Weekly Wildcat

March 1, 2024

Hello Sundance Families!

We had another great week at Sundance! It was a joy to host our Second Annual STEAM Showcase!! Our students exhibited their creativity and innovation, aligning to this year's theme, "Improving Your Life with STEAM." A special thank you to our staff and parent volunteers for leading hands-on activities. We look forward to seeing you at our Friday Flag on 3/8 in the MPR (new location!)

Safety Reminders:

Look Forward: Always check the area in front of you for other students and cars when moving through the parking lot after dropping off your children; avoid watching your child enter the main gate while driving
Use Crosswalks: Always use designated crosswalks when crossing the parking lot with your children
Modeling Safe Behavior: Parents are encouraged to model safety practices for our students including using the crosswalks at all times
Pull Forward: Pull all the way forward and avoid leaving any gaps between cars

Action Items:

Career Day: We are hosting our first Career Day in May! Click here to sign up!
Mindful Monday: Check out our Mindful Monday linked here

Helpful Info:

Continuing Student Registration: Check your email from a message from the district to register your student for the 24/25 school year! Let's have 100% completion rate!

Previously Shared Information:

Review Volunteer Requirements: Interested in volunteering on a field trip? Click here to view requirements.

State Testing Schedule: Click here to view our 3rd-5th grade state testing schedule. We appreciate families scheduling vacations outside of this window.

Go Wildcats!

Raquel Katz

Principal

Sundance Elementary

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Calendar

Next Week:

3/5: 5th Grade Field Trip to Planetarium
3/6: Dine Out Chipotle 4-8pm
3/7: 3rd Grade Parent Performance at 8am, MPR
3/8: Friday Flag

Looking Ahead:

3/11: Foundation Monthly Meeting @ 7 pm in the Library & Zoom
3/15: Irish Dance Assembly
3/19: Spring Photo Day
3/20: Fun Run - Schedule TBD (Updated Date!)
3/28: Incoming TK/K enrollment informational session @1:30pm, library
3/29: 5th Grade Biz Town Assembly
4/1: New Student Enrollment Begins!
4/4: Seussical performance by the Musical Theater Club @ 6 pm
5/3: Save the Date: Sundance Annual Auction
5/3: Friday Flag & Coffee Pit Stop @ main gate
5/6-5/10: Staff Appreciation Week!
5/9: 4th Grade music performance
5/30: 5th Grade Music Performance @8am
5/31: Volunteer Appreciation Celebration @ 8:30am
5/31: Luau

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Helpful Info/Links

(New) State Testing (3rd-5th)
Music Schedule
Library Schedule
PE Schedule
2023/2024 Bell Schedule
Counseling Referral Form linked here. Our counselor will hold group sessions on the following topics: Coping With Anxiety, Friendships, Social Skills, and Self-Control.
Twitter: Sundance is now on Twitter - handle @SundancePUSD
Instagram: Find us at SundanceElementary

Foundation/PAC Updates

Fun Run 2024 - REGISTER NOW & WIN THE SPIRIT WEAR GIFT BASKET!

Help raise money for our Wildcats and have fun! Complete your child’s registration for our annual Fun Run today and ensure their participation in this school-wide event. The Fun Run is our 2nd biggest fundraiser of the year, following the Red Envelope campaign and this year's goal is $30,000 ($75 per student) to help us reach our full-year goal of $75,000! It is also 100% parent volunteer run, so the majority of proceeds go back to Sundance - no 3rd party management (like many nearby schools do)!

All earlybird registrants will be entered to win a Spirit Wear Gift basket for the whole family, just register on GetMovinFundHub.com by March 6th end of day. We will announce the raffle winner at the Friday Flag on March 8th! Full registration and prize details are below, plus watch the Fun Run kick off video!

Calling all parents - join us to help make the Fun Run success, sign up to volunteer:

Need a Mid-Week Break? Next Wednesday is Dine Out Night - Chipotle - March 6th 4-8 pm

Mark your calendars to join us for Dine Out Night at Chipotle in Carmel Mtn. Ranch to benefit Sundance, full details below.

Welcome Sunray Pediatric Dentistry - New Corporate Sponsor

Thank you to our new Gold Corporate sponsor - Sunray Pediatric Dentistry! Dr Hall is also a Sundance parent and we SO appreciate his contributions to our community!