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News from the Ridge
May 12, 2024
The Sunset Ridge Community will provide a safe and caring place for all children to grow and believe in themselves as learners and individuals.
Office Main Line: (913) 239-7400
Attendance: (913) 239-7405
Nurse: (913) 239-7413
Important Links
May Character Focus:
I Got This
I got this! Look for someone that has shown a growth mindset this year and you know that they ‘got this’ and are a member of the TEAM.
Happening This Week
Scholastic Book Fair Week
Monday, May 13: Yellow Day
Tuesday, May 14: Green Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- Sunset Service Team (Group Honeybees) 3:50 - 4:30 pm
- Strings Concert at LKMS 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 15: Red Day
- Book Fair Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, May 16: Orange Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- SRE PTO Board Meeting 8:45 am
Friday, May 17: Yellow Day
- Field Day
- Kindergarten – 2nd Grade 9:00 - 10:30 am (Volunteers arrive at 8:45 am)
- 3rd grade – 5th grade 1:45 - 3:15 pm (Volunteers arrive at 1:30 pm)
- Family Picnic 12:00 - 1:00 pm
RSVP Needed for Family Picnic on May 17 12:00 - 1:00 pm
In the middle of our field day activities on May 17, we will have a family picnic from 12-1. We know that many families will choose to bring in outside food. However, we also want our cafeteria staff to be able to plan ahead so we don't waste food and/or not have enough. Please take a moment to RSVP below. 👇
Family Picnic Entry Ticket
Getting to and from school safely
As spring weather arrives, many students enjoy walking or biking to school. Please review pedestrian safety information with your children to ensure they arrive safely to and from school.
Use designated crosswalks when crossing a street
Wear a helmet when riding a bike
Stay alert for drivers
Increase driver awareness around school zones
There are more tips, including ideas for parents of walkers and riders at healthychildren.org.Thank you for prioritizing safety to make this spring season a safe and enjoyable one for everyone.
24-25 Registration is Open—Register TODAY!
Elementary school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information and pay fees. Completing registration confirms that your child will attend school in August. Thank you for providing important information as part of this annual process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.
Medication Pick Up Reminder
Reading Specialist Message
Pets on Campus
Now that the weather is getting nicer, I know we will start to have more people walking to school to pick up kids. Please refrain from bringing your pets on the SRE campus at arrival/dismissal. Some students are very allergic, and others are afraid of animals. Even the friendliest pets can get anxious around a large number of students. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe.
24-25 Kindergarten
Do you have an incoming kindergarten student or know a neighbor that has an incoming kindergartner for the 2024-25 school year? Click or share the link below to be put on our email distribution list for upcoming Kindergarten information.
News from Sunset Ridge PTO
PTO UPDATES (Parent Teacher Organization)
Every parent is a member of our PTO! Are you interested in learning more about the PTO or want to get involved? Questions? Reach out to Amy at sreptoboardpresident@gmail.com
24-25 SRE PTO Fees Explanation
Hi Falcon Community!
It is exciting to see registration open for the 2024-2025 school year! This year we changed up how the optional fees are listed to try and provide more clarity on what you are paying for. The two options specific to PTO for next year are the following:
PYRBK - PTO Yearbook/FieldTrip/Planner SRE for $60
- This is the fee to cover ONLY your child’s 2024-2025 yearbook ($15), their 2024-2025 planner ($4) and their 3 field trips and transportation costs ($41).
PDON – PTO Club Dues for SRE minimum of $30
- This is what has traditionally been called Falcon Fund. This is the fund we use to do all of the fun activities throughout the year: Meet the Teacher, Chat & Chew, Veteran’s Day, Fall Family Fun Night, VIP and Me, Field Day, Carnival and much more!
If you have any other questions about the fees, please feel free to reach out to Tiffany McCalla at sreptoboardcopresident@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support!
PTO Board
24-25 PTO Open Board Positions
Are you interested in getting involved at SRE. We would love to see you as a volunteer for the SRE PTO.
Please see the sign-up link below for any of our open positions.
SRE: 24-25 PTO Chairs (signupgenius.com)
Please contact Tiffany McCalla, Co-President at sreptoboardcopresident.com or 913-634-5012 or Amy Bednarz, President at sreptoboardpresident@gmail.com for more details We will also be scheduling a transition day in May for outgoing chairs with new incoming chairs.
BOGO Book Fair May 13 - May 16
Dear Families:
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Even better news? At our school’s upcoming Fair, for every book they purchase, your eager readers can choose another book for FREE! I love this buy-one-get-one promotion because it means students can take home extra reading. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place:
- May 13th – 16th, during school hours in the SRE Library
- We will also host a Book Fair Breakfast, May 15th, in the cafeteria from 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Enjoy a quick bit and then shop the book fair!
Before the Fair, after Monday, Apr 22, make sure to set up eWallet, your child’s digital payment account. Say goodbye to cash and hello to worry-free, cash-free purchases—and anyone can contribute! Share your child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give them more books to enjoy. (If you have more than one child, you’ll need to create an eWallet for each one.)
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.
Here are a few reminders about the upcoming fair:
- Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
- Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
- You can shop during the book fair breakfast!
**Sales Tax will be collected with every purchase so make sure your child has enough to cover the Sales Tax.
We will need volunteers to work the book fair and to help with the breakfast. We can’t do it without you!! Sign Up Here
The countdown to more book joy is on. Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading,
Shaina Billington & Nicole Scott
Field Day Friday, May 17th
Mark your calendars! We are gearing up for another fun Field Day on Friday May 17th! We are in need of parent volunteers to run stations and make this a successful event for the kids! Please see the link below for the sign-up genius to volunteer for a station. RAIN OR SHINE!!
SRE: Field Day 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Morning Session: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
- Volunteers arrive at 8:45 am and meet in the Gym to get supplies and directions. One parent volunteer will be partnered with 5th graders to run the stations.
Afternoon Session: 1:45 - 3:15 pm
3rd grade – 5th grade:
- Volunteers arrive at 1:30 pm and meet in the Gym for supplies and directions.
For any questions, please contact Tiffany McCalla (Field Day Chair) at 913-634-5012 or tacook07@gmail.com OR Joanne McLay jmclay@bluevalleyk12.org
Kindercamp August 1 - 2
Looking Ahead
Monday, May 20: Green Day
- 5th Grade Celebration 9:00 - 10:00 am
Tuesday, May 21: Red Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- Quarter 4 Assembly 9:00 - 9:30 am
Wednesday, May 22: Orange Day
Thursday, May 23: Yellow Day
- Last Day of School for Early Childhood
- Strings 8:00 am
Friday, May 24
- Last Day of School K - 5 Dismissal at 11:45 am
From Past Updates
Peach Jar Community Flyers
Blue Valley—Education Beyond Expectations
Mary Riley, Principal
Email: mcriley@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/SRE
Location: 14901 England Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-7400
Twitter: @principalRiley