Wednesday Word
April 20th, 2022
From the Principal
We are in our last week of state assessments this week. 3rd-5th grade scholars are rocking their math tests! Next week we will finish up with make-up tests.
Our final two sessions for kindergarten orientation is schedule for next Wednesday. We still have spaces available.
Next week we will hold our BOGO Book Fair! Be on the lookout for your child's wishlist.
One more week until our Sunflower Fun Run! We are looking forward to this community building event!
As always it is an honor to serve as the Principal of Sunflower Elementary.
Melissa Blevins
Kindergarten Enrollment/Orientation
RESCHEDULED Early Childhood Family Resource Fair
Sunflower BOGO Book Fair
Hi Sunflower Families!
The Scholastic BOGO Book Fair starts MONDAY! This means ALL BOOKS are Buy ONE get ONE FREE!!
It will run Monday, April 25th thru Friday, April 29th. Book fair will be open during Kindergarten orientation and also extended through BGC after-school Hours!!
Monday and Tuesday - Teacher/ Student preview
Wed-Friday- Families are welcome 9 am-6:30 pm.
Please visit our Scholastic homepage for a detailed schedule!
Sunflower Book Fair Homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sunflowerelementaryschool7
This season Sunflower Friends and Families have a wonderful opportunity to donate to “ALL for books Student Bank”. These donations give EVERY student a chance to walk out of the Book Fair with a book in their hands and a smile on their face! Please check out (and share!) the link below for details!
E-wallet student fund: link to donate for "All for books Student Bank"
https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=5113573
An E-wallet was also a great addition of payment to our last Book Fair! Click on link for details on how to set up money for your scholar! (This account will ONLY be used for your child)
https://players.brightcove.net/1543299976/Eyj59PHsg_default/index.html?videoId=6275847261001
Please be sure to sign up to be a Book Fair volunteer! Times are posted on our Homepage as well as this link for the Sign-up sheet:
HAPPY READING!!
From Sunflower PTO:
Volunteer Opportunity:
Junior Achievement is looking for parent volunteers to teach a community lesson from 9-10am for kindergarten (April 25-29), 1st grade (April 25-29) and 2nd grade (April 18-25). If interested, please contact Debbie Harman with Douglas County District Junior Achievement directly at debbie@kansasja.org
Landscape Clean-Up 4/24 2-4pm!
It’s time to make the entryway and roundabout at Sunflower beautiful! Please join us on Sunday 4/24 from 2-4pm for a landscape clean-up session. We will provide yard waste bags. This is a great outdoor family activity and a wonderful way to help our school.
Board Positions
Over the last few months we have communicated board openings for the Vice President and Secretary positions. We have had two candidates come forward. Please visit our Facebook page to read the candidate bios. There will be a vote to fill the two positions at our in-person May PTO meeting, Tuesday 5/3, at 6pm in the Library.
Committee Positions
*We have a Committee Chair position open for the Scholastic Book Fair. Tara Fagan has successfully overseen the Book Fair for many years but will be stepping away next year. This could also be a Co-Chair position. If you LOVE the book fair and are interested in heading up this committee, please email sunflowerelementarypto@gmail.com and we can discuss the position.
**Follow our Sunflower PTO Facebook page. We post a lot of information and events on our page.
https://www.facebook.com/Sunflower-Elementary-PTO-532741010145883/
Sunflower Fun Run/Walk
The 2022 Sunflower Community Fun Run is on April 30th at 9 am!! And…there’s still time to sign up as a participant or volunteer:
FUN RUN/WALK SIGN UP LINK: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Lawrence/2022SunflowerElementaryCommunityFunRunWalk
*Shirts are still available but sizes are limited.
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040948AFA629A6FF2-sunflower
A few things to look forward to at the event:
- a live DJ (aka, DJ Hugo) at the Southwest track
- a balloon arch finish from BalloonArts
- free race snacks from Checkers and water bottles from American Family Insurance and Hyvee
- an opportunity to look inside police cars from our friends at the LPD
- Uplift coffee and Kona Ice available for purchase
- gift cards and business swag giveaways for participants at the race conclusion
- and...tons of cheering fans!!!
Important Dates
4/25 - 4/29 - BOGO Book Fair
4/27 - Kindergarten Orientation
4/28 - 5th Grade Music Programs
5:45 P.M.- Mrs. Hayes' Class
6:30 P.M: - Mrs. Hagan's Class
7:15 P.M. - Mrs. Alvarado's Class
4/30 - Sunflower Fun Run
5/2 - 5th Grade Visits to Middle Schools
5/3 - PTO Meeting 6:00 P.M.
5/3 - Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night at all Middle Schools 6:00pm
5/5 - Kindergarten Music Programs
5:30 P.M. - Shoop/Lewis
6:15 P.M. - Byers/Grimes
5/5 - Choir Concert - 7:00 P.M.
5/10 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Science City
5/12 - Rock Band Concert - 6:15 P.M.
5/13 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Topeka Zoo
5/16 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Downtown Lawrence
5/18 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Mahffie Historic Site
5/20 - Field Day
5/25 - 5th Grade Recognition (more info. to come)
5/25 - Last Day of School - AM Only