nov 18-22

Dear Sunshine families,     

I'm sorry this is going out so late; we have been with out internet service all weekend!

Last week it was so nice to hear what each kid had to say about their families and homes. They had a lot offun recreating their houses and  talking about the people that live in them.

This week we will continue to talk about family and discuss what it means to be thankful and what we have to be thankful for.

Social/Emotional- Friday is our next family fun night; I hope you all can join us for a fun night of 'make and take' crafts!

Art- We will work all week of a large "thankful" wreath that we will constructed on one of the bulletin boards in the classroom. Each child will also have the opportunity to create a smaller thankful wreath to take home and share with family.

Math/Science-  We will create a graph based on how many people are in our families.

Literacy- This week we will read: This is the Turkey, The Plump and Perky Turkey and A Family Thanksgiving.

Extras:

The annual canned food drive has begin and we would love any donations of non-parishable items you can spare. The donations are used to create food boxes for families in our community. It will run through Dec. 13th.

 Our Family Fun night this month will be a holiday “make and take” craft night. It will be on Friday, November 22nd from 5:30-7:00. This free event will include ornament making, reindeer food, and cookie decorating plus a photo booth. The whole family is welcome to come get a jump on the holidays and spend some quality time together creating crafts. 

Santa breakfast is coming on  Saturday, Dec 7th. Tickets will be going on sale this week.

        Mark your Calendars for the evening of December 11th at 6:00pm as we present our winter concert to families. The Sunshine Class will be joining with the Busy Bee and Dragonfly classes on this night. We’ll be singing winter/holiday songs for your enjoyment and then afterward the scholastic book fair will be open for book buying. This is a fun night so be sure and plan to come.       

Every year we hold a bake sale the 2 days before Thanksgiving break. we love donations of baked goods and plan to stop by to pick up a yummy treat for your thanksgiving celebrations! 

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

 

Volunteer Opportunities

-Bake Sale

-Book Fair

 

 

Dates to Remember:

J Nov 11th No School-Veteran's Day

J Nov 22- Family night

J Nov 25,26 Bake sale during school hours

J Nov 27,28,29- No School-Thanksgiving Break

J Dec 11th @ 6:00 Winter Concert

J Dec 19 & 20 Bowling trips 9:30-11:30

J Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break

J Jan 6 Class resumes

week of Nov 12-15

Dear Sunshine families,     

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. It was great to get the chance to sit down and chat about the great things your kids are doing.   Katie and I are really looking forward to a great year with you all!

This is the time of year we start talking about families and friends, sharing and caring and things we are thankful for. This week we will focus on families. The kids will do art and writing projects about their families.

Social/Emotional- If you still have your child's All About Me book this would be a great week to send it back.

Art- The kids will make homes with the people in their family and draw portraits of their family.

Math/Science-  The kids can use die cut shapes to create houses or structures.

Literacy- This week we will read: The Shape of things and The Little House

Extras:

 Our Family Fun night this month will be a holiday “make and take” craft night. It will be on Friday, November 22nd from 5:30-7:00. This free event will include ornament making, reindeer food, and cookie decorating plus a photo booth. The whole family is welcome to come get a jump on the holidays and spend some quality time together creating crafts.  

        Mark your Calendars for the evening of December 11th at 6:00pm as we present our winter concert to families. The Sunshine Class will be joining with the Busy Bee and Dragonfly classes on this night. We’ll be singing winter/holiday songs for your enjoyment and then afterward the scholastic book fair will be open for book buying. This is a fun night so be sure and plan to come.       

Every year we hold a bake sale the 2 days before Thanksgiving break. we love donations of baked goods and plan to stop by to pick up a yummy treat for your thanksgiving celebrations! 

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

This weeks Song

Bats are sleeping, Bats are sleeping

Upside down, Upside Down

Waiting for the Night to Come, Waiting for the Night to come

And then they fly around, And then they fly around

 

Volunteer Opportunities

-Bake Sale

-Book Fair

 

 

Dates to Remember:

J Nov 11th No School-Veteran's Day

J Nov 22- Family night

J Nov 25,26 Bake sale during school hours

J Nov 27,28,29- No School-Thanksgiving Break

J Dec 11th @ 6:00 Winter Concert

J Dec 19 & 20 Bowling trips 9:30-11:30

J Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break

J Jan 6 Class resumes

Nov 4-8

Dear Sunshine families,     

This is a short week; we will not have class Thursday for conferences and Friday the church has an event that uses all the rooms. Monday is also a no school day in observance of Veteran's Day. I am looking forward to sharing assessments and discussing goals for the year!

Social/Emotional- It's time for us to start practicing our songs for the Winter concert; we will be meeting with Dragonfly and Busy Bee classes to practice over the next few weeks.

Art- The kids will make owl creations and scarecrows.

Math/Science- During table time kids can work on a concepts book focusing on in/out, behind/in front and under/on top.

Literacy- This week we will read; Owl babies and Owl Moon

Extras:

 Our Family Fun night this month will be a holiday “make and take” craft night. It will be on Friday, November 22nd from 5:30-7:00. This free event will include ornament making, reindeer food, and cookie decorating plus a photo booth. The whole family is welcome to come get a jump on the holidays and spend some quality time together creating crafts.  

        Mark your Calendars for the evening of December 11th at 6:00pm as we present our winter concert to families. The Sunshine Class will be joining with the Busy Bee and Dragonfly classes on this night. We’ll be singing winter/holiday songs for your enjoyment and then afterward the scholastic book fair will be open for book buying. This is a fun night so be sure and plan to come.       

Every year we hold a bake sale the 2 days before Thanksgiving break. we love donations of baked goods and plan to stop by to pick up a yummy treat for your thanksgiving celebrations! 

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

This weeks Song

Bats are sleeping, Bats are sleeping

Upside down, Upside Down

Waiting for the Night to Come, Waiting for the Night to come

And then they fly around, And then they fly around

 

Dates to Remember:

J Nov 7th Conferences-No School

J Nov 8th No School

J Nov 11th No School-Veteran's Day

J Nov 22- Family night

J Nov 25,26 Bake sale during school hours

J Nov 27,28,29- No School-Thanksgiving Break

J Dec 11th @ 6:00 Winter Concert