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.”