Weekly Wildcat
March 10, 2023
Hello Sundance Families!
It was great to see our 3rd grade families at our performance this week. Thank you so much for joining. We are SO close to meeting our annual Fun Run goal of $20,000. Our Wildcats have enjoyed monitoring the daily leaderboard. We reached our school-wide popsicle party goal and dye my hair another color goal (can't wait!!) Your contributions fund several of our positions including music, PE, and our impact aide.
We have a very exciting week in store for our Wildcats with a St. Patrick's Day Spirit Day, Irish Dance Assembly, and our Fun Run! Make sure to send your child in appropriate running shoes on Friday. Parents are welcome to attend! We are finalizing the schedule and will share it early next week.
Don't miss next week's student-led Mindful Monday linked here.
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Helpful Information:
- Incoming 6th Grade Info Parent/Caregiver Night (3/15 and 3/22): Link to flyer
- Progress Report Update: Progress Reports will be available for parents and guardians via Synergy on Monday March 20 at 5:00. The following guide will help you if needed. Parent Guide: Accessing progress reports via Synergy ParentVUE (English) (Spanish)
- Safety Summit Resources: Last week’s Quarterly Safety Summit on the topic of Substance Abuse and Addiction was a great success. Thank you for joining us! If you were not able to attend in person or online, you can still access the slide deck and resources from our panel as well as a recording of the presentation in its entirety from the links below or by visiting our website: Slide Deck Presentation Recording Additional Resources
Save the dates!
February 1 - March 31 – Intradistrict Transfer Window OpenMarch 1 - March 31 – Online Continuing Registration
April 1 – New Student Enrollment Begins–All Grades; continuing registration closes until May
April 1 - April 14 – TK Interest List Window Open
Previously Shared Information:
Volunteer Opportunities: Interested in volunteering at Sundance to assist with copies and preparing materials? We would love to have you every Tuesday and/or Wednesday! Please stop by the front office for more details.
February 1 - March 31 – Intradistrict Transfer Window Open
- STEAM Showcase: We are excited to announce our first annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Showcase. All students in Preschool-5th Grade are encouraged to participate. Please view details here. The timeline, project details and requirements, and rubrics can be accessed using the link. A student-friendly video will be shared with classes - please click here to review it at home with your child(ren).
Calendar
Next Week:
- 3/13 - Monthly Foundation Meeting - 7 pm in the Library and on Zoom - all parents welcome
- 3/15 - Mesa Verde Middle School After School Program Info Night @5pm, library (See below)
- 3/16: St. Patrick's Day Dance Assembly
- 3/17: Fun Run (Save the Date)
- 3/17: Wear green, shamrocks, gold, rainbow for our Spirit Day!
- 3/22: Mesa Verde Middle School After School Program Info Night @5pm, library (See below)
- 3/23: STEAM Showcase, 12:30-2pm (MPR)
- 3/30: HOP ON OVER Incoming TK/K Event at 2:00pm, library
- 4/1: TK/K Enrollment begins!
- 4/25: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
4/28 - Parent’s Night Out & Auction - Save the date + more details to come
- 5/4 - Talent Show - more details to come!
- 5/30: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
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
Schedules:
PE Schedule: Click Here
Library Schedule: Click Here
Foundation/PAC Updates
Fun Run 2023 is NEXT Friday March 17th!
It’s only one more week until our Fun Run event and the fundraising is off to an INCREDIBLE start!! We have already earned the school-wide “Popsicle Party” & “Choose Mrs. Katz’s Hair Color” prizes! If we reach our goal of $20,000 (which could happen today!) we will earn the school-wide BMX Bike Assembly!
It's not too late to register and every student who hits the $50 individual goal gets a cool pair of neon sunglasses they can wear to next week's Fun Run too! https://getmovinfundhub.com/
Plus, we still need a few volunteers to ensure the Fun Run is a huge success for our children. You can sign up here. Thank you!
Monthly Foundation Meeting - Mon. Feb 13th @ 7 pm in the Sundance Library
Curious to see what happens at the monthly Twin Trails Education Foundation meetings? Email stephanies.warner@gmail.com for the Zoom link, or join us in the Sundance Library. ALL parents are welcome and we promise you will feel more connected to your child and the Sundance community!
SAVE THE DATE - Parent’s Night Out & Auction | Friday, April 28th!
Have you booked the babysitter or grandparents yet? We all need a Parent’s Night Out, so don’t miss this evening of glitz, glamor and grownup fun as we mix and mingle to benefit Twin Trails Education Foundation. Full details coming soon, but you won’t want to miss the Sundance social event of the season.
NEW Track Shade Structure - Thank You Eagle Scout Ben Koenig!
Check out the new shade structure on our school track built by Ben Koenig, a local Eagle Scout (and son of 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Koenig). Ben spent countless hours planning, designing and building this structure for his Eagle Scout project and to benefit the Sundance students and staff. The Twin Trails Education Foundation was also proud to support Ben and help fund the project.