Sunset Express
September News 2016
Sunset Elementary
Together, we are building leaders!
School Hours: Start time: 8:55 End time: 3:35
Email: amccaw@vicksburgschools.org
Website: Vicksburgcommunityschools.org
Location: 201 N Boulevard St, Vicksburg, MI, United States
Phone: (269)321-1500
Twitter: @TLIMPrincipal
Principal's Message
We were thrilled to see so many families attend our Back to School Open House. Our hallways were filled with excitement and happy faces.
We are extra pumped about our new school year with the implementation of The Leader in Me. The Leader in Me is a school-wide operating system in which we focus on increasing student voice and student empowerment. We believe each and every child has certain talents and it is our job to help them reach their full potential.
The process is based on the book The Leader in Me, written by Stephen R. Covey. The book is written for educators and families and shares the success that schools have had by teaching students 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. a book also written by Stephen R. Covey.
The habits include:
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin with the End in Mind
3. Put First Things First
4. Think Win-Win
5. Seek First to Understand then to be Understood
6. Synergize
7. Sharpen the Saw
Through-out the year you will hear and see our building focus on helping our students take ownership in their own learning. Our Leader in Me will focus on three main areas: Academics, Culture and Leadership. Our staff was trained this summer by the Franklin Covey organization and we are looking forward to putting this training into place!
We are excited to share that Sunset Lake has five new staff members on our team. New staff member names and roles are listed in this newsletter.
Other BIG NEWS this year at Sunset Lake is our technology updates. More information is listed in this newsletter.
Our entire Sunset Lake staff is looking forward to a wonderful year of growing and learning together. Our theme this year includes all of you.
Our theme: Together... We are building leaders!
We look forward to working with you to help all of our students reach their highest potential!
Sincerely,
Amie McCaw
Sunset Lake Elementary Principal
Welcome to the 2015-16 School Year!
The Leader in Me
Vicksburg Community School's PRIDE
Fall Picture Day- October 6, 2016
Drop Off and Pick Up Directions
Drop Off and Pick Up Directions:
Drop-Off:
Our drop off window will begin at 8:35
Cars are to enter at the north entrance and follow along the outer edge of the lot
Cars stop at the designated Student Drop Off Zone
Students are to ALWAYS exit curb-side
We ask that you take advantage of the drop off system
If you need to park and enter the building, please be sure to escort your child and use the designated walkway located at the drop off zone.
Pick-Up: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
School ends at 3:35
Cars are to enter at the north entrance and follow along the outer edge of the lot
Cars are to stop at the designated Student Drop Off zone
REMAIN in your cars and your child will be released to you
We ask families picking up their child(ren) use the provided Car Tags
Car tags hang from your rearview mirror with your child’s last name written (LARGE) and facing out the window
A staff member will radio for your child and they will be dismissed directly to your car
- Cars exit through the south lot exit
- You may choose to select one of the limited parking spaces and walk to the side gym door to wait for your child to be dismissed to you
TIPS:
The best times for pick up is to arrive after 3:35 so students have been dismissed and traffic is flowing.
Remind your child to listen for their name and be ready to exit the gym quickly.
For morning drop off, please have your child prepped and ready to exit quickly and safely onto the sidewalk.
Sunset Lake Elementary PTSO Facebook
2016-17 Conference Schedule
November 9 and 10 from 4:30-7:30 pm at Sunset Elementary.
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016, 04:30 PM
201 N Boulevard St, Vicksburg, MI, United States
TECHNOLOGY ADDITIONS
We also have installed a new projection and audio system in the gymnasium and cafeteria. Our cafeteria projection system will be utilized for assemblies and during lunch periods periodically. Mrs. Getsinger is very excited that she will have a microphone system to allow all of her students to hear with clarity.
New Sunset Lake Elementary Staff
First Grade Teacher- Kellie Wallen
Fourth Grade Teacher-Mikela Caseria
Special Education Teacher- Kris Fulton
BK Aide - Melissa Kellogg
Health Aide- Carrie Dugan (began mid year last year)
Para-pro- Chad VanderMei
Noon Supervisor- Genny Carter (began mid year last year)
Day Custodian - Stacy