Children are a gift from God. They have not been haphazardly formed or birthed.
They have been created in the image of God. They have been entrusted to us for our nurture and care.
Children and adults need each other.
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Sonshine re-opened on July 6, 2020
We are worked diligently re-creating Sonshine
to meet the new requirements and standards.
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Whoever teaches his son teaches not alone his son but also his son's son, and so on to the end of generations. - Hebrew Proverb Scott Bultman, President of Froebel USA, recently shared these thoughts:
"Friedrich Froebel invented Kindergarten, the first system for educating young children. In the early 19th century, Froebel pioneered play-based techniques and what we today consider educational toys. His many contributions to education influenced Montessori, Steiner, Dewey, and Piaget. A century ago most major U.S. cities had Froebel associations and his birthday was widely celebrated, but today he has largely been forgotten." Some of Froebel's words of wisdom:
Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious when seen in the community of peers.
It would prove a boon to our children and a blessing to coming generations if we could but come to see that we possess a great oppressive load of extraneous and merely external information and culture; that we foolishly seek to increase this from day to day; and that we are very poor in inner knowledge, in information evolved from our own soul and grown up with it.
"Kindergarten played a crucial role during the Industrial Revolution," writes Bultman. "It provided childcare to working mothers, boosted creativity and spatial literacy needed for emerging careers in growing urban centers, and inspired children to become lifelong learners .... the same benefits we seek today in the era of design/technology jobs."
~As an outreach to the needy in our community, Sonshine collects non-perishable foods and other items, such as laundry detergent, toothpaste, etc. Feel free to deposit items weekly into the blue bin at the Berry Avenue entrance.
All are invited and welcomed with open hearts and open arms to worship at the Drexel Hill Church on Sunday mornings starting at 10:30 AM. For more information check out:
drexelhillchurch.com facebook.com/drexelhillchurch
mark these dates on your calendar:
November 3rd- Daylight Savings Time ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)
November 5th – Election Day
November 6th & 7th – Christmas Pictures by Teddy Bear Portraits (more info to follow)
November 14th- Holy Child Academy 6th graders visit BF, FF, GH & Kindergarten
November 25th- Staff Meeting @ 5:30 (please be prompt at pick up)
November 28th & November 29th – CLOSED -Thanksgiving & Professional Development Day
Next date Sonshine is closed: Christmas Break- December 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 & January 1st +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
November 3rd- Daylight Savings Time ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)
November 5th – Election Day
November 6th & 7th – Christmas Pictures by Teddy Bear Portraits (more info to follow)
November 14th- Holy Child Academy 6th graders visit BF, FF, GH & Kindergarten
November 25th- Staff Meeting @ 5:30 (please be prompt at pick up)
November 28th & November 29th – CLOSED -Thanksgiving & Professional Development Day
Next date Sonshine is closed: Christmas Break- December 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31 & January 1st +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Christmas is quickly approaching -
Karma Gayleg, the World Forum Foundation National Representative from Bhutan, shared a list of 18 non-toy gifts for children from Nourishing Minimalism. Here are a few of the items on this list....
Karma Gayleg, the World Forum Foundation National Representative from Bhutan, shared a list of 18 non-toy gifts for children from Nourishing Minimalism. Here are a few of the items on this list....
- Classes - Music, dance, riding, drawing, and classes are a great way to encourage children in their interests and let them know that you pay attention to them and what they enjoy.
- Memberships - Zoo, science museum, children’s museum, YMCA membership, etc. These are particularly great for family gifts!
- Activities - Mini golf, bowling, skating rink. These are so much fun! And a big part of the fun is going together. Children love spending time with the adults in their lives, they want to see you enjoying your time as well as enjoying them.
- Recipe and Ingredients - Kids love cooking with their parents. Baking something special or cooking dinner is an ideal time to spend together and learn life skills. Print out a recipe, purchase all the ingredients and set a date for cooking together.
Thank you to families for:
--donating their time in a classroom, assisting in property repairs
and maintaining our grounds
-donating to: the Food Basket Program and
- who purchased items for their child’s classroom.
Special thanks to Pastor Brandon Hanks and the Drexel Hill Church for being prayer warriors for our families and staff
IMPORTANT INFO:
Click on the following link to sign up for text alerts for school closings.
myfoxphilly.com/closings
Scroll to: Sonshine Christian Academy --- listed under schools. If you have children in other schools you can list them as well.
Don’t forget that every time you shop at GIANT, a portion of your receipts goes directly to Sonshine. However, you need to register your GIANT card. If you need the info again, contact Miss Margie or Miss Carol.
Sonshine holds a STAR 4 designation the highest designation awarded by the Department of Welfare. We strive every day to ensure that each child reaches their individual potential by providing materials and activities appropriate for their developmental level. We have resources that allow for the overachievers as well as those who need extra help to succeed every day.
Children are a gift from God. They have not been haphazardly formed or birthed. They have been created in the image of God. They have been entrusted to us for our nurture and care. Children and adults need each other.
Our Food Basket Program is dedicated to helping families in our local area. This month, through the generosity of our families, several families were helped with food baskets. As a continued outreach of Sonshine, we ask that every family donate just ONE non-perishable item (breakfast foods, diapers , wipes, household cleaning products, etc.) EVERY WEEK. Let’s work together at serving those in time of need.
RESOURCES:
www.delcolibraries.org For the free service offered from the Delaware County Library System.
Click on the Tumble Book icon for free downloads and interactive games and puzzles.
www.foodallergy.org
www.lableitorloseit.com
www.papromiseforchildren.com
www.healthychildcare.org
www.promisingkids.org
www.chop.edu/healthyweight
ww.choosemyplate.org
www.inchbug.com
Free Child Safety Seat Inspection – Call 215-590-5437
to make an appointment
