Sunrise NEWS 9/1/23
A message from the principal
Welcome to the new school year!
We enjoyed seeing our families at open house! The school was buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the new year! Sunrise is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. Our theme for the year is "Five Years of Pride". We look forward to another year of partnership and collaboration with our families and community. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and involvement as we embark on the 2023-24 school year! The future is bright for our students!
Safety is a top priority
School security system
Safety drills
- Fire drill/Evacuation (5)
- Lockout/Lockdown (5)
- Severe weather (1)
Attendance
There is a high correlation to attendance and student achievement, so it's essential that our students are at school everyday unless they are ill. When possible, please make appointments for students before or after the school day. If students have an appointment during the school day, they can still come to school before/after the appointment. When your child will be absent from school, please call our attendance line to report the absence @ 763-433-5006. Schools are required to monitor attendance and inform parents via an attendance letter when students reach a certain amount of absences even when the absences are excused.
Parent drop-off and pick-up
If your child is not riding the bus, this section is for you!
We have many families who drive their children to and from school. To ensure safety for our students and staff supervising the arrival and dismissal process, please take note of our processes and expectations for arrival/dismissal.
Arrival
- Supervision is provided starting at 9:15. Students may not exit their vehicle until that time.
- Students must exit the vehicle on the passenger side of the car and can only do so when the vehicle is in the drop-off zone, between the two orange cones. Parents stay in the car. Staff are available to assist students.
- We ask that families say their good-byes and have backpacks and belongings ready to go before they enter the drop-off zone.
Dismissal
- Students are dismissed from school at 4:00.
- As parents arrive, both lanes on the outside of the parking lot should be used. Vehicles will use a zipper merger as they approach the pick-up zone, between two orange cones.
- Students must enter the car on the passenger side of the car. Parents stay in the car. Staff are available to assist students.
If you are new to Sunrise, please take time to watch the video below.
Join your child for lunch
Parents will be able to visit for lunch this year starting Monday, September 18. During the first two weeks of school we will be working on procedures and routines. If you plan on joining your child for lunch and would like to purchase a lunch, the cost of an adult lunch is $4.95. You may pay for your lunch through your child's lunch account, otherwise we ask that you have exact change.
Volunteer news
We love our volunteers
Sunrise PTO
Board Members
President - Sara Stormoen
Vice Presidents - Sammira Little & Anna Klingseisen
Secretary - Madison Cecil
Treasurer - Cassie Ryan
Board members can be reached by email @ mnsunrisepto@gmail.com.
The first PTO meeting of the school year is on Thursday, September 14 @ 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Reminders from health services
If your child takes medication during the school day, prescription or over the counter, please be sure to contact health services as there is some paperwork involved with medication administration. Additionally, if your child has an allergy or other health condition, please let our health office staff know so we can have a safety plan in place for your child. If you have any questions related to health services, please contact our LSN, Mary Brown at 763-433-5004 or at Mary.Brown@ahschools.us.
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