APRIL Sunrise Elementary
Family Newsletter
April Newsletter 2024
Principal Reflections
I recently purchased a new bicycle and have enjoyed a few lovely rides when the weather has cooperated. I say lovely because of the weather, not because the rides felt great. Of course, parts of each ride felt wonderful, but the wind (and my current level of fitness) contributed to a bit of discomfort. Now, as odd as the weather has been this past winter, it seems difficult to predict what the rest of the spring and summer will bring. Either way, I guess that I will need to force myself to get out and ride through some of the crummy weather in the coming weeks and months if I hope to improve that level of fitness.
This notion of pushing through discomfort is difficult to do if one doesn’t have faith in the outcome. I have seen this many times with my own children as we tried to help them develop habits that would keep them growing as learners when there were distractions, or uncomfortable conditions (challenging learning tasks). One way to describe this is the development of perseverance. It took me some time to realize that perseverance isn’t something that a person has or doesn’t have. It is a trait that we all embody in different doses. Certainly we each have situations that we are more inclined to persevere through, and other situations in which we have less stamina for the effort. These tougher situations can be improved with growth and practice. I believe the difference between displaying a lot versus little perseverance lies in our engagement with the tasks and our value in the outcome.
As a parent and a teacher, I felt it important to help my kids tie their effort in their work with pride, thereby helping to develop more perseverance. As our students occasionally lack perseverance, it behooves all of us to highlight their efforts in order to build a sense of agency and perseverance. Helping kids know that struggle is worth the outcome, is one of our greatest tasks. In doing so, our kids learn that truly great successes take effort. Just like riding a bike.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me here at Sunrise by phone (920-954-1822) or email, (sfitzgerald@kimberly.k12.wi.us).
Sean
Important Upcoming Dates
April 21-27th: Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 24th: 1st Grade Field Trip to Barlow Planetarium
April 26th: 2PM Elementary Dismissal
May 1st: 2nd Grade (Hintz & Meulemans) Field Trip to 1000 Islands
May 2nd: 2nd Grade (Heppe & Leverson) Field Trip to 1000 Islands
May 2nd: 4th Grade Field Trip to Ledgeview Nature Center
May 3rd: Kids Heart Challenge
May 3rd: PTO Popcorn Friday
May 10th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
Thank You Volunteers!
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21st-27th this year. A huge heartfelt thank you to all of our school volunteers! Sunrise is extremely fortunate to have such wonderful people that share their skills and donate their time to make our school a huge success. Next week and every week, we hope you know how much you mean to the Sunrise staff and students. We could not do it without you. Thank you!
PTO
Staff Appreciation Week 2024
Staff Appreciation Week 2024
CLICK HERE to sign up to help donate food items, contribute funds, or volunteer your time for this year's Teacher Appreciation week sponsored by Sunrise PTO!
PTO Scoops for Schools Fundraiser
Just a reminder that our final day for the Scoops for Schools collection will be Friday, April 19th! Please turn your forms into your child's homeroom teacher in a sealed envelope! Click the flier for more information.
First Day School Supplies
- Mark you calendars for the Sunrise Summer Send Off and Food Truck Rally-Tuesday, June 4th from 4:30-7:30pm. More information to come!
- If you need to contact the Sunrise PTO, you may email them at kimberlysunrisepto@gmail.com.
Kids Heart Challenge
The 2024 American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge event has wrapped up. Our school event is being held on Friday, May 3rd.
Thank you to the entire Sunrise Elementary community for opening their hearts and supporting the mission of the American Heart Association. Together we have built a safer community by learning Hands Only CPR, 4 signs of stroke and heart-healthy habits, all while helping others.
Click HERE to hear from National Youth Market Ambassador, Audrey Doering, Wausau, WI
Counselor News
Motivation
Click on the flier for more information on how to improve motivation to do homework.
Pop Tab Collection
Click the flier to find out more about the pop tab collection happening at Sunrise.
Summer School
Additional Summer School Opportunities
Summer School 2024- More Classes
Additional summer school class opportunities have been added and are now available for registration. For more information click here.
Click on the Summer School flier for more information about 2024 Summer School.
2024/2025 PICTURE DAYS
Click on the picture flier for more information about the KASD 2024/25 Picture Days.
2024/2025 School Year Enrollment
We have started to work on our enrollment numbers for the 2024/2025 school year. If you know your child will not be attending Sunrise Elementary, please notify our office as soon as possible. Thank you
4K Center for Literacy Preview Night
KASD Online Program
4K & New 5K Registration is Now Open!
Please click the flier for more information on registering a 4Ker or a new 5Ker. Please note that if your child currently attends the 4K Center for Literacy, there is no need to register them for 5K.
Open Enrollment 24/25 School Year
The timeline for submitting open enrollment applications is February 5—April 30, 2024. A link to the open enrollment application is available on the Kimberly Area School District website Enrollment Page. For more information about open enrollment, please contact Heather Peterson at the Administration Building at 423-4167 or hpeterson@kimberly.k12.wi.us.
District Administrative Office 2024 Summer Hours
Monday, June 10th - Friday, August 16th
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 12 NOON
On Monday, August 19th the District Administrative Office hours resume to the normal hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Testing
Reading Readiness
Grade KG:
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
April 22--May 3
MAP Testing
Grades 2-4:
May 15--24
The spring MAP tests will be administered to students in grades 2, 3 and 4 during the month of May. MAP tests are administered three times a year and measure student growth in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics. This information, along with other student data, provide our teachers with valuable information to inform instruction and monitor and set goals. Results of the MAP tests will be mailed to parents when they become available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Sunrise Procedures
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedure
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
Early Dismissal Explained
Please click the image for more information regarding both noon dismissal procedures and 2:00 dismissal procedures.
Reporting Your Child Absent or Tardy
If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call the Sunrise office by 8:45 am. You may call the office at 920-954-1822 and press option #1 to leave a voicemail on the Sunrise attendance line. The office receives all of these voicemails.
Food Service
April Lunch Menu
Please click the flier for the March lunch menu.
April Food Service Newsletter
Click on the flier to access the April Food Service Newsletter.
Health Room Information
Medication Consent From
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physician's signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick NEW
Is your child feeling ill? Click the image to find out when you should keep your child home.
Other Communication Resources
Sunrise Elementary Website
You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
Sunrise Elementary Facebook
Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
Community Events
There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
School Fliers
KARC- Youth Track
Please click the flier to find out more about a KARC Youth Track your child.
Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals
The Kimberly Area School District is always looking for great substitutes. Click on the flier to find out more information on how to join our team.
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