May 1st Sunrise Elementary
Weekly Buzz
May 1, 2024
Important Upcoming Dates
May 2nd: 2nd Grade (Heppe & Leverson) Field Trip to 1000 Islands
May 2nd: 4th Grade Field Trip to Ledgeview Nature Center
May 3rd: Kids Heart Challenge
May 3rd: PTO Popcorn Friday
May 10th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
May 16th: Book Swap
May 22nd: 5K Field Trip to Apple Creek YMCA
May 24th: 4th Grade Field Trip to JRG
May 24th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
May 27th: No School
May 29th: 1st Grade (Manders & Steffen) Field Trip to 1000 Islands
May 30th: 1st Grade (Awe & Fontaine) Field trip to 1000 Islands
May 31st: 3rd Grade Field Trip to New Zoo
June 2nd: Sunrise Timber Rattler Game (1:10-3:40pm)
June 4th: 4th Grade Field Trip to Darboy Park
June 6th: 4th Grade Graduation Ceremony @ 9:00AM
June 6th: Last Day of School- Carnival Day!
Sunrise 2024 End of the Year Carnival
The annual End-of-Year Sunrise Carnival is just around the corner on June 6th, and everyone is very excited. Click the flier for more information and to sign up to volunteer.
2024/25 Annual Update & Schedule Release
Mark Your Calendars - August 1st-15th - Annual Update and Schedule Release
The Annual Update process which is done through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal replaces the forms you have filled out at your school in the past and is required for all families. This is a guided process that will walk you through updating and reviewing your information for the upcoming school year and must be completed by the Primary Parent/Guardian. Student schedules for the upcoming school year will also be made available on August 1st.
Book Swap
Our final book swap of the year is on May 16th. Students may bring in books from home, trade them in and take a "new to me" book home with them. Please donate books that are age appropriate for students at Sunrise. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Leverson.
PTO
Staff Appreciation Week 2024
Staff Appreciation Week 2024
CLICK HERE to sign up to help donate food items, contribute funds, or volunteer your time for this year's Teacher Appreciation week sponsored by Sunrise PTO!
First Day School Supplies
- Mark you calendars for the Sunrise Summer Send Off and Food Truck Rally-Tuesday, June 4th from 4:30-7:30pm. More information to come!
- If you need to contact the Sunrise PTO, you may email them at kimberlysunrisepto@gmail.com.
Kids Heart Challenge
The 2024 American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge event has wrapped up. Our school event is being held on Friday, May 3rd. This year Sunrise raised $28,924, with a lifetime total of $334,342. Way to go Sunrise!
Thank you to the entire Sunrise Elementary community for opening their hearts and supporting the mission of the American Heart Association. Together we have built a safer community by learning Hands Only CPR, 4 signs of stroke and heart-healthy habits, all while helping others.
Click HERE to hear from National Youth Market Ambassador, Audrey Doering, Wausau, WI
Summer School
Additional Summer School Opportunities
Summer School 2024- More Classes
Additional summer school class opportunities have been added and are now available for registration. For more information click here.
Click on the Summer School flier for more information about 2024 Summer School.
2024/2025 PICTURE DAYS
Click on the picture flier for more information about the KASD 2024/25 Picture Days.
2024/2025 School Year Enrollment
We have started to work on our enrollment numbers for the 2024/2025 school year. If you know your child will not be attending Sunrise Elementary, please notify our office as soon as possible. Thank you
KASD Online Program
4K & New 5K Registration is Now Open!
Please click the flier for more information on registering a 4Ker or a new 5Ker. Please note that if your child currently attends the 4K Center for Literacy, there is no need to register them for 5K.
District Administrative Office 2024 Summer Hours
Monday, June 10th - Friday, August 16th
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 12 NOON
On Monday, August 19th the District Administrative Office hours resume to the normal hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Testing
Reading Readiness
Grade KG:
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
April 22--May 3
MAP Testing
Grades 2-4:
May 15--24
The spring MAP tests will be administered to students in grades 2, 3 and 4 during the month of May. MAP tests are administered three times a year and measure student growth in the areas of reading, language arts, and mathematics. This information, along with other student data, provide our teachers with valuable information to inform instruction and monitor and set goals. Results of the MAP tests will be mailed to parents when they become available. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Sunrise Procedures
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedure
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
Early Dismissal Explained
Please click the image for more information regarding both noon dismissal procedures and 2:00 dismissal procedures.
Reporting Your Child Absent or Tardy
If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call the Sunrise office by 8:45 am. You may call the office at 920-954-1822 and press option #1 to leave a voicemail on the Sunrise attendance line. The office receives all of these voicemails.
Food Service
May Lunch Menu
Please click the flier for the May lunch menu.
Health Room Information
Medication Consent From
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physician's signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick NEW
Is your child feeling ill? Click the image to find out when you should keep your child home.
Other Communication Resources
Sunrise Elementary Website
You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
Sunrise Elementary Facebook
Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
Community Events
There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
School Fliers
KARC- Youth Track
Please click the flier to find out more about a KARC Youth Track your child.
Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals
The Kimberly Area School District is always looking for great substitutes. Click on the flier to find out more information on how to join our team.
KARC- Running Club
Please click the flier to find out more about a KARC Youth Track your child.
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The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.