November 1st Sunrise Elementary
Weekly Buzz
November 1, 2023
Important Upcoming Dates
November 9th: 2:00 PM Elementary Dismissal- Conferences
November 9th: Conferences 5:00-8:00pm
November 10th: Sunrise Veterans Day Concert 10:00-11:00 am
November 13th: 2:00 PM Elementary Dismissal- Conferences
November 13th: Conferences 5:00-8:00pm
November 17th: 2nd Grade (Heppe & Leverson) Field Trip to Weis Museum
November 17th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
November 22nd: 2nd Grade (Hintz & Meulemans) Field Trip to Weis Museum
November 23rd & 24th: NO SCHOOL
Conferences
At this point everyone should have scheduled their parent/teacher conference with their child's teacher. Sunrise Elementary Parent/ Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, November 9th and Monday, November 13th 5:00-8:00 PM. Please call the office if you have any questions.
Please note, students will be released at 2:00 on conference days. There is NO 2:00 childcare available on these two days unless your child is enrolled in the YMCA after school program.
PTO
- If you need to contact the Sunrise PTO, you may email them at kimberlysunrisepto@gmail.com.
Parent Teacher Conference Dinner Sign Up
Parent/ Teacher Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 9th and Monday, November 13th. The PTO is looking for your help in providing the teachers with a delicious dinner both nights. Click the image to volunteer to bring something. If you have any questions please feel free to email the PTO @ kimberlysunrisepto@gmail.comThank you!!
Popcorn Fridays
PTO popcorn Fridays are:
- October 20th
- January 5th
- March 15th
- May 3rd
Trunk or Treat Raffle Winners
Trunk or Treat was a huge success! Please click here to see our raffle ticket winners!
Book Fair
November 7-14, 2023
Dear Parents and Families:
We’re excited to invite you and your child to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our library staff, this event is an opportunity for families to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s fair:
Students will preview the book fairs during scheduled library visits.
Parents will be invited to shop the fair during our elementary conference nights, November 9 and November 13 from 5:00-8:00 pm. During these evening shopping times, we will accept the following forms of payment: cash, credit card, check, e-wallet.
Since in-person shopping for parents is available this year, we ask that parents please shop during the set conference nights. However, if this is not possible for your family, elementary students will be permitted to shop the fair during open library times and with permission from the classroom teacher. Elementary students may purchase book fair items during the school day using e-wallets only. Please DO NOT SEND CASH OR CHECK to school with your child. These forms of payment will not be accepted from elementary students.
Please note: KASD staff is not responsible for what your child chooses to purchase with their e-wallet money. Please be sure to plan this with your child ahead of time. Also note Scholastic’s policy regarding deposited e-wallet money that is not spent. No returns or refunds will be issued.
To use your leftover eWallet balance from a previous school book fair, please access our school's homepage link below and click “Get Started” to create a new eWallet. After your eWallet is created, you will have a chance to select your leftover balance (listed as an eGift card) and click “Fund” to roll it over to our current fair. Feel free to add more funds to the eWallet and/or share to others using Scholastics Friends and Family share feature.
Another option for shopping this year’s fair is online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
Janssen: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/janssenelementaryschool
Sunrise: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sunriseelementaryschool33
Westside: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/westsideelementaryschool11
Woodland: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/woodlandintermschool
Happy reading!
Erin Wedemeier
4K-8 library media specialist
Music News
Veterans Day
Sunrise Elementary will be celebrating Veterans Day on November 10th at 10:00 AM in the gymnasium, with an all school assembly. Please check your students folder for a flier with more details and information on how to submit photos for the special slide show.
Upcoming Concerts
Welcome back! Your children have been busy with music already this year. Here are the upcoming music concerts for the year.
Veterans Day Concert - Friday, November 10th in the gym time 10:00am
1st Grade Spring Concert - Tuesday, March 5th @ 6:00pm in the gym
2nd Grade Spring Concert - Tuesday, March 5th @ 7:00pm in the gym
5K Spring Concert - Wednesday, March 6th @ 2:30pm in the gym
3rd Grade Spring Concert - Thursday March 7th @ 6:00pm in the gym
4th Grade Spring Concert - Thursday, March 7th @ 7:00pm in the gym
Please reach out if you have any questions 🙂
-Mr. Meehl
Cold Weather is Here
Cold weather is here. Please make sure your child has the appropriate cold-weather attire (coat, hat, gloves, boots & snow pants). When snow arrives, students must wear snow pants and boots to play on the playground or any other snow-covered area during recess. During the winter months, boots must be worn when playing on the blacktop, even if it has been cleared of snow. Students that do not have the appropriate attire, will need to stay next to the building. Thank you for helping keep Sunrise student’s warm and dry.
Sunrise Procedures
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedure
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
Early Dismissal Explained
Please click the image for more information regarding both noon dismissal procedures and 2:00 dismissal procedures.
Reporting Your Child Absent or Tardy
If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call the Sunrise office by 8:45 am. You may call the office at 920-954-1822 and press option #1 to leave a voicemail on the Sunrise attendance line. The office receives all of these voicemails.
Food Service
November Elementary Lunch Menu
November lunch menus are available by clicking on the menu.
Health Room Information
Medication Consent From
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physician's signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick
Is your child feeling ill? Click the image to find out when you should keep your child home.
Vision Screening
Sunrise vision screening takes place on Thursday, December 14th. Please click on the flier to access more information about the districts vision screening.
Other Communication Resources
Sunrise Elementary Website
You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
Sunrise Elementary Facebook
Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
Community Events
There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
Testing
Reading Readiness
Grade KG:
October 30--November 16
January 22--February 2
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
January 22-February 2
April 22--May 3
MAP Testing
Grades 2-4:
January 2--19
May 15--24
FORWARD Testing
Grades 3 & 4
March 18 - April 26, 2024 (specific dates of testing will come from the classroom teacher)
School Fliers
Tri-County Dental
Please click the flier to find out more about a Free Dental Care program for your child.
Weather Cancellations & Delays
Substitute Teachers & Paraprofessionals
The Kimberly Area School District is always looking for great substitutes. Click on the flier to find out more information on how to join our team.
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