AUG Sunrise Elementary
Monthly Newsletter
August Newsletter 2023
Principal Reflections
The start of the new school year is right around the corner and I am excited to see students in the building again. Although I never feel quite prepared enough, I know that we will have a successful start.
To our new families, WELCOME to Sunrise. I am extremely proud to be the principal here and I am hopeful that you will find that your choice to send your child to us will be met with great satisfaction. This newsletter will be published one time per month, however, each week information will be sent home. Among other reasons, we are a great school because our parents are involved and stay well informed. If you ever have questions, please call.
Here we go…..
Sean Fitzgerald
Important Upcoming Dates
August 30th 3-5 PM: Meet Your Teacher & Drop Off Your Supplies
September 5th: 1st Day of School
September 22nd: Hearing Screening
September 22nd: Noon Dismissal- Elementary
September 26th: Picture Retake Day
Bus Transportation
Please check your most up to date bus information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal before September 1st. You can find this information under “More” and the area “Bus Transportation”.
You will need to find this information in Infinite Campus. Please contact Lamers Bus Services at 920-832-8800 ext. 2 with any questions or concerns.
Meet Your Teacher & Drop Off Supplies
Meet your Teacher / Drop Off Supplies will be held on August 30th 3:00 PM—5:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to meet their new teacher and bring in their school supplies prior to the first day of school.
The PTO is providing Culver’s ice cream in the Multipurpose room during this event. Thank you PTO!
School Supply List
Click the list to access the Sunrise Elementary 23/24 school supply list.
Sunrise Needs You... Lunch Room Supervisors
We need you, our Sunrise community, to help us out. We are looking for Noon Hour Supervisors to join us. Being a Noon Hour Supervisor is extremely flexible. You can work 1 day, 2 days, or however many may work for you. Or, we can work week by week to schedule your days. We are very flexible! Hours are approximately
10:45am – 12:45pm and pay is $10.00/hour.
What being a Noon Hour Supervisor entails:
- Assisting students with opening lunch packaging.
- Having the opportunity to get to know your student’s Sunrise friends.
- Supervising students during recess.
- Getting to know other Sunrise community members.
- Being a steward to our Sunrise community.
By becoming a Noon Hour Supervisor, you join the Sunrise Team and become even more entwined in the Sunrise community. We are extremely grateful to our past, present and future supervisors for enabling us in providing a safe and fun lunch and recess. It takes numerous people to run a school community.
Please reach out to me if you would like to join us on a new adventure, or if you just simply have questions.
Thank you!
Melissa DuVal
920-954-1822
School Fees
Next years fees and hot lunch accounts are available in Infinite Campus. You may make payment online by accessing your Infinite Campus account. When paying through Infinite Campus, you are now able to pay using the e-check method or by using your credit card. Credit card fees for registration will be waved August 1st-September 31st. Please remember when you use an e-check it is similar to using a paper check and if this check would be rejected by your bank due to non-sufficient funds, you will be charged a $25 NSF fee. Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Applications and Fee Waivers as needed.
- 5K Registration = $20.00
- Grade 1-4 Registration = $30.00
- 5K Milk = $40.00
- Headphones (for new students) = $5.00
- Lunch = $2.60
- Lunch Milk = $0.40
Lunch Menu
September lunch menus are available by clicking on the menu.
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
Medication Information
Medication consent forms are required for all over-the-counter and prescription medications. This includes cough drops, ointments, creams, etc. Prescription medications do require a physicians signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When To Keep Your Child Home
Hearing Screening
Sunrise hearing screening takes place on Thursday, September 21st. Please click on the flier to access more information about the districts hearing screening.
Early Dismissal Information
Click on the document for a list of 2PM Dismissals.
NOON DISMISSAL:
Students are dismissed at 12:00 PM . Lunch is not served. The YMCA is here if there are enough students signed up, please contact the YMCA for more information. There is no care provided by the school.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (FRIDAYS):
Students are released at 2:00 PM. The District provides care until 3:35 PM for students that have signed up via Infinite Campus—students must be picked up by 3:35 PM. Those signed up for care will be kept at school unless we have a written note or a phone call telling us something different. The YMCA comes at 3:30 PM for those students signed up to stay with the YMCA after 3:35 PM.
2:00 PM DISMISSAL (PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES: November 10th & 14th):
Students are dismissed at 2:00 PM. The District does not supply care on these days. There is YMCA care beginning at 2:00 PM for those students signed up through the YMCA.
Other Great Sources of Information
- You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
- Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
- There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
Important Optional Forms, Fliers & Handbooks
Optional Forms
All of our optional forms and informational fliers are available online via the District Website. You may click the link to access the District Forms page and, if you scroll further down and click the + by Sunrise Elementary, you will see the Sunrise forms and informational fliers. Please review them, print any you may need and turn them into the office. Feel free to call the office with any questions you may have. 920-954-1822
Volunteer Background Check
We appreciate the many volunteers who generously give of their time to make our school a better place for children to learn and grow. It is vitally important that the environment in which our children learn, and in which our employees and volunteers work, is a safe one. For this reason, the district requires background checks be completed by all volunteers working with students and attending field trips. Background checks are good for 5 years following approval. If you are looking to complete one, please click the link to access the background check form, print it, fill it out and drop it off at the Sunrise office to be processed.
KASD Elementary Student & Parent Handbook 23/24
The Elementary Student & Parent Handbook for 23/24 is available to all parents. You may click the link to access it. If you would prefer a paper copy of the handbook, please contact the school office at 920-954-1822.
Human Growth & Development
Human Growth & Development K-4 forms will be coming home with your student the first week of school. Please notify the office if you do not receive one and one will be sent to you. Please see the corresponding fliers for more information.
PTO
- The Sunrise PTO will be hosting the Fun Run once again this year. Click the image for more information.
- Are you interested in joining the PTO? Click HERE to find out more about what they do, when they meet and how you can be a part of their fantastic team.
MAP Testing 23/24
Grade KG:
October 30--November 16
January 22--February 2
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
September 25--October 12
January 22-February 2
April 22--May 3
Grades 2-4:
September 11--20
January 2--19
May 15--24
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Teacher & Principal Award Nominations and Student Scholarship Applications are Open Now
Sending on behalf of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation:
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced today that teacher and principal nominations for the 2024 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards are now available. Awards are $6,000, with an additional $6,000 grant being awarded to the school of each selected teacher and principal. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation awards 100 Fellowships and 16 Leadership awards annually from among all applicants throughout the state. The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 3, 2023.
For more information on the award program and how to nominate a teacher or principal, visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s news release website.
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation also announced today that online applications for the 2024 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholarship are open and can be submitted through the organization’s website. A total of 100 Wisconsin students will be selected to receive $10,000 scholarships from a pool of candidates. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Nov. 7, 2023.
For more information on the scholarship program and for a full news release, visit the DPI’s news release website.
Sincerely,
John W. Johnson, PhD
Deputy State Superintendent
2023/24 School Calendar
The 2023/24 Kimberly Area School District calendar can be found by clicking the calendar.
Substitute Teachers and Paraprofessionals
The Kimberly Area School District is always looking for great substitutes. Click on the flier to find out more information on how to join our team.
Public Notices 2023/24
Annual Public Notices 2023-24: Each year the Kimberly Area School District must inform all families and staff of certain information.
The updated Public Notices document can be found on our website at https://www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/departments/pupil-services/notices
If you need a printed copy, you can request one from any school office or the District Administration Office.
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Student Nondiscrimination Statement
The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student programs and activities.