11/3/23 News and events
A message from the principal
Cold Weather and Recess
Mother Nature surprised us this year with an early snowfall and colder temperatures! The district has established guidelines for recess in relation to winter weather. Recess will happen everyday unless the temperature is below zero or the windchill is greater than 10 below zero.
While we don't have specific requirements for how students dress for recess, we strongly recommend a warm jacket, snow pants, winter boots, a winter hat and gloves/mittens. As parents, you know your child best as well as what you expect them to wear. Students are not able to choose to stay in for recess as we don't have supervision available. When outdoor recess is canceled due to the temperature guidelines noted above, our recess paras supervise indoor recess activities. Outdoor gear can be a lot for students to keep track of, so we ask families to label items with children's first and last name.
Kindess Poster Winners
The following kindness posters were chosen as grade level winners. These posters will now be entered into the district level competition. Congratulations and good luck!
Thank you to all those who participated this year!
Ice Cream for Books and Numbers
The Sunrise literacy and math committees are hosting "Ice Cream for Books and Numbers" this Thursday, November 9 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for parents to engage in learning activities with their children in the area of reading and math and see some of our curriculum resources. There will be guest authors, games, and lot of hands-on activities to do. Students will have chances to win prizes and ice cream sandwiches will be served in the cafeteria.
Lost and Found
Items to be donated on Friday, November 17
Please take time to check the lost and found the next time you are at Sunrise. Two great opportunities are Ice Cream for Books and Numbers and Turkey Bingo! Items not claimed by Thursday, November 16 will be donated.
Sunrise PTO
Successful Fundraiser
The Sunrise PTO, along with our wonderful staff, would like to applaud the fundraising efforts this year. Together we raised over $39,000! With some of those funds, we are happy to be adding a Gaga Pit to the playground. Funding also went towards teacher’s Amazon wishlists and directly back to classroom needs.
Due to the overwhelming generosity of Sunrise families and friends, we are able to continue supporting students and staff. For this, we thank you and greatly appreciate your donations.
Chipotle Fundraiser
Picture Day
Picture Retake Day
Veterans Day
Veterans Day posters due on November 6
As we prepare to recognize Veterans Day at Sunrise, we are offering an opportunity for families to contribute to our celebration of honoring Veterans.
We will be creating a "wall of fame" in our main hallway, and families are welcome to create a poster honoring Veterans special to them. Information on the posters should include the Veteran's name and branch of service and picture of the Veteran if possible. Students may decorate the poster however they choose. If you don't have a specific Veteran in mind, we are also looking for general posters to thank all Veterans. The "wall of fame" will have a red, white and blue theme. Posters should be on 11x17 paper. Students may get poster paper at school.
Completed posters should be brought to school by Monday, November 6 to allow volunteers time to hang them up. Thank you for your support as we honor those who serve our great nation.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7
Three seats on the Anoka-Hennepin School Board will be up for election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The six-member Anoka-Hennepin School Board makes policy and oversees the district’s budget, curriculum, personnel and physical facilities. Members are elected by district to four-year terms.
- District 2: Includes Blaine and eastern Coon Rapids.
Candidates: Zach Arco, Susan Witt
For more information about where and how to vote, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.
Information about the election process or voter registration is available through the Anoka County Elections office or contact them at elections@co.anoka.mn.us or 763-324-1300.
Important Dates
November
6 - PTO fundraiser @ Chipotle on Ulysses Street in Blaine 4:00-8:00 p.m.
7 - Election Day
8 - Picture retake day
9 - Ice Cream for Books and Numbers 5:30-7:00 p.m.
10 - Observing Veterans Day - wear red, white and blue
22 - 24 - No school
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