10/6/23 News and events
A message from the principal
Responsibility is our word of the month
This month we are talking about Responsibility. One way to define Responsibility is “taking action and understanding the impact of our choices.” Taking action can mean doing the right thing or completing the tasks you have been assigned. Understanding the impact of our choices means that our actions matter. Positive and responsible actions can help people and irresponsible actions can hurt others. Responsibility is a trait we will focus on throughout the year. Across grade levels students will be developing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting.
Therapy dog
We are excited to announce that we will have a Certified Therapy Dog named Olive making visits here at Sunrise again this year. We want to make sure all our students and families are aware of this, and to address any questions and/or concerns you may have.
What is a Certified Therapy Dog?
A Certified Therapy Dog is a dog that has been specially trained to interact with people. A dog and its handler must complete a rigorous training course and pass a test to become certified. A certified dog has passed behavioral requirements, demonstrating that it has good temperament toward people (no fear or aggression), and that it is always under control of its handler. The dog has also passed health requirements, showing that it is in good health and is up to date on vaccinations. Olive is certified through the organization Therapy Dogs International (TDI). You can read more details about Olive here!
PTO updates
Sunrise shirts for all students
The PTO will again be providing shirts for the students at Sunrise this year. The shirts will be worn on field trip days as well as the end of year Track and Field event. Students can also wear them for “show your school spirit days” throughout the year. To ensure that every student receives a t-shirt, the PTO will be purchasing them. If you’d like to chip in and help us reduce the cost, you’re welcome to make a donation via venmo (@Sunrise-PTO), cash, or check (payable to Sunrise PTO). Questions? Email PTO at mnsunrisePTO@gmail.com.
If you have multiple children at Sunrise, please complete a separate form for each child.
Forms must be completed by Friday, October 13.
Sunrise Stampede
Thank you for all of your support with this year's fundraiser! The students are having a lot of fun and learning how to be world changers! The weekend challenge involves a bonus prize of a boulder ball. Students can earn this prize by getting $60 in donations over the weekend.
The Sunrise Stampede is on Tuesday, October 10! The schedule is noted below. Parents coming to watch the run should walk outside around the south side of the building to get to the field behind the playground.
Picture Day
Picture Day is Monday, October 9
Important Dates
October
9 - Picture day
10 - Sunrise Stampede (see schedule above), PTO meeting 7:00pm via Zoom
18-20 - No school
27 - Slime day, PTO fall dance
November
8 - Picture retakes
9 - Ice Cream for Books and Numbers
16 - Turkey Bingo
22-24 - No school
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