Panda Class Newsletter
February 21, 2026
Dear Panda Class Parents,
Hope everyone is having a nice weekend! We are looking forward to the performance next week to celebrate Black History Month - please come to it if you can!
The teachers requested that parents dress your child in weather appropriate attire for school - specifically they asked to always bring a jacket / outer layer over a sweater - and if its raining, please have your child wear rain boots/rain jacket – the Panda Patio gets cold!!!
Last - we hope you are excited about attending the Gala on March 7th. We promise it will be a fun night!
Warmly,
Amanda & Natalie
School Closures
- Thursday, March 5th and Friday, March 6th - No School due to Parent Teacher Conferences
- Monday, March 23- Friday, April 3rd - No School due to Spring Break
Upcoming Celebrations
Black History Month Interactive Performance, Tuesday February 24th (all parents are welcome!)
Performance 11-11:30am for Pandas
*Students whose off-day falls on a celebration may attend the party with a parent/guardian.
Black History Month at Sunshine Preschool
As part of our Black History Month celebration, Sunshine Preschool will host a joyful, interactive performing arts experience presented by Heartfelt Education Through the Arts (The H.E.ART).
On Tuesday, February 24th students will participate in a 30-minute session featuring storytelling, affirmation, hip hop-inspired movement, and a rhythm-based drum circle designed specifically for our children at Sunshine!
This experience aligns with our theme, "Celebrating Black Changemakers: Honoring innovators, leaders, and artists," and will focus on bravery, dreaming big, kindness, and creative expression through music and movement. We invite families to support this special program and help us make it a joyful and enriching celebration for our students.
Class Reminders
Please bring weather appropriate clothing. If it's raining, please come with rain boots and a rain jacket. When it's cold, please bring a jacket in addition to a sweater. The Panda Patio is cold!!
Sunshine 85th Auction & Gala - Saturday, March 7th 2026
We can't wait to celebrate with you all at the 85th Anniversary Gala on March 7th, and hope you are as excited as we are! A few things to please note about the event below:
- Thank you to everyone who bought their tickets early! If for some reason your plans have changed and you are no longer able to attend, please let us know. We have a robust waitlist of families that would like to attend but we are currently at venue capacity. Feel free to reply to this email or contact sunshineauction@brentwoodsunshinepreschool.com
- Please plan to arrive on time between 5:45-6pm to Bel-Air Country Club to enjoy the in-person silent auction, live music & cocktails before sitting down for dinner at 7.
- If you have any wine or silent auction items that have not been dropped off yet, please leave them at the Sunshine office ASAP so we can ensure they are included.
- This year the Gala will have assigned table seatings, so please let us know if you or your partner aren't able to attend so we can fill the empty space.
- Check out this mood board by Stacey Harman to help you get into the spirit!
Party Book
There are still a few events with tickets available, so don't miss your chance to join the fun!
- Sunshine Camp - March 5th & March 6th - Sunshine Preschool (9am-2:30pm)
- Kidchella - April 11th, 4-6pm - Whitman Residence
- Tacos & Tequila, April 17th, 7:30-9:30pm - Massumi Residence
- Kentucky Derby - May 2nd - Mulholland Hills Country Club (new location!)
Party Book tickets can be purchased HERE.
Any questions can be sent to our Party Book Chairs, Esther Chang and Nasim Lasman
(partybook@brentwoodsunshinepreschool.com).
Birthdays
We love celebrating birthdays! Parents are always welcome to work with the teachers to plan a nut-free, healthy birthday treat for the class.
This month we’re wishing a very happy birthday to:
● Frank Castiglia - 2/25 - Happy Birthday Frank!
Warmly,
Amanda & Natalie
