Greetings Sunshine Family,

This is your Week 8 Newsletter for Sunshine Summer Camp!

We are super excited for Week 8: Around the World! For this week, students will spend the week learning and participating in crafts about different areas of the world, their traditions, and cultures!

Our Summer Camp will be moving locations!
Please note the new locations for our Summer Camp during Week 8!

Due to a repass ceremony at our Turlock facility, Camp will be temporarily moved to Sierramont Middle School (3155 Kimlee Dr, 95132) for Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th; and to our Turlock Campus (1363 Turlock Lane, 95132) for Wednesday through Friday, August 5th to 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience. See schedule below:

Camp Locations for Week 8:

• Monday - Tuesday, August 3rd - 4th: Sierramont Middle School (3155 Kimlee Dr, 95132)
  • Sierramont Campus Map
• Wednesday - Friday, August 5th - 7th: Turlock Campus (church, 1363 Turlock Lane, 95132)

You may view the roster for Week 8 here: Week 8 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, August 5th!
Spirit Day is on Wednesday, August 5th! Celebrate Pajama Day by coming to Sunshine in your pajamas or loungewear! 

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! 

• For our last School Event of the Summer, all classes will gather and have a Multicultural Potluck on Friday, August 7th on the Ruskin Campus! Please make sure your child arrives on campus by 10:30am on this day. The School Event will run from 11:00am to 12:30pm. 

• For this school event, please use the Potluck Sign-up Sheet to sign up or let your child's lead teacher know what dish/snack your child would like to bring and share.       

  • Please be sure to list any allergens in your dish such as shellfish, dairy, etc. and no dishes with nuts please!

  • Families may drop off their dishes in the morning for non-refridgerated dishes or between 10:30am to 11:00am for all other dishes. 

• For this School Event, please have your child wear their Sunshine t-shirt. 

• AM/PM PART TIME STUDENTS: Part-time students who wish to participate in the potluck may contact our program director at (408) 839-8366 to check for availability as space is limited. 

• 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 8 Soccer Camp: August 3rd - August 7th, 8:30am to 11:30am 

• Please make sure to wear sunscreen, sneakers, and bring a hat and water bottle! Also have your child eat breakfast at home before coming to camp.

• The Soccer Camp will be located at the Sierramont Grass Field on Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th, and the Turlock Field from Wednesday to Friday, August 5th to 7th. 

  • Due to a repass ceremony at our Turlock facility, Camp will be temporarily moved to Sierramont Middle School (3155 Kimlee Dr, 95132, Campus Map) for Monday and Tuesday, August 3rd and 4th; and back to our Turlock Campus (church, 1363 Turlock Lane, 95132) for Wednesday through Friday, August 5th to 7th. We apologie for any inconvenience. 

• Students who are attending the Sunshine Summer Program in the PM, will be walked to their classrooms after Soccer Camp.

• 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.       

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 8 here: Week 8 Summer Roster

Camp Locations for Week 8:

• Monday - Tuesday, August 3rd - 4th: Sierramont Middle School (3155 Kimlee Dr, 95132)
  • Sierramont Campus Map
• Wednesday - Friday, August 5th - 7th: Turlock Campus (church, 1363 Turlock Lane, 95132)

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 front of the classroom. 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 8 for entry and assistance. 
• Please use the following campus map to find your child's classroom and entrance gate: Sierramont 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 8 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: Multicultural Potluck!

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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