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Sunflower Families,
This letter comes to you in bittersweet form as I have decided to not return to Sunflower after this school year. This was not an easy decision for me as Sunflower has been basically my second home now for almost 7 years. It is now time for me to look for that next great adventure as my family and I move into a different phase of life.
I am so grateful and thankful for the supportive Sunflower community that we have and will cherish all the relationships that I have created since being here with you and your children. It has been an absolute pleasure to serve this staff and community and I wish you all the best! I am not a person who likes to say goodbye, so I will just say “see you later” instead. ~Mrs. Lay
PTA News
Nothing Bundt the best for our teachers and staff!
The PTA will be ordering Nothing Bundt Cakes for our awesome teachers and staff during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. We are asking parents/guardians to sponsor a cake by clicking on this link https://sunflowerpta.memberhub.com/store/items/997031 This will take you to our website where you can purchase as many cakes as you want to be given to the staff the first week of May.
Sunflower Social
Please join us for this ADULTS ONLY event on Friday, May 3rd at The Shack in Lenexa. Tickets include dinner, music, games, raffle, and a cash bar. Leave the kids at home and come mingle with other Sunflower parents/guardians/staff. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here https://sunflower.memberhub.gives/sunflower-social-24 Tickets must be purchased by April 12th!! Raffle tickets for prizes may be purchased online ahead of time or at the door.
2nd & 4th Grade Musicals
The 4th and 2nd grades are preparing for their musicals on Fine Arts night on April 11th! 2nd Grade will present “Stone Soup” at 6pm on stage, and 4th grade will present “Our Musical Lives” at 6:45. Students are just starting to learn the songs and parts. Email Mrs. Martin with any questions: sumartin@smsd.org
2023-2024 Calendar of Events
Tues. March 19th - Skate City Night 6-8 pm
Thurs. March 21st - STUCO
Wed. March 27th - Papa Johns Pizza Night
Tues. April 2nd - Preschool Pals 9:15-10:15 am
Thurs. April 4th - STUCO
Mon. April 8th - PTA Meeting 6:30
Thurs. April 11th - Fine Arts Night/Music/Artome 5-7:30 2nd & 4th Gr Musicals
Fri. April 12th - NO SCHOOL/Professional Learning
Mon. April 15th - NO SCHOOL/Teacher Work Day
Thurs. April 18th - Kdg Kick Off 6-7:30 pm
Thurs. April 18th - STUCO
Sat. April 20th - PTA School Carnival
Tues. April 23rd - SMW Band Festival
Wed. April 24th - Spin Pizza Night
Mon. April 29th - Fri. May 3rd - Book Fair
Tues. April 30th - Band/Choir/Strings Open House/Book Fair Family Night
Thurs. May 2nd - STUCO - Last Meeting
Thurs. May 2nd - SMW Stings Festival
Fri. May 3rd - 6th Grade Olympic Festival @ WR
Sat. May 4th - Twisted Sugar Spirit Day 10 am - 9 pm
Sat. April 20th - PTA School Carnival
Mon. May 6th - Fri. May 10th - Staff Appreciation Week
Tues. May 7th - Field Day 4th & 5th
Wed. May 8th - Field Day 2nd & 3rd
Thurs. May 9th - Field Day Kdg & 1st
Thurs. May 9th - Senior Reception 3:30-4:30 PM
Mon. May 13th - Rudy's Restaurant Night
Wed. May 15th - 2nd Gr Field Trip to the Symphony
Fri. May 17th - Talent Show Assembly 1:30 pm
Fri. May 24th - 6th Gr Celebration 1:45-3:00 PM
Mon. May 27th - NO SCHOOL/Memorial Day
Wed. May 29th - Last Day of School/Early Dismissal @12:30
SMW Soccer Clinic Friday April 12th
Parents,
We are having our future viking soccer clinic. If you have a younger sibling, or know of someone who will attend SMW that is in 1st-8th grade, please share with them. Please see flyer below for details.
Lunchroom Helpers Needed
Calling all parents, caregivers, and community partners - the Sunflower lunchroom needs your help! Kids and Staff alike would love a few extra hands to help out during lunchtimes. Duties include helping kids open their lunch items and assisting students with clearing their trays at the trash/recycle bins. It's easy, fun, and doesn't require MVP training!
Lunch runs from 10:45am to 12:45, and you are welcome to help just during your child's 30 minute lunch session, an hour, or the full 2 hours - any and all help is appreciated!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044DA4AB2AA2FA7-44917997-sunflower
School breakfast/lunch information
https://www.schoolcafe.com/SHAWNEEMISSION
To add money to your students lunch account click here:
https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55790
To view breakfast and lunch menus click here:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1689970995/smsdorg/pf7mrkevqocgkngh3ma0/elemlunchmenu.pdf
Inclement Weather Updates
As the winter months approach, it is especially important for our community members to be aware of inclement weather procedures and how to receive an alert if plans for building closures are announced. Procedures If conditions make it necessary for SMSD to close schools, the district will implement one of three plans: A, B, or C. Inclement Weather Announcements If plan A, B, or C is announced, this information will be shared broadly. Staff and families can receive direct emails, texts, and voice messages. Families can sign up to receive alerts in the manner that works best for them. Click here for details on how to sign up for alerts. Additional Resources: The main page of the district website Local radio and television stations 24-hour information line at (913) 993-7380 No announcement will be made when schools are to remain open.
Sunflower Elementary
Website: https://sunflower.smsd.org/
Location: 8955 Loiret Boulevard, Lenexa, KS, USA
Phone: 913-993-5400