The Sunray
Sunset Elementary Newsletter
10.28.22
We had a great week at Sunset. Thank you for all the kind birthday wishes. I truly feel supported by the Sunset community and I appreciate all you do for our students. I've said it many times and will continue to say it...Sunset is an amazing place. Go Surfers!
Thanks again,
Thomas Fletcher
Principal
Sunset Elementary School
Bright Sunrays (UVA)
Brand new"ish" news...
•The Pumpkin Patch~ The TK-2nd graders were able to experience an on campus Pumpkin patch this week. (See the inserted picture) AWESOME!
•Burpees Anyone?~ Mr. Fletcher has decided to join the Wounded Warrior Project to raise awareness of PTSD. The foundation is encouraging anyone who is interested in completing 830 burpees during the month of November to join the cause. It does not cost any money, but will hopefully raise awareness that 83% of wounded warriors return home with PTSD. Join the cause and do 28 burpees a day.
•Fun Runners~ There will be no Fun Runners on Monday 10/31 due to Halloween.
•Lost and Found~ We gather A LOT of lost items as the year goes on. Please be mindful to check our lost and found periodically.
•No School~ There is no school on Tuesday Nov 1st.
•Wagon?~ PTO has kindly purchased two new GagaBall Pits for our teachers to use for P.E. Because of their size a wagon would be useful for moving them. Does anyone have a wagon they are no longer using that you would be willing to donate? If so, please let me know. Thank you!
•Sunset Weekly Newscast~ Check out what the technology action team on Sunset's student council has put together this week for our students to watch in class. Click on the link below entitled "My Movie.Mov"
•Halloween Parade~ The Halloween Parade will be on Monday 10/31 @8:45.
For anyone who does not want to participate in the parade, please know that their teacher will instruct them where to go. They will be supervised and allowed to work on a coloring activity. When choosing a costume, please keep the following in mind.
LVJUSD Guidelines for Halloween Costumes
Please make sure to follow the LVJUSD Halloween Costume Guidelines.
- Masks may be worn during the parade only
- Masks must be school friendly
- No weapons or replica weapons
- No blood or gore
- Outfits must meet dress code guidelines
Dimmer Sunrays (UVB)
Not brand new news...
•AM Parking~ I wanted you to be aware that we may begin ticketing cars that park in the staff parking lot in the mornings. We always want you to feel welcomed, but we do not have many spaces and our teachers have been unable to find a spot in the morning. Please be cognizant of their needs.
•DLAC Representative~ (District English Learner Advisory Committee) We are still looking for a DLAC representative, send me an email and let me know if you are interested. What is a DLAC representative? https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/delac.asp
•Amazon~ Support Sunset with Amazon Smile. Did you know that Amazon Smile offers the same prices and selection as Amazon, BUT when you shop using Amazon Smile your purchases can benefit Sunset? How simple is that? You do your usual Amazon orders, but use the Amazon Smile program, and Amazon Smile will donate a percentage of your purchase to Sunset's PTO! Just follow the quick steps below:
From the Amazon Shopping app:
- Tap the Main Menu
- Tap Settings
- Tap AmazonSmile
- Follow the instructions on the screen to turn on AmazonSmile.
- Select "Sunset PTO"
From your browser, visit: "smile.amazon.com," login to using your amazon.com information, then select "Sunset PTO"
•Measure G~ For those who may be interested in the Measure G bond, here are some informational links to our district website.
www.livermoreschools.org/bond: This provides a link to the welcome page which has been dedicated to facts and information about the upcoming bond measure. It provides access to FAQs as well.
www.livermoreschools.org/FMP: This page includes the full Facilities Master Plan (FMP).
www.livermoreschools.org/bondprojectsphase2: This provides visuals and descriptions of projects that have been identified as Phase 2 priorities should additional funding become available. It also provides a link to the full FMP and it also can be viewed in person at our Civic Center Library or District Office.
•This Year's (2022/2023) School Calendar~ The District calendar is attached below.
•Joke Suggestion Box~ Sarah Borjon's class was kind enough to create a "joke suggestion box" for me last year. If you have a joke or have a student who has a joke, write it down and send them on up to the office. The box will be by the check in computers.
LVJUSD Menus~
•Sunray Archive...See below
Fading Sunrays (UVC)
News that's been around a while...
We use these three statements to reinforce our positive behavior with our students and would love for your help and support as we teach our students how to behave in all situations.
•PLEASE label your child's water bottle and/or lunch box with a first and last name. We have had several misplaced items with no name.
•The Sunset office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. If you have questions please do not hesitate to call us or stop by and speak to Julie, Colleen or Tara.
•Please note the attached SSC information page, campus map, bell schedule and LVJUSD calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
Calendar these dates!
10/31/22~ Halloween Parade (8:45-9:15)
11/1/22~ No School
2/12/23~ Sunset Superbowl Scramble
Golf Tournament
Student LVJUSD Gmail Accounts
In accordance with security guidance, IT has updated student passwords to 9-digits. That means students with 8-digit student IDs will need to add a leading zero and students with 7-digit student IDs will need to add two leading zeros to be able to log in. Students with 9-digit student IDs or who had previously changed their password to a personal password were not affected.
If students need help, they can get help from their teachers when school starts.
PTO Website
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I volunteer in the classroom?
ASAP! Please register through the new Raptor System which is coming soon. Check our website for details. Please connect with your child's teacher if you are interested and let the teacher set up a plan. We ask that you do not show up unannounced.
Where shall I pick up my child? It would be wise to have a plan for pick up and drop off. Grades 1-5 get out at the same time this year.
Sunset Elementary School
Email: tfletcher@lvjusd.org
Website: https://www.livermoreschools.org/sunset
Location: 1671 Frankfurt Way, Livermore, CA, USA
Phone: 925.606.5230