The Sunnyside Scoop
School Newsletter -- April, 2021
About Us
Kids Junction: (651) 385 - 4587
First Student (General busing questions): (651) 388 - 8244
Transportation (Bus routing): (651) 385 - 4795
Email: mjpagel@rwps.org
Website: http://redwing.k12.mn.us/sunnyside/
Location: 1669 Southwood Avenue, Red Wing, MN, United States
Phone: (651) 385-4570
Principal's Message...
Last week, all 3rd - 6th grade families should have received a letter from the district that offered some details about our upcoming MCA state testing here at Sunnyside. Beginning on Monday, April 19th, students in grades 3 - 6 will test according to the following schedule:
3rd Grade:
- MCA Reading -- Mon., 4/19 & Tues., 4/20 (8:30 - 9:45 am)
- MCA Math -- Wed., 4/28 & Thurs., 4/29 (8:30 - 9:45 am)
4th Grade:
- MCA Reading -- Wed., 4/21 & Thurs., 4/22 (8:30 - 9:45 am)
- MCA Math -- Mon., 4/26 & Tues., 4/27 (8:30 - 9:45 am)
5th Grade:
- MCA Reading -- Mon., 4/19 & Tues., 4/20 (9:40 - 10:55 am)
- MCA Math -- Wed., 4/28 & Thurs., 4/29 (9:40 - 10:55 am)
- MCA Science -- Mon., 5/3 & Tues., 5/4 (9:40 - 10:55 am)
6th Grade:
- MCA Reading -- Wed., 4/21 & Thurs., 4/22 (9:40 - 10:55 am)
- MCA Math -- Mon., 4/26 & Tues., 4/27 (9:40 - 10:55 am)
Make Ups:
- MCA Reading -- Fri., 4/23
- MCA Math -- Fri., 4/30
- MCA Science -- Wed., 5/5
Parents, please be sure your child gets a good night's sleep before each testing session, and ensure they arrive to school on time. Testing session start times cannot be held for late students. Thanks!
Mike Pagel
Principal
Dates to Remember...
April:
12 - 25 -- Online Scholastic Book Fair
15 -- 2nd Grade Quarry Hill Virtual Field Trip
15 -- Kindergarten Registration Session @ Sunnyside (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
19 & 20 -- Reading MCA (3rd & 5th Grades)
21 & 22 -- Reading MCA (4th & 6th Grades)
23 -- Reading MCA Make-Ups
26 & 27 -- MCA Math (4th & 6th Grades)
28 & 29 -- MCA Math (3rd & 5th Grades)
30 -- MCA Math Make-Ups
May:
3 & 4 -- MCA Science (5th Grade)
5 -- MCA Science Make-Ups
6 -- Kindergarten Registration Session @ Burnside (5:00 - 7:00 pm)
12 -- Sunnyside Dental Day
17 - 28 -- APEX Fundraiser
31 -- NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
Make Sure You're Informed!!!
Be sure to click the links above for important information about Sunnyside Elementary and Red Wing Public Schools. Please pay special attention to the District Handbook and the Sunnyside Expectations & Procedures. Both documents contain important information and are a great reference for many frequently asked questions.
It's Not Too Late to Order Spring Pictures!
Sunnyside's Lifetouch Spring Picture Day was last Thursday, April 8th. If you forgot to order, it's not too late! Please check out the flyer HERE for more information on how to order pictures if you are interested!
Mask Reminder
Scholastic Online Book Fair is Here!
Sunnyside's Scholastic Book Fair will take place online from April 12 - 25 at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/sunnysideelementaryschool30. Please see the flyer below for more information!
Kindergarten Enrollment Sessions
The transition to kindergarten is an exciting step into lifelong learning. If you have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2021 - 2022 school year, we invite you to explore our Kindergarten Information website to learn more about the registration process and what to expect from the kindergarten experience. The 2021 - 2022 RWPS Kindergarten Information Presentation is a great place to start!
For those who would like some support with the registration process, Red Wing Public Schools is offering two in-person registration sessions:
- Thursday, April 15th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ Sunnyside
- Thursday, May 6th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ Burnside
Registration sessions will be socially distanced with sanitizing of seating spaces and materials. Face masks are required.
Summer Jump Start
Each summer, Sunnyside offers a summer school program called Jump Start to students who we feel would benefit from some additional practice with grade level standards in a fun, interactive environment. This year, due to the learning challenges COVID-19 created for schools across the nation, we will be offering a greatly expanded version of Jump Start. All interested students going into grades 1 - 6 for the 2021-2022 school year will be eligible. Jump Start for the district will take place at Twin Bluff School, and we will have two sessions, Mondays - Thursdays from 6/14 - 7/1, and Mondays - Thursdays from 7/26 - 8/13. Sessions will run from 9:00 - 12:30 each day, and breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge. Incoming 7th grade families will be contacted by Red Wing High School about services they will offer for those incoming students. Additional details and registration information will be sent home with students in the coming days.
Follow Sunnyside On Social Media!
Sunnyside has it’s own Facebook and Instagram pages! You can link directly to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sunnysideredwing/, and our Instagram handle is @sunnysideredwing. Check out some of the fun things going on at Sunnyside!