Weekly Wildcat
May 12, 2023
Hello Sundance Families!
Thank you to our wonderful community, Foundation, and PAC for celebrating our amazing Sundance staff this week!! Sundance is a little slice of paradise so the Hawaiian theme was quite fitting!! Mahalo!!
On May 22-26, Sundance will be celebrating College & Career Week! Students will be learning about different careers and colleges through activities and class lessons. They will also be exploring their strengths and interests and see how those can translate into a future career. You can take a look at our agenda of activities/resources here. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me at empark@powayusd.com.
Helpful Information (NEW):
Drills: Our staff participated in an annual secure campus (lockdown) training, and we will have a school-wide drill next week. Once the drill has been completed, you will receive a brief email. Our teachers will discuss this with students early next week.
Mindful Monday: Don't miss next week's Mindful Monday linked here.
Global Languages Program: Our pilot program is entering session 3, and students will revisit some of the words and phrases from previous weeks, and will move on to learning about traditional foods from Filipino, Mandarin, and Korean speaking countries.
Previously Shared Information:
Lost & Found Reminder! Is your student missing a jacket or water bottle? Don’t forget to check the Lost & Found by the main gate to check for your items.
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Calendar
Next Week:
- 5/18: Fun Run Prize (Painting with Mrs. Katz) at 12:30pm for top fundraisers in each class! A personal invitation was sent out.
- 5/22-5/26: College and Career Week at Sundance
- 5/23: Rescheduled May Parent Coffee @ 8:30 am
- 5/25: 4th grade parent music performance at 8am
- 5/25: Lego Club Demo Day at 12:30pm, more details will be shared soon!
- 5/26: Friday Flag & Final Coffee with Mrs. Katz, library
- 5/31: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 6/1: 5th grade parent music performance, 8am
- 6/2: Volunteer Appreciation Event at 8:30am
- 6/2: End of Year Luau Dance
- 6/5: Foundation Meeting, 7pm
- 6/7: 5th Grade Promotion at 8:30am, blacktop
- 6/8: 5th grade vs. staff and parents boot shoot game! Join us at 8:30am on the blacktop.
Helpful Info/Links
- Counseling Referral Form linked here. Our counselor will hold group sessions on the following topics: Coping With Anxiety, Friendships, Social Skills, and Self-Control.
- Twitter: Sundance is now on Twitter - handle @SundancePUSD
- Instagram: Find us at SundanceElementary
Schedules:
PE Schedule: Click Here
Library Schedule: Link
Foundation/PAC Updates
May’s Parent Coffee - May 23rd @ 8:30 am
We hope to see you at our final Parent Coffee of this school year! Email kiran_sharma1611@yahoo.com for more information and the location.
Running Club Update - Last Few Weeks!
The final weeks of Running Club are upon us! The final day that miles are counted towards the 100 Mile awards will be Wednesday, May 24th. 100 Mile awards will be given on Friday, May 26th during the Friday Flag assembly.
Board Member Elections + Survey Thank You
Earlier this week we elected the Twin Trails Education Foundation Officer’s & New Board Members for the '23-'24 school year. Thank you to ALL of the current and past Board members for your service to the Sundance community!
Plus we received over 120 responses to the Sundance family survey which will be very helpful as we plan the next school year’s budget. THANK YOU!
‘23-’24 Officers & Board Members:
- President - Stephanie Warner
- Vice President - Terri Ramundo
- Co-Treasurers - Sean O'Connor & Megan Martinez
- Secretary - Jacque Benton
‘23-’24 New Board Members:
- Phil Benton - also Technology advisor
- Jacki Congdon
- Katrina Hale
- Maryam Rizi
‘23-’24 Returning Board Members:
- Raj Bhumkar
- Raquel Katz
- Sallie Koenig
- Rose Meloney
- Manisha Patel
- Sucharita Somkuwar