November Newsletter

Family Movie Night

All Sunshine families are invited to join us for a Family Movie Night on Friday, November 9^th at 6:30 pm. We will be watching Meet the Robinsons (rated G). Kids are encouraged to come in their pajamas and to bring a blanket and pillow to snuggle up and watch the movie on the big screens in the church sanctuary. Feel free to invite family and friends to join you!

Thanksgiving School Closure

Sunshine School will be closed on Thursday, November 22^nd and Friday, November 23^rd for Thanksgiving. If you have elementary students who will be attending Sunshine School on Monday the 19^th, Tuesday the 20^th, or Wednesday the 21^st, please contact the Sunshine School office.

Staff Changes

Welcome to Miss Abigail, our new preschool teacher! Abigail has spent time working with kids at summer camps and in Sunday School, and she has a BA in English, with a Spanish minor, and a Masters in Intercultural Studies. She considers Portland her home, although she has spent many years traveling and living all over the world. Her favorite thing about working with Preschool kids is “seeing their eyes light up as they learn and knowing good seeds planted will bear much fruit. … I’m excited to be working at Sunshine and look forward to learning and growing along with the kids.” Outside of work, Abigail enjoys horseback riding, reading, playing piano, writing, hanging out with friends, and drinking good coffee.

Abigail is spending the last few days of October training and getting to know her kids and then diving in with her group! Be sure to introduce yourself to Abigail when you see her at school!

  

Preschool Christmas Program

Friday, December 7^th at 6:30 pm

All Sunshine School families are invited to join us for our Christmas Program on Friday, December 7^th at 6:30 pm. All preschool students will be practicing to sing on stage at this event!

Upcoming Preschool Themes and Events:

October 29 – November 2

Theme: Fall Fun

Color & Shape: Color Review & Rectangle

Letter & Number: G & 6

Fruit or Vegetable: Pumpkins

Bible: Moses

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:32

Special Events: Fall Fun Day on Tuesday 10/30

                       Harvest Party on Wednesday 10/31 at 6:00 pm

November 5-9

Theme: Nutrition & Grocery Store

Color & Shape: Blue & Shape Review

Letter & Number: H & 7

Fruit or Vegetable: Carrots

Bible: The 10 Commandments

Memory Verse: The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20)

Special Event: Family Movie Night on Friday 11/9 at 6:30 pm

November 12-16

Theme: Restaurant, Cooking, & Thanksgiving

Color & Shape: Blue & Triangle

Letter & Number: E-H Review & 8

Fruit or Vegetable: Carrots

Bible: Thankfulness

Memory Verse: The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20)

Special Event: Blue Day on Tuesday 11/13

November 19-23

Theme: Thanksgiving

Color & Shape: Blue + Yellow = Green & Triangle

Letter & Number: I & 9

Fruit or Vegetable: Cabbage

Bible: Bible Review

Memory Verse: The 10 Commandments (Exodus 20)

Special Event: Sunshine School Closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday 11/22 & Friday 11/23

November 26-30

Theme: Library

Color & Shape: Green & Triangle

Letter & Number: J & 10

Fruit or Vegetable: Cabbage

Bible: Joshua & the Wall of Jericho

Memory Verse: Joshua 1:9

Special Event: Green Day on Wednesday 11/28

Celebrate Atkinson!

Atkinson Elementary is hosting an event tonight called "Celebrate Atkinson."  For those interested in Atkinson Elementary for your child, you are invited to come and hear more about the school.  See information below:

Principal Debbie Armendariz and the Atkinson Site Council invite you to join us to Celebrate Atkinson!  Principal Debbie will give a state of the school address and parents will provide information about all the fantastic programs at Atkinson.  Come to learn about the many opportunities for involvement throughout the year.  Additionally, we have invited Portland School Board member Trudy Sargeant to update us on the proposed Portland Public Schools bond measure.   

Childcare and pizza for the kids will be provided at no charge. Thursday, October 25 Doors open at 6:15, program begins at 6:30

Sunshine School Facebook Pages

We now have Sunshine School Facebook Pages!  

Click on the links below and LIKE our page!  We'll use this to do quick updates and reminders of upcoming events.  

www.facebook.com/sunshineschoolpdx 

www.facebook.com/sunshineafterschool

www.facebook.com/campsprout

Taborview Coffee is now open! 

Every Monday 7am-9:30am

One less thing to think about on Monday mornings.  Get your morning coffee when you drop off your kids at Sunshine School!  And if you don't have to rush off to work, you are welcome to stay and read the paper or a book quietly.  Stay-at-home moms or dads are welcome to come with or without kids and hang out with other parents.  Even if Mondays aren't a scheduled day for your child, you're welcome to come and hang out at Taborview.  There will be toys and books for kids to play with.  

Taborview is located at the main church lobby/entrance.  Signs are posted to direct you from Sunshine School to Taborview.  We take cash or credit cards.  You can even pre-pay for the month and not have to worry about having money with you.  

Suggested donations:

$2 espresso drinks

$1 drip coffee

Proudly serving:

Staff Change

We are sad to announce that Miss Amanda, our preschool teacher for the 3 1/2- 4 year old class, will be leaving Sunshine School this month. We have loved having Amanda here at Sunshine School for the past two years, in both the Wobbler Room and in the Preschool, and we are excited for her as she pursues an exciting new job opportunity!  

Amanda wrote to the families in her class, "I have truly enjoyed the time I have been given to spend with your children here at Sunshine School. They are all unique and delightful in their own way, and I truly feel blessed to be their teacher... The staff here is a wonderful and encouraging group, and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to work with them. Your child is in good hands here, and I will truly miss this great environment."

We will miss Amanda, but be sure to stop in and say good bye to her before she leaves!

 We are currently working on finding a replacement for Miss Amanda's position, and we will be sure to introduce the new teacher to you as soon as possible!

School Picture Day!

Picture Day Schedule:

Monday 10/15:

Pre-arranged Individual and Sibling Portraits

(Please sign up on the clipboard in the front hallway)

Tuesday 10/16:

9:00: Mrs. Jaime’s Class Photo, followed by Individual Portraits of children in Mrs. Jaime’s Class (until 10:30)

10:30: Ms. Amanda’s Class Photo, followed by Individual portraits of children in Ms. Amanda’s Class (until 12:00)

Wednesday 10/17:

8:30—9:15: Individual Portraits of children in the Wobbler Class

9:15: Wobbler Class Photo

9:30: Mrs. Sarah’s Class Photo, followed by Individual Portraits of children in Mrs. Sarah’s Class (until 11:00)

11:00: Mrs. Gibbs’s Class Photo, followed by Individual Portraits of children in Mrs. Gibbs’s Class (until 12:15)

Reminders:

· If you want to order photos, you must bring an order form with payment at the time photos are taken.

· There will not be a class photo for infants. Individual Portraits of infants will be taken as children are awake and the photographer is available.

· If you want your child to be in his or her class photo, he or she must be here at the time the class photo is scheduled.

· If you want Individual Portraits but your child cannot be here during the scheduled day and time for his or her class, you must sign up for a Monday time slot.

Please call or email if you have any questions about school pictures!

Family & Business Directory

Our 2012-2013 Sunshine School Family & Business Directory is ready! Check your child's cubby to find your family copy. We hope that this will be a useful tool for your family as you connect with other families here at Sunshine School!

Sign-in Reminder

Just a reminder, please remember to sign in your student(s) every day when you drop off at Sunshine School, and sign them out every day at pick up time. For the safety of our students, it is important to keep our sign in sheets accurate.

Thank you for your help!