Weekly Wildcat
February 10, 2023
Hello Sundance Families!
We have an exciting week planned for our Wildcats with a Spirit Day, Valentine's Day classroom parties, STEAM activities, and our Friday Flag! We hope you can join our special Friday Flag on February 17th at 7:50am. We will be recognized as PUSD's first Common Sense School.
The STEAM proposal deadline has been extended until February17th! Please check your child's backpack for a copy of the proposal that went home today! Click here to learn how to complete it.
Don't miss next week's student-led Mindful Monday linked here.
Have a nice weekend, and I hope to see you at our Magic Show tonight in the MPR at 6pm.
Raquel Katz, Principal
Helpful Information:
Save the dates!
February 1 - March 31 – Intradistrict Transfer Window OpenMarch 1 - March 31 – Online Continuing Registration
April 1 – New Student Enrollment Begins–All Grades; continuing registration closes until May
April 1 - April 14 – TK Interest List Window Open
Previously Shared Information:
February 1 - March 31 – Intradistrict Transfer Window Open
- LCAP Survey (Open now-2/17): Click here to participate: https://bit.ly/2023pusdlcap Your responses will help shape future budget decisions and program priorities. The feedback is also shared with our School Site Council and Foundation.
- STEAM Showcase: We are excited to announce our first annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Showcase. All students in Preschool-5th Grade are encouraged to participate. Please view details here. The timeline, project details and requirements, and rubrics can be accessed using the link. A student-friendly video will be shared with classes - please click here to review it at home with your child(ren).
- Continuing Student Survey: Calling all CURRENT TK-4th Grade Families!! In order to help determine accurate projection numbers, please complete this survey for the 2023/2024 school year.
Calendar
Next Week:
2/13 - Foundation Monthly Meeting - All Parents Welcome!
2/28: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 3/7: Minimum Day (release at 12:25pm)
- 3:16: St. Patrick's Day Dance Assembly
- 3/17: Fun Run (Save the Date)
- 3/23: STEAM Showcase, 12:30-2pm (MPR)
- 3/30: HOP ON OVER TK/K Event at 2:00pm, library
- 4/1: TK/K Enrollment begins!
- 4/25: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 5/4 - Talent Show - more details to come!
- 5/30: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
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: Click Here
Foundation/PAC Updates
Magic Show is TONIGHT at 6 pm!
Final reminder to join us this evening for the Family Magic Show as we celebrate the success of the Red Envelope fundraising campaign!
Share your magical moments from tonight with the yearbook team at:
notification.photos.251388350@treeringphotos.com
Monthly Foundation Meeting - Mon. Feb 13th @ 7 pm in the Sundance Library
The February Twin Trails Education Foundation meeting is next week. Learn more about the upcoming school activities, funding request, and volunteer opportunities to support our Wildcats!
Fun Run 2023 is March 17th + Volunteers Needed!
Raise Money, Donate, Run, & Have Fun! More details and early bird registration coming soon!
Plus, the Fun Run Committee is looking for more volunteers to ensure that the Fun Run is a huge success for our children. Sign up here and thank you!
Save the Date + Join the Sundance Talent Show Committee
The Sundance Talent Show will be on May 4th and planning is underway! If you are interested in helping create a memorable night for the student performers and event attendees, please reach out to the Committee Co-Chairs Kristin Green - mrsgreen108@gmail.com, or Jen Landau - jenlandau@aol.com.
Request for donations for our upcoming Auction!
The Foundation team & Spring Auction committee are in planning mode too and need your contributions! Do you or your company offer unique goods or services? Do you have access to special experiences or events? Please consider donating to the Sundance auction!
Ideas for donations include, but aren’t limited to:
Sporting event tickets
One-of-a-kind experiences
Photography sessions
Fitness training
Professional services or lessons
Unique and custom made goods
Help us make the Parent’s Night Out & Auction a huge success with fun and exciting auction items to raise money for Sundance Elementary! Email stephanies.warner@gmail.com to coordinate your donation. And as a THANK YOU for your donation, we will make sure to highlight your company to our school community too!