Jan 6-10

Dear Sunshine families,

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed their 2 weeks and were able to

relax and enjoy family. I am sure the kids are all ready to get back to

school and routine, I know I am!

This week we will talk about winter. We will paint with ice and create

snowy scenes. We will also experiment with melting ice with sea salt.

 

Social/Emotional- We will have a snowflake station this week. The kids will use their fine motor skills to cut and create snowflakes.

Art- We will make paint with our ice paint, make snowy scenes and cut snowflakes.

Literacy- This week we will read: Snow Day, A very special Snowflake and Footprints in the snow.

Math/science: The kids will help us make ice paint and use sea salt to melt ice.

Extras:   

Inclement weather policy: If Vancouver School districts are closed or have a 2-hour late start we will not have class. If you are ever not sure you can call the preschool office and a recording stating that we are closed will be posted. I also try to email families as soon as I know if school is canceled.

       

In February we will take a field trip to see a play by the Northwest Children's Theatre. On February 12th we will not be in class and as a school attend this fun play! I will have a sign up out this week so we can get an idea of how many will attend.

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

 

 

Dates to Remember:

J Jan 6 Class resumes

J Jan 6th Tuition Due

J Jan 10th Tuition Grace period ends at noon

J Jan 20th MLK Day-No School

J Jan 31st Family Fun Night

J Feb 3rd Tuition Due

J Feb 5th In house registration 9:15

J Feb 7th Open registration

J Feb 12- NWCT Goodnight Moon @9:45

Dec 16-20

Dear Sunshine families,

This will be a very busy week! We have a lot to get done and will have

concerts on top of it! The concerts have been rescheduled for Tuesday

and Wednesday of this week. We will perform during class at 10:45.

Parents are invited to watch the performance at 10:45 and they stay

with us to decorate cookies. We will perform upstairs and Jason Lee

hall. If your child doesn't come either of these days let me know and

we will work it out!

Thursday and Friday are our last days before winter break. We will not

be in class these days; we'll join the rest of the school at Crosley

Lanes at 9:30 for a bowling party. We would like to collect payment

before Thursday; the cost is $2.00 for children. $3.00 for adults that

are bowling. We will bowl 1 game and then share a treat.

 

Social/Emotional- This week  perform our concerts and decorate cookies; this will take place instead of the candy trees we had planned. If you have signed up for items for the candy trees we will use those ingredients for the cookies.

Art- We will finish up gifts and package them up.

Literacy- This week we will read: T'Was the Night Before Christmas

Math/science: We will have the light table in our room for the next two weeks. The kids love looking at different objects on the table and building with colorful magnet pieces

Extras:   

With last week's wintery weather I thought I'd remind everyone of our inclement weather policy. If Vancouver School districts are closed or have a 2-hour late start we will not have class. If you are ever not sure you can call the preschool office and a recording stating that we are closed will be posted. I also try to email families as soon as I know if school is canceled.

       

In February we will take a field trip to see a play by the Northwest Children's Theatre. On February 12th we will not be in class and as a school attend this fun play! I will have a sign up out this week so we can get an idea of how many will attend.

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

 

 

Dates to Remember:

J Dec 17th and 18th@ 10:45 Winter Concert

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

J Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break

J Jan 6 Class resumes

J Feb 12- NWCT Goodnight Moon

Dec 9-13

Dear Sunshine families,

        Time is going by so quickly! I can't believe we only have 2 weeks in class before winter break. We will be very busy in class finishing up projects and getting ready for Winter Concert.

Our concert is this Wednesday at 6:00. Kids can be dropped off in the Sunshine Class at 5:45, please make sure they have used the restroom as we don't have much time to stop for that. After kids have been dropped off families will head up to the Sanctuary.  We will bring the kids up to perform and after the concert we will release them to you and sit together for a slide show.

Social/Emotional- This week  we will continue working on secret gifts in class for families and practicing onstage for our winter concert.

Art- We will be making secret gifts; tree collages and cinnamon ornaments.

Literacy- This week we will read: Snow What Fun, The Biggest Best Snowman and Santa's Secret helper

Math/science: We will have the light table in our room for the next two weeks. The kids323q love looking at different objects on the table and building with colorful magnet pieces

Extras:   

With last week's wintery weather I thought I'd remind everyone of our inclement weather policy. If Vancouver School districts are closed or have a 2-hour late start we will not have class. If you are ever not sure you can call the preschool office and a recording stating that we are closed will be posted. I also try to email families as soon as I know if school is canceled.

        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.       

In February we will take a field trip to see a play by the Northwest Children's Theatre. On February 12th we will not be in class and as a school attend this fun play! I will have a sign up out this week so we can get an idea of how many will attend.

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

 

Volunteer Opportunities

-Book Fair

 

Dates to Remember:

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

J Feb 12- NWCT Goodnight Moon

Dec 2-6

Dear Sunshine families,     

I hope everyone had a great break full of family and relaxation! We have 3 more weeks in class before the Christmas break and I am looking forward to celebrating the season with the kids. We will be practicing for our winter concert, decorating the classroom and working on secret gifts.

Social/Emotional- This week  we will begin working on secret gifts in class for families ;)

Art- We will be making secret gifts; stained glass trees, a snowflake collage.

Literacy- This week we will read: Snowmen at Night, Snowflake and On a winter's Day

Math/science: We will make snow in the sensory table!

Extras:   

Santa breakfast is coming on  Saturday, Dec 7th. At this point interest is low; if you are thinking of attending this event plan on purchasing tickets 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.       

 

In February we will take a field trip to see a play by the Northwest Children's Theatre. On February 13th we will not be in class and as a school attend this fun play! I will have a sign up out this week so we can get an idea of how many will attend.

                                Teacher Tasha and Teacher Katie

 

Volunteer Opportunities

-Book Fair

 

Dates to Remember:

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 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