Showing posts with label School Year 2022-23. Show all posts
Showing posts with label School Year 2022-23. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

No School/Daycare May 11th and Graduation

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 10th, and graduation is Thursday, May 11th.  We will be closed on May 11th so we can prepare for graduation.  For students not graduating, cost for the week will be $26.  For students graduating it will be $39.

 

Graduation will be Thursday, May 11th 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. 

 

                                                                      Thank you,

 

                                                                                Rohnda and Rena

Thursday, April 27, 2023

May 2023 Newsletter

Week of April 25th to 27th --  Dinosaurs and the Environment


Week of May 2nd to 4th -- Mother's Day, Strangers, and the Environment


Week of May 9th to 11th -- Summer Birthdays, End of School

May 11th -- No School or Daycare

6:30 -- Graduation at the school

 

 

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 10th, and graduation is Thursday, May 11th.  We will be closed on May 11th so we can prepare for graduation.  For students not graduating, the cost for the week will be $26.  For students graduating, it will be $39.

 

Graduation will be Thursday, May 11th 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. 

 

We need to know as soon as possible about everyone’s plans for this summer for daycare and tutoring so we can make sure we have enough spots for everyone.

 

We have already started registering kids for next year.  We have some spots left, including the kids returning from this year.  If you know of anyone interested, please have them get with us soon.

 

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 

Monday, April 3, 2023

Easter Party Reminder

The Easter Party will be this Thursday, April 6th.  There are currently 12 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Ella Stewart and Seth Johnson.

 

                                                     Thank you,

 

                                                            Rohnda and Rena

 

April 2023 Newsletter

Week of March 28th to 30th:  T, U, & V Week; Trains; Umbrellas; Veterinarians; and April Fool's Day


Week of April 4th to 6th:  Easter

April 6th:  Easter Party & Easter Egg Hunt


Week of April 11th to 13th:  W & X Week, Wild West, and Rain


Week of April 18th to 20th:  Y & Z Week, Yellow Jackets, Zoo, and Spring

 

 

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, April 6th.  There are currently 12 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Ella Stewart and Seth Johnson.

 

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 10th, and graduation is Thursday, May 11th.  We will be closed on May 11th so we can prepare for graduation.  Graduation will be at 7:00 pm at the school.

 

We need to know as soon as possible about everyone’s plans for this summer for daycare and tutoring so we can know how make sure we have enough spots for everyone.

 

We have already started registering kids for next year.  We have a few spots left, including the kids returning from this year.  If you know of anyone interested, please have them get with us soon.

 

We will be evaluating the kids going to kindergarten the week of April 11th to 13th.

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

·       Graduation will be May 11th at 7:00 pm at the school.  This is for the kids who will be attending kindergarten next year.  There will not be any daycare or preschool that day. 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Spring Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  We will be closed next week, March 20th to 24th, for Spring Break.  Please make sure and pay what is owed by Friday at 5:30.

 

                                                     Thank you,

 

                                                            Rohnda and Rena

Thursday, March 2, 2023

March 2023 Newsletter

Week of February 28th to March 2nd -- O & P Week, Pigs, Post Office, and Tornadoes


Week of March 7th to 9th -- Q, R, & S Week; Queens; Rabbits; and the Sun


Week of March 14th to 16th -- St. Patrick's Day


Spring Break—March 21st, 22nd, and 23rd—No Class or Daycare

 

We will be closed the week of March 20th.  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 1st.

 

The Easter Party will be on Thursday, April 6th.  There are currently 12 people in the class.  Will the following children please bring a special snack:  Ella Stewart and Seth Johnson.

 

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

 

Sunday, February 5, 2023

February 2023 Newsletter

Week of January 31st to February 2nd -- G & H Week, Groundhog's Day, and Hats


Week of February 7th to 9th -- K & L Week, Kings, Library, and Abraham Lincoln


Week of February 14th to 16th -- I & J Week, Ice Cream, Jelly Beans, Valentine's Day

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


Week of February 21st to 23rd -- 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 Tuesday, 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 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 people in the class.  The cards should be brought by Thursday, February 9th.

 

Will the following children’s mothers please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Eddy Koch, Saylor Lybrook, 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.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Open This Monday

Just a reminder:  We’re open for daycare this Monday, January 16th, for the day off.  Please send a blanket and a lunch with a drink. 

 

                                                            Thank you,

 

                                                                    Rohnda and Rena

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

January 2023 Newsletter

Week of January 3rd to 5th -- A & B Week, Begin Positions Unit--Under & On, 9 & 10, New Year's, Winter, and All About Me

Week of January 10th to 12th -- C & D Week, In & Between Week, Begin Writing Names, Begin Tying Shoes, Dentists, Martin Luther King Jr., Winter, andAll About Me

Week of January 17th to 19th -- E & F Week, Beside & Behind Week, Begin Addresses & Phone Numbers, Eskimos, Friends, Winter, and All About Me

Week of January 24th to 26th -- Positions Review and Winter


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, addresses, phone numbers, and birthdays.

 

On Tuesday, February 14th, 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 February 9th.

 

Will the following children please send a special snack for our Valentine Party:  Eddy Koch, Saylor Lybrook, and Beretta Wright.

 

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.

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

December 2022 Newsletter

Week of November 29th to December 1st:  Begin Number Unit, Numbers 1 & 2,  Numbers 3 & 4, Christmas

Week of December 6th to 8th:  Numbers 3 & 4, Numbers 5 & 6, Christmas

Week of December 13th to 15th:  Numbers 7 & 8, Numbers 9 & 10, Christmas

December 20th:  Christmas Party and Gift Exchange--$5 gift

 

 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 1st.  The children should take off one candy cane each day starting at the bottom beginning today, Thursday, December 1st.  When they take off the last one, the next day will be Christmas, so count the sticker as Christmas Day.

 

On Tuesday, 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 girls need to bring a girl’s gift.  Please bring your gift by Thursday, December 15th.  Will the following children please bring a special snack for the party:  Brynlee Plocher, Lucas Stewart, and Lochlan Wilson.  There are 10 people in the class.

 

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

 

Our last day of school before Christmas Vacation is December 20th.  We will resume school on January 3rd.  The last day will we have extended care will be December 20th.  We will resume extended care on January 3rd.

 

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:

 

          Finish Numbers: 9 & 10

Begin letters again

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

          Winter

          Martin Luther King

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Thanksgiving Break Reminder

Just a reminder:  Both preschool and daycare will be closed next week, November 21st to 25th.  We will reopen on Monday, November 28th.

 

                                                        Thank you,

 

                                                                Rohnda and Rena

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

November 2022 Newsletter

Week of November 1st to 3rd -- W & X Week, Weather, X Marks the Spot, Squares, Triangles, Thanksgiving, Healthy Eating

Week of November 8th  to 10th -- Y & Z Week, Yaks, Zebras, Triangles, Rectangles, Thanksgiving, Election Day, Veterans Day

Week of November 15th to 17th -- Thanksgiving


Thanksgiving Break—November 21st to 25th

 

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 21st to 25th.

 

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 girls need to bring a girl’s gift.  Will the following children please bring a special treat for our party:  Brynlee Plocher, Lucas Stewart, and Lochlan Wilson.

 

Coming up in December: 

 

          Numbers Unit

          Christmas

          Christmas Around the World

          Christmas Party — Thursday, December 20th  

Monday, October 24, 2022

Harvest Party Reminder Note

Reminder:  This Thursday, October 27th, 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:  Judith Johnson, Bladen Major, and Lilah McCameron.  We divide the class up to have some kids bringing snacks to each party.  There are 10 people in the class.

 

                                                Thank you,

 

                                                        Rohnda and Rena

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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

 

On Thursday, October 27th, 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 37th 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 23rd year teaching.  She likes to coupon, read, shop, and watch sports, particularly IU, the Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

September 2022 Newsletter

Week of August 30th to September 1st -- G & H Week, Goats, Hospitals, Hedgehogs, Apples, and Manners

September 1st -- Book orders due


Week of September 6th to 8th -- I & J Week, Inchworms, Jack-in-the-Boxes, Jaguars, Apples, and Manners


Week of September 13th to 15th -- K & L Week, Kangaroos, Koalas, Lions, Manners, Fire Safety, Begin Cutting Unit--Straight Lines


Week of September 20th to 22nd -- M & N Week, Monkeys, Night, Fire Safety, Cutting--Curves



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 27th)

          Fall

          Pumpkins

          Scarecrows

          Squirrels

          Owls

          Popcorn

          Pancakes

          Restaurants

          Pizza

Thursday, August 11, 2022

August 2022 Newsletter

Week of August 9th to 11th -- Colors (Red, Brown, and Orange), A & B Week, Bears, Airplanes, Alligators, Back to School, Little Red Riding Hood

Week of August 16th to 18th -- Colors (Purple, Black, and Yellow), C & D Week, Cats, Dogs, Mixing Colors


Week of August 23rd to 25th -- Colors (Green and Blue), Color Review, E & F Week, Green Eggs and Ham, Humpty Dumpty, Little Boy Blue, Eggs, Frogs, Grandparents Day


This month your child will explore the world of learning and will develop many new basic skills.  Encourage your child to practice and develop these new skills.  During this month we will study about colors, letters, airplanes, alligators, bears, cats, dogs, eggs, frogs, and grandparents.  Our calendar shows when we are studying each color and letter.  We will introduce a new color every day and two new letters each week.

 

For the year every child needs to bring the following:  1 package of napkins (200 count) and 1 box of tissues (200 count).

 

If your child is sick or will not be attending, please call and let us know before class begins. 

 

Please put your child’s name on their coat, sweater, or any other items brought from home.  Please double knot your child’s shoes.

 

We will come out and get the children for class.  Please do not come inside the gate.  We will also bring the children back out to the gate after class.  Also, please hand us any money or other things instead of putting them in the child’s backpacks.  Thank you.

 

 

Please be aware of personal hygiene such as brushing teeth and combing hair.  Girls need to wear shorts under dresses or skirts.

 

Please turn off any electronic devices before bringing or picking up your child.

 

Show and Tell will begin in October.

 

We have a website for the school and extended care at:  http://sunshineschooloolitic.blogspot.com/.  There you can find any newsletters or notes sent home and the school and extended care calendars.  Also, if you are on Facebook there is a Sunshine School and Extended Care group for the school that you can become a member of:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/37533416890/.

 

Coming in September

 

          Letters G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N

          Apples

          Manners

          Fire Safety

          Begin Cutting

          Goats

          Hospitals

          Inchworms

          Jack-in-the-Boxes

          Kangaroos

          Koalas

          Lions

          Monkeys

          Night

Friday, June 17, 2022

Sunshine School Extended Care Schedule 2022-2023

August 3rd -- First Day of School

 

September 5th -- Labor Day—Closed

 

October 10th-14th -- Fall Break—Closed

 

November 8th -- Election Day — Virtual Day – Extended Care Open

 

November 21st-25th -- Thanksgiving Break--Closed

 

December 21st-January 2nd -- Christmas Break—Closed

 

January 2nd -- Make Up Day – Closed or Open if have school

 

January 3rd -- First Day After Christmas Break

 

January 16th -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Open

 

February 20th -- President’s Day -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Open

 

March 20th-24th -- Spring Break—Closed

 

April 7th -- Good Friday -- No School/Make-Up Day—Extended Care Open

 

May 2nd -- Election Day — Virtual Day – Extended Care Open


May 19th -- 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 2022-2023

 August 9th -- First Day of School

 

October 11th to 13th -- Fall Break

 

November 22nd and 24th -- Thanksgiving Break

 

December 20th -- Last Day Before Christmas

 

January 3rd -- First Day After Christmas

 

March 21st to 23rd -- Spring Break

 

May 10th -- Last Day of School

 

May 11th -- Graduation

 

 

8:30 to 1:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday--$39.00.

 

Registration --$100.00—Due July 1st

 

130 W 8th St.

Oolitic, IN 47451

812-279-5048

 

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

 

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

Friday, May 27, 2022

Summer 2022 Calendar

Monday, May 23rd -- Extended Care Begins

 

Monday, May 30th -- Memorial Day – Closed

 

Thursday, June 9th -- The Roof of Rahab

 

Thursday, June 16th -- The Walls of Jericho

 

Thursday, June 23rd -- The Song of Deborah

                                     Cowardly Judge – Gideon

                                     God’s Enforcer – Samson

 

Thursday, June 30th -- Ruth’s Redeemer

 

Weeks of July 4th and 11th -- Closed for Vacation – No charges

 

Monday, July 18th -- Open for Extended Care

 

Wednesday, August 3rd -- North Lawrence Schools Start

 

Tuesday, August 9th -- 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 $5 charge for each day if they attend less than 3 days in a week, beginning May 31st.

 

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

 

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

May and Summer Notes for School and Extended Care

 There will not be any class or extended care on Thursday, May 12th.  For students not graduating, cost for the week will be $24.  For students graduating it will be $36.

 

Graduation will be Thursday, May 12th 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 30th, and for 2 weeks, July 4th to 15th, but open the rest of the summer. We will be learning about some Bible stories on some Thursdays 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 July 1st.  Tuition will be $39 per week next school year.

 

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.

 

                                                                             Thank you,

                                                                                      Rohnda and Rena