The Sunray
Sunset Elementary Newsletter
8.21.23 First Day of School Edition
Welcome back! As you know school starts tomorrow. We are excited and would like to welcome you to a new school year. Our staff has been working hard in preparation for what promises to be a great year and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your children in the morning! I wholeheartedly believe that our staff here at Sunset knows it is an honor and a privilege to serve your children. We look forward to a wonderful year of working together. I have included just a few simple bullets for this week and I will send a full version of the newsletter out on Friday evenings. Goooo Sunset!
Thomas Fletcher
Principal
Sunset Elementary School
Bright Sunrays (UVA)
Brand new"ish" news...
•Short Days~ We will have a few early release days this week. Please plan accordingly.
Monday 8/21 Release @1:30 (1st-5th) @1:10 (TK/Kinder)
Tuesday 8/22 Release @1:30 (1st-5th) @1:10 (TK/Kinder)
Wednesday 8/23 Release @1:30 (1st-5th) @1:10 (TK/Kinder)
Thursday 8/24 Release @2:50 (1st-5th) @1:30 (TK/Kinder)
Friday 8/25 Release @2:50 (1st-5th) @1:30 (TK/Kinder)
•Entry Gates~ We will open the gates at 8:15.
We will have four entry gates open before and after school.
One in the back of the school by the garden/Karl Wente Park.
One next to the MPR between the lower Kindergarten building and the MPR.
One in the front of the school between the office and room 4/5.
One at the end of the Kindergarten building next to room 1.
•Traffic Safety Reminder~ Please go slow, plan ahead, be patient and responsible when picking up and dropping off. Our students' safety is priority #1 and the first few weeks it's imperative that we start off on the right foot. We appreciate your attention to safety.
•Want to Volunteer in a classroom? ~ We are NOT ready for volunteers yet, but we will be soon. Please apply (or re-apply if you volunteered last year) through Raptor. You have to reapply every year. If you were fingerprinted last year, you DO NOT need to get fingerprinted again. Julie will be clearing volunteers ASAP. Please check out the website for updates on getting cleared to volunteer.
•Breakfast~ Will be served again this year for those in need. Doors will be open at 8:00 and close at 8:10. Please be prompt if you plan to take advantage of this amazing service.
•Please help me welcome our new staff members~
Allison Auser - 5th Grade teacher
Karen Bjeletich - Science Teacher
Mandy Hanson~ Paraeducator
Kim Phillips~ Paraeducator
Kendra Lehr~ TK Aide
Grade Level Changes~
Janine Deiling will be teaching TK
Jay Hendrick will be teaching 4th grade
Picture Day~ Mark your calendars for picture day. It's September 21st!
•Sunray Archive...See below
Fading Sunrays (UVC)
News that's been around a while...
We use these three statements to reinforce our positive behavior with our students and would love for your help and support as we teach our students how to behave in all situations.
•PLEASE label your child's water bottle and/or lunch box with a first and last name. We have had several misplaced items with no name.
•The Sunset office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. If you have questions please do not hesitate to call us or stop by and speak to Julie, Colleen or Anne.
•Please note the attached bell schedule and LVJUSD calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Calendar these dates!
8/21/23~ First Day of School
School dismissal is 1:30 1st-5th (1:10 for TK/Kinder)
8/22/23~ Early Dismissal
School dismissal is 1:30 1st-5th (1:10 for TK/Kinder)
8/23/23~Early Dismissal
School dismissal is 1:30 1st-5th (1:10 for TK/Kinder)
8/24/23~ Regular School Day
School dismissal is 2:50 1st-5th (1:30 for Kinder)
8/25/23~ Regular School Day
School dismissal is 2:50 1st-5th (1:30 for Kinder)
8/30/23~ Kona Ice after school, on the blacktop, near the solar panels
9/4/23~ Labor Day (No School)
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9/21/23~ Picture Day!
Sunset PTO
Gate and Drop off information
Gate Entry and Exit for Sunset Elementary
Gates Open at 8:15 am
School Starts at 8:30 am
While you are allowed and welcome on campus, we ask that you be cognizant of teachers time and student behavior while we work to instill a culture of kindness and integrity. While we value you and want you to know you are a vital part of our community and are welcome here, we are still asking that you help your child take steps to becoming independent as they find their own way to class as they enter campus.
It is exciting to see Kindergartners walk to class, hang up their backpacks, grab what they need and head into class...all on their own. Trust me, it will happen in time.
Student LVJUSD Gmail Accounts
In accordance with security guidance, IT has updated student passwords to 9-digits. That means students with 8-digit student IDs will need to add a leading zero and students with 7-digit student IDs will need to add two leading zeros to be able to log in. Students with 9-digit student IDs or who had previously changed their password to a personal password were not affected.
If students need help, they can get help from their teachers when school starts.
Sunray Archive
Sunset Elementary School
Email: tfletcher@lvjusd.org
Website: https://www.livermoreschools.org/sunset
Location: 1671 Frankfurt Way, Livermore, CA, USA
Phone: 925.606.5230