 5 people in the class.  The cards should be brought by Tuesday, February 11^th.

 

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Maddox Brooking and Waylon Purdy.

 

REMINDER:  If the North Lawrence schools are called off because of the weather, we will also be called off.  Also, if there is a two-hour delay class will be from 10:00-1:00.  Daycare will still be open regular hours those days.

 

A reminder that our website is http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  We also have a Facebook group at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/ that you are welcome to join to get information too.

Hat Day Reminder

Just a reminder:  Tomorrow, January 30^th, is Hat Day.  Please have your child wear a hat to school tomorrow. 

 

Thank you!

 

        Rohnda and Rena

January 2025 Newsletter

Week of January 14th to 16th:  A & B Week, Arctic, 9 & 10, Positions -- Under & On, Winter, Mittens, and All About Me

Week of January 21st to 23rd:  C & D Week, Dentists, Positions -- In & Between, Begin Writing Names and Tying Shoes, Winter, All About Me, and Martin Luther King

Week of January 28th to 30th:  E & F/G & H Week, Eskimos, Friends, Groundhogs, Hats, Positions -- Beside & Behind & Review, Winter, and All About Me

We will begin going through the alphabet again.  This time we will work on objects beginning with each letter, color pictures, and write the letters.

 

This month we are also working on a unit called “All About Me”; positions; Martin Luther King Jr., writing their names; and learning to tie their shoes.

 

On Thursday, February 13^th, we will have a Valentine’s Day Party and Valentine Card Exchange.  We will be making Valentine Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards.  Please do not put any other children’s names on the card’s outside or envelopes.  Each child sends one to everyone else in their class, but they just sign their own names on the back of the cards.  There are currently 5 in the class.  The cards should be brought by February 11^th.

 

Will the following children please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Maddox Brooking and Waylon Purdy.

 

Reminder:  If the North Lawrence schools are called off because of the weather, we also won’t have class, but will have daycare.  Also, if there is a two-hour delay, class will be from 10:00—1:00, and daycare will still be open regular hours.

 

A reminder that our website is < http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/>.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.

December 2024 Newsletter

Week of December 3rd to 5th -- Begin Numbers Unit,  Numbers 1-2 and 3-4, Shapes -- Diamonds and Ovals, Christmas, and Christmas Around the World:  Africa, Mexico, and England

Week of December 10th to 12th -- Numbers 3-4 and 5-6, Christmas, and Christmas Around the World -- France, Italy, and Germany

Week of December 17th to 19th -- Numbers 7-8, Christmas, and Christmas Around the World -- Holland, Sweden, U.S., and Australia

December 19th -- Christmas Party and Gift Exchange

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.

 

We will be sending home advent chains on December 3^rd.  The children should take off one candy cane each day starting at the bottom beginning today, Tuesday, December 3^rd.  When they take off the last one, the next day will be Christmas, so count the sticker as Christmas Day.

 

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 and the girls need to bring a girl’s gift.  Please bring your gift by Thursday, December 12^th.  Will the following children please bring a special snack for the party:  Linkin Todd and Rena Ball.  There are 5 people in the class.

 

Our last day of school before Christmas Vacation is December 19^th.  We will resume school on January 7^th.  The last day for extended care will be December 20^th.  We will resume extended care on January 6^th.

 

A reminder that our website is < http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/>.  The website includes information for the school and extended care. 

 

We hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Remember that Jesus is the reason for the season.

 

Coming up in January:

 

          Numbers: 9 & 10

Begin letters again

          Work on learning how to tie shoes and addresses and phone numbers

          Winter

          Martin Luther King

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 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.

 

May Reminders

We will be having class next Tuesday, May 7^th, Primary Day, even though NLCS will be closed.  We will be open regular hours for daycare that day also.

 

·       There will not be any class or extended care on Thursday, May 9^th.  For students not graduating, cost for the week will be $28.  For students graduating it will be $42.  We will be open regular hours on Friday, May 10^th.

 

·       Graduation will be Thursday, May 9^th at 6:30 p.m.  All the graduates need to be here by 6:15 to get ready.  Graduation will begin at 6:30 for parents, relatives, and friends.  It will be here at the preschool.  Graduation is only for the kids who will be attending kindergarten next year.  The children will be wearing caps and gowns.  Girls—please do not wear ponytails or anything on top of your head. 

 

·       Please let us know soon if your child will be coming for daycare this summer.  We will be closed for Memorial Day, May 27^th, and for 2 weeks, July 1^st to 12^th, but open the rest of the summer. We will be learning about some Bible stories on Thursdays in June from 9:00 to 1:00.  We will share more information later.

 

·       Rena will be tutoring children this summer.  This is for children going into kindergarten through Algebra.  If you are interested, please let us know.  We are trying to finalize that schedule.

 

·       If you have a child or know of someone who might be interested in school for next year, they need to let us know soon.  Registration is $100 and is due by June 28^th.

 

Thank you,

Rohnda and Rena 

May 2024 Newsletter

Week of April 30 to May 2nd -- Continue Dinosaur Unit: Pteranodon, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex; Mother's Day Surprise

Week of May 7th and 8th -- Summer Birthdays, Summer, Baseball, Last Day of School, and Memorial Day

May 9th -- No School

 

We will be continuing to practice graduation songs this month.

We will have class Tuesday, May 7th.  NLCS is closed for Primary Day, but we will be open since we're closed on Thursday.

 

There will not be any class or extended care on Thursday, May 9^th.  For students not graduating, cost for the week will be $28.  For students graduating it will be $42.

 

Graduation will be Thursday, May 9^th at 6:30 p.m.  All the graduates need to be here at 6:15 to get ready.  Graduation will begin at 6:30 for parents, relatives, and friends.  It will be here at the preschool.  Graduation is only for the kids who will be attending kindergarten next year.  The children will be wearing caps and gowns.  Girls—please do not wear ponytails or anything on top of your head. 

 

Please let us know soon if your child will be coming for daycare this summer.  We will be closed for Memorial Day, May 27^th, and for 2 weeks, July 1^st to 12^th, but open the rest of the summer. We will be learning about some Bible stories on Thursdays in June from 9:00 to 1:00.  We will share more information later.

 

Rena will be tutoring children this summer.  This is for children going into kindergarten through Algebra.  If you are interested, please let us know.  We are trying to finalize that schedule.

 

If you have a child or know of someone who might be interested in school for next year, they need to let us know soon.  Registration is $100 and is due by June 28^th. 

 

A reminder that our website is http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  Also, information is posted on our Facebook group page too:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/?ref=bookmarks.

 

We hope that you have a safe and happy summer.  Please remember to buckle up.  Thank you for sharing your child with us.

 

                                                                      Rohnda and Rena 

April 2024 Newsletter

Week of April 2nd to 4th -- T,U, & V Week; Trains; Umbrellas; and Vets & Pets

Week of April 9th to 11th -- W & X Week, Wild West, and Rain

Week of April 16th to 18th -- Y & Z Week, Yellowjackets, Zoo, and Spring

Week of April 23rd to 25th -- Begin Dinosaurs Unit--Brontosaurus, Allosaurus, and Stegosaurus and Strangers

We are practicing graduation songs this month.

The last day of school will be on Wednesday, May 8^th, and graduation will be Thursday, May 9^th.

 

A reminder that our website is http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  Also, or Facebook group page is https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/.  It has links to the blog posts and more.

 

Coming up in May:

·       May 7^th, Primary Day, we will be having class and daycare.  North Lawrence Schools are closed that day.

·     Graduation will be May 9^th.  This is for the kids who will be attending kindergarten next year.  It is at 6:30 here at the school.  There will not be any daycare that day.

Easter Party and Spring Break Reminder

The Easter Party will be this Thursday, March 21^st.  There are currently 10 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Addison Cobb and Saylor Lybrook.

 

We will be closed next week, the week of March 25^th, for Spring Break.  There will be no school or daycare.

 

                                                            Thanks,

 

                                                                     Rohnda and Rena

Valentine’s Day Party and Card Exchange Reminder

Next Wednesday, February 14^th, we will have a Valentine’s Day Party and Valentine Card Exchange.  We will be making Valentine Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards.  Please do not put any other children’s names on the card’s outside or envelopes.  Each child sends one to everyone else in their class, but they just sign their own names on the back of the cards.  There are currently 12 in the class.  The cards should be brought by Tuesday, February 13^th.

 

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party: Lillian Sullivan, Calin Wilson, and Beretta Wright.

 

                                                                      Thank you,

 

                                                                                Rohnda and Rena

February 2024 Newsletter

Week of January 30th to February 1st -- G & H Week, Groundhog's Day, and Hats

Week of February 6th to 8th -- K & L Week, Kings, Library, and Abraham Lincoln

Week of February 13th to 15th -- I & J Week, Ice Cream, Jelly Beans, and Valentine's 

February 14th -- Valentine's Day Party and Card Exchange

Week of February 20th to 22nd -- M & N Week, Mice, and George Washington

Week of February 27th to 29th -- O & P Week, Pigs, Tornadoes, and Review

We will be studying about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.  Your child should know many interesting facts about them by the end of the month.

On Wednesday, February 14^th, we will have a Valentine’s Day Party and Valentine Day Card Exchange.  We will be making Valentine’s Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards.  Please do not put any other children’s names on the card’s outside or envelopes.  Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their own names on the back of the cards.  There are currently 12 in the class.  The cards should be brought February 13^th.

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Lillian Sullivan, Calin Wilson, and Beretta Wright.

REMINDER:  If the North Lawrence schools are called off because of the weather, we will also be called off.  Also, if there is a two-hour delay class will be from 10:00-1:00.  Daycare will still be open regular hours those days.

A reminder that our website is http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  The website includes information for the school and extended care.  We also have a Facebook group at:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/ that you are welcome to join to get information too.