Cheetah Spotlight
Sunset Valley Elementary Community Smore 24-25
Week 5: 9/16-9/20
Principal Message
Hello SVE Cheetahs,
We are excited to kick off our 5th week of school with several important events on the horizon! This week, we will continue supporting our Kinder students impacted by leveling as they adjust to their new classrooms and teachers. Additionally, Ms. Diaz will officially begin her role as one of our new 2nd-grade teachers, and she is eager to build a strong community with her students. Our 4th-grade students will also experience some changes to ensure we are fully aligned with our instructional model.
On Wednesday, we will host our Family Lunch Event to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Please see the details below to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
On Thursday, the PTA will hold its general meeting. If you're available, we encourage you to attend and participate.
This week, my priorities include launching a robust mentor/mentee program to support our newest teachers and collaborating with grade levels during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to strengthen routines for our intervention block. Our student support team is dedicated to working together to ensure a positive and enriching learning environment for all students.
As always, please feel free to reach out if you need further support.
With care,
Elaine
Caregiver Lunch
SVE Family Lunch for Hispanic Heritage Month
SVE is excited to host our first family lunch of the year to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! If you are able to join your child for this special event, please ensure the following:
- Volunteer Registration: All visitors must be registered as approved volunteers through Voly.org. Please refer to the flyer below for details.
- Lunch Timing: Caregivers should arrive at their child’s designated lunch time and return the student to the cafeteria by the end of the lunch period. Teachers will pick up students from the cafeteria only at the designated time and will not be responsible for students who have not been returned.
- Family-Only Lunch: Caregivers are only permitted to have lunch with their own child. We are not able to accommodate your child’s friends or extended family members from other classes or grade levels during this event.
- Multiple Children: If you have more than one child, please plan to have lunch with each child separately at their respective lunch times.
- Clean-Up: We kindly ask for your support in keeping our indoor and outdoor areas clean. Please ensure that all trash and personal belongings are picked up, leaving picnic tables tidy for the next group.
- Reminder: This is a family lunch event only, not an all-day celebration. After lunch, families will not be permitted to enter classrooms. Students will return to class promptly to continue with their instruction.
We appreciate your cooperation in following all safety guidelines and helping us create a smooth and enjoyable event for everyone. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our front office for more information.
Thank you for being part of our community celebration!
Librarians Corner
Celebrations: Summer Reading Challenge
Congratulations to SVE students that participated in our Summer Reading Challenge.
- Ried Bishop
- Esperanza and Carlos Cantu
- Owen Crotchett
- Max and Libby Devlin
- Aly and Diego Gonzalez
- Luna Noelle
Front Office News
Important Updates from our Wonderful Front Office Team
Please note that our front office hours are from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Our front office staff are not on duty until 7:30 AM, so we kindly ask for your understanding that they are unable to assist with any questions or concerns prior to their start time.
Additionally, the entire faculty and staff support with dismissal at the end of the day. To ensure smooth and safe transitions during this busy time, we will no longer be checking out students from the office after 2:45 PM, starting Monday, September 16th. Teachers and staff are wrapping up their instructional day and preparing for dismissal. Early checkouts create disruptions and pull staff away from their responsibilities, compromising the safety and efficiency of our dismissal process.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain a smooth, safe dismissal for all students.
Gifted & Talented Program Updates
Families & staff members are invited to make GT referrals for a student. The window is now open and closes on October 7th. See flyers below and contact our GT advocate: Yvette Griego for additional questions regarding our gifted & talented program.
Important Dates
Upcoming Events at SVE
9/17- Spirit Night @ Busch's Chicken on Brodie
9/18- Festive Family Lunch to Kick Off Hispanic Heritage Month
9/19- PTA General Meeting
10/03- Staff Development/ Student Holiday
10/14- Parent Teacher Conferences
Volunteers
AISD Volunteer Program
We love our volunteers! This year, our district has introduced a new volunteer system. Whether you plan to volunteer or simply want to join your student for lunch, you must be registered in the system. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid any delays. Only those approved in the system will be allowed into the building, even for lunch visits.
Recognizing Exemplary Staff Members
Send Your Child's Teacher a RAVE!!!
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.
Birthday Recognitions
Staff Birthdays in August
- Amanda Leatherberry 9/07- Music Teacher
- Zela Lau 9/15- Dyslexia Interventionist
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Sunset Valley Elementary
Email: elaine.navarro@austinisd.org
Website: https://sunsetvalley.austinschools.org/
Location: 3000 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745
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