Reminders:
~Your monthly tuition statements are sent via email that is on file. Hand the payment directly to a staff member or mail it.
~Please be patient during drop off and pick up times. There are only 2 staff- one stationed at each door to perform these tasks. Calling Sonshine when you are 5 minutes away during pick up allows us some time to gather your child and their belongings. This helps keep the amount of adults waiting outside to a minimum. Thank you for your cooperation.
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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Mark these upcoming dates on your calendar:
Monday, October 5th to Friday, October 9th- Fire Prevention Week {practice a home fire drill}
Tuesday, October 6th- Eye Screening by Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the Rosebud 2, Caterpillars, Butterflies, Fireflies, Bumblebees & Grasshoppers- permission slips via ParentSquare
Friday, October 23rd- Fall Harvest Celebration –more info to follow
Monday, October 26th- Staff Meeting @ 5:30PM
Next dates Sonshine CLOSED: Thursday, November 26- Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27- Mental Health Day
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“Rejoice always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Two words. A simple verse. Yet not an easy one to follow. Who can rejoice always? To rejoice always, we’ll need to be able to find joy in all circumstances. The only way for this to happen is to find our joy in Jesus. Everything else will eventually let us down. If your joy comes from your job, what happens if you lose it, get transferred or retire? If your joy comes from your family, what happens when you’re fighting with your family? Of course, it’s a great thing to find joy in these things, yet if they are the only places we find our joy, eventually we’ll lose it. The only One that will never let us down is Jesus. If we find our joy in Him, we will be able to rejoice always. What has God done for you that brings you joy? Spend a few minutes thinking of all the ways that God has blessed you and shown you favor. Thank Him for the joy He brings you and will continue to bring you.
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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 November 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
