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ScooP The Sunnyland

SUNNYLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • 2800 JAMES STREET, BELLINGHAM WA 98225 • 360-676-6446

A Note From the Principal

December 2017

Upcoming Dates

• 12/1 Sealant Day at

Sunnyland

• 12/1 Piper’s class

walking to Trader

Joe’s

• 12/8 Teacher Work-

day No School

• 12/18 thru 1/1 Winter

Break, No School

• 1/2 School Resumes

• 1/9 Science Fair

Kick Off

Dear Sunnyland Families,

Here we are headed into December already! For many, this time of year is associat-

ed with family celebrations and long-held traditions. While these events can be expe-

rienced as loving and supportive, the excitement of the holidays can be stressful for

children and their families. During this time, taking care of yourself is as important

as thinking of others. Hopefully you can all find a little time to rejuvenate yourself

through this busy time of year.

Thank you for attending our annual Parent Teacher Conferences. We appreciate the

care and effort you take in approaching your partnership with the Sunnyland staff for

the benefit of your child.

Now that the winter months are upon us, please be sure your child is dressed appro-

priately for cold weather. We like to have your child outside getting fresh air if possi-

ble. If you need assistance with cold weather gear for your child, please contact our

school counselor, Kari Miller, at 360-676-6446 or kari.miller@bellinghamschools.org.

If, or perhaps when, winter weather occurs it is important to be up to date with in-

formation. Please see the following webpage for Weather Procedures and Snow

Routes.

Schools are closed for the holidays from December 18,2017 - January 1, 2018. We’ll

return to school on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Our Sunnyland staff would like to wish

you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!

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Food Bank Times and Locations

Bellingham Public Schools and the Bellingham Food Bank will continue to offer a school food pantry from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at

Alderwood Elementary School, located at 3400 Hollywood Avenue.

Other food bank locations and times include: Christ the King Community Church, located at 4173 Meridian Street, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday; and Food Bank (main location), 1824

Ellis Street, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, 1 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays.

All families welcome at any location.

Sunnyland Elementary sunnylandlions

After-School Dinner Program Free for All Students 18 and Under

Bellingham Public Schools currently offers free hot dinner to all children 18 and under in the community. These meals are offered daily Mondays through Thursdays through June 6, 2018. Dinner is served from 5 to 6 p.m. at Shuksan Middle School, located at 2717 Alderwood Avenue (at the cor-ner of Northwest and Alderwood).

Please note: Accompanying adults are charged $4. All meals must be eaten onsite in the Shuksan cafeteria and to go options are not available. Dinner will not be served on the following Thursdays that are middle school early dismissal days: Nov. 2, 9, & 22 (Wed.), Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 26.

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Common Threads

Cooking with Common Threads

Classes in all grades will enjoy monthly cooking lessons through March 8th. From mid-December through mid-January, students will prepare and taste a tangy lentil salad with greens gleaned from surrounding school gardens and local farms. Students will bring home the recipe: Look for it!

We're Looking for Volunteers! If you’re interested in getting involved in cooking classes OR spring gardening classes, please contact me: blair@commonghreadsfarm.org or check out our Common Threads at Sunnyland Facebook page.

Unity Care NW is a nonprofit organization available to assist - free of charge - those who do not have employer-sponsored

health insurance.

Open enrollment is Nov. 1 to Jan. 15, but the deadline for January coverage is

Dec. 15. Plans for 2018 are available until Jan. 15.

Call Unity Care NW for more information, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday at

360-788-2669.

Bellingham Schools Athletic Pass We want to remind you that new this year you can purchase a $20 family pass to watch your high school athlete partici-pating in basketball, wrestling, pep band, dance or cheer. This pass is possible thanks to generous funding from the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation, which is helping to support this initiative. The pass allows entrance for two adults plus children. Note for pep band and dance, the pass is only valid on nights when those students are performing during the athletic event. Family passes can only be purchased from your

school ASB office.

Blue Skies for Children’s Winter Warm Up Program Address: 2505 Cedarwood Ave, Ste. 5, Bellingham, WA 98225

Blue Skies for Children’s Winter Warm Up program is now distributing new and gently used coats, hats,

gloves, scarves & blankets for children ages 6 to 18, who are homeless, low-income or in foster care. Blue

Skies may provide items for up to five children per family.

This program will be available through Dec. 22rd, and is by appointment ONLY. If your child is eligible for free

or reduced lunch, please call to schedule an appointment at 360.756.6710.

Blue Skies for Children’s Winter Warm Up Program Address: 2505 Cedarwood Ave. #5 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: 360-756-6710

El programa de ayuda de invierno para los niños está distribuyendo gratis abrigos, gorros, guantes, bufandas

y frazadas para niños de 6 a 18 años. El programa es para familias de bajos ingresos, sin hogar o en cuidado

de crianza. Las familias pueden recibir artículos para hasta cinco niños por familia.

Este programa estará disponible hasta el 22 de diciembre de 2017 y es solo con cita previa. Si su hijo es elegi-

ble para almuerzo gratis o reducido, por favor llame a Blue Skies for Children para una cita a 360-756-6710.

Por favor, traiga la verificación de su estado de almuerzo gratis y reducido.

Will you help the Sunnyland Students help others by donating?

From now until Winter Break Sunnyland Students are collecting:

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Diapers & Baby Food for Options High School options.bellinghamschools.org/ Options High School is an alternative, smaller school setting with a unique space to educate & support teen parents and their children, ages 0-5.

Pet Food for the Humane Society whatcomhumane.org/ Donations of unopened dog, cat, bunny, hamster & ferret food help sustain the shelter and support the programs that care for homeless animals in Whatcom County.

Family Care Items for the Family Resource Center bellinghamschools.org/families/family-support-services/ Donations of full sized, new & unopened personal care items are needed to sup-port Homeless Families in the Bellingham School District. Items needed: Tooth-brushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Bar Soap, Laundry Soap, Dish Soap, Toilet Paper, Diapers & Wipes. As well as Blankets, Hats, Coats & Gloves.

Food for the Food Bank www.bellinghamfoodbank.org Nonperishable, un-opened, canned or boxed food is being collected for the Bel-lingham Food Bank, Whatcom County's largest emergency food provider. They provide great fresh food and dignity, with the mission to reduce hunger in Belling-ham by providing wholesome foods to those in need.

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