January 26-30

Dear Sunshine Families, Last week: The kids had so much fun with our Frozen theme! We did some painting of Elsa, Anna, and Olaf, as well as made fun winter scenes, painted with ice paint and explored frozen water beads. If you haven't already, 'like' our Sunshine Class facebook page for pictures and posts of the fun things we are doing on class! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Class/103865319719742 This week: We are going to read one of my favorite winter books; The Mitten by Jan Brett. The kids will then lace up their own mittens and cut out the animals that snuggle in the mitten! We will also finish up some ice projects we started last week. We weren't able to make our snowflake tortillas last week so we will make those Monday and Tuesday for snack! 2015-2016 Registration: This week is classroom exploration. Teachers will be available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday to meet with parents. This is an opportunity to check out the classroom for next year; the options are Busy Bee, Butterfly and Dragonfly. Registration begins Feb 4th for in-house families and Feb 6th for new families. If you are interested in chatting about the different classrooms available let me know! Fundraisers: Laps for LASPK pledge sheets are in cubbies. This is our next fundraiser, we will set up a lap course that the kids will walk, run, hop or skip around. It's a great way to incorporate fitness and raise money our school! Jamberry Fundraiser for Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten!!! I am so excited to be able to run a fundraiser for Little Acorn through Jamberry!! I will be donating 25% of the sales to Little Acorn PLUS the sales will help earn free product that will be donated to the Auction in March to raise even more money for our fabulous school. By making a purchase you are actually giving twice! Please check your child’s cubby on Tuesday January 20 for a flyer! The sale will run from today until January 30th! I will set up a table in the lobby of Little Acorn on Tuesday January 27th at 11:45 so come early to pick up your kiddos and stop by for a demo, free sample or to buy some wraps from the inventory I will have on hand! Jamberry are high quality, vinyl, heat and pressure sealed nail wraps that last for weeks, at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! No harsh chemicals, chipped polish, or damage to your natural nail. No dry time, non-toxic and latex free! There are over 350 adorable style options! One sheet of nail wraps will give you 2 manis and 2 pedis plus leftovers for accent nails! They have Junior sizes too for all the little kids! Boys and girls both love Jamberry! Jamberry is always Buy 3 Get 1 Free!! Join our fundraising party page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564754653767360/ where I will post information, pictures and play some games. Join the group and add any of your friends you think might want to know more!! Or browse and buy on my website at http://misskari.jamberrynails.net/party/?uid=b9dd723a-6d7d-475e-9482-f13b9d3ceea6 Kari Newell Jamberry Independent Consultant Word Wall: The letter this week is 'M'. Kids can bring in items that start with the letter 'M'! Teacher Tasha Dates to remember Jan 26, 27 & 29- Classroom exploration Feb 4th In house registration Feb 6th Open registration Feb 12 Laps for LAPSK Feb 27 Family Fun Night

January 19-23

Dear Sunshine Families, Reminder: No School on Monday January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day! Last week: The kids had fun reading The Little White Owl and creating their own owls. The penguins' we made are hanging on the small bulletin board in the hallway; they turned out so great! We also practiced fine motor skills by rolling play dough balls and making snowmen. This week: We will be doing everything Frozen! Yes, the disney movie featuring Elsa and Anna, Kristoff and Sven and the adorable snowman, Olaf! We will do some really fun art activities including icicle glue art, a contact paper snow scene and straw blow painting. We will also have a couple fun sensory activities; shaving cream, water beads and ice cube painting. We will also experiment with making 'snow' out of shaving cream and baking soda. For cutting skills we will work on an icicle cutting sheet and do an in class cooking project, snowflake tortillas. It's going to be a fun and busy week! 2015-2016 Registration: Open house/classroom exploration days are coming up at the end of the month. This is an opportunity to check out the classroom for next year; the options are Busy Bee, Butterfly and Dragonfly. Registration begins Feb 4th for in house families and Feb 6th for new families. If you are interested in chatting about the different classrooms available let me know! Fundraisers: Jamberry Fundraiser for Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten!!! I am so excited to be able to run a fundraiser for Little Acorn through Jamberry!! I will be donating 25% of the sales to Little Acorn PLUS the sales will help earn free product that will be donated to the Auction in March to raise even more money for our fabulous school. By making a purchase you are actually giving twice! Please check your child’s cubby on Tuesday January 20 for a flyer! The sale will run from today until January 30th! I will set up a table in the lobby of Little Acorn on Tuesday January 27th at 11:45 so come early to pick up your kiddos and stop by for a demo, free sample or to buy some wraps from the inventory I will have on hand! Jamberry are high quality, vinyl, heat and pressure sealed nail wraps that last for weeks, at a fraction of the cost of a salon visit! No harsh chemicals, chipped polish, or damage to your natural nail. No dry time, non-toxic and latex free! There are over 350 adorable style options! One sheet of nail wraps will give you 2 manis and 2 pedis plus leftovers for accent nails! They have Junior sizes too for all the little kids! Boys and girls both love Jamberry! Jamberry is always Buy 3 Get 1 Free!! Join our fundraising party page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1564754653767360/ where I will post information, pictures and play some games. Join the group and add any of your friends you think might want to know more!! Or browse and buy on my website at http://misskari.jamberrynails.net/party/?uid=b9dd723a-6d7d-475e-9482-f13b9d3ceea6 Kari Newell Jamberry Independent Consultant Word Wall: This week the kids can bring in Frozen items; those related to the movie or something that can be frozen or found in a frozen envirnment (polar bear, snowman, penguin, etc). Teacher Tasha and Vanessa Songs Mr. Snowman (Sung to 'Happy Birthday') Here's a tall hat for you, Here's a tall hat for you Here's a tall hat Mr. snowman, Here's a tall hat for you (Repeat with a carrot nose, 2 eyes, stick arms, 3 buttons, etc) Dates to remember Jan 19- No School MLK Day Jan 26, 27 & 29- Classroom exploration Feb 4th In house registration Feb 6th Open registration Feb 12 Laps for LAPSK Feb 27 Family Fun Night

Jan 12-16

Dear Sunshine Families, Last Week: The kids had a great week back! everyone was so excited to see one another and spent a lot of time playing in the classroom. We were able to go outside a couple days last week; we go out of it isn't raining so please remember to send kids in warm layers. We will help get hats, gloves and coats on before we go out. This week: We will continue with our winter theme and this week focus on winter animals; owls, polar bears and penguins. The kids will make a cute penguin craft and then write a story about their penguin. They will also make owls to put in the tree on our classroom bulletin board. They will also1 We have begin putting name cards out at snack; the kids come in after washing hands and look for their name card at the seat. This is another opportunity or kids to recognize their name, Sick Kids: Flu season is upon us! We ask that is your child has a fever or thick green mucus that you keep them home and please call us to let us know. It would be great if everyone could wash hands with soap and water before class starts to help prevent the spread of germs. We have been diligent about keeping the classroom and toys sanitized. Just these small preventative measures can go a long way on keeping everyone healthy. 2015-2016 Registration: Open house/classroom exploration days are coming up at the end of the month. This is an opportunity to check out the classroom for next year; the options are Busy Bee, Butterfly and Dragonfly. Registration begins Feb 4th for in house families and Feb 6th for new families. Late Pickup: Class ends at 12:00, we try to promptly open the door at 12:00 and release the kids one by one. If kids are left waiting they can become anxious, if you are running late a quick call to the office is appreciated. Please remember that we do charge $1 a minute or late pickups starting at 12:10, but we do understand that things happen so please call the office i you are going to be late. Fundraisers: Fred meyer gives back to schools; all you have to do is register your rewards card and give back to Little Acorn. https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 Little Acorn is now a member of Shoparoo. It is a great way to fundraise for the school. Parents just need to download the Shoparoo App. Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points (cash donations) for your school. Whether you’re shopping at a supercenter, dollar store, or local convenience store - it doesn’t matter where you shop or what items you buy - Shoparoo will make a cash donation for every receipt! Submit up to 20 grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period. Parents can scan receipts from restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office supply, bookstores and café’s. Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. Check out Shoparoo.com Word Wall: This week our letter is L, Kids can bring in any item that begins with the letter L! Teacher Tasha and Vanessa Dates to remember Jan 19- No School MLK Day Jan 26, 27 & 29- Classroom exploration Feb 4th In house registration Feb 6th Open registration Feb 12 Laps for LAPSK Feb 27 Family Fun Night

Dec 15-19

Dear Sunshine Families, Last week: We had a lot to get done last week. The kids have been working on a special gift; some of those went home last week and we will finish the rest up this week. We also painted candy canes with peppermint paint; it smelled so yummy! Those are hanging in our tree in class. The peppermint play dough as also a big hit! This week: We will continue with holiday projects, We will decorate our classroom door and make our salt dough since we didn't get to it last week. We will do some cutting practice on a gingerbread house cutting page and practice writing holiday words. Winter Concert: The winter concert was great! It was such a fun and festive night. Thank you to everyone that was able to come and support your little ones in their first Little Acorn performance. The book fair was also a great success! Thank you so much to those that purchased books for the classroom. And by buying books through the book fair we get points to buy more books for the school; it's a win win! Winter Parties: Our last two day before break will be low key, we will get together as a school to watch The Snowman and have a fun snack. On Friday we will visit the Star class for an exciting project! Food Drive: This is the last week to collect food items! These food boxes will be delivered to those in need in our community. Thank you for your donations! Winter Break: This is our last week of class before winter break. We will return to school on January 5th. I hope everyone enjoys time with family and is able to relax and enjoy the holidays! Fundraisers: “Shoparoo” Little Acorn is now a member of Shoparoo. It is a great way to fundraise for the school. Parents just need to download the Shoparoo App. Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points (cash donations) for your school. Whether you’re shopping at a supercenter, dollar store, or local convenience store - it doesn’t matter where you shop or what items you buy - Shoparoo will make a cash donation for every receipt! Submit up to 20 grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period. Parents can scan receipts from restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office supply, bookstores and café’s. Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. Check out Shoparoo.com Fred Meyers gives back to schools! Go to https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 to register your rewards card and give back to Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten. Word Wall: This week we will take a break from letters for the word wall, instead kids can bring in a favorite holiday item! Teacher Tasha

Dec 1-5

Dear Sunshine Families, Last week: I hope everyone had a fantastic break, filled with family, food and fun! This week: we have 3 weeks before the winter break and a lot to get done! Our winter concert is next Monday, December 8th. We will get together with the other classes to practice every day this week. In class we will practice cutting skills with some winter worksheets and pattern using snowflakes. We will also make snowflakes to decorate the classroom. The bake sale was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that donated yummy treats and too those that purchased them. Winter Concert: We have begun practicing for our winter concert! This week we will practice in the sanctuary with the other classes. The concert is held in the evening on December 8th. The concert starts at 6:00, but kids need to be dropped off in class at 5:45. You can leave them with us and find a spot to sit upstairs in the sanctuary. We will bring the kids up for the concert and then release them to you after the performance. Mark your calendars because it is a great night! The scholastic book fair will be open next week during class hours and during the concert. Santa Breakfast: Our annual pancake breakfast is next Saturday, December 6th. Join us for a yummy breakfast, a special appearance from Santa and a small gift. Tickets are on sale in the office. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. I'. looking forward to seeing you there! Winter Parties: The two field trips we were trying to plan did not work out so the last two days before break, Dec 18 and 19 will be regular class days. We will get together as a school to watch The Snowman and have a fun snack. I'll have more info as the dates get closer Food Drive: We will continue collecting non perishable food items until the winter break. These will go into food boxes that will be delivered to those in need. Thank you for your contributions! Fundraisers: “Shoparoo” Little Acorn is now a member of Shoparoo. It is a great way to fundraise for the school. Parents just need to download the Shoparoo App. Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points (cash donations) for your school. Whether you’re shopping at a supercenter, dollar store, or local convenience store - it doesn’t matter where you shop or what items you buy - Shoparoo will make a cash donation for every receipt! Submit up to 20 grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period. Parents can scan receipts from restaurants, department stores, hardware stores, craft stores, electronics, sports stores, office supply, bookstores and café’s. Shoparoo will not ask for personal information and all information is anonymous. Check out Shoparoo.com Fred Meyers gives back to schools! Go to https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 to register your rewards card and give back to Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten. Word Wall: We are continuing with the letter "I" this week. Kids can bring anything starting with the letter "I"! Inclement Weather: If the Vancouver School District is closed or has a two hour later start then we will be closed as well. If we are closed for the day I will send out an email as soon as I know and the preschool phone will have a message stating that we are closed. We also use the Remind system, you can get that info from Katie in the office. Teacher Tasha Dates to Remember Dec 6 Breakfast With Santa Dec 8 Winter Concert at 6:00 Dec 22-Jan 5th No School/Winter Break Jan 19- No School MLK Day              

Nov 24-25

Dear Sunshine Families, Last week: Family Fun Night was a success, thank you to everyone that helped with the prep work and the clean up. Although I wasn't able to be there I heard it was a fun, festive night. It is so great to be a part of such an awesome preschool community! This week: We only have class Monday and Tuesday this week. The rest of the week we are off for the Thanksgiving holiday. I want to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving; I hope you are able to enjoy time with friends and family. In class we will be making potato turkeys and reading T'was the Night Before Thanksgiving. Bake Sale: The bake sale is this Monday and Tuesday. If you have baked goods to donate bring those to school in the morning. The bake sale will run during school hours and before and after class. Winter Concert: We have begun practicing for our winter concert! This week we will practice in the sanctuary with the other classes. The concert is held in the evening on December 8th. The concert starts at 6:00, but kids need to be dropped off in class at 5:45. You can leave them with us and find a spot to sit upstairs in the sanctuary. We will bring the kids up for the concert and then release them to you after the performance. Mark your calendars because it is a great night! Food Drive: Our annual food drive is under way. This is the last week to get in donations before Thanksgiving but we will also collect for Christmas boxes. We have a blue food box in the hallway that donations can be placed in. The church puts together food boxes to benefit those in our local community. Fundraisers: Fred Meyers gives back to schools! Go to https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 to register your rewards card and give back to Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten. Word Wall: We are continuing with the letter "H" this week. Kids can bring anything starting with the letter "H"! Inclement Weather: If the Vancouver School District is closed or has a two hour later start then we will be closed as well. If we are closed for the day I will send out an email as soon as I know and the preschool phone will have a message stating that we are closed. We also use the Remind system, you can get that info from Katie in the office. Teacher Tasha Dates to remember Nov 24/25 Bake Sale Nov 26-28 No School/ Thanksgiving Break Dec 6 Breakfast With Santa Dec 8 Winter Concert at 6:00 Dec 22-Jan 5th No School/Winter Break Songs Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman Once there was a snowman, Tall, Tall, Tall In the Sun he melted, melted, melted Small, Small, Small I'm a candy cane with stripes of red From my toes up to my head When you see me on you Christmas Tree You can take a lick of me

November 17-21

Dear Sunshine Families, Last week: Thank you for being patient with our school closure last week. Our weather is often unpredictable and we want to make sure everyone is home safe if the streets are icy. We make the decision to close based on the Vancouver School District and the latest weather reports. If you haven't signed up for Remind you can do that with Katie in the preschool office. This week: We have a lot to get done this week! We will be busy working on last week's projects; the kids family houses, log cabins and stories about the people living in their home. We will also start on some really cute turkey projects and make thanksgiving cards for the 'grandmas and grandpas' over at Kindred. We will walk over there Wednesday and Thursday to sing and deliver the holiday cards. Family Fun Night: Family Fun Night is the Friday, November 21st! This is a free family event that includes many different holiday craft tables, cookie decorating and face painting. If anyone is interested on getting some volunteer hours we could use some help running our craft table, we will need help making sure there are enough supplies out and assisting families as they come do the craft. Fundraisers: Our next fundraiser is our annual bake sale. The sale will run during class times on Monday November 24 and Tuesday November 25. We are looking for donations of baked goods to be brought in those days. LAPSK Board Meet and Greet: Our meet and greet was canceled due to the weather; we have another one scheduled in January and we are looking to see if we can fit another one in before then. Winter Concert: we have begun practicing for our winter concert! This is held in the evening on December 8th. The concert starts at 6:00, mark your calendars because it is a great night! Food Drive: Our annual food drive is under way. We have a blue food box in the hallway that donations can be placed in. The church puts together food boxes to benefit those in our local community. Fundraisers: Fred Meyers gives back to schools! Go to https://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4 to register your rewards card and give back to Little Acorn Preschool and Kindergarten. Word Wall: We are continuing with the letter "H" this week. Kids can bring anything starting with the letter "H"! Inclement Weather: If the Vancouver School District is closed or has a two hour later start then we will be closed as well. If we are closed for the day I will send out an email as soon as I know and the preschool phone will have a message stating that we are closed. We also use the Remind system, you can get that info from Katie in the office. Teacher Tasha Dates to remember Nov 21 Family Fun Night Nov 24/25 Bake Sale Nov 26-28 No School/ Thanksgiving Break Dec 6 Breakfast With Santa Dec 8 Winter Concert at 6:00 Dec 22-Jan 5th No School/Winter Break Songs Once there was a snowman, snowman, snowman Once there was a snowman, Tall, Tall, Tall In the Sun he melted, melted, melted Small, Small, Small I'm a candy cane with stripes of red From my toes up to my head When you see me on you Christmas Tree You can take a lick of me