Upcoming School Events

March 8 No School - Teacher Institute at Lewis UniversityMarch 19 LuLaRoe Fundraiser/ Party Hopper Jumpfest FundraiserMarch 22-24 Spring Theater Productions (Class scheduled Times Inside)March 20-April 2 Priority Registration begins for 2017-2018 School YearMarch 27-31 No School - Spring BreakApril 5 & 6 Graduation Photos 4 year olds/ Spring Photos 2 & 3 year oldsApril 12 & 13 Spring Egg Hunt April 14 No School - Good FridayApril 17 No School - Lincoln Park Zoo Optional Field TripApril 24-28 Nature Week at Inwood Park Volunteers NeededApril 30 Preschool Open House & Student Art Show 2:00-4:00pmApril 30-5 Scholastic Book FairMay 1-3 Mother’s Day Tea (Class scheduled Times Inside)May 22 Last Day of School M-W-F StudentsMay 23 Last Day of School T & R StudentsMay 24 Touch A Truck/ Family Picnic/ Bicycle Rodeo 10:00am-1:00pmMay 25 Graduation Practice All 4 year old classes 9:15-11:30amMay 26 Graduation All 4 year old classes 10:00am

Community Days EventSunshine & Rainbows Learning Center sold Carson Community Day Booklets for a $5 donation -Community Days were held on Thursday, Febru-ary 23 to Saturday, February 25. The company has generously created this event to enable non-profit 501C3 groups and schools to raise money to support their mission. Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center sold $5 booklets to purchase an incline tumbling mat that will be used during physical education class. Our non-profit 501C3 organization keeps 100% of the booklet price and the customer receives up to $500 in special shopping of-fers at Carson’s. Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser. Hope you had fun shopping and took advantage of all the great savings coupons!The following purchased a Community Day Book-let: Caius Adkisson, Dominic Airoldi, Alexander Aranda, Addison Bibo, Alivia Bibo, Cole Boardman, Abbey Bogart, Payton Borzick, Sophia Boese, Jameson Boyd, Nora Brown, Carson Cabreda, Liam Calma, Mia Chaidez, Kenzie Christensen, Adeline Coglianese, Ralph Coglianese, Kellen Collopy, Cayden Copp, Alaina Crego, Tony Darin, Damien Deanda, Penelope Deluna, Zane Dituri, Luke Dolph, Nola Donnelly, Griffin Edman, Ruby French, Izaak Galvan, Stefan Garcia-Garay, Ethaniel Gaona, Jonathan Glisson, Michael Gornick, Olivia Hall, Owen Harrison, Avery Hawker, Knox Hazdra, Amaya Heise, Khloe Horn, Maddie Hrpcha, Cameron John-son, Aaryan Karvekar, Terry Keigher, Jaymeson Kozik, Edison Kreiner, Ella Kreiner, Natalie Kurns, Hunter Kutella, Arlo Luce, Haley Marshall, Brandon Martinez, Charlie Mascolino, Benjamin McNally, Alison Morris, Milena Mutz, Willow Neighbors, Andrew Osamor, Patrick Phillips, Nate Pucel, Len-nox Quinn, Zoe Rodriguez, Charlotte Ruby, Dominic Salgado, Everitt Semplinski, Logan Sorensen, Alexander Spero, Dominic Spero, Owen Staab, Parker Sternisha, Gabby Stutte, Emma Webb, Amira Wilson, Amelia Witowski

Zipper ClubThe students learned so many self help skills during the months of January & February including walking quietly and safely to their own classroom, taking their own coats, scarves, hats, and gloves and placing them in their own cubby. Another one of the many learning advantages of school wide drop-off and pick-up was the students learning self-help skills of taking off and putting on their own coat. Zippering a coat takes dexterity and is a difficult skill. Many of the students now mastered the skill of zippering their coats. All classrooms have started a Zipper Club. When a child mastered zippering their coats; they were inducted to the Zipper Club. It was amazing to see the students become so excited to try and zip their coats. Many of the students who had mastered zippering their coats also helped their classmates with helpful tips to learn. Congratulations to all the students who have mastered the skills and join the Zipper Club. All teachers are so proud knowing how determined the students were at learning this difficult skill.

Teacher Institute Monday, February 27, 2017, teachers attended the following early learning workshops: Building Fine Motor Skills: A Whole Child Approach presented by Marianne Gibbs Ed.D. OTR, Understanding and Addressing Chal-lenging Behaviors in the Classroom presented by Ginger Welch Ph. D, and Turning Your Preschooler into Lifelong Learners presented by Kathy H Lee, Child Development Specialist and Author. The teachers are excited to get back in the classroom and use many of the techniques and skills learned today. Sunshine and Rainbows is “The Right Preschool for All the Right Reasons!”

Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center

NEWSLETTERWeek of February 27 – March 3, 2017

Upcoming Enrichment Classes that follow the Preschool Day

Sunshine BearsEnroll your preschooler in this active movement, tumbling and beginning gymnastics class that precedes or follows your child’s preschool class. Your child will be es-corted to or from their classroom. Creative circuits based on lesson plans make learning fun and keep students active. A class begins with an opening activity/stretch and continues with three circuits. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of sports, tumbling and gymnastics.

17N-2-3023B Wed 3/1-3/22 11:30a-12:15p $30No class March 8

ALMOST HERE!Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center 2017-2018 School Year Priority RegistrationPriority registration for Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center for the 2017-2018 school year will begin Monday, March 20 for returning students and siblings of students currently enrolled in Sunshine & Rainbows. Open Reg-istration will begin for the community on Monday, April 3.

2 YEAR OLDSPROGRAM MONTHLY FEE DAY DATE TIME17N-3-1030A $170R/$180N MWF Sep 6-May 21 9:15-11:15am17N-3-1030B $150R/$160N T/TH Sep 5-May 22 9:15-11:15am3 YEAR OLDSPROGRAM MONTHLY FEE DAY DATE TIME17N-3-1030C $170R/$180N MWF Sep 6-May 21 9:15-11:15am17N-3-1030D $170R/$180N MWF Sep 6-May 21 12:15-2:15pm17N-3-1030E $150R/$160N T/TH Sep 5-May 22 9:15-11:15am17N-3-1030F $150R/$160N T/TH Sep 5-May 22 12:15-2:15pm4 YEAR OLDSPROGRAM MONTHLY FEE DAY DATE TIME17N-3-1030G $170R/$180N MWF Sep 6-May 21 9:15-11:30am17N-3-1030H $170R/$180N MWF Sep 6-May 21 12:15-2:30pm17N-3-1030I $150R/$160N T/TH Sep 5-May 22 9:15-11:30am17N-3-1030J $150R/$160N T/TH Sep 5-May 22 12:15-2:30pm

LuLaRoe and Party Hoppers Spring FundraiserOn Sunday, March 19 12:00pm-3:00pm 10 Area Con-sultants will bring their assortment of Dresses, Skirts, Leggings, Tops, Kid’s Clothes and so much more to be available for purchase. LuLa Roe is a modern line of girls and women’s clothing. Sizes range from Kid’s 2T-14 and Women’s XXS-3XL. The clothing comes in a variety of different fabrics, prints, and styles so you are sure to find something you love. There will be areas where you will be able to try on any clothes too. A portion of all sales will then be donated to Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center.During the LuLa Roe fundraiser in the gym; Party Hoppers for a ticket price of $10.00 will have a variety of Bounce Houses for children to jump in from 12:00pm-4:00pm. We will receive 50% of all sales if we have 100 sales. Teachers will be watching all Bounce Houses during the event so you will be able to shop LuLa Roe. We will also presale

the Bounce House Wrist Bands. Wrist bands are now available for purchase at the Multi-Purpose Registration Desk for $10.00 per jumper. Watch for more information in your child’s white binder. Mark your calendar today!

Spring Theater PresentationsOur Spring Theater Classroom Presentations are coming soon. At this time, we will introduce the Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center thespians during our students’ theater presentations. Each classroom has a scheduled presentation time and is listed below. The theater presentations are no longer than 30 minutes. Invitations will be coming soon. The students will perform in the gym on stage. The 2 year olds will performs Action Songs. The 3 year old classrooms will be performing and singing nursery rhymes. There will be no lines sent home for the 3’s as they will be performing nursery rhymes learned in school. The 4 year old classrooms will be performing a variety of plays. If your child needs to learn lines for the play; your child’s lines will be sent home with them for you to practice with them. Please do not go out and purchase costume needs; use items that are found at your home. There is Enrichment Extended Learning Classes following the Spring Theater Presentations.

Schedule for Spring Theater PresentationWednesday, March 22, 2017 Room # TimeAM 3 9:30 5 10:15 2 11:00PM 3 1:00Thursday, March 23, 2017 Room # TimeAM 3 9:30 2 10:15 6 11:00PM 3 1:00 2 1:45Friday, March 24, 2017 Room # TimeAM 4 9:30 1 10:15 6 11:00

Egg HuntEach class will be going on an egg hunt at 11:00am or 12:30pm. If you would please send 5 large plastic size eggs filled with something special with your child by Thursday, April 6 or Friday, April 7. These eggs will be mixed with the other eggs brought in from the other students in the class. Your child will take the eggs found during the hunt home to be opened with you. You will be able to enjoy the Egg Hunt because the hunt will begin directly before AM pick up or immediately after PM drop-off. If you would like to volunteer; please let your teacher know. Thank you ahead of time for your help.

Nature Week at Inwood ParkSchool is by no means the only setting where children can experience the natural world. With imagination, commit-ment, and courage, teachers, parents, and caregivers can facilitate children’s connection with the environment in myriad ways. As you know we will be doing a Nature Class study at Inwood Park on Monday, April 25, Tuesday, April 26, Wednesday, April 27, Thursday, April 28 & Friday, April 29. We would be very happy to have and encourage you to chaperone if you are able to add a helping hand.I promise it will be a very rewarding experience.We are asking for parents to chaperone in each class. If you would like to chaperone; please fill out the form that will be sent home with your child in March. To be a chap-erone; you may not bring any other children with you. You must also like nature and all the amenities as we will be outside the entire time. I will contact you after I receive the form to assign a day for you. (You may do all days if you so desire.) Thank you ahead of time for your help.

Mother’s Day TeasI know that many of you need to plan ahead to have time off from work. Below you will find the schedule for the Mother’s Day Tea. This is a very special time for your child to have you come and spend time in the classroom. We do not want you to miss this special time.

Schedule for Mother’s Day TeasMonday, May 1, 2017 Room # Time 2 10:00am 3 10:00am 5 10:00am 3 1:00pmTuesday, May 2, 2017 Room # Time 2 10:00 3 10:00 6 10:00 2 1:00 3 1:00Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Room # Time 1 10:00 4 10:00 6 10:00

Four Year Old GraduationFour Year Old Upcoming Graduates are currently being measured for their graduation gown.All 4 year old graduates will receive the requested name form for school diploma. It is very important for parents to fill out the name form and return it immediately.Please mark your calendar for graduation practice on Thursday, May 25 9:15am to 11:30am. Parents will drop their student off in Room 4 at 9:15am. At 11:30am, parents will return and come directly to the gym to pick up their student. Parents will be given final directions for graduation and location to where their child will be standing on stage during song presentation. Graduation will be Friday, May 26 at 10:00am in the Multi-Purpose Gym.

Birthday Celebrations Look who had a special celebration day in February: Dominic Airoldi, Kali Laage, Melanie Mitchell, Charlotte Ruby, Chloe Seeman, Logan Sorensen, Owen Staab, Abigail Winke, Brooklyn Yanko Look who has a special celebration day in March: Kurt Beasley, Anna Beguin, Ellie Boardman, Jameson Boyd, Nora Brown, Carson Cabreda, Anthony Darin, Lucas Dolph, Connor Emperor, Avery Hawker, Knox Hazdra, Lily Linhart, Brayden Pierce, David Rainey, Dominic Salgado, Landon Sepulveda, Harper Shields.

Attendance is importantComing to school regularly and being on time are significant factors in the attitude your child will develop about school. Going to school can be compared with a parent going to work. The sense of responsibility and the establishment of a routine will help your child feel com-fortable and secure. A positive attitude about school and regular attendance will pay off for years to come. Being in school is especially important in preschool. It is hard to make up the kinds of hands-on activities that constitute the learning experiences.When your child is ill: When your child is ill, please call the office at 1-815-741-7275 ext 129 or email kcoo-per@jolietpark.org and report your child’s absence. All absences are tallied. If your child becomes ill at school, he/she will be isolated and you or one of the names listed on the emergency card will be contacted. Please notify us immediately if any contact numbers change.

Health ProceduresThroughout the year, our preschoolers will contract flu, colds, etc. If your child has a fever, diarrhea, or is vomit-ing, please keep them home from class. We ask that your child be symptom free for at least 24 hours before return-ing. If your child experiences any of these symptoms while in class, you will be called to come pick them up. We realize some children do not want to miss the program (this makes us very happy) but when ill, their place is at home. If it is their Show and Tell Day, they may bring it when they return to class.

Information Coming HomeRemember to check your child’s binder for information coming home from school. Information should be in the plastic sleeve found in the front of the white binder.Information is also listed in the newsletter which can be found going directly to the Joliet Park District website, emailed directly to you if we have your correct email and you have not click the unsubscribed for Joliet Park District. Teachers discuss upcoming events when they come out in the hall. Enrichment students’ parents are told informa-tion on drop-off or pick-up.You may also email Miss Karen at kcooper@jolietpark.org or call 815-693-6195 to clarify or ask questions.

Remind101Here is another way that we are able to send short mes-sages or reminders to you.Remind101 is a one-way text messaging and email sys-tem. With Remind101, all personal information remains completely confidential. Teachers will never see your phone number, nor will you ever see theirs. To receive messages via text, text @sunshinera to (815) 671-4078 or to receive messages via email, send an email to sunshinera@mail.remind101.com.

JOIN US FOR A

DRESSES • SKIRTS • LEGGINGS • TOPS • KID’S CLOTHES • & MORE

FUNDRAISER

HELPSUPPORT

WHEN: Sunday, March 19LOCATION: Joliet Park District Multi-Purpose Center Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center 3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL

LEARNINGCENTER

10 CONSULTANTS!ONE-STOP SHOPPING!

LuLaRoe is a modern line of girl’s and women’s clothing. Our sizes range from Kids 2T-14 and Women’s XXS-3XL. We have a variety of different fabrics, prints, and styles so you are sure to find something you love! A portion of the proceeds will be donated. For more info, email kcooper@jolietpark.org or call 815-741-7275 ext. 160.

JUMPFEST 2017SUNDAY, MARCH 19

COMMUNITY EV ENT

12:00-4:00PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Enjoy a gym fullof incredibly fun

inflatables and raise funds for

COST: $10 per jumper Purchase tickets in advance at the Multi-Purpose Center or pay at the door!

LOCATION: Joliet Park District Multi-Purpose Center 3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL

For more information about JUMPFEST 2017, please call 815-741-7275 ext. 160 or email kcoooper@jolietpark.org.

Proceeds benefit Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center

This is a family event. All Children must be

accompanied byan adult.