Weekly Wildcat

We had another wonderful week at Sundance! A huge round of applause to our 3rd-5th graders for completing their first week of state testing. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder. Let's continue to cheer them on as they complete the math portion next week. We were honored to host the Inclusive Practices Team today. Many of our general ed classes and sped classes completed art projects and get to know you activities. And let's not forget the highlight of the week --the Travel the World Cultural Event! It was great to see our community come together to celebrate and learn about different cultures. A huge thank you to Rose Meloney, PAC President, who chaired the event.

Have a nice weekend!

Action Items:

• Mindful Monday: Check out our Mindful Monday linked here

Helpful Info:

• Lost & Found: All items will be donated on May 3rd!
• ESS Enrollment: There is a new, centralized application management system for families interested in applying for before and/or after school program services through Extended Student Services (ESS). If you are interested in the program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please visit the ESS webpage for the latest information on the lottery draw and enrollment timeline. If you need help submitting an interest application or have questions about the ESS program, please send a message to enrollment-ess@powayusd.com.
• New Student Enrollment: Poway Unified School District is currently enrolling new students for the 2024-2025 school year! PUSD Enrollment is an on-line process. Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection. You can contact your assigned school of residence to schedule an appointment if you do not have access to a device/internet or if you need assistance with completing the online enrollment packet. Please visit the PUSD Enrollment page for directions and access to the online enrollment portal.
• Universal TK at Poway Unified: For the 2024-25 school year, if your child's 5th birthday is between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025 (born between September 2, 2019 and June 2, 2020), you are eligible to enroll your child in Transitional Kindergarten! Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, PUSD will provide optional TK enrollment to all eligible 4 year olds within the Poway Unified School District. We are currently in the fourth year of a phased-in process.

• 3rd-5th Grade Families: State Testing continues next week! Please remember to send your child's chromebook to school fully charged!

Previously Shared Information:

• Volunteering at Sundance: Click here for volunteer requirements or stop by the office to speak with Stacie M-F from 8:30-11:30am.

Go Wildcats!

Next Week:

• 5/3: Sundance Annual Auction
  
• 5/3: Master Sports Field Day - Fun Run School Prize!
  
• 5/3: No Friday Flag due to Master Sports Day

Looking Ahead:

• 5/6-5/10: Staff Appreciation Week!
• 5/6-5/10: Last week of library (all checkouts and renewals for 7 days only)
  

• 5/8 - Staff Luncheon as part of Staff Appreciation Week

• 5/8: School Site Council Meeting, zoom
• 5/9: 4th Grade music performance
• 5/10: Xploration

• 5/10: Western Wear Spirit Day as part of Staff Appreciation Week

• 5/13: Monthly Foundation Meeting at 7pm
• 5/14: 3rd Grade Field Trip, Balboa Park History Center
• 5/17: ALL library items due, all grades
  
• 5/17: Final Friday Flag of the Year
• 5/20: Band Concert @8:15am
• 5/22: 1st Grade Field Trip, Zoo
• 5/24: Career Fair
• 5/27: No School - Memorial Day
• 5/30: 5th Grade Music Performance @8am
• 5/31: Luau
  
• 5/31:Xploration
• 6/3: Volunteer Appreciation Celebration @8:15am
• 6/4: Senior Grad Walk @ 1:30pm
  
• 6/5: 5th Grade Promotion @ 8:30am
• 6/5: 1st grade Field Trip, park
• 6/6: Last Day of School & Bootshoot Game (families welcome to join & play!) @8:30am, blacktop
• 8/21: First Day of School!

• (New) State Testing (3rd-5th)
• Music Schedule
• Updated 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

It’s that time of the year where we get to celebrate our amazing staff at Sundance and show them our deep appreciation and gratitude in the lives of our students. This year’s theme is: “The Best of the West.” Students, room parents, and PAC will work together and spoil the staff with breakfast, snacks, thank you cards, catered luncheon, class gifts, Yogurtland treats, gift cards, and dressing up in their Best Western Wear. Please refer to the flyer for more information and look for an email from your room parents.

Join us on Monday, May 13th for the monthly Foundation meeting. We will be holding elections for the Foundation Officers & Board members for the ‘24-’25 school year, including a few NEW Foundation members, and we still have positions available. All parents are welcome, please contact stephanies.warner@gmail.com for more information.

Last night’s Multi-Cultural Night was a wonderful trip around the globe! Thank you to ALL of the families who showcased their countries (Serbia, Italy, India, Philippines, Poland, Vietnam, Korea, and Mexico) with fashion, food, games, arts and crafts, performances, and more! Sundance is a wonderfully diverse community as demonstrated by last night’s event. Thank you to Rose Meloney, PAC President, who chaired and brought this event back for the first time since 2019. If you enjoyed last night’s event, we need more parents to help lead and organize special events for our community. Please consider how you might contribute your time and support the Parent Activities Committee by emailing Rose Meloney at arroz1127@aol.com for the upcoming school year.

Next Friday will be the Master Sports Field Day, the schoolwide prize earned for raising over $30,000 during the Fun Run! We are finalizing the schedule for each grade to participate in the awesome stations from Pedal Carts, Giant Ball Relay Race, Inflatable Bootcamp Obstacle Course, and more! We will need parents to help us ensure the Field Day runs smoothly, please email stephanies.warner@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out and joining the fun!

Make your voice heard - the Foundation needs your input on our budget for next year!! The district has informed us there will be budget cuts, that could affect staffing, programs and activities that you value the most! Our goal is to hear from at least 100 Sundance families and we have a long way to go - please take this short survey!

Join us on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 for the Annual Sundance Auction night! This premiere “Parent's Night Out'' features Italian dinner, DJ, Photo Booth and more! Mix and mingle with the Sundance community with all proceeds benefiting Sundance students! Event and ticket information can be found in the flier below.

Buy tickets NOW online here.

Very limited tickets will be available at the Door (if any!), so don’t delay!

Is your student missing a jacket or water bottle? Don’t forget to check the Lost & Found by the main gate to check for your items before they are donated.

Do you want your students to have fun and spend extra time with their friends and teachers on a Thursday after school? Then, sign them up for Grade Level Staff Experiences. It costs $20/student and all proceeds benefit the Twin Trails Education Foundation. Payment will be collected the week prior to the event. Spots are filling up fast so email your reservations to Rose Meloney by April 30th at arroz1127@aol.com. Here is the list of the staff experiences, dates, and times available:

TK - Outdoor Play, Food, & Fun - Thursday, May 16th, 11:45am-12:45pm

K - Movie & Ice Cream - Thursday, May 9th, 12:30pm-1:45pm

1st - Disney Movie Matinee, Treats, & PJs - Thursday, May 30th, 12:30pm-2:30pm

2nd - Masterpiece Art Class - Thursday, May 9th, 12:30pm-2pm

3rd - Science & Snacks - Thursday, May 9th, 12:30pm-2pm

4th & 5th - Kickball & Popsicle Party - Thursday, May 23rd, 12:30pm-2pm