Weekly Wildcat
August 12, 2022
Happy Friday, Sundance Families,
We look forward to seeing our Wildcats on August 17th at 7:45am! For families who are new to Sundance, you'll receive a Weekly Wildcat memo every Friday afternoon containing important reminders, our calendar, helpful links, and information from our Foundation/PAC.
Our theme this year will be "Bee"-longing! Our goal is to make sure every child feels connected to our school. Don't miss our bee-themed first day of school!
Helpful Information:
Breakfast and lunch: Meals are offered to all students at no cost and a menu can be found below under helpful links. If your child would like to participate in breakfast, please make sure they use the main gate regardless of the grade level. A breakfast ID will be sent home and should remain in your child's backpack.
First Day of School & Traffic Reminders: If you can walk to school, that's the best option to avoid traffic congestion. Our staff will be directing traffic at 7:25am. Please continue to follow our parking lot expectations:
- Drive slowly through our lot
- Drop off lane (closest to the curb): This lane is intended to be a quick drop and drive off lane. Please do not stop near the TK/K gate - all cars must move forward. Parents/guardians must remain in the car and cars cannot be left unattended.
- Passing lane: Use this lane if you are driving through our lot or if you are parking in a spot. Passing cars in the drop off lane is not allowed. This is a major safety concern and you will be asked to exit the lot if this is observed.
- Crosswalks: The crosswalks should always be used when walking to or from the parking lot or crossing the street.
- Your support is appreciated: Continue to be kind to our staff who assist with parking lot duty (it's not an easy job!) - a thumbs up, wave, thank you goes a long way and our goal is to keep your children safe.
Welcome Back Letter & Read Aloud Link: Click here
Calendar
Looking Ahead:
- 8/16: Back to School Night (TK/K) @3pm
- 8/16: Popsicle Party for Families @4-5pm (Hosted by our PAC)
- 8/17: First Day of School (Warning bell at 7:40am)
- 8/17-9/23: KID Days (TK/K)
- 8/25: Parent Coffee (More info coming soon!)
- 8:31: Friday Flag at 7:50am on the blacktop
- 8/31: Coffee with Mrs. Katz following our first Friday Flag (Location TBD)
- 9/1: Back to School Night (Grades 1st-5th) @5:00pm in the MPR
- 9/9: Back to School Dance from 6-8pm
- 9/26: First Full Day of K
Foundation/PAC Memo
Let’s celebrate the last day of summer and welcome back our new and current Wildcats with our annual Back to School Popsicle Party! These cool treats will be provided by our own Sundance PAC (Parent Activities Committee) and will be held on Tuesday, August 16th, from 4-5 pm, in the lunch area.
Let’s surprise our Sundance staff and teachers with their favorites snacks and treats to keep them refueld as they kick off the school year! Please sign up to help contribute to the Sundance Staff lounge for the first day of school.
- A big welcome back to all of our new and returning Sundance families! Please join our Facebook Group - Sundance PAC & Foundation for all the latest updates on events, school activities, volunteering, and more!
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