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Sunset View Newsletter

Week of February 24th

Sunset ViewNewsletterWeek of February 24th

Message from Jennifer

THIS WEEK IS: B WEEK


We had a fun week last week at Sunset View! We ended our second Enrichment Class cycle and that marks the end of one of the rotations for classes for the school year. Mrs. D'Ascoli's STEAM-Stage 3rd and 4th graders marked the end of their cycle with a performance of "Wiley and the Hairy Man!" The students showcased their learning around stage performance and production and an overwhelming sense of pure joy filled the auditorium as they took to the stage and performed for parents, friends, and teachers. It was amazing to watch them shine! Thank you all for continuing to support our students' exploration of the arts through your generous contributions to KidsFirst. We could not have provided this opportunity without you! Stay tuned for future performances from our talented Sunset View students.

Enrollment Survey for 2025-2026

Believe it or not, we are already thinking ahead to next year! In order to plan our classes for the 2025/26 school year, we need to have some idea of our expected enrollment count for August 2025. Please take this survey below and let us know if you will be returning and if your 4th grader will be going to Dana Middle School.

Preparing for TK Enrollment - Zoom Workshops

Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Enrollment for 2025-26

UTK will be referred to as "TK" beginning in 2025-26. Enrollment into TK will commence in March 2025, and will be an online process. Parents will be able to enroll in their school of residence, and upload all required documentation. If a school becomes full, the staff in the Neighborhood Schools office will offer seats to the next closest school with space available.


TK Parent Workshops via Zoom

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

interpretation services log in at 5:15

or

Thursday, March 6, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

interpretation services log in at 9:45


Zoom Link for both presentations: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938

Friendly Reminders

Parking

1. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS. This includes the driveway utilized for trash pick up and cafeteria deliveries. This includes the driveway leading into the staff parking lot. This also includes neighbor's driveways. We have multiple complaints each week and our neighbors should not be inconvenienced because of your decision to block them in. Please stop.


2.DO NOT ENTER OR PARK IN THE TEACHER PARKING LOT DURING MORNING DROP-OFF OR AFTERNOON PICK-UP. This is a safety concern. Each day there are near misses as children dart past moving vehicles. This parking lot is for staff. Do not enter this lot during morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up.


3. DO NOT PARK IN THE 3 MINUTE LOADING ZONE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL DURING DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP. We asked the city to rezone this area so parents have a safe space to pull up, have their children get out of the car, and pull away. Parking in these spots is not permitted and we will have SDPD ticket parked cars if this continues.


4. DO NOT HAVE YOUR STUDENTS EXIT YOUR CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF HILL ST. This is dangerous.


I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and your commitment to the safety of our school community. Please contact me should you have any questions regarding these protocols.

Attendance

Please do not send your child to school when they are sick.


When your child must be absent for any reason, please call the office at 858-988-2000 by 9:30 a.m. every day of non-attendance, giving the exact reason for the absence. You can also email sunselm@sandi.net.


Any child arriving after 9:00 a.m. must stop in the office and pick up a tardy slip. Let's set good habits early in the school year to arrive on time.

Cell phones/smart watches:

Cell phones and smart watches should be "Off and Away" during school hours. Of course, many families want their children to carry smart devices for safety reasons, and we understand that. Just note that students should not be using their devices during school hours. This includes calls or texts home. We ask that students use classroom, main office, or health office phones for communication home. We ask parents to contact the school directly if you need to contact your child. Student cell phones should be turned off and should be stored in their backpacks (not their pockets). Smart watches are allowed but also can be a very significant distraction to learning. If using the smart watch like a cell phone becomes a problem, we will request individual students to refrain from wearing smart watches.

NO DOGS ALLOWED ON CAMPUS

Although we love your pets, they are not allowed on campus. Please do not bring pets past the school gates. Please see the district policy below.


Policy Reminder - Animals on Campus

- Animals are permitted at school only when needed for the instructional program and when

under the strict control of qualified instructors or handlers.

-Animals must be obtained from a reliable source and have written certifications that

they are in good health and are not carriers of dangerous disease-causing organisms.

- Hamsters, white rats, black widow spiders, rattlesnakes, and banded psittacine

(parrot-like) birds are too dangerous to have at school.

-Therapy and Service Dogs are allowed with proper certification.

Pets at school: Domestic pets shall not be allowed in classrooms, on or around campus.

Save the Date

Upcoming Events:

2/27 - Spelling Bee

2/28 - Flag Ceremony

3/3 - Read Across America Celebration - Pajama Spirit Day

3/7 - Non Instructional Day - No School

3/7 - PWP!

3/10 - KidsFirst Meeting

3/1 - Wear Green Spirit Day

Useful Resources

School Calendar and Bell Schedule
Please note dates are subject to change.
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