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We hope you will find this site interesting, useful, and an easy way to keep up with everything that's happening at our school. Check back frequently for updates on current events and the latest news.

November 5, 2024

Agape Flights was the destination for your Honor Roll students' field trip today. We arrived at their hangar in Venice just before 9:30 this morning, and, after a group photo, Shelly welcomed us into the facility. After a brief introduction in the reception area, we followed her into the main hangar, where all the excitement happens. Agape flights was founded in 1980, by Mr. and Mrs. Starkey, and Agape has been serving missionaries for 44 years running.

Agape Flights serves missionaries in the Caribbean, primarily Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and also Cuba less frequently. They receive mail and parcels for missionaries in these countries, sort and weigh them, then schedule and fly them to the various locations. With creative fuel solutions, they can fly a payload of about 3,000 pounds of packages to these missionaries.

One of our own former students, Kenneth G., visited Agape flights as a student on an Honor Roll field trip years ago, and later became an accomplished pilot, working briefly at Agape Flights, and flying some of their routes.

From Agape Flights, we headed back to Sarasota, where we walked the celery fields looking for gators. For lunch, the vote carried to eat at Chick-fil-A. After lunch, we went to Bee Ridge Park for volleyball, then Target for shopping. Some students got treats at the Target Starbucks, and some at 7-Eleven. We arrived back at school safely, PTL. It was a good day.

October 4, 2024

Science & Art was a big success! Students brought amazing projects that clearly showed both creativity and diligence. They had great fun, running in and out of the school house, playing games, eating pizza!

Thanks to the school board for putting on a delicious meal of pizza, crudités, chips, soda, and ice cream! With tummies satisfied, the school house was filled with happy chatter as the adults caught up with each other's lives.

Congratulations to the prize winners for your excellent guesses, and thanks to everyone who showed up to support the ministry of the school. We appreciate you!

August 20, 2024

Today was Kindergarten's first day of school, and it was great! Liam R. arrived with a big smile and all his school supplies, ready to begin the big adventure. His teacher, Miss Shanell, welcomed him into the classroom, and helped him put away his lunchbox, nap-time bed roll, and pencil box. After standing patiently for several photos, he went outside to play for a few minutes.

His day included learning the letter I, looking at books, coloring, counting to ten, napping, building with Lego bricks, and playing games outside. It was a full and busy day, and he handled it like a champ! You can see pictures of his day here.

Welcome to Sunnyside School, Liam!

August 12, 2024

Orientation was a happy time this evening, with lots of remembering God's goodness in the tough times that come our way through life. From a smashed and repaired schoolhouse to flooded homes, we are grateful for God's presence and care for us.

The students raced from room to room and occupied themselves with games and snacks, while the adults enjoyed the air conditioning and the school board's Ranch pretzels and orange cream soda.

We are looking forward to a good year, with God's help!

July 20, 2024

School house cleaning day was a clear success, thanks to all the brave people who showed up ready to work. It seemed as though the whole building was affected by the car wreck (read all about it here.) Outside, shrubs were pulled, flower beds lowered, and mulch layered. It all looks so good! Inside, the walls were wiped, fans and vents and lights were cleaned, bathrooms got a thorough going-over and repairs as needed, and the kitchen was refreshed.

We sincerely appreciate everyone who came to help; your interest in and support of the ministry of our school is invaluable, and we are very grateful.