Tuesday we had a Sunshiner parent come at 9:30 to read a story with the STARGAZERS and SUNSHINERS. Then at 10:30 ALL CLASSES will joined in the Barn to meet a State Trooper to talk about staying safe.  They will got to check out his car afterwards.   You are welcome to join us and stay with your student if it is not your regular day! Wednesday we had cake and we sung Happy Birthday to EVERYONE!  We celebrated children and all their learning today!  The children were very excited! Thursday we will have a visit from one of our Rainbow dad's who is a Fire fighter (10:00). Friday Mr. Dan, a Sunshiner dad, is coming to help us explore the science of light with a laser light show! (10:30). Last week we e-mail ways to help children grow to their parents. Here are links parents may find useful: Links for more resources: NAEYC family website: http://families.naeyc.org/ Child Health: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ & http://colormehealthy.com/nutrition-for-kids/ & http://www.nemours.org/service/health/growuphealthy.html Play & Creativity: https://www.childaction.org/families/publications/docs/guidance/Handout13-The_Importance_of_Play.pdf & http://www.pbs.org/wholechild/providers/play.html   Reading & Writing: https://families.naeyc.org/article/importance-teaching-handwriting   Public Awareness & Policy Advocacy:  http://www.leg.wa.gov/LIC/Pages/hotline.aspx