Sunshine School Business Directory

The 2011-2012 Sunshine School Business Directory is going home in cubbies today! This directory is composed of services offered by Sunshine School families and staff, from babysitting, to cosmetology, to veterinary services.

Thanksgiving Week

Sunshine School will be CLOSED November 24-25th for Thanksgiving.

Please let us know what days your child will attend on the week of Thanksgiving. There is a sign-up sheet for each class on which you can find your child's name and simply write "Yes" or "No" for each day of that week.

For Infants and Wobblers, you will find the sign-up sheet in your child's classroom. For Preschool and Afterschool, the sign up sheets are on the wall in the front hallway.

If you would like to apply vacation credit for days that your child will be gone, please let the office know. 

Thank you!

November Newsletter- Staff Corner

For the next several newsletters, we will feature members of our staff to give you an opportunity to learn more about your child's teachers.

Miss Erika, Infant Teacher

"The funny thing is I am a cosmetologist, but decided working with kids makes me the happiest."

Erika has been in our Infant Room for 2 years and spent many years before that with kids at camps, church, and youth programs. She is planning to go to Bible college for a Theology and Youth Ministry degree, then on to PCC for a medical assisting program. In the long-term, she plans to work in pediatrics. She loves watching the babies grow and learn, and "laughing and dancing with them is pretty great."

"Sunshine School has been an invaluable part of my life. It's such an awesome, positive work place, and I am blessed by my kids and their parents each day. And Grace Later rocks! I love my infant room team!"

Miss Marisa, Preschool Assistant

Marisa has been at Sunshine School for one year, first in the Lamb's Fold, and now in Preschool as an Afternoon Assistant. She has a lot of experience in her church nursery, as well as babysitting and playing with her niece and nephews. Right now, she is in her first year of college at Multnomah University studying Bible and Elementary Education. In addition to school, she enjoys hiking, shopping, and being involved with the Jr. High group at her church.

The best part of her job at Sunshine School is "the funny conversations you get to have with the kids and that no two days of work are the same."

Miss Alyssa, Preschool Teacher

Miss Alyssa is in her fifth year of teaching at Sunshine School. She has also worked at a preschool at Franklin and volunteered as a Sunday School teacher for Kindergarten through second grade. She has her undergraduate degree in Education from Western Oregon University, and she is currently working on her Masters in Education at Portland State University. When she is not at work, she likes to have fun outside, hiking, camping, and rafting; she also enjoys knitting and reading.

The best part of her job at Sunshine School? "Kids say the cutest and sometimes funniest things. They always keep it fun."

Sunshine School November Newsletter

Family Movie Night

Friday, November 4th, 7:00 pm

Join us for the movie Tangled on the big screens in the church sanctuary. Kids are invited to come in their pajamas and bring blankets and pillows.

This is a family event. A parent must stay to supervise children.

All School Thanksgiving Lunch

Thursday, November 17th, 11:00 am

Family members are invited to join us for this festive event! Please RSVP on the sign up sheet in the front hallway. Please limit 2 guests per student.

Daylight Savings!

Remember to set your clocks back one hour on the evening of Saturday, November 5th!

Sunshine School is Closed November 24-25 for Thanksgiving. Enjoy the holiday!

November Newsletter- Lamb's Fold

Infants

Our kids are quite active! Tate is crawling and sitting up, Sam is walking, and Eli and JJ are both rolling over!

Parents, please remember to bring a blanket for your child and to take it home to wash at the end of the week. If you forget a blanket, we do have extras.

Wobblers

We have been enjoying the season! We have been doing a lot of art with apples, and there are some fun turkey projects and autumn projects coming up. We have also been taking advantage of nice days to go on group walks and watch the leaves change colors.

As the season gets cold and wet, please remember that we try to get outside as much as the weather allows. Be sure that your child brings a warm coat and weater-appropriate shoes. You are free to provide boots for outside time if you would like.

We also have a new Rainbow Fish in our aquarium and would like to name all of our fish. Talk to your children and see if you can come up with any good names for our many fish and our frog.

Welcome!

We are welcoming two new children in the Infant Room. Nahla begain in October, and Porter begins this month. Welcome to the Lamb's Fold!

Happy Birthday!

Sam is turning one on November 19th, and Josh is turning two on November 2nd.

Happy Birthday!

November Newsletter- Preschool

Cold Weather is Approaching!

Please remember that we play outside as much as the weather allows. Even on cold days, we will play on the playground. Make sure your child brings a coat and weather-appropriate shoes to school.

Also, as the weather cools, you can check your child's extra clothing supply to be sure that it still fits your child and is seasonally appropriate.

Upcoming Events

November 4: Family Movie Night, 7:00

November 8: Blue Day

November 17: All School Thanksgiving Lunch, 11:00

November 24-25: School Closed for Thanksgiving

November 29: Librarian Visit

November 30: Green Day

Themes

October 31 - November 4

Theme: Nutrition and Grocery Store

Bible: Moses, Ephesians 4:32

November 7 - 11

Theme: Restaurant and Cooking

Bible: Moses, Ephesians 4:32

November 14 - 18

Theme: Thanksgiving

Bible: Thankfulness, Joshua 1:9

November 21 - 25

Theme: Thanksgiving

Bible: Review

November 28 - December 2

Theme: Library

Bible: Joshua and the Walls of Jericho

November Menu 2011

Fall Menu 2011- November Menu