Sunrise Montessori School
Sunrise News - October 2011 Hello Sunrise Families! Fall is here and the school year is in full swing. Before we know it, the Sunrise campus will be covered in yellow, red and brown leaves- perfect materials for a fall leaf labyrinth, an autumn leaf mobile or just plain scarecrow stuffing! We have lots to cover in this newsletter, so please read on and be sure to click on pertinent links for further information. The website is a great tool to stay on top of the "goings on" here on the Sunrise campus. We are working hard to keep it updated, so check back frequently! www.sunrisemontessorinapa.com | Team Trethewey For the latest information on the Trethewey family, upcoming events and ways to show your support, please visit the Caring Bridge website. We will also keep fliers and notices on the Sunrise website under News, Trethewey Family Support. Thank you! Montessori Minute The American Montessori Society (AMS) will meet March 15-18 in San Francisco, CA. You're invited! Join educators from around the globe to explore "Montessori: The Bridge to Learning for Every Child." Click here for more info. Click here for recent updates on whooping cough and child booster seat laws. |
| Classroom News Bonsai It has been a joy getting to know your little ones the past month, what a wonderful school year we have ahead of us! The children are getting used to the routine of school and are having fun painting, pouring, sharing and exploring their new environment. We still encourage short goodbyes to ensure happy returns. Snacks have been perfect. Click here to read on... Willow We are so excited to start a new year with your children. We are a month into our 2011-1-12 school year and things are humming along beautifully. With a change in our classroom schedule, the children have taken to beginning work time as they arrive very successfully. Click here to read on... Mulberry The Mulberry Room reports a great start to our new school year! How nice to have those sunny days to play and work with old and new friends. The children are working to establish routines and getting to know their classroom, teachers and each other. Click here to read on... Maple Judy has requested that the Maple room parents check their parent folders for a hard copy of the classroom newsletter this month! Thank you! Sequoia The first weeks of school have been very busy and productive. Students have gotten into the work flow and have bonded as a community. Click here to read on... ___________________________________ NEW PLAYGROUND HAS ARRIVED As I am sure many of you have noticed our new play structure has been delivered. The existing wooden structure will be demolished on Oct 8th at School Beautification Day. We hope you can all come out to help on the 8th! The new structure will be installed with the help of Napa Kiwanis on October 15th. FUNDRAISING We have many opportunities for you to earn money for FOS simply by shopping at your local stores. We have programs with Escrip, Raleys, Jamba Juice, Fresh & Easy, Safeway and Target. If you would like more information, please email k8jewell@gmail.com or go to the Friends page of the Sunrise Website. Fresh & Easy shopping night: We will be having a shopping night on Oct 26th at Fresh & Easy from 4 to 8pm. We will need volunteers to be checkers, baggers, etc. FOS will earn 5% of the receipts for the 4 hour period we work! | What's next? Saturday, Oct. 8th 10am-3pm Campus Beautification Day Tuesday, Oct. 11th 6:45pm Montessori Philosophy Meeting Elementary Photos Rescheduled to 10/18 Due to Weather Oct. 12th-13th - Class Photos 12th - Mulberry 13th - Willow Wednesday, Oct 12th Dine & Donate @ Mary's click here for flier Saturday, Oct. 15th 8am New playground installation Tuesday, Oct. 18th Lower & Upper Elementary Class Photos Thursday, Oct. 20th - 9:15am Montessori in the Morning    Wednesday, Oct. 26th 4-8pm Fresh & Easy Shopping Night (click here for details) Friday, Oct. 28th Halloween Party - Programs End at Noon Tuition Assistance (TAP) Applications Available (click here for info.) Monday, Oct. 31st No School - Teacher Work Day Happy Halloween!    |
Dine & Donates are off to a good start with a big turnout at Firewood. Please be sure to check your calendars and come out to eat! Annual campaign literature will be in your mailboxes in October. We ask that every family participate at whatever level they can. Donations accepted online at FOS’s secure website: http://www.friendsofsunrise.us/CARNAVAL DO RIO Passport to Brazil will be Saturday, February 25th. Volunteers needed. If you are interested in helping please email lyndseymrichart@yahoo.com. FOSM BUDGET The fundraising efforts of FOS pay for a myriad of programs and improvements, not the least of which is the new play structure. Click here to review the FOS budget for the 2011-12 school year. If you have questions please email fosm@sunrisemontessorinapa.com. Thank you for your support! | Sunrise Students Present, Past & Future??? This just in... The 6th year students are back from their week at Walker Creek. Word on the street is, the rain was torrential at times, but didn't slow our Sunrise hikers one bit- an outdoor education they will not soon forget! Welcome back 6th years! Big congrats and welcome to the Willow room's own Brennan family. It seems that Maria will be sharing her parents, Ryan & Sarah, with her brand new baby brother, John Patrick. Future Sunrise kiddo? We shall see! We are often getting updates on past Sunrise students who continue to do wonderful things out in the world! Click here to get the latest on our fabulous alumni. |
