Jaguar Update
Sunset Valley Elementary - January 28, 2022
Important Dates
Every Friday - Late Start Friday at 10:10 AM & SummitRise at 8:40 AM
Monday, February 1st - Tuesday, February 15th - Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive
Thursday, February 3rd - SVE Papa John's Pizza Fundraiser
Wednesday, February 9th - 16th - LSEF Major Saver Card Fundraiser
Monday, February 21st - NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day)
Thursday, March 10th - 4:00-6:00 PM 2022-2023 Kindergarten Kick Off
Friday, March 11th - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development Day)
DEADLINE TO ORDER YEARBOOKS IS MONDAY, JANUARY 31ST
Yearbook sales this year are online only, and ordering is open now through Monday, January 31, 2022. Softcover color books are $16. To personalize a yearbook with the student’s name is an additional $1. Note: the PTA is offering free name personalization for 5th and 6th graders.
To order your yearbook, visit: inter-state.com/order and enter code: 63384M.
Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive February 1st - 15th
Sunset Valley is proud to announce that we are participating in the 2022 Souper Bowl of Caring as a National School of Caring.
Souper Bowl of Caring uses the energy around football’s biggest celebration to mobilize and inspire people to tackle hunger across the country. Students develop a stronger sense of connection to their communities as they collect food for hunger-relief charities that provide food and resources for their neighbors in need, while showing caring and compassion for others.
During our Souper Bowl of Caring campaign, students will bring in non-perishable food items to be donated to Lee's Summit Social Services. Particular items needed are: pasta sauce, canned fruit, mixed vegetables (no corn or green beans), canned meat (beef stew, spaghetti and meatballs, etc.), chicken noodle soup and tomato soup.
We will report our total food items to Souper Bowl of Caring so our students and school become part of the national efforts. Through this experience, students learn the power of working together to make a difference in the lives of others.
Imagine the difference we could make in our community
if every student donated one can of food.
We are Taking the Tackle Hunger Challenge!
Parent Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer in a classroom, are asked to chaperone a field trip or assist with a classroom activity, we appreciate your help! Just a couple of steps to complete the volunteer training and you will be good to go. Please watch the video AND complete the online form linked below BEFORE volunteering. If you have any questions, please call the school office.
Volunteer Video:
https://www.powtoon.com/s/ch7BCYUkICd/1/m/s
Volunteer Form:
Nominate SVE Teachers for an LSR7 Excellence Award
Nominations have opened for the R-7 Teacher of the Year and the Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching Awards. Students, parents and staff members may nominate any teacher, library media specialist, or counselor who has worked for the R-7 District at least five years, for the R-7 Teacher of the Year and the Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching Awards.
This year, we're accepting nominations in multiple ways!
- Nominate completely online through our online form.
- Complete a fillable nomination form and email the completed form to Jessica Morris at jessica.morris@lsr7.net
- Print and complete the form in writing and mail and deliver to the Stansberry Leadership Center, Attention: Jessica Morris
Our deadline this year is Monday, January 31, 2022. For reminders about eligibility, please view these FAQs or read the attached press release. More information about the TOY program can be found on our website.
Twelve Excellence In Teaching winners and up to three Teachers of Distinction will be recognized and the Teacher of the Year will be revealed at an April 13, 2022 Chamber of Commerce reception/presentation, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Prepped and Ready Parenting Series
Parenting is hard, and parenting teens can be even harder. Children’s Mercy has released a free video series, Prepped and Ready: Experts Edition, to help with the transition into parenting teenagers available online. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Free BIST Virtual Lessons
These classes are designed to:
● Create consistency between school and home
● Provide language for adults to use when redirecting children
● Share ways to problem solve to increase your child’s success
● Increase generosity and kindness in your children
● Bring a sense of calmness to your home.
For more information and how to register, CLICK HERE.
Birthday Celebration Guidelines
Birthdays are special days for all of our little Jaguars, but we need your help in celebrating them in adherence with the LSR7 Board of Education policies. These policies have been implemented for the safety of all students and staff (food allergies, latex allergies, etc.). Please read the following excerpt from the R-7 Elementary Handbook regarding celebrations:
Click HERE for the link to the 2021-22 R-7 Elementary Handbook.
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES FOR LSR7 PARENTS
The English Language Development department is working to spread the word about an opportunity for parents this year. The department is hosting free adult English classes for LSR7 parents. The free classes are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Pleasant Lea Middle School. Please contact Melisha Colon, ELD Coordinator, at melisha.colon@lsr7.net with questions. Flyers in English and Spanish are here.
GIVE US A FOLLOW!
MUSIC CLASS with Mrs. Freeborn
Follow on Instagram @SVEMusicRoom
ART CLASS with Mrs. Wadel
Follow on Instagram @sunsetvalleyart
Connect With LSEF
Sunset Valley Elementary
School Hours: 9:10 am – 4:10 pm
Office Phone: (816) 986-4240
Attendance Phone: (816) 986-4243
Principal: Mrs. Rachel Flood
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Amy Westacott
Email: rachel.flood@lsr7.net
Website: https://sve.lsr7.org/
Location: 1850 Southeast Ranson Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: (816)986-4240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SVELSR7/
Twitter: @svelsr7