September 6 Sunrise Elementary
Monthly Newsletter
September 6, 2023
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
September 22nd: Hearing Screening
September 22nd: Noon Dismissal- Elementary
September 26th: Picture Retake Day
September 29th: 4th Grade Field Trip to Heritage Hill
October 4th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to the Grand Oshkosh
KASD Plan for Excellence
BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
If your child(ren) will be riding the bus at any time during the school year, please review the Pupil Transportation Handbook with them. The last page of the handbook is a form that must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian for each pupil that will ride the bus. The completed form should be returned to the child's school secretary by September 22, 2023.
SCHOOL SAFETY
September 7, 2023
Dear Sunrise Families,
As the beginning of the school year approaches, the safety of our students and staff at Sunrise Elementary School is our top priority. It is important that everyone knows what to do if an emergency situation should arise at our school.
This letter is notification that Sunrise Elementary will be conducting several safety drills during the first weeks of the school year, including drills for fire, evacuation, tornado, and lockdown. Each drill will last about five minutes and teachers will review with students for a few minutes afterwards. We will also assess procedures as a staff and discuss how we can improve and refine our practices.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of these drills, please feel free to contact Sean Fitzgerald, Sunrise Principal at sfitzgerald@kimberly.k12.wi.us. Thank you for your support as we continue to make Sunrise Elementary a safe place to learn and work!
Sean Fitgerald
Principal, Sunrise Elementary
SCHOOL FEES
If you haven't already paid your 23/24 school fees, you may make payment online by accessing your Infinite Campus account. When paying through Infinite Campus, you are now able to pay using the e-check method or by using your credit card. Credit card fees for registration will be waived August 1st-September 31st. Please remember when you use an e-check it is similar to using a paper check and if this check would be rejected by your bank due to non-sufficient funds, you will be charged a $25 NSF fee. Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and Fee Waivers as needed.
PICTURES & PICTURE RETAKE DAY
If your student had their picture taken in August, your pictures will be coming home this week. If your student was unable to get their picture taken, retake day is Tuesday, September 26th. Please click the image for more information and a link to pre-order your photos.
FOOD SERVICE
Chartwells Newsletter
Click the image to access the September 2023 Food Service Newsletter.
DRIVE UP & DROP OFF/ PICK UP PROCEDURE
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
HEALTHROOM INFORMATION
Medication Information
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 physicians signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When To Keep Your Child Home
Hearing Screening
Sunrise hearing screening takes place on Thursday, September 21st. Please click on the flier to access more information about the districts hearing screening.
EARLY DISMISSAL INFORMATION
NOON DISMISSAL:
Students are dismissed at 12:00 PM . Lunch is not served. The YMCA is here if there are enough students signed up, please contact the YMCA for more information. There is no care provided by the school.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (FRIDAYS):
Students are released at 2:00 PM. The District provides care until 3:35 PM for students that have signed up via Infinite Campus—students must be picked up by 3:35 PM. Those signed up for care will be kept at school unless we have a written note or a phone call telling us something different. The YMCA comes at 3:30 PM for those students signed up to stay with the YMCA after 3:35 PM.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: November 10th & 14th):
Students are dismissed at 2:00 PM. The District does not supply care on these days. There is YMCA care beginning at 2:00 PM for those students signed up through the YMCA.
OTHER GREAT INFORMATION
- You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
- Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
- There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
MAP TESTING
Each fall, spring, and winter, in the Kimberly Area School District, students take the MAP tests in the areas of mathematics and reading. The MAP test is a computer delivered adaptive test. The results identify your child's achievement differently than a typical test. Rather than measure based on grade level expectations, it measures continuous academic growth from fall to spring and from one year to the next. It is one of many tools used to form our instruction to meet your child's needs. The MAP testing window for the 23-24 academic year has been outlined below. Please click HERE for more details. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions regarding testing.
Grade KG:
October 30--November 16
January 22--February 2
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
September 25-October 12
January 22-February 2
April 22-May 3
Grades 2-4:
September 11-20
January 2-19
May 15-24
IMPORTANT OPTIONAL FORMS, FLIERS & HANDBOOKS
Volunteer Background Check
We appreciate the many volunteers who generously give of their time to make our school a better place for children to learn and grow. It is vitally important that the environment in which our children learn, and in which our employees and volunteers work, is a safe one. For this reason, the district requires background checks be completed by all volunteers working with students and attending field trips. Background checks are good for 5 years following approval. If you are looking to complete one, please click the link to access the background check form, print it, fill it out and drop it off at the Sunrise office to be processed.
KASD Elementary Student & Parent Handbook 23/24
The Elementary Student & Parent Handbook for 23/24 is available to all parents. You may click the link to access it. If you would prefer a paper copy of the handbook, please contact the school office at 920-954-1822.
HUMAN GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Human Growth & Development K-4 forms will be coming home with your student the first week of school. Please notify the office if you do not receive one and one will be sent to you. Please see the corresponding fliers for more information.
PTO
- The Sunrise PTO will be hosting the Fun Run once again this year. Click the image for more information.
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.
PUBLIC NATURE OF SCHOOL EVENTS
PUBLIC NOTICES 2023/24
Annual Public Notices 2023-24: Each year the Kimberly Area School District must inform all families and staff of certain information.
The updated Public Notices document can be found on our website at https://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/pupil-services/notices
If you need a printed copy, you can request one from any school office or the District Administration Office.
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STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.