Greetings Sunshine Family,

This is your Week 2 Newsletter for Sunshine Summer Camp!

We just can't wait for all the creative projects and artwork lined up for Week 2, Awesome Arts! For this week, students will be able to let their imagination run wild and create some amazing works of art using different types of media and techniques! 

You may view the roster for Week 2 here: Week 2 Summer Roster

A friendly reminder that we will be closed on Friday, June 19th to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

Chinese Class Sign-up Deadline
Sunshine Summer Camp offers free Chinese Class biweekly beginning on Week 2 of the Summer Program. Registration is open, and families may register using the following form: Chinese Class Sign-up. Families must submit a registration form in order to be added to the class. Deadline to register is Friday, June 19th.  

Summer Camp Checklist
If this is your child's first week at the Summer Camp, please be sure the following items are complete before your child's first day:

• Complete your Summer Required Forms
• Make your tuition payments before your child's first day at the program
• Complete your child's Brightwheel profile (emergency info, allergies, authorized pick-up, etc.)

Spirit Day on Wednesday, June 24th!
Spirit Day is on Wednesday, June 24th! Celebrate Crazy Hair Day by coming to Sunshine in a funky hair style or wear a crazy hat/wig. Use toys, temporary hair dye, hair gel, or anything else you want to make a wacky and wild hairstyle! Be creative and have fun!

Follow Sunshine School on Instagram!
Stay connected with Sunshine by following our Instagram! @sunshineschoolsanjose 

Below are some important reminders and information for families to read over. Thank you for your cooperation and staying updated with the Sunshine School newsletter!

Be sure to bookmark our Summer 2026 Gallery for photos throughout the summer program! 

• TK/Kindergarten & 1st graders will be attending a field trip to Luv2Play on Friday, June 26th! Please remember to arrive at Sunshine School by 8:45AM. Students will return to school around 1:15pm.

  • A Luv2Play Waiver is required for all students attending this field trip. Please submit your waiver no later than Thursday, June 25th. Click the following link to submit your waiver: Luv2Play Waiver

  • Please remember to have your child wear socks in order to play!

• 2nd graders and up will be attending a field trip to Sharks Ice on Friday, June 26th! Please remember to arrive at Sunshine School by 8:45AM. Students will return to school around 1:15pm.

  • Beginner friendly! Students do not need to be skilled skaters to attend this field trip. Training buckets will be made available for all students who need them. 

  • Please inform Sunshine teachers of your child's shoe size for the skate rental by Friday and don't forget to have your child wear socks.

• For this week's field trips, please remember to pack a lunch and have your child wear socks and their Sunshine t-shirt. It is recommended to pack student's lunches in a paper bag so that it is easily disposable. Students who do not wear their Sunshine t-shirt or pack a lunch will not be allowed on the field trip. Also remember to have your child eat breakfast at home on field trip and school event days. 

• AM/PM PART TIME STUDENTS: Unfortunately, spots for part-time students have been filled for this day's field trips and we cannot accomodate any more students on this trip. Students who are not attending the field trip must still pack a lunch for the day as Sunshine School does not provide lunch on field trip/school event days.

• Chaperones - Parents who wish to volunteer as a chaperone may submit a request via the Sunshine Office. A negative TB test (within the last four years) is required for all Parent Volunteers.  

• Field Trip & Event Policy - If a student misbehaves during their field trip or school event, he or she is not allowed to attend the next week's field trip or school event as a consequence.

Which class should my child(ren) go to?
Sunshine Summer Camp assigns the students into different age groups according to the grade that they are entering in Fall 2026. You may view the roster for Week 2 here: Week 2 Summer Roster

• All grade level classrooms will be located on the Ruskin School Campus this year including TK & Kindergarten.
• Classes are subject to change depending on weekly enrollment.  
• Please use the following campus map to find your child's classroom and entrance gate: Campus Map
• The Sunshine Summer Office will be located in Room J4. Please do not enter or ring the bell of the Ruskin Office. 

Where do I drop off my children in the morning?
On your child's FIRST DAY of the program

• Please check in your child at the Sunshine Office located in Room J4. Here, we will sign-in your children, pass out name tags and Sunshine t-shirts (if applicable), as well as complete any missing paperwork. If you arrive after 9:30am on the first day, please ring the bell at Gate 6 for entry and assistance. 
• Please use the following campus map to find your child's classroom and entrance gate: Campus Map 

After your child's first day of the program 

• Parents may drop their children off directly at the appropriate classroom. 
• Gates will remain open until 9:30am every morning. If your child arrives after 9:30am, please ring the doorbell at the gate to alert staff of your arrival.
• Gates will remain closed for the rest of the camp day.  

Please be sure to check-in with a Sunshine teacher when dropping off and picking up your child(ren). 

Does my child have to sign in and sign out when he/she comes to Sunshine?
Our teachers will be signing students in and out everyday through the Brightwheel App. All families should have an active Brightwheel account to check their child's attendance status throughout the day. 

What are the hours and tuition for Summer Camp?

Specialty Camps Date/Hours

• Soccer - Week 3 (June 29-July 2) | 8:30am-11:30am
• Fitness - Week 4 (July 6-10) | 1pm-4pm
• Fitness - Week 5 (July 13-17) | 1pm-4pm
• Clay Art - Week 6 (July 20-24) | 1pm-4pm
• Soccer - Week 8 (August 3-7) | 8:30am-11:30am

As a friendly reminder, please drop off and pick up your child within your child's registered enrollment time. If a child is dropped off earlier or picked up later than their scheduled time, families shall be assessed a fine of $1.00 per minute for each minute early/late.           

What should my child(ren) bring to Summer Camp?
Please be sure to pack the following items for your child(ren) everyday:

• sunblock and a hat (labeled with your child's name) 
• a refillable water bottle
• two sets of bowls and a cup (labeled with your child's name) for breakfast, lunch, and snack time (Sunshine wants to go green! Help us in our efforts to become less wasteful!)
• a bagged lunch and wear Sunshint t-shirt (on field trip and school event days).
• TK/Kindergarten & 1st grade students will need to bring one change of clothes to keep at Sunshine in their cubby

What is the lunch menu?
The menu for Week 2 is listed below!

• Monday: chicken and egg fried rice
• Tuesday: chicken nuggets with carrots and broccoli
• Wednesday: chicken chow mein
• Thursday: pizza (pepperoni and cheese)
• Friday: Pack your own lunch! (Field Trip!)

How do I stay updated with news about the Sunshine Summer Camp?
Sunshine School will broadcast frequent newsletters via email and Brightwheel to keep parents updated. Please let your classroom teacher know if you are not able to receive our newsletter. We will also provide announcements and reminders through Brightwheel and on our white board that will be posted by Gate 6. Don't forget to take a look at the white board for daily news when you drop-off/pick-up your child!

Who should I ask if I have questions, comments, or suggestions?
Please call the Sunshine School Office at (408) 839-8366. You can also email us at summer@mysunshineschool.com. The Brightwheel App is the best way to communicate with administration and teachers during your child(ren)'s time at the program. 

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