Greetings Sunshine Family,

This is your Week 5 Newsletter for Sunshine Summer Camp!

We are super excited for Week 5: S.T.E.A.M! 

You may view the roster for Week 5 here: Week 5 Summer Roster

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, July 15th!
The fifth week's Spirit Day is on Wednesday, July 15th! Celebrate Anything But a Backpack Day by coming to camp with your belongings in anything but a backpack! Get creative, and make sure to keep it school appropriate!

After School Program Attendance Survey
New and current families interested in attending/continuing Sunshine's After School Program in Fall 2026 may submit their attendance form using the following link: After School Program Attendance Survey

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 and 1st Graders will be going to the Discovery Museum on Friday, July 17th. These students must arrive at Sunshine School by 8:45am on this day. Students will arrive back to Sunshine School around 1:30PM. 

• 2nd Graders & up will be going to the Tech Museum on Friday, July 17th. These students must arrive at Sunshine School by 8:45am on this day. Students will arrive back at Sunshine School around 2:30PM. 

• For this school event, please remember to pack a lunch for your child and have students wear their Sunshine t-shirt and comfortable walking shoes. Also remember to have your children eat breakfast at home on field trip and school event days. AM Students who are not participating in the Field Trip must still pack a lunch, as Sunshine School does not provide lunch on field trip and school event days.

• AM/PM PART TIME STUDENTS: Part-time students who wish to participate in the field trip may contact our program director at (408) 839-8366 or summer@mysunshineschool.com to check for availability. A $40 fee will be added to your account for part-time students who wish to attend the field trip.  

• 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.

Week 5 Fitness Camp: July 13th - July 17th, 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Room J2

• Please wear comfortable fitness attire, socks, and sneakers daily! 

• On the first day of Fitness Camp, Monday, July 13th, please check-in your child at the Sunshine Office in Room J4. From Tuesday, July 14th and onward, parents may drop off their child directly at the Fitness Camp Classroom without checking in at the office. 

• Students who are registered for the Part-Time AM Session of our Summer Program will be walked over to the Fitness Camp Classroom at the appropriate time. No check-in is necessary for these students.

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 5 here: Week 5 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 5 is listed below!

• Monday: chicken and egg fried rice
• Tuesday: chicken nuggets with carrots and broccoli
• Wednesday: chicken chow mein
• Thursday: pizza (cheese and pepperoni)
• Friday: Pack a lunch! (school event)

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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