Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading

Every spring, Trinity Fellowship runs an Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading league.  Flag football is available ages 5 - 6th grade and Cheerleading age 4-6th grade.  Registration and evaluation is Saturday, March 2nd and March 9th from 9-11am.  Cost is $79.  Register online at www.trinity-fellowship.com/upward and receive $10 off.  

Practices and games begin Saturday, March 30th with the first game on April 13th.  Practice and games are on Saturdays, with a 1 hour practice before each game.  Registration forms are available in the Sunshine Office.    

Brown Day

Tuesday (Feb. 26) is Brown Day! 

Be sure to wear something brown!

March 2013 Newsletter

Family Movie Night

Friday, March 1 at 6:30 pm

All Sunshine families are invited to join us for a Family Movie Night on Friday, March 1 at 6:30 pm. We will be watching Horton Hears a Who. 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!

Portland Public School Spring Break

Portland Public Schools will be closed March 25 – 29 for Spring Break. Please contact the office if you are planning to have your elementary student attend for full days during this week. Miss Alyssa has planned a fun week of science exploration, including experiments, hands-on activities, and 2 days of OMSI fun when OMSI will come to us!

For Infants, Wobblers, and Preschoolers, please look for Spring Break Attendance sheets in the front hall so that you can let us know whether your child will be at Sunshine School over Spring Break.

Easter Services

Trinity Fellowship will host an evening Good Friday Service on Friday, March 29, 7-8:15 pm, and an Easter Sunday Service on Sunday, March 31, 10-11:30 am. Anyone is welcome to come to these services!

Upcoming Preschool Themes and Events:

February 25 – March 1

Theme: Classic Stories & Nursery Rhymes

Color & Shape: Brown & Oval

Letter & Number: U & 16-20 Review

Fruit or Vegetable: Onion

Bible: Daniel

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:9-13

Special Event: Brown Day on Tuesday 2/26

                      Family Movie Night on Friday 3/1 at 6:30 pm

March 4 -8

Theme: Queens, Kings, & Castles

Color & Shape: Black & Hexagon

Letter & Number: R-U Review & 0 (zero)

Fruit or Vegetable: Radish

Bible: John the Baptist

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:9-13

Special Event: Black Day on Wednesday 3/6

March 11 - 15

Theme: Clifford the Big Red Dog

Color & Shape: Black & Hexagon

Letter & Number: V & 1

Fruit or Vegetable: Radish

Bible: Jesus & His 12 Friends

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:9-13

Special Events: Grandparents’ Day on Wednesday 3/13

March 18 - 22

Theme: Pet Week

Color & Shape: Purple & Cross

Letter & Number: W & 2

Fruit or Vegetable: Radish

Bible: Parables of Jesus

Memory Verse: John 3:16

Special Event: Pet visits this week (sign up to come)

                      Purple Day on Thursday 3/21

March 25 - 29

Theme: Easter

Color & Shape: Purple & Cross

Letter & Number: X & 3

Fruit or Vegetable: Radish

Bible: The Cross

Memory Verse: John 3:16

Special Events: Treasure of the Cross on Friday 3/29

                        PPS Spring Break (Sunshine School open)

Introducing JJ, our new cook

Hey Parents,

I’d like the chance to introduce myself to y’all since I am a somewhat new addition to the Sunshine School. My name is JJ Barrows, born and raised on the coast of South Carolina (hence the y’all), and as of January I am officially your child’s lunch lady, or as grown-ups might say, the cook! I am excited to not only be making food for your children, but making it fun, enjoyable, and on the healthier side of life!

From mini pizzas to monster sandwiches, so far the meal times have been fun, both for the kids and myself. I know some of you have children with allergies, so please feel free to contact me at the school with any concerns you might have. If you have certain items you’d like to supply for your child so I can make their food fun as well, I am certainly willing to do what I can so that your child can feel included during snacks and lunch.

I am already enjoying being a part of the Sunshine School family and am looking forward to getting to meet more of you. If you ever want to talk gluten free baking, art, or the Chicago Bears, as these are some of my passions, I’ll be in the kitchen!

Most Sincerely,

JJ Barrows

Upcoming Events

Teddy Bear Picnic

Thursday, 2/21

Wobblers and Preschoolers are invited to bring a teddy bear or other special stuffed animal to school on Thursday, and we will have a special Teddy Bear Picnic (indoor or outdoor, depending on weather). If your student does not normally attend on Thursdays but would like to join us for this event (with a parent present), please let your child's teacher know. 

Family Movie Night

New Date: Friday, March 1, 6:30 pm

Our Family Movie Night has been rescheduled to Friday, March 1. We will be watching Horton Hears a Who on the big screens in the church sanctuary. Kids are encouraged to wear their PJ's and bring a pillow and blanket. Feel free to invite family and friends! (Please note that this is a family event, and parents will be responsible for their children throughout the movie.)