Weekly Wildcat
September 30, 2022
Dear Wildcat Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined our Back to School Dance. Our PAC and parent volunteers did an amazing job organizing such a wonderful event. We ended the week celebrating our "Bee-longing" theme at our Friday Flag and recognized two staff members who will be retiring. Mrs. Bleyle, Librarian, and Ms. Jane, Instructional Assistant, will be missed by our entire school community. Send your child in a storybook character outfit on 10/7 to celebrate Mrs. Bleyle's last day!
Our Start With Hello Week connected nicely with our belonging theme. Activities throughout the week encouraged students to make new friends, develop stronger connections, and strengthen their sense of community and belonging.
As our Site Safety Committee develops our annual safety goals and we engage in our district safety walkthroughs, we would like your feedback. Please complete the brief survey linked here.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Helpful Information:
- 10/4: Our staff will participate in a 1/2 day professional development. School will be dismissed at 12:25pm.
- Minimum Days: Students are released at 12:25pm every Thursday - please pick up your child on time.
- Breakfast Menu: Click Here
- Lunch Menu: Click here
- School Safety Committee: If you were unable to join our meeting, click here to review the notes.
- Dismissal Reminders: If you are using the drop-off lane, please remain in your car. TK/K families are strongly encouraged to walk to the kindergarten gate at dismissal. Continue to move your car forward to the orange cone in front of our campus during arrival and dismissal.
- Halloween Parade: Save the date for our annual parade on 10/31 at 8:00am. Join us on in front of the school in the parking lot. Students may wear masks during the parade only. Weapons, accessories, and excessive gore/blood are not permitted.
Previously Shared Information:
- Choir Sign-ups: Calling all 2nd - 5th grade singers! Sign-up here: Link Wildcat Choir begins Wednesday, October 12th.
- More Than a Meal: Click here to complete this annual document (All meals continue to be provided to families regardless of income)
- School Safety Committee: Join us for our first School Safety Committee to provide feedback about our safety protocols and drills. We are still looking for additional parent representation. Please reach out to kcabral@powayusd.com for additional details.
Choir meets every Wednesday after school, 2:10 - 2:45pm in the MPR. This is a free, optional singing program directed by Angie Serrano, sponsored by the Sundance Foundation.Contact Angie Serrano with any questions jserrano@me.com
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Start With Hello Week Letter Writing
Superhero Day
Making New Friends
Calendar
Next Week:
- 10/3: Dine Out @ Rubios
- 10/4: Chess Club Canceled this week
- 10/3-10/7: Book Fair
- 10/4: Minimum Day (release at 12:25pm)
- 10/5: Running Club begins
- 10/10: Monthly Foundation Meeting at Sundance (7pm-8pm)
- 10/11: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 10/12: Choir Begins
- 10/22: Dine Out Knotty Barrel
- 10/24-10/28: Red Ribbon Week (Details below)
- 10/28: Halloween Carnival
- 10/28: Friday Flag, families welcome to join!
- 10/31: Halloween Parade at 8am, front of our school
- 11/14: Non Student Day (Conferences)
- 11/16: Dine Out Chipotle
- 11/15-11/18: Minimum Days release at 12:25pm (Conference Week)
- 12/13-12/14: Dine Out Flippin' Pizza
- 1/24: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 2/28: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 3/7: Minimum Day (release at 12:25pm)
- 4/25: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 5/30: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
Schedules:
PE Schedule: Click Here
Library Schedule: Click Here
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
Foundation/PAC Memo
LAST CHANCE: Order the YEARBOOK now at its lowest price of the year!
TODAY 9/30 is the LAST DAY to save 10% off. Look for the TreeRing flyer below for more details.
Bookfair starts on MONDAY: Browse the online catalog now! https://bit.ly/3UaqQG8 Students will be visiting the Book Fair with their class during the week. Purchase giftcards online and print at home to make in-person checkout easier, or bring cash to the fair. You can also shop in-person with your reader during the week!
MON: Peterson, Rosales, De Los Santos, Hinchman
TUE: Before School Shopping, Kupetsky, Levenson
WED: Before School Shopping, Becker, Fairbanks, Barnhart, Smith, Hatch, Bartel
THU: Before School Shopping, Hammerness, Koenig, Dodero, After School Shopping
FRI: Before School Shopping, Make-ups
Don’t miss our 1st Dine Out Night - Oct. 3rd - 2- 8 pm @ Rubio’s
Dine in or grab take-out, give yourself a break from cooking and support Sundance! Visit Rubio’s at the Torrey Highlands location off Camino Del Sur. Funds raised support Twin Trails Education Foundation.
Order Your Butter Braids by Oct 19th!
Support the 5th Grade Promotion and order your Butter Braids with a Sundance 5th-Grader by Oct. 19th and they will be delivered Nov. 17th. Check out the flyer below for full details!
Join the Sundance Carnival Committee
Help us plan and manage the upcoming Carnival on Oct 28th! We are looking for parent volunteers and team volunteers (grab your neighbor or your spouse or a friend and volunteer together!) to help the Carnival Committee. Please email Lori Faydo at lfaydo@att.net if you want to join the fun!
Running Club Starts Next Wednesday on 10/5!
We run every Monday/Wednesday/Friday during morning recess for grades 1-5. Students will accumulate laps and earn special prizes for reaching milestones. Encourage your kids to wear comfortable clothes/shoes and bring their water bottles!
Spirit Wear - Don’t miss out on 10% off through Oct 15th
Get your Sundance spirit wear starting now including 10% off on all orders through Oct 15th! Go to https://www.mymbrandwear.com/sundance2022 and shop the limited edition tie dye t-shirts, athletic shirts, sweatshirts, traditional tees and more! Check out the flyer below for full details.
Back to School Dance Thank You!
Yeehaw! Last night’s western dance was a huge success with tons of line dancing, fun, and food for all! Thank you to the dance committee and event volunteers including Lori Faydo, Noelle Martin, Manisha Patel, Rose Meloney, Errin Samuelsz, Jacque Benton, Stephanie Warner, Kristin Green, Grace Lee, Alessandra Barbagallo, Anna DeJesus, and Dannabelle Maranow.
Email your awesome dance photos to notification.photos.238602661@treeringphotos.com to be included in the yearbook!