You are invited to attend the January Parent Board meeting on Thursday, January 14.  The meeting is held in the Parent Ed office, Room 4 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.  New members are always welcome. 

Thank you for your support.  Through your generosity, over $700 worth of groceries were donated to the Sunnyvale Food Bank and over 120 books were donated to The Gift of Reading.  

The Direct Doantion Drive continues and your support is needed and appreciated.  Donation forms are located in the office, Room 4 and in all the preschool classrooms.

Gift of Reading:  Sponsored by The San Jose Mercury News & RAFT (resource area for teachers) New books for Children and young adults are collected and given to needy children in the Bay Area.
Cash/Check donations are also accepted (payable to Gift of Reading c/o RAFT).  Bring donated books by Dec. 7

Holiday Food Drive:  Donations of Non-perishable foods given to Sunnyvale Community Services.  Bring donations by December 11.
Check & Cash donations accepted.  Make checks payable to Sunnyvale Community Services.  

Direct Donation Drive:  Cash, Check & Credit Card donations to Parent Board Trust Fund.  This money is used to provide supplies and special activities to your school.  (Examples: trikes for all classes, new equipment for Gymkids, International Day with free food and activities for all families, and a special visit from the Bat Lady (natural science info) for all Level 8-10 classes.
In the past, families have been asked to donate $20/family.  In this difficult time of declining school budgets this money is critical to the programs we are able to provide.  Donation forms are provided and will be available through December 18.  

Happy Thanksgiving!  School will close for the Thanksgiving holiday from 3PM Wednesday, November 25 and will reopen on Monday, November 30.  There are no evening classes Wednesday and no classes on Friday.

May has arrived and the 2008-2009 school year is drawing to a close.  As we enter these last few weeks of school I want to thank all of the staff for their hard work making this is a positive and enriched experience for both the adults and children enrolled in our classes.  I also want to thank the parents who work hard to ensure that the children are safe and cared for during their time in school.  It is because of this cooperative link between families and teachers that Bright Beginnings is able to provide support and learning for all of our students.  As we look forward to summer school and classes for next year, it is important to take time to remember and value this unique time in our lives.

CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE VIDUNAS: ACE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Each year the district acknowledges one teacher and one classified employee at each school site.  This year the Adult Ed Teacher of Distinction is Natalie Vidunas.  For those of you in Natalie’s classes you know what a fun, dedicated teacher she is.  Natalie has taught at all levels in our preschool program from Infants to Pre-K.  She is responsible for developing the curriculum for several of our most popular classes including Count Me In a preschool math-base class offered each summer.  Natalie is a Master Teacher who shares her knowledge and skills with parents, children and staff alike.  She is a very special person who is a valuable member of the Bright Beginnings family.  Congratulations Natalie!

Summer Preschool & Gymkids classes June 14 through July 23:  A full array of classes will be offered this summer.  A flyer has been posted in your classroom and is also available on the main Parent Ed webpage.  Registration begins Friday, May 8 on our website www.fuhsd.org and continues until classes are full.  You may also register in person or by phone beginning Monday, May 11

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8.  Help celebrate your teachers & aides.  Let them know how special they are.

Parent Board:  The parent board has worked hard this year to support our school:
Book Fair Update:  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the Book Fair successful.  A special thank you to Debbie Smith and Anees Siddiqee who co-chaired the book fair this year.  Thanks also to all of you who supported this event .  The book fair earned $1,245 for school improvements.
Spring Basket collections:  Thank you for your generous support.  Because of you, 25 beautiful Spring Baskets full of treats, books and toys were distributed to low-income children in our community.
International Day:  The date has been set for our first ever International Day family celebration.  Rachna Bhatt is coordinating activities and volunteers for this event.  We are looking for volunteers who will help introduce school members to their culture through food, music and fun activities.  Email Susan Robertson susan_robertson@fuhsd.org if you are interested in volunteering or helping to plan this event.  
 
FALL PRESCHOOL registration:  Registration for fall preschool classes continues in the office.  The 2009-2010 school year begins on September 8.  All preschool classes will have orientation the week before school begins.   Information about orientation, class requirements, and the first day of school will be emailed in early June.  All forms for continuing students need to be completed and returned by June 30
Student Information: It is very important to keep your contact information current.  Please inform the office if you change your address, phone number, or email address.

Swine Flu:  At this time, we are following school health policy and the direction of the County Department of Health.  Anyone who is unwell is asked to stay home.  If you develop flu symptoms, please report it to the office.  While at school, make sure to help your child to wash their hands.  Use the antiseptic wipes provided to wipe down doorknobs and other common areas.  New information will be communicated to all students as quickly as possible and will be posted on our website and the district website www.fuhsd.org.

Preschool Graduation and Carnival for all Level 9 and 10 students is scheduled for Wednesday,  May 27.

May has arrived and the 2008-2009 school year is drawing to a close.  As we enter these last few weeks of school I want to thank all of the staff for their hard work making this is a positive and enriched experience for both the adults and children enrolled in our classes.  I also want to thank the parents who work hard to ensure that the children are safe and cared for during their time in school.  It is because of this cooperative link between families and teachers that Bright Beginnings is able to provide support and learning for all of our students.  As we look forward to summer school and classes for next year, it is important to take time to remember and value this unique time in our lives.

CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE VIDUNAS – ACE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Each year the district acknowledges one teacher and one classified employee at each school site.  This year the Adult Ed Teacher of Distinction is Natalie Vidunas.  For those of you in Natalie’s classes you know what a fun, dedicated teacher she is.  Natalie has taught at all levels in our preschool program from Infants to Pre-K.  She is responsible for developing the curriculum for several of our most popular classes including Count Me In a preschool math-base class offered each summer.  Natalie is a Master Teacher who shares her knowledge and skills with parents, children and staff alike.  She is a very special person who is a valuable member of the Bright Beginnings family.  Congratulations Natalie!

Summer Preschool & Gymkids classes June 14 – July 23:  A full array of classes will be offered this summer.  A flyer has been posted in your classroom and is also available on the main Parent Ed webpage.  Registration begins Friday, May 8 on our website www.fuhsd.org and continues until classes are full.  You may also register in person or by phone beginning Monday, May

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8.  Help celebrate your teachers & aides.  Let them know how special they are.

Parent Board:  The parent board has worked hard this year to support our school:
Book Fair Update:  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the Book Fair successful.  A special thank you to Debbie Smith and Anees Siddiqee who co-chaired the book fair this year.  Thanks also to all of you who supported this event .  The book fair earned $1,245 for school improvements.
Spring Basket collections:  Thank you for your generous support.  Because of you, 25 beautiful Spring Baskets full of treats, books and toys were distributed to low-income children in our community.
International Day:  The date has been set for our first ever International Day family celebration.  Rachna Bhatt is coordinating activities and volunteers for this event.  We are looking for volunteers who will help introduce school members to their culture through food, music and fun activities.  Email Susan Robertson susan_robertson@fuhsd.org if you are interested in volunteering or helping to plan this event. 
 
FALL PRESCHOOL registration:  Registration for fall preschool classes continues in the office.  The 2009-2010 school year begins on September 8.  All preschool classes will have orientation the week before school begins.   Information about orientation, class requirements, and the first day of school will be emailed in early June.  All forms for continuing students need to be completed and returned by June 30
Student Information: It is very important to keep your contact information current.  Please inform the office if you change your address, phone number, or email address.

Swine Flu:  At this time, we are following school health policy and the direction of the County Department of Health.  (See district letter posted on main web page.)  Anyone who is unwell is asked to stay home.  If you develop flu symptoms, please report it to the office.  While at school, make sure to help your child wash their hands.  Use the antiseptic wipes provided to wipe down doorknobs and other common areas.  New information will be communicated to all students as quickly as possible and will be posted on our website and the district website www.fuhsd.org.