Weekly Wildcat

Hello Sundance Families!

We had a fantastic week at Sundance, celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Our Wildcats built leprechaun traps, watched an Irish Dance performance, and I was able to join many of our classes for a special read aloud. Looking ahead, we are very excited about our upcoming Fun Run. All students are encouraged to wear bright colors on 3/20! A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed! We hit our goal of 20k and I can't wait to be pied in the face! 😅😀 😂 Help us reach our next goal of 30K - see details below.

Action Items:

• Mindful Monday: Check out our Mindful Monday linked here.
• Join us for our Fun Run on 3/20 - Click Here for the schedule.

Helpful Info:

• Continuing Student Registration: The window closes on 3/31 - help us reach 75% by next week!

Previously Shared Information:

• Counselor's Newsletter: Click here to view our March Edition

• Volunteering at Sundance: Click here for volunteer requirements or stop by the office to speak with Stacie M-F from 8:30-11:30am. Please see below to determine the level of clearance you are interested in pursuing. Processing time is 1-2 days for a level 1 volunteer and 1-2 days for a level 2 volunteer.

• Check out our Library Newsletter below!

• Mobile Communication Devices: Please review the updated district policy on smart phones and watches. We realize some parents may choose to have their child carry a cell phone or wear a smartwatch to school for before/after school communication. To ensure these devices are not disruptive to teaching and learning, mobile communication devices shall be turned off during instructional time. Smartwatches may be worn and shall be turned off or placed in “school mode” during the instructional day. In addition, cell phones, smartwatches, and other mobile communication devices shall not be used in any manner which infringes on the privacy rights of any other person. When a student uses a mobile communication device or smartwatch in an unauthorized manner, the student may be disciplined, and a district employee may confiscate the device. The employee shall store the device securely until it is returned to the student or turned over to the principal or designee, as appropriate.
  

• The district will not be responsible for a student’s mobile communication device or smartwatch which is brought on campus or to a school activity and is lost, stolen, or damaged. If your child needs to communicate with you during the school day, they will be given access to a school phone at an appropriate time.
• Career Day: We are hosting our first Career Day in May! Click here to sign up!
• Review Volunteer Requirements: Interested in volunteering on a field trip? Click here to view requirements.

Go Wildcats!

Raquel Katz

Principal

Sundance Elementary

Next Week:

• 3/18: Seussical Jr. performance discounted tickets on sale

• 3/19: Spring Photo Day

• 3/20 - Wear Sundance Spirit Wear for Fun Run

• 3/20: Fun Run
  

• 3/20: 5th Grade Mesa Verde Parent Night 5:30-7pm, Gym

• 3/28: Incoming TK/K enrollment informational session @1:30pm, library
  
• 3/29: 5th Grade Biz Town Field Trip

• 4/1: Foundation Monthly Meeting @ 7 pm in the Library & Zoom

• 4/1: New Student Enrollment Begins!
  
• 4/4: Seussical performance by the Musical Theater Club @ 6 pm
  
• 4/5: Friday Flag @8am in the MPR-- All families welcome to join!
• 4/18 - Dine Out Night @ The Stand
  
• 4/26: Parent Coffee @ 8:30 am
  
• 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

• (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