News from the Ridge
March 24, 2024
The Sunset Ridge Community will provide a safe and caring place for all children to grow and believe in themselves as learners and individuals.
Office Main Line: (913) 239-7400
Attendance: (913) 239-7405
Nurse: (913) 239-7413
Important Links
March Character Focus:
HONESTY
Mistakes are opportunities for learning! Look for someone who is honest and admits when a mistake is made, overcomes the bumps in the road, and learns from those mistakes!
Happening This Week
Music in Our Schools Month
Monday, March 25: Orange Day
Tuesday, March 26: Yellow Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- 5th Grade KAP Testing
- Sunset Service Team 3:50 - 4:30 pm (Group Honeybees)
Wednesday, March 27: Green Day
- 5th Grade KAP Testing
Thursday, March 28: Red Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- BV West Area Orchestra Festival 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday, March 29: Orange Day
- Math and Logic 7:45 - 8:30 am
- 4th Grade Field Trip (School of Economics)
PTO Auction Was a Huge Success
A huge thank you to those of you who came to and donated to the PTO auction this year. It was an amazing event. So much fun had by all. I also want to say a special thank you to Andrea Bennett, Megan Bennett, Amy Estopare and Christina Harper for their amazing work on this amazing event. I promise to get you an update on funds raised by later this week.
Car Numbers at Dismissal
Please make sure that anyone picking up your child at dismissal knows your family dismissal number. Moving forward, for the safety of our students and to keep the carline running smoothly, if you do not have a car number tag or know the family dismissal number, you will need to park and come up to the building to retrieve your student. We will then follow check out procedures.
If you need a new car tag, please contact the office to request a new one. Thank you for your understanding.
Viewing Canvas Courses and Third Quarter Grades
At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app and website. Courses for this year’s third quarter will conclude on March 7th at 11:59pm. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view third quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on March 29th.
How do I view my child’s report card?
Log in on ParentVue.
Select your elementary student’s name.
In the left navigation bar, choose Report Card.
If you have questions about Standards Based Grading as you view your child’s report card, please review the information found on the Elementary Report Card resource page.
Each new quarter, classroom teachers will publish their next quarter Canvas course. As courses are published, students and families will again be able to see current courses on the Canvas app and Canvas website. For Canvas parent resources, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
April 1 is Now a School Day (Yellow Day)
We wanted to remind you to mark your calendars as school will be in session on April 1st instead of the previously scheduled professional development day in order to meet the state attendance requirements. This adjustment was made in response to the Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Day. We understand that this change may impact your plans, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. If your child will not be present on this day, please use our typical absence reporting protocols to report the absence.
5th Grade Program: Camp Sunset Ridge
5th grade families,
You are all invited to the 5th Grade Program called Camp Sunset Ridge! This will be on April 16th at 6pm. Please check your email for important details. Contact ggiuliani@bluevalleyk12.org with any questions.
Thank you,
Ella Giuliani
Music Teacher
Visiting Author, Angela Cervantes, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade on April 4th
Local author Angela Cervantes will be visiting our third, fourth, and fifth graders on April 4. If you would like to purchase any of her books on your own through your preferred bookseller, or if you already own her books, please feel free to bring them to school on April 4 to be signed.
Clothing Needed in Nurse's Office
If you have any lightly used pants and shorts that do not fit your child anymore, please consider sending them in to the Nurse's office. 👖🩳👕
Ridge Runners
Attention: 4th and 5th Grade Runners
Runners and WALKERS of all ability levels are welcome to join this OPTIONAL after school activity on Thursdays after Spring break. Link for sign up
For more info contact Mrs. McLay jmclay@bluevalleyk12.org
Blue Valley Summer Explorations Enrollment Is Open
Is your child looking to do a little exploration this summer? What about breaking out of summer boredom? Is your child a poet and they don’t know it yet? Don’t miss out on Blue Valley’s Summer Explorations program, which features a variety of one-week, hands-on experiences that put fun at the forefront of learning. From Cardboard Constructions and Football Talk to Junior Chef Adventures, there is something for everyone. Enrollment opens 8 a.m. March 18 and closes 4 p.m. April 3. All summer programs will be held in person unless otherwise noted. Additional information about the Summer Explorations program, including a course catalog, can be found online at www.bluevalleyk12.org/summerprograms.
Kindergarten 2024-2025
Do you have an incoming Kindergarten student for the 2024-25 school year? Click the link below to be put on our email distribution list for upcoming Kindergarten information.
News from the Reading Specialist
News from Sunset Ridge PTO
PTO UPDATES (Parent Teacher Organization)
Every parent is a member of our PTO! Are you interested in learning more about the PTO or want to get involved? Questions? Reach out to Amy at sreptoboardpresident@gmail.com
Spring Carnival
Come one, come all to the SRE "Spring Carnival", Friday April 12th from 6-8pm (for inclement weather the event will be held indoors). This event will take place immediately after the Fun Run. Wristbands are $5/per person (children 4 and under are free) and can be purchased ahead of time using the QR code on the flyer or link below. We will ONLY be accepting Venmo at the entrance. Children 4 and under are free for this event. The Wristband includes: Pizza/Drinks, Cotton Candy, Games/Prizes, Bounce House, Balloon Artists, Face Painting, Henna, DJ and more!
Please see QR code on ticket or purchase here by April 5th: Sunset Ridge Elementary School - SRE Carnival 2024 (bidpal.net) *Note: Under guest details please assign the ticket to your oldest child, and note their teacher in special requests.
Reminders for Spring Carnival:
This will be the first year we are NOT accepting cash at the door, ONLY Venmo. Online ticket orders will close on April 5th at 5pm.
This event is $5 per person. Children 4 and under are free.
Wristbands will be distributed the week of April 8th (sent home in your oldest child's folder). Under guest details please assign the ticket to your oldest child and note their teacher in the special requests to make this process seamless.
Wristbands include: Pizza/Drinks, Cotton Candy, Dole Whip truck, Games/Prizes, Bounce House, Balloon Artists, Face Painting, Henna, DJ and MORE! All sales are final.
Please show your wristbands at SRE's front entrance to gain access to the event. We will also have entrance attendants there to check in guests who would like to use Venmo at the door to receive wristbands.
We couldn't put on this event without the help of volunteers. We still have spots left for ADULT volunteers for Entrance Attendant and the Mega Obstacle Course. Come one, come all to our sign up sheet!
SRE PTO: SRE Spring Carnival Volunteer Sign Up (signupgenius.com)
Questions? Email Rachel.musselmankc@gmail.com
Save the Date: Field Day Friday, May 17th
Mark your calendars! We are gearing up for another fun Field Day on Friday May 17th! We are in need of parent volunteers to run stations and make this a successful event for the kids! Please see the link below for the sign-up genius to volunteer for a station. RAIN OR SHINE!!
SRE: Field Day 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Morning Session: 9:00 - 10:30 am
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:
- Volunteers arrive at 8:45 am and meet in the Gym to get supplies and directions. One parent volunteer will be partnered with 5th graders to run the stations.
Afternoon Session: 1:45 - 3:15 pm
3rd grade – 5th grade:
- Volunteers arrive at 1:30 pm and meet in the Gym for supplies and directions.
For any questions, please contact Tiffany McCalla (Field Day Chair) at 913-634-5012 or tacook07@gmail.com OR Joanne McLay jmclay@bluevalleyk12.org
Save the Date: Family Picnic Friday, May 17th
Family Picnic is Friday, May 17th 12:00 - 1:00 pm
You will need a virtual ticket and enter through the front of the school. When you check-in, your student(s) will be called down to meet you in the foyer and then you can head to the field for your picnic lunch.
Looking Ahead
National Occupational Therapy Month
School Library Month
Monday, April 1: Yellow Day
- School in Session—Make up Day from Chiefs Parade Day
Tuesday, April 2: Yellow Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- Lift Field Trip
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade KAP Testing
Wednesday, April 3: Green Day
- Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade KAP Testing
Thursday, April 4: Red Day
- School Librarian Appreciation Day
- Strings 8:00 am
- SRE PTO Board Meeting 8:45 am
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade KAP Testing
Friday, April 5: Orange Day
- Stone Lion Puppets K-2nd Grade
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade KAP Testing
- 5th Grade Gifted Ed Transition Event at HLC
From Past Updates
Message from Nurse Bri
Peach Jar Community Flyers
Blue Valley—Education Beyond Expectations
Mary Riley, Principal
Email: mcriley@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/SRE
Location: 14901 England Street, Overland Park, KS, USA
Phone: 913-239-7400
Twitter: @principalRiley