Week 9
October 18, 2024
Important Dates
Here are all the dates for Sunny Hill Spirit Days!
10.18.24 -- No School
10.24.24 -- 5th Grade Camp Timberlee Day 1
10.25.24 -- 5th Grade Camp Timberlee Day 2
10.25.24 -- Red Ribbon Week - wear red
A list of the district calendar dates can be found HERE. For the printable version, please CLICK HERE. Here is the link for Sunny Hill Spirit Days.
Halloween Information
Halloween Parade:
Students will exit door 3 (playground) and walk along the path past the front door. They will re-enter door 10 (Boys and Girls Club Door). Parents can line up outside to see the parade of costumes!
Costumes:
- Pack them. Students will change into them after lunch.
- No masks
- No weapons
- No fake blood/gore
- No covered faces
For students who wish to opt out, we will have a separate learning space available. Please call the office to let us know if your child will not be attending classroom celebrations.
Sunny Hill Elementary School Welcomes our New PTO!
A PTO is such an important part of any high-functioning school, so we are incredibly excited to welcome our newly formed PTO!
Co-Presidents: Alexis Sandoval and Miranda Sandoval
Vice Presidents of Fundraising/Socials: Jennifer Sanchez and Melissa Mejia
Treasurer: Araceli Silva
Secretary: Karin Bañallo and Elizabeth Espinoza
Their impact is already noticed. They greeted parents at parent-teacher conferences, provided a dinner to teachers, and posted a birthday board for students!
Please join the momentum at their next PTO meeting, Monday, November 11, at 6:00pm!
Healthy Living: Head Lice
Head lice, while not dangerous, can be a frustrating experience for families. It's important to know that head lice are not a health hazard, do not signify poor hygiene, and are not responsible for spreading diseases. Yet, the stigma surrounding infestations often leads to children being ostracized from school and social events. This can cause unnecessary absenteeism and have a negative impact on student learning and growth.
Given that young children frequently engage in head-to-head contact, preventing all infestations is unlikely. Instead, it's important to teach children to avoid sharing personal items like combs and hats. Safety is key. Weekly checks by parents can help detect and treat early infestations, preventing further transmission.
Remember, lice do not jump; they can only crawl, and pets do not transmit human lice. Therefore, school policies should prioritize maintaining the educational process without disrupting it due to head lice concerns.
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