Sunset Express

Sunset Lake Elementary

Principal Amie McCaw

We are Lifelong Learners and Lifelong Leaders!

Email: amccaw@vicksburgschools.org
Website: Vicksburgcommunityschools.org
Location: 201 N Boulevard St, Vicksburg, MI, United States
Phone: (269)321-1550
Twitter: @TLIMPrincipal

Happy May Sunset Lake Families,

This month is one of our busiest of the year!

Our annual PTSO Walk-a-Thon is scheduled for this Friday, May 4th in the afternoon. Our students will be walking/running the track to earn $ for Sunset Lake. In the morning this Friday our 2nd grade students will be hosting their annual economic sale and our students will be able to purchase different items. We also have our 5th grade students off to the Rock & Mineral show for one of their annual end of year field trips.

We have also learned this week that Sunset Lake will be hosting a special visitor during Teacher Appreciation Week on May 11th. The Michigan Department of Education State Superintendent Brian Whiston, will be coming to Sunset Lake Elementary for a tour and to celebrate with our amazing teachers!

Our state assessment, MSTEP continues through out this month. Please be sure to reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions about the specific dates and times your child will be tested. Our district end of year assessments are also scheduled for this month and our students will be working to reach their goals in reading and math while tracking them in their Leadership Binders.

Much like we implemented last year, we want to share out our big goal of SUMMER READING. We hope to have every child read through out the summer break and to encourage that our students find the JOY in reading. We are collecting books in our lobby for any donations your family may be able to share with us. Our goal is to have each child borrow 4-6 books to read over the summer and to be able to choose books during our last two weeks of school. PLEASE take some time during spring cleaning and send in your gently used books that your child has outgrown or no longer uses.

We thank you in advance for your support!

Reminder, if you feel you need to share out specific information about your child in regards to our class placement for next year the Student Learning Style Forms are available in our office and due by May 11th. For the most part, we have found our teachers have a strong understanding of what environment works best for your child and/or you have been in contact with your child's teacher to communicate your thoughts.

Yours in Learning,

Amie McCaw

Sunset Lake Elementary Principal

• May 4th- 2nd Grade Economic Sale and Walkathon
• May 4th -5th Grade Rock and Mineral Show
• May 18th - First Grade Music Program
• May 25th - Track and Field Day
• May 28th- No School
• June 4th- Late Start Day

Our Kindergarten Enrollment is in full force. Our Kick-Off night had many families attend and our screening dates have been scheduled. If you have any questions, please call the office at 321-1500 or 321-1000.

Don't Forget to get your Yearbook. They are only $9.00. You can put a check (Geskus Photography) or cash in a envelope. Write the student name and teacher on the front of it. Any questions call the office at 269-321-1500.

IT’S TIME FOR THE MAIN EVENT!

May 4: Sunset Lake Walk-A-Thon!! We are so happy to have another successful year for the Walk-A-Thon. We have an amazing school with even more amazing students, staff, and volunteers. But it is not over yet! Below is a schedule for the Walk. And, as always, parents are welcome to come walk with their child/children. (Volunteers are still needed for this event. Please contact Shannon Visser (269) 615-7024 if interested.)

Walk-A-Thon Schedule

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Guerrero, Phillips, Clark, Wallen, Breitenbach, Newhouse, Whitmore, and Burns
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Lehman and Porter
11:45 – 12:15 – Sink, Trayers, and Taylor
12:35 – 1:05 p.m. – Phelps, Malito, Sadowski, Baker, Caseria, Walters, and Lewis
1:10 – 2:20 p.m. – Prize Drawing
Magic Jim will be coming during this time. As we are drawing prizes, he is going to teach the children to make animal balloons and play the cup game with teachers.
2:25 – 2:55 – Bond, Chang, Moughton, and Zagar
3:00 – 3:25 – Mini Magic Show with Magic Jim

May 9: PTSO meeting in the Sunset Lake Library. All are welcome to attend.

May 25: Track and Field Day! Great times are had by all and hopefully our good ‘ol Michigan weather cooperates….We will also be doing some of the Walk-A-Thon prizes this day! (Volunteers are still needed for this event. Please contact Shannon Visser (269) 615-7024 if interested.)

In the month of May we are working on Habit #7 Sharpen the Saw. This habit helps teach our students that they need to take care of their whole self. We want our students to know it's important they eat right, exercise and get plenty of sleep. We want our students to know it is a good thing to spend time with family and friends. We teach our students that we can learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. We want our students to find meaningful ways to help others.

Hello 3rd-5th grade Sunset Lake Parents!

We would like to let you know about a wonderful, free summer, camp experience available to

your child.

Pretty Lake camp is located in Mattawan, MI and gives children an enriched summer camp

experience for Inpost camp is camp for 3rd-5th grade. Pretty Lake offers six sessions

throughout the summer that are one week long each. The campers will partake in safe, staff-led

activities including canoeing/kayaking, nature program, swimming, camping, archery, arts & crafts,

team-building, campfires, and a variety of games.

For more information, please visit their website at prettylakecamp.org and apply at

prettylakecamp.org/apply.

You may also fill in a hard copy registration form that can be mailed directly to the camp. You

may choose to send in your child’s registration yourself to the address provided at the top of the

application or send it in to your child’s teacher by May 23rd, 2018.

Below are some notes from Mrs. Heintzelman the music room!

Students in grades 2-5 can audition for the Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus. The Kalamazoo Children’s Chorus consists of students from all over the county who want to explore challenging choral music

Call 269-547-7183 to schedule an audition or click the link below.

Audition information for the Kalamazoo Children's Chorus

Upcoming Local Music Concerts & Musicals:

May 4 8pm Miller Auditorium Black Violin

Black Violin uses their unique blend of classical, hip-hop, R&B, and rock genres to create stereotype defying music that speaks to people of all walks of life. The duo, composed of Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil B. (viola), is joined on stage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The Miami Herald said of the band that “Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes…an unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness.

Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival Young Artist Award Winner Elliot Wuu

Sunday, May 6, 2016 - 3pm. Vicksburg High School PAC

Tickets for this event are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $5 for students (18 and under), and $25 for families of five or more. Reservations can be made by visiting www.vicksburgcommunityschools.org/performing-arts-center

or by calling the Vicksburg Performing Arts center ticket office at 321.1193.

Kalamazoo Sympnony Orchestra Dysney’s Junlgle Book in concert

Saturday, May 26 3pm Miller Auditorium Tickets are $10 each

Summer Music Opportunities:

Kalamazoo Kids on Stage Drama Camp

Kalamazoo Kids on Stage

2018 Summer Drama Camp

Is your child dramatic? If yes, then get them on stage! In the KKOS program, there is a role for everyone.

3 week camps for those entering grades one through ten in the 2018/2019 school year.

All campers will have a part in the musical production that will be presented to parents and friends the last week of camp. Note: Due to our auditions being held the first day of camp, (July 16), if your child will not be in attendance that day, it is important that you contact us at: kalamazookidsonstage@gmail.com

Mrs. Heintzelman works with the primary camp and they will be performing Lion King Kids

Session Dates:

July 16-August 3 (3 weeks) Monday through Friday

New Location:

Lake Center Elementary, 10010 Portage Road

Click here to register for Kalamazoo Kids on Stage Drama Camp

Or call 269 323-6700 Monday- Friday 7:30-3:30 to register

What a Do Theater Battle Creek

Please join us this summer for our programs for students aged 7-18.

Scholarships and discounts are available for select programs, and T-Shirts and materials are included in the pricing for all workshops.

For more information, please email our Program Director, Teri Noaeill at teri.e.noaeill@gmail.com or attend our information night [date TBD] at:

What A Do Theatre located at 4071 W. Dickman Rd in Springfield, MI.

More information will be announced later in the season.

Center Stage Theater Comstock

Has a great summer show. Look for Audition information to be posted soon.

Kindleberger Park Arts festival

They put on two musicals, one for children and one for ages 17-adult. Look for more information soon. Thank you!

Please contact Mrs. Heintzelman if you know of any summer arts opportunities you would like to share with others. 269.321.1523 or pheintzelman@vicksburgschools.org.

Hi I’m Erica and I’m Angelee we are talking about the Book fair. We interviewed third, fourth, fifth and also first and second graders.

We asked what their favorite book was and here are some books they liked:

• Pokemon

• Dog Man

• Narwal & Jelly

• Hero

• Two nomes

Here are the books one famous book is Pokemon we had 23 kids who liked that book.

Bring healthy carrots or apples and the healthy snack you like.It will make your body and brain nice and healthy .Always bring a healthy snack to school.Tell your mom or dad to bring you a healthy snack to school. Make sure they are healthy. Do not bring cookies or chips they are not healthy for you.Remember to bring a healthy snack to school.

When & What

The Walk,a,

Thon is May

4 2018. It is

about getting

money for

the school

to get more

things like

balls for p.e,

instruments

for music, and

art supplies.

What Parents Should Know

They give drinks to the kids to keep them hydrated.

You can buy shirts for it.

You can pay for prizes.

You can watch your child do it.

And last you can...sign out your child at the end.