Greetings Sunshine Family,

The Sunshine After School Program begins Thursday, August 17th. In this edition of the newsletter, you will find some helpful reminders to help your child's first day of school go more smoothly. Parents may click on the class link to view the class roster. Pick-up locations for students are as follows:
 

•  Kindergarten 1                     >   Mr. Chris in Turlock
•  Kindergarten 2                     >   Ms Wendy in Turlock
•  1st Grade                             >   Ms. Giselle in B2 (Ruskin Elementary)
•  1st Grade                             >   Ms. Jenn in B1 (Ruskin Elementary)
•  2nd Grade                           >   Ms. Mandy in the Multipurpose Room (Ruskin Elementary)
•  2nd Grade                           >   Mr. Francis in the Multipurpose Room (Ruskin Elementary)
•  3rd Grade                            >   Mrs. Zhang in the Computer Lab (Ruskin Elementary)
•  4th & 5th Grades                 >   Mr. Kevin in J2 Portable (Ruskin Elementary)
•  6th - 8th Grades                  >   Ms. Kelly in J1 Portable (Ruskin Elementary)

​Thank you for staying updated with the Sunshine School Newsletter!

Kindergarten Pick-Up
Kindergarten students from Ruskin Elementary will be picked up by a Sunshine Teacher everyday at the appropriate time of dismissal. Parents, please inform your child's teachers that Sunshine will be responsible for picking up your child. 


First Grade Pick-Up
First grade students from Ruskin Elementary will be picked up by a Sunshine Teacher and escorted to the Ruskin Lunch Area ONLY for the first two days of school (8/17 - 8/18). Students are responsible for walking themselves to meet Sunshine at the lunch area from 8/21 and onward.
 

Second Grade & New Student Pick-Up
Second grade students and new students from Ruskin Elementary will be picked up by a Sunshine Teacher and escorted to the Ruskin Lunch Area ONLY for the first day of school (8/17). Students are responsible for walking themselves to meet Sunshine at the lunch area from 8/18 and onward.


Third to Fifth Graders
Third to fifth graders from Ruskin Elementary are responsible for walking themselves to meet Sunshine at the Ruskin Lunch Area.
 

Sierramont Middle Schoolers
Middle school students from Sierramont Middle School will be picked up by a Sunshine Teacher everyday at the appropriate time of dismissal. Parents, please tell your children to meet the Sunshine Teacher in front of the school, across the street from the Sierramont Middle School sign.

                                                                 
 

Transportations from Other Schools
For children who are using Sunshine transportation services, parents will need to call or email the Sunshine School Office with the following information before Thursday, August 17th - child's name, school, classroom, teacher, and time of dismissal. You may reach us at (408) 839-3364 or nicole@mysunshineschool.com Parents need to inform the schools & teachers that Sunshine will be responsible for picking up your child.


​Sunshine Teachers will always wear their yellow Sunshine t-shirt to pick-up students. This will make it easy for students to spot us. Please, inform your child who to look for! 
 

Enroll Now
Thank you so much to Sunshine parents and the Sunshine Community for your loyal support! For some of our classes, after school enrollment is almost full. If you have not enrolled your child yet, you may be placed on the waiting list. Please, contact the Sunshine School Office at (408) 839-8366 as soon as possible for more information on available space.

August Tuition
August tuition is due Friday, August 18th. Parents may pay when they pick up their children from Sunshine.


Admissions Package
If parents have not completed the Sunshine After School Admissions Packet, please download and fill out all the necessary paperwork here -  Sunshine After School Admissions Packet. Parents will need to have this paperwork ready in order for Sunshine School to accept your child into the program. You may drop off the admissions packet on Thursday, August 17th at the Sunshine Office (1363 Turlock Lane, San Jose, CA 95132) after 10:30 AM. Parents can also let their children bring the packet in their backpacks. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Extracurricular Class Sign-Up Forms 
Extracurricular class sign-up forms will be handed out on the first day of after school. The deadline to register for extracurricular classes will be Friday, September 1st.

What to Bring 
Students should bring their cups, bowls, and water bottles everyday. Kindergarteners, in addition, need to bring their hat and sunscreen.

 Happy birthday to all our August babies. Wish your teachers a wonderful birthday when you see them this month!

• August 3             >    Mrs. Simone (Clay Art Instructor)  
• August 6             >    Mr. Jan (Emerald Location)  
• August 29           >    Mr. Marc (Ruskin Location)  
• August 31           >    Mrs. Vivian (Sierra Location)  

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