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August 28, 2020
Principal's Message
Greetings Sunny Heights Families,
We had another great week here at Sunny Heights Elementary! Classroom instruction is in full-swing and our first round of assessments started this week. As a staff, we will begin analyzing student assessment data so we can adjust instruction to meet the needs of all students. Everyone is excited to get to work helping each and every student show growth in every way!
School is feeling more "normal" each day. It is very important that as we do get more comfortable being back at school that everyone continues to follow safety precautions and procedures to limit potential risks to student or staff health. Please continue to communicate with your child the importance of wearing their mask, following directions of staff, as well as trying their best each and everyday in class.
We are certainly off to a great start for the 2020-2021 school year!
Thank you for all that you do!
Your proud principal,
Bart Lewis
SKATING PARTY UPDATE!! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
ALL STUDENTS - ATTENDANCE
For the 2020-2021 school year, Warren Township has transitioned to a new student information system called Synergy allowing our parents and caregivers to have improved access to school information through the parent portal called ParentVUE. We are aware that at this time some studentsβ attendance records are reflecting students are absent, when in fact they were present. This is mostly the case for our students who are attending school VIRTUALLY on application days or in the VIRTUAL opinion full-time. We want to assure you that teachers are keeping accurate attendance records and that we are working to correct attendance records for all our students.
VIRTUAL STUDENTS
Virtual Instructional Guide and Weeks At-A-Glance
We have heard from our parents that the VIRTUAL schedule can be confusing for our students. In response to this feedback, we are designating specific days to our Black and Gold Cohort students in grades K-6th grade. Starting on Monday, August 24, 2020, students will follow the schedule below. *On shortened school weeks, there will not be an Friday Academic Enrichment Friday.
Black Cohort (A-K)
Mondays and Wednesdays: Direct Instruction Day
Tuesday and Thursdays: Application Day
Gold Cohort (L-Z )
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Direction Instruction Day
Monday and Wednesday: Application Day
Black Cohort and Gold Cohort
Fridays: Academic Enrichment Days
Friday Academic Enrichment Days are designed to ensure there is more feedback and attention to student needs as well as creating increased opportunities for student and family support. Student experiences on Friday Academic Enrichment Day will include a playlist; however, will provide more opportunities for enrichment, reflection and targeted supports for students. Please visit MSD Warrenβs Virtual Instructional Guide and Weeks At-A-Glance to learn more.
- Donβt forget that we will continue to distribute breakfast and lunches for all VIRTUAL students on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8AM-9:30AM at Moorhead Community Resource Center. We have also added a Tuesday distribution time in the evening from 4:30-6:30PM.
- Thank you for continuing to use Moorhead Community Resource Center to support your device needs. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 11-1PM. **Your technology needs can also be supported though submitting a helpdesk ticket through IncidentIQ Support System. If you are in need of a WiFi Hotspot, you can use IncidentIQ Support System to make the request or you can contact your homeschool.
Immunization Reminder - Clinic News
In order for our schools to be in compliance with the state laws regarding immunizations, please make sure that your student(s) have their updated information on file with your school's nursing staff. All student vaccines must be on file and up to date by September 21, 2020 to avoid exclusion. Please make your school's nursing staff aware of any upcoming appointments for vaccines, or if there are any medical or religious objections to your student receiving his or her vaccines.
We would like to welcome our new school nurse, Amber Eyerman to Sunny Heights Elementary. We are very excited to have her join our Sunny Heights and Warren Team!
PLEASE inform your school's nurse of any chronic health conditions that the school should be made aware of, and that your student's medical emergency information is up to date.
Updated Lunch Menu
School District Publications/News Media Use
Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Roller Cave skating party - 9/3rd
Virtual Book Fair - 5/11th thru 9/4th
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL - 9/7th
School Picture Day - 9/14th
Fall Intersession - NO SCHOOL - 10/5th thru 10/16th
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 10/22nd
Staff Professional Day - elearning day - 11/3rd
Thanksgiving Break - 11/25th - 11/27th
Sunny Heights PTA
π Sunny Heights Elementary Book Fair π π May 11th thru September 4th π
Let us make this a summer to instill a love of reading!! Use the following link to our Summer Read-A-Palooza: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=sunnyheightselemschool2
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 INFORMATION
Chuck E. Cheese Resources
Support Information
Community Outreach Hotline: (317) 869-4308 or MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us
Learn at Home Hotline: (317) 608-0545
Warren WiFi
Warren Township School District has a new app and website! The purpose of the app and website is to provide regular updates through the live feed, district news, and
district events sections as well as other important district information. The app includes easy access to the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, staff contacts, district documents, bullying and safety reporting form, and much much more. The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store. Stay informed and download the app today. The district website is www.warren.k12.in.us.
SUNNY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
11149 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis 46229
Phone: 532-2900; Fax: 532-2938
School hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
http://sunnyheights.warren.k12.in.us/hom/
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