Fish Hatchery Trip and Graduation Reminder Note

A couple of reminders:

On Tuesday, May 8th, we will have a picnic at the Avoca State Fish Hatchery from 10:00 to 2:00. Everyone will need to bring a sack lunch (no lunch boxes) and 2 cans of pop or juice. Please wear tennis shoes (no sandals). We again need parents to drive and help. Please let us know if you can help.

Graduation will be Thursday, May 15th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All the graduates need to be here at the preschool at 6:45 to get ready. Graduation will begin at 7:00 for parents, relatives, and friends. It will be here at the preschool. Graduation is only for those 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. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.

May 2008 Newsletter

Week of April 22nd to 24th -- Dinosaurs--Brontosaurus and Allosaurus, Earth Day, Astronauts, Spring Mill trip April 24th from 10:00 to 2:00

Week of April 29th to May 1st -- Dinosaurs--Stegosaurus, Pteranodon, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rex

Week of May 6th to 8th -- Mother's Day, Fish Hatchery trip May 8th from 10:00 to 2:00

Week of May 13th to 15th -- Summer, Baseball, End of School, Last Day of School and Graduation May 15th


Thanks for sending all of the delicious snacks at the beginning of each month.

Thursday, April 24th, is our trip to Spring Mill from 10:00 to 2:00. Everyone needs to bring a sack lunch and 2 cans of pop or juice. We do not go to the souvenir stand.

On Tuesday, May 8th, we will have a picnic at the Avoca State Fish Hatchery from 10:00 to 2:00. Everyone will need to bring a sack lunch and 2 cans of pop or juice. We again need parents to drive and help. Please let us know if you can help.

Graduation will be Thursday, May 15th, from 7:00 to 8:00. All the graduates need to be here at the preschool at 6:45 to get ready. Graduation will begin at 7:00 for parents, relatives, and friends. It will be here at the preschool. Graduation is only for those 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. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.

Beginning in June we will have a unit on the Civil War and Slavery. Besides learning a lot of information, we will also have games and craft projects. This will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 12:00. The cost will be $20 a week. Please let us know if you will be interested so we can plan materials. This is for children age 4 through 8th grade.

Rena will be tutoring children this summer. This is for children going into kindergarten through 8th grade. If you are interested, please let us know. We are trying to finalize that schedule.

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

Rohnda and Rena

Spring Mill Trip Reminder Notes

Thursday, April 24th, is our trip to Spring Mill from 10 to 2. Please let us know if you can drive and help us. Everyone needs to bring a sack lunch and 2 cans of pop or juice. We do not go to the souvenir stand. Please send lunches in a sack instead of a lunch box. That way we can just throw it away and not have to worry about keeping track of them. Also, please bring a jacket and don’t wear sandals that day. Thanks.

April 2008 Newsletter

Week of April 1st to 3rd -- T, U, and V Week; Trains; Umbrellas; Veterinarians and Pets; April Fool's Day

Week of April 8th to 10th -- W and X Week, Wild West, Rain

Week of April 15th to 17th -- Y and Z Week, Yellowjackets (Bees), Zoo


Thank you for all of the delicious snacks you have been sending at the first of the month. Thank you also for sending more cups and napkins.

We will begin practicing graduation songs this month.

NLCS Half Day April 11th.

Thursday, April 24th, is our trip to Spring Mill from 10 to 2. Please let us know if you can drive and help us. Everyone needs to bring a sack lunch and 2 cans of pop or juice. We do not go to the souvenir stand.

Coming up in May:
* Field Trip to the Avoca Fish Hatchery on May 8th from 10 to 2. We will
again need help.
* Begin Dinosaur Unit.
* Graduation will be May 15th. This is only for the kids who will be attending
kindergarten next year. It is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the school.

2-Hour Delay Thursday

There is a 2-hour delay for Thursday, March 20th. We will still be having the Easter party at school here.

A Couple of Reminders

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, March 20th. There are 24 people in the class. Will the following mothers please send a special snack for this: Daphney Sproles, Jalyn Staley, Ryley Swango, Ethan Todd, and Noah Wallbrown.

Also Spring Break is next week, March 25th, 26th, and 27th, and there will be no class.

We will also be closed for daycare for the entire week of March 24th.

March 2008 Newsletter

Week of February 26th to 28th -- St. Patrick's Day, Work on Evaluations

Week of March 4th to 6th -- O & P Week, Pigs, Post Office, Tornadoes, Finish Evaluations

Week of March 11th to 13th -- Q, R, & S Week; Queens; Rabbits; Sailboats; Review

Week of March 18th to 20th -- Easter and Easter Party

Spring Break--March 25th, 26th, and 27th--No Class

We will be closed the entire week of March 25th. There will be no daycare.

Thank you for the delicious snacks you have been sending at the beginning of each month.

We will be evaluating the students that will be entering kindergarten next year beginning February 26th.

Kindergarten screening at Dollens is Monday, March 10th. Please call the school (275-3885) to schedule an individual time for your child. For children that will be attending other schools, contact that school for screening dates and to schedule a time for your child. Birth certificates are required at screening.

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, March 20th. There are 24 people in the class. Will the following mothers please send a special snack for this: Daphney Sproles, Jalyn Staley, Ryley Swango, Ethan Todd, and Noah Wallbrown.

Reminder: If the North Lawrence Schools are called off for weather reasons, we will also be called off. Also, if there is a two-hour delay, class will be from 10:00-12:00.

Coming up in April:
Letters T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Spring Mill--April 17th
Spring

school closed Feb. 22nd

North-Lawrence and Mitchell schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, February 22nd. We will be open for extended care normal hours for anyone who needs us.

2-Hour Delay Thursday

There's a 2-hour delay for schools for tomorrow, Thursday, February 14th, so far.

We will have the school Valentine Party tomorrow as scheduled, so please bring valentines for the Valentine Exchange.

Rena

No School Wednesday

School is cancelled again for Wednesday, February 13th, because of the snow and ice. We are open for extended care, and all kids need to bring lunches.

There will be school for North-Lawrence schools next Monday, February 18th, which is Presidents Day.

Valentine's Day Reminder

Reminder: On Thursday, February 14th, we will be having a Valentine’s Day Party and Card Exchange. We will be making Valentine Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards. Please do not put names on the valentine envelopes. Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their name on the back of the card and leave the envelope blank. There are 24 people in the class. These may be brought from the 12th to the 14th.

Reminder: Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party: Evan Murphy, Max Nolan, Abigail Parker, Derrick Price, and Izabella Shew.

Kindergarten and Cleaning Note

If you are considering sending your child to kindergarten next year, please let us know. We will be evaluating those kids at the end of February. To attend kindergarten next school year, kids must be 5 years old by August 1st.

Also, we want to thank everyone for all of the offers to clean our house. The number of people who responded overwhelmed us.

Thanks,
Rohnda and Rena

Groundhog's Day Result

The groundhog did see his shadow today, so there will be 6 more weeks of winter. Here's a webpage with more information: http://weather.weatherbug.com/weather-news/weather-reports.html?zcode=zwbAPP&story=6127&has_meta=true.

School Kids' Note

Please send a box of 5-ounce cups and a package of napkins for the rest of the school year.

The day for kindergarten screening at Dollens is March 10th. If your child will be attending a different school, call that school for their date.

My cleaning lady is no longer able to clean because of health reasons. I am looking for someone to dust, vacuum, and clean bathrooms. What I have done before is have half the house done every week, which takes about 3½ hours. If you know of anyone who could do this please let me know.

Thank you,
Rohnda and Rena

After-School Kids' Note

Please send a package of napkins for the rest of the school year.

My cleaning lady is no longer able to clean because of health reasons. I am looking for someone to dust, vacuum, and clean bathrooms. What I have done before is have half the house done every week, which takes about 3½ hours. If you know of anyone who could do this please let me know.

Thank you,
Rohnda and Rena

Sunshine School February 2008 Newsletter

Week of January 29th to 31st -- G & H Week, Groundhog Day, Hats, Positions Review

Week of February 5th to 7th -- I & J Week, Abraham Lincoln, Valentine's Day, Ice Cream, Jelly Beans

Week of February 12th to 14th -- K & L Week, Valentine's Day, Abraham Lincoln
Valentine's Day Party February 14th

Week of February 19th to 21st -- M & N Week, Mice, George Washington


Thank you for the delicious snacks you have been sending at the beginning of each month.

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.

Monday, February 18th is President’s Day – No School/Make-Up Day. We are open for extended care.

Reminder: On Thursday, February 14th, we will be having a Valentine’s Day Party and Card Exchange. We will be making Valentine Delivery Trucks for our valentine cards. Please do not put names on the valentine envelopes. Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their name on the back of the card and leave the envelope blank. There are 24 people in the class. These may be brought from the 12th to the 14th.

Reminder: Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party: Evan Murphy, Max Nolan, Abigail Parker, Derrick Price, and Izabella Shew.

Reminder: If the North Lawrence Schools are called off for weather reasons, we will also be called off. Also, if there is a two-hour delay, class will be from 10:00-12:00.

We will be evaluating the students that will be entering kindergarten next year beginning the week of February 26th.

Half Day January 11th

Just a reminder that there is a half day tomorrow, Friday, January 11th. We will be open normal hours that day, 6:30 to 5:30. Thanks.

Sunshine School January 2008 Newsletter

January 8th to 10th -- A & B Week, Positions, Martin Luther King Jr., All About Me, New Year's, Winter, Arctic, and Mittens

January 15th to 17th -- C & D Week, Positions, All About Me, Dentists and Teeth, Start Writing Name and Tying Shoes

January 22nd to 24th -- E & F Week; Positions; Eskimos; Penguins; Start Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Birthdays


Thank you for sending all of the delicious snacks at the beginning of each month.

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

This month we are also working on a unit called “All About Me;” positions; writing their name; and learning to tie their shoes, and say addresses, phone numbers, and birthdays.

On Thursday, February 14th, 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 names on the valentine envelopes. Each child sends one to everyone in the class, but they just sign their names on the back of the card and leave the envelope blank. There are 24 children in the class. The cards may be brought the 12th-14th.

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party: Evan Murphy, Max Nolan, Abigail Parker, Derrick Price and Izabella Shew.

REMINDER: If the North Lawrence schools are called off for weather reasons, we will also be called off. Also, if there is a two-hour delay, class will be from 10:00-12:00.

Christmas Party Reminder

On Thursday, December 20th, 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 girl’s need to bring a girl’s gift. Will the following children’s mothers send a special snack for the party: Willie Flynn, Cooper Holmes, Nora Howat, Gracie Kinser, Jarod Lewis, and Brylie Murphy.

Snow Days School Note

If the North Lawrence schools are closed because of bad weather, our school is also closed.

If the North Lawrence schools have a two-hour delay, our class will be from 10:00 to 12:00.

If schools are closed, we will still be open for extended care for our usual hours of 6:30 to 5:30 if you need us.

Some places to check for information on school closings are:
· Channel 14 (cable)
· Radio Station 105.5 FM and website: http://www.superoldies.net/weather/watchers/
· Radio Station 1340 AM
· Radio Station 95.1 FM
· WISH-TV website: http://wishtv.com/Global/link.asp?L=129478&nav=menu35_4 and e-mail sign-up
· WTIU (Channel 5 Cable) and website: http://www.indiana.edu/~radiotv/wtiu/school_closings.html

If you have any questions, please call us at 279-5048.

Rohnda and Rena