Tuesday, December 31, 2013

January 2014 Menu

January 2014 Menu

January 2014 Newsletter



Happy New Year from all of us at Sunshine School!

Sunshine School & Sprout will be closed on Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. We will be open for the rest of January, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


January in Sprout!

Our Winter 1 Enrichment Classes will resume with the first week of school. This month, there are three dates on the PPS calendar that Sprout families should be aware of:

  • January 20 & 27: PPS is CLOSED. Please let the office know if your student will attend Sprout for the full day on January 20 or 27.

  • January 22: PPS Late Opening. Please let the office know if your student will attend Sprout for the extended morning program. 

If your student will attend Sprout for any of the above dates, please tell the office no later than Monday, January 13!



Upcoming Preschool Themes and Events:

December 30 – January 3: New Year’s
Color & Shape: Gold & Star
Letter & Number: Nn & 14
Fruit or Vegetable: Cauliflower
Pre-K Writing Focus: #5, Letters S & J
Bible: Obedience
Memory Verse: I John 5:3
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”
Special Events: School Closed on Wednesday 1/1


January 6-10: Let it Snow!
Color & Shape: White & Diamond
Letter & Number: Oo & 15
Fruit or Vegetable: Onion
Pre-K Writing Focus: #6, Letters D & P
Bible: Jonah
Memory Verse: I John 5:3
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”
Special Events: White Day on Wednesday 1/8


January 13-17: Penguins
Color & Shape: White & Diamond
Letter & Number: Pp & 11-15 Review
Fruit or Vegetable: Onion
Pre-K Writing Focus: #6, Letter B
Bible: Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego
Memory Verse: I John 5:3
“This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome.”
Special Events: Pajama Day on Thursday 1/16


January 20-24: Bob the Builder & Construction
Color & Shape: Color Review & Diamond
Letter & Number: Qq & 16
Fruit or Vegetable: Broccoli
Pre-K Writing Focus: #7, Letters R & K
Bible: Daniel
Memory Verse: John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”


January 27-31: Forms of Transportation
Color & Shape: Red & Shape Review
Letter & Number: Mm – Qq Review & 17
Fruit or Vegetable: Broccoli
Pre-K Writing Focus: #7, Letter A, & Triangle
Bible: Peace & Patience
Memory Verse: John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Monday, December 2, 2013

December Newsletter



Holiday Closures

Sunshine School will be CLOSED on the following days this holiday season:

·  Tuesday 12/24 for Christmas Eve
·  Wednesday 12/25 for Christmas Day
·  Wednesday 1/1 for New Year’s Day

There will be an attendance sheet available for Infants and Wobblers in their classrooms, and for all preschool students in the front hallway. Please take the time to indicate “Yes” or “No” for each of your student’s scheduled days during the holiday weeks. This will be a great help to us as we plan staffing during the holidays.

If your Sprout student will be attending Sprout during the Portland Public School winter break, please contact the office to arrange these attendance dates in advance.


Inclement Weather Reminder

It’s getting cold outside, and we wanted to remind families of our inclement weather policy. Should weather conditions prove questionable, Sunshine School will generally follow Portland Public School District’s late opening and closures. The Director has the final authority to determined Sunshine School’s status, and information will be made available on Sunshine School’s voicemail system, as well as by email to parents. Parents are advised to call the school if conditions are questionable. If Portland Public Schools have two hour delay due to weather, Sunshine School will open at 9:00 am. In the event that weather conditions worsen after Sunshine School has already opened for the day, parents will be individually contacted regarding early closure. Please be certain that Sunshine School has adequate emergency contact information in the office.


Christmas Program
Friday 12/13 @ 6:30 pm

All of our Sunshine and Sprout families are invited to come see our Christmas Program! All students in the preschool program are practicing their songs and are encouraged to be at the program to participate on stage. Invite your family and friends to come see this fun and charming performance – you won’t want to miss it! Preschool students should be in their classrooms by 6:15.
  

Upcoming Preschool Themes and Events:
             
December 2-6: Post Office
    Color & Shape: Green & Triangle
    Letter & Number: Kk & 6-10 Review
    Fruit or Vegetable: Beets
    Pre-K Writing Focus: Letter Review
    Bible: Ruth & Naomi
    Memory Verse: Psalm 107:1
    “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
    Special Events: Green Day on 12/3
                            Beet Tasting on 12/4

December 9-13: Christmas Around the World
    Color & Shape: Silver & Crescent
    Letter & Number: Ll & 11
    Fruit or Vegetable: Potato
    Pre-K Writing Focus: #4 & Letter C
    Bible: Mary, Elizabeth, & Zechariah
    Memory Verse: Luke 2:11-12
     “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. …            You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
    Special Events: Potato Tasting on 12/12
                           Christmas Program on 12/13 at 6:30 pm

December 16-20: Christmas
    Color & Shape: Silver & Crescent
    Letter & Number: Ii – Ll Review & 12
    Fruit or Vegetable: Potato
    Pre-K Writing Focus: #4, Letter O, Circle
    Bible: Birth of Jesus
    Memory Verse: Luke 2:11-12
     “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. …            You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
    Special Events: Gold & Silver Day on 12/20

December 23-27: Gingerbread Houses
    Color & Shape: Gold & Star
    Letter & Number: Mm & 13
    Fruit or Vegetable: Cauliflower
    Pre-K Writing Focus: #5, Q, G
    Bible: Christmas Story Review
    Memory Verse: Luke 2:11-12
     “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. …            You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”