Sunday, March 26th

Greetings, amazing 1st/2nd parents! Let me begin by thanking you for attending conferences! What a pleasure it was to meet with all of you and your children. I am just in awe of these kids and how they rose to the challenge of their student-led conferences! I was quite impressed with the ownership they took for their learning and how they presented their work. I love that I get to teach these fabulous kiddos every day and I am so thankful for your support in their learning!!!

Our chapel program was so much fun! The explorers presented the story of creation and led songs of worship. To celebrate the hard work and a fun show, we had a little "cast party" by eating lunch in the classroom that day!

SPIRIT-WEEK!
Woo-hoo! Spirit week is happening soon! Mark your calendars: Monday, March 27th-Friday the 31st!

Monday, March 27th: Mix and Match 
Tuesday, March 28th: Sonshine Shirts/colors
Wednesday, March 29th: Western
Thursday, March 30th: Sports
Friday, March 31st: Furry Friends (bring a stuffed animal)

Here is an important email from Mrs. Warner:

Dear Sonshine Christian Day Care and Elementary School Parents,

I want to make sure that you are all aware of upcoming opportunities at Sonshine, but before I share these opportunities with you I am excited to report that Sonshine Christian Elementary School has been approved for national accreditation! This is a huge step and great accomplishment for our little school! Now, listed below is information about registration for next year's elementary school program, summer educational camps, and more:

·         Elementary School Registration - We are offering early elementary school registration discounts for current Sonshine daycare and elementary school families. If you register for the 2017/2018 school year by April 1^styou will pay $250.00. After April 1^st the registration fee goes up to $275.00.  If you are a current student at Sonshine, you need to have your registration in by April 1^st in order to save your child's place in next year's class.

o   We are offering classes from kindergarten through 5^th Grade next year.

o   All 4^th and 5^th grade students will be provided with their own personal technology device!

o   Space is limited!

·         Summer Educational Camp: "Space Adventure!" - If you register your child for our summer educational camp, "Space Adventure!" by April 1^st you will pay $25.00. If you register for camp after April 1^st the fee goes up to $50.00. The cost of this year's two week summer educational camp is $225.00 (not including the registration fee). Our summer Educational Camp takes place July 10^th– 21^st, from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

·          Kindergarten Assessments - If you would like your student to take our kindergarten assessment, please sign up for a time at the daycare. Kindergarten assessments are $10.00 and will take place on Tuesday, March 28^thfrom 9am to 3pm.

Spring Break: April 3rd-7th

Auction Basket: Here is a list of what we could use (compiled by Melanie Byma, thank you) for our Movie-Night Themed Basket!  Here is what we could still use:

Chex Mix / Gummy Bears

Fruit Snacks / Granola Bars

Popcorn Holders/ Cups

Family Friendly Movies (i.e.: Moana, Trolls, Secret Life of Pets etc.) (We now have "Sing!" Thank you, Valerie Horn!)

Movie Tickets (family of 4)

Gift Card for movie theater (for concessions)

Pizza Gift Certificates

Thank you!!!

Coming Up in Math: 1st grade will be taking a chapter test and beginning measurement. 2nd grade will also be taking a chapter test and start subtraction of three-digit numerals. In science, we will learn about oviparous animals (animals that hatch from an egg). In social science, we will start making a book about the countries we studied and refine our research. For writing, we will begin an informative writing unit and use nature observations to start this process! In Bible, we continue our study of Daniel, and focus on Daniel's courage. Our verse this week is:

 

Coming Up in Reading:

First Grade:

Second Grade:

Highlights from our week: