News From the Ridge

Office Main Line: (913) 239-7400

Attendance: (913) 239-7405

Nurse: (913) 239-7413

Sunset Ridge Elementary Website

SRE Year at a Glance (Dates Subject to Change)

District Calendar

Nut-Safer Guidelines

SRE Family Handbook

Free and Reduced Meal Program

Durham Bus Transportation

Before and After School Care (YMCA)

SRE Yearbook Photos 24-25

SRE PTO Spirit Wear Order Form

Blue Valley District Inclement Weather Information

Monday, March 10 (Yellow Day)

Tuesday, March 11 (Green Day)

• 8:00 Strings
• Sunset Service Team 3:50

Wednesday, March 12 (Red Day)

• 8:00 Choir

Thursday, March 13 (Orange Day)

• 8:00 Strings

Friday, March 14 (No School - K-5 Professional Learning)

***Spring Break - March 14-March 24***

Some March Celebrations & Observances are:

Ash Wednesday Christian March 5, 2025 - Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter.

Purim Judaism March 13-14, 2025 - Purim is a joyous celebration that commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from Haman's plot to destroy them in the ancient Persian Empire.

Holi Hinduism March 14, 2025 - Holi is a celebration of love and color that marks the beginning of spring. Hindus celebrate Holi by playing with colored waters and powders, dancing, and merriment.

Hola Mohalla Sikhism March 14-16, 2025 - A Sikh festival that celebrates courage and unity.

Chaitra Navratri Hinduism March 30-April 27, 2025 - During these nine days, devotees worship various types of Durga, known as Navadurga. Every day has its exceptional prayers and customs. Navratri, signifying "nine nights," is celebrated nationwide and outside amongst Hindus.

Eid al Fitr Islam March 30, 2025 – Is a Muslim holiday that celebrates the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The exact date varies each year based on the sighting of the moon.

March is American Red Cross Month! We are collecting money to donate to the Red Cross to aide the recovery effort for the California Wildfires. The grade level with the most money raised will win an extra recess. The Sunset Service Team will collect the coins at arrival in the main foyer each morning.

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app. However, a concluded course remains visible through the Canvas website by selecting ALL COURSES and then PAST ENROLLMENTS.

Important dates for families:

Please note: The dates are subject to change based upon calendar updates or technology needs.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue.

• Select the student’s name

• In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card

Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish the next quarter’s Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.

Sunset Ridge’s Culture Fair is returning during the school day on April 4th from 11:00-3:30. We hope to have many countries and cultures represented. Please consider sharing your heritage and culture(from anywhere in the world) with all grade levels by bringing artifacts, clothing, spices, games, information boards, instruments, pictures, music, maps, or anything else that has meaning to you and your family. Each adult/family that volunteers will have their own small table and chairs to use for their display. Feel free to form a group with other parents if you wish. Please email Chelsea Smith, ESOL teacher at Sunset Ridge, with any questions at cksmith@bluevalleyk12.org.

Here is the sign up form if you wish to participate.

We are so excited to welcome our Kindergarten families for the Fall of 2025. Children who reside in Blue Valley Schools and turn 5 years of age by August 31, 2025 are eligible to attend kindergarten that school year. If you live in the SRE Elementary boundaries and will have an incoming Kindergarten student next fall, please click on this link to pre-register: SRE 2025-2026 Kindergarten Interest Form

Please be sure to complete this interest form in order to receive pertinent communication information about Kindergarten Kick-Off (Formerly called Round-Up) in April, as well other information ahead of the 2025-2026 school year.

Please pass this message/link on to neighbors that might not have a student in our system and might not yet receive our weekly emails!

Save the date for the SRE "Spring Carnival", Friday April 11th from 6-8pm (for inclement weather the event will be held indoors). This event was a huge hit last year, and the best part is, drumroll please...this will be a FREE event thanks to our savvy fundraising efforts in the Fall!

Families can look forward to: Pizza/Drinks, Cotton Candy, Games/Prizes, Bounce House, Balloon Artists, Face Painting, DJ, Dole Whip and more!

This will also be a chance to get a first glimpse of items for our 2025 Online Silent Auction that directly supports SRE!

Please use the QR code listed on the flyer (or click here https://one.bidpal.net/srecarnival2025/welcome) to RSVP to this event so we have an accurate count for food/drinks/prizes etc.! This link will also direct you to the Online Auction site where you can view and bid on items when the site goes live.

We couldn't put on this event without your support, please see link for volunteer spots available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA4A92AA5F8CF8-55355109-srespring

We are looking forward to Spring weather and seeing you all there!

Questions? Email rachel.musselmankc@gmail.com

SRE Families,

Please take a look at these lost and found items to determine if any belong to your family! Any unclaimed items will be donated after Spring Break (3/25).

Email Jenny Davenport with any questions jennifercdavenport@gmail.com.

Monday, March 24 (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday, March 25 (Yellow Day)

• PTO Online Auction (Mar 24-Apr 4)
• 8:00 Strings

Wednesday, March 26 (Green Day)

Thursday, March 27 (Red Day)

• 8:00 Strings
• 7:00 BVW Orchestra Festival
• Royals vs Guardians Home Opener 3:10

Friday, March 28 (Orange Day)

We are currently looking to fill two positions at SRE:

• Lunchroom Aide: Monday-Friday 11:00-2:00. ( Could also end this at 1:15 if that works better)
• Early Childhood Para- Monday-Thursday 8:15-4:00 and and Friday morning 8:15-12:00.

If you know anyone who is interested in all or some of these hours, please encourage them to apply online: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=34396

Feel free to also let me know so I can look out for the application.

On July 1, 2023, the Every Child Can Read Act went into effect in Kansas. The intent of this legislation was to address literacy initiatives with a target of ensuring students reach grade level benchmarks by third grade. In Blue Valley, we prioritize partnership with families in conjunction with high quality, evidence-based instruction rooted in the science of reading. This has been and remains a large area of focus for professional learning. Rather than limit conversations about reading progress to 3rd grade, it is our practice to do so at each grade level. KSDE has provided a summary of this Act which can be found here. Our teachers look forward to talking with you about your child during Parent-Teacher conferences.

Families can expect automated attendance messages by email, phone, and text if a child is absent and their absence has not already been reported by a parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to report an absence or reply to the automated email or phone message.

What is the purpose of attendance notifications?

We realize that students may occasionally need to miss school for planned absences, illnesses, and appointments. However, when a student does not arrive at school or unexpectedly misses a portion of the school day, we are concerned and want to make sure you are aware that your child is absent.

How can I get push notifications?

Families who would also like a push notification can download the ParentVUE app and manage their notifications. If a child has an unreported absence when a teacher submits attendance, then a push notification will immediately be sent to the parent/guardian's mobile device.

Interested in push notifications? Simply download the ParentVUE app (iTunes app store or Google Play), enable push notifications in device settings and select attendance notifications through in-app settings. Once the app is downloaded, these instructions will help you complete the set-up.

Did you know that Sunset Ridge has a state-of-the-art broadcast booth and presents a LIVE news show to students every morning? The KSRE broadcast crew would love to feature YOUR student on the morning broadcast.

If your student has a sports accomplishment, stars in a performing arts event, or does something else amazing that they would like to share with the school; please email a short blurb and picture to Mrs. Reed at vjreed@bluevalleyk12.org so it can be broadcast to the school!

If you want to stay informed on Blue Valley and community events and activities, click the link to our Peach Jar page below.

Sunset Ridge Peach Jar Events

Let me know how I can best support you.

Email: mcriley@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/SRE
Location: 14901 England Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-7400
Twitter: @principalRiley