Cheetah Spotlight

Dear Sunset Valley Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are ready for another amazing week of learning!

A quick reminder for all science fair participants: Please submit your projects by Tuesday, January 16th. This will give teachers time to review them and allow for in-class presentations before they are viewed by our judges. We can’t wait to see all the creative and innovative ideas our students have worked on!

I’m also thrilled to share some exciting celebrations. Please join us in honoring our incredible Teacher of the Year, Ms. Alba Delgado, 4th-grade bilingual teacher, and our Teacher of Promise, Ms. Stephani Rodriguez, 2nd-grade bilingual teacher. These two outstanding educators embody the dedication, passion, and excellence that our staff demonstrate every single day. We couldn’t be prouder of them!

As we continue celebrating, I’ve included a photo of the amazing staff members recognized in December. Let’s cheer them on as well—they truly make SVE shine!

• Culture Builder- Lluvia Fan
• Culturally Attuned- Colin Parker
• Instructional Inspiration: Maria Rodriguez Arellano
• Teacher Assistant of the Month: Esperanza Garza (Life Skills)

Finally, as the chilly weather continues, please make sure your students are bundled up with warm gear for recess. Staying cozy is key to enjoying outdoor play!

Thank you for your continued support in making Sunset Valley a fantastic place for learning and growth. Let’s have a great week!

Warmly,
Elaine Navarro
Principal, Sunset Valley Elementary

Join us for an exclusive tour of our incredible Dual Language Campus, where students thrive in a vibrant, multicultural environment and grow into confident bilingual leaders.

Experience our dynamic classrooms, meet our passionate educators, and see how our innovative programs empower students to embrace two languages and cultures. Whether you're a prospective family or a curious community member, we can’t wait to show you the transformative power of bilingual education!

Join Us for Caregiver Math Learning Workshops!

We’re excited to invite families to our Caregiver Math Learning Workshops, designed to help you support your student’s numerical fluency and problem-solving skills at home. This engaging event will provide practical strategies and resources you can use to foster meaningful math learning together.

Caregivers will also receive take-home materials to make math practice fun, interactive, and impactful for your student’s growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your child’s math foundation and confidence!

We look forward to seeing you there!

¡Únase a Nosotros para los Talleres de Aprendizaje de Matemáticas para Cuidadores!

Nos complace invitar a las familias a nuestros Talleres de Aprendizaje de Matemáticas para Cuidadores, diseñados para ayudarles a apoyar la fluidez numérica y las estrategias de resolución de problemas de sus estudiantes en casa. Este evento interactivo proporcionará estrategias prácticas y recursos que pueden usar para fomentar un aprendizaje significativo de matemáticas juntos.

Los cuidadores también recibirán materiales para llevar a casa que harán que la práctica de matemáticas sea divertida, interactiva y efectiva para el crecimiento de sus estudiantes. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de fortalecer la base y la confianza matemática de su hijo!

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

As a reminder, the trip to Spain is still on, and we can’t wait for you to experience this amazing adventure! From the stunning architecture of Barcelona to the vibrant streets of Madrid, this is your chance to immerse you and your family in the beauty, culture and flavors of Spain. If you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time to make it happen. The last day to enroll is March 27, 2025 so don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience! For additional assistance, feel free to reach out to Ms. Delgado (alba.delgado@austinisd.org) or Ms. Arriaza (maya.arriaza@austinisd.org).

Dear SVE Cheetahs,

I have had the privilege of serving as an educator for over twenty-five years, most recently as a substitute administrator, where I’ve had the opportunity to assist AISD students and staff at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Before this, I served as the principal of Russell Lee Elementary School for eight years.

In 2022, my wife, Allie, and I embarked on an unforgettable journey around the world with our three children. Over the course of more than a year, we visited fifty-five incredible countries, experiencing a wide variety of cultures and perspectives. Upon returning to Austin, I continued my strong commitment to public education, focusing on meaningful projects related to outdoor learning and social-emotional education—areas I’m deeply passionate about.

When I’m not collaborating with students, staff, and families, I’m working on a book that chronicles our Great World Adventure.

To ensure a smooth and safe start to the day, parents are not permitted to walk students to their classrooms. If you're late, please check in at the front office, and a staff member will escort your child.

Additionally, please refrain from checking in as a volunteer when dropping off your child to minimize classroom disruptions.

Thank you for helping us maintain an efficient and focused start to the school day!

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring a safe and efficient dismissal process. To address traffic issues during pickup, we’re implementing a new procedure:

• If you arrive before 3:10 PM, you may pull into the circle drive once buses have entered and after-school vans have arrived.
• This change aims to reduce congestion on Jones Road and improve traffic flow for everyone.
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Please be patient as we allow buses and vans to leave first to prevent delays.

Additionally, we remind you to follow traffic laws:

• Do not stop or park in the roadway.
• Avoid parking within 15 feet of fire hydrants or near intersections.
• Do not block private driveways, crosswalks, or traffic signs/signals.
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Your cooperation is vital to creating a safer and smoother dismissal process. Thank you!

ENROLLMENT for the 25-26 school year started Wednesday November 6th!

• ALL STUDENTS (current PK4 - 4th) must CONFIRM their seat for the 25-26 school year via Enroll Austin.

  
  

• Why do you need to re-enroll?

  • To ensure the appropriate number of teachers are designated to our campus

  • To accurately allocate the necessary resources and funds per student/class

    
    

• How to re-enroll?

  • There are 2 ways to get to Enroll Austin:

    
    

    1. Login to your AISD parent portal account https://portal.austinisd.org and click on the Enroll Austin icon

    
    

    2. Complete the registration application via AISD Student Enrollment.

    Please use the email associated with your Parent Portal.

    
    

• Please contact Melissa Arredondo (melissa.arredondo@austinisd.org) if you have any questions or need assistance!

• January 13th-17th- 1st grade dyslexia screener window
• January 15th- Teacher Of the Year announcement
  
• January 17th & 21st- Science Fair Judging
  
• January 17th- MAP Growth Family Reports go Home
  
• January 22nd- Spelling Bee
  
• January 23rd- Science Fair Registration Deadline
  
• January 30th- Caregiver Math Workshop
  
• January 31st- A Day in Africa Presentation for students @8am

• January 11th- Lluvia Faz- PK4

• January 13th- Lou Castañeda- 1st Grade

• January 14th- Elaine Navarro- Principal

• January 15th- Esperanza Garza- TA

• January 15th- Marla Meza- Librarian

• January 25th- Sagrario Escobar- PK3

Our incredible teachers put in tremendous effort and are deeply committed to providing your students with the highest quality education. Taking the time to make them feel seen and valued is incredibly uplifting and makes our work all the more rewarding. Please join me in continuously recognizing the strengths of our amazing educators.

RAVE AWARD - RAVE Program was created to honor those who take the extra steps to provide equitable and exceptional experiences. If you had an exceptional experience interacting with a Sunset Valley employee, please nominate that staff member by completing the form linked here.

Email: elaine.navarro@austinisd.org
Website: https://sunsetvalley.austinschools.org/
Location: 3000 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 414-2392

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