Weekly Wildcat
September 16, 2022
Dear Wildcat Families,
I hope your Wildcat had a wonderful week celebrating Dot Day at Sundance!! Make sure to follow our IG account (SundanceElementary) for more photos and videos. We are also excited to launch Chess Club, offered to our 3rd-5th graders, on Tuesday, September 20th in the kinder lunch.
Helpful Information:
- 9/19: Please note that 9/19 is a non-student day. Our staff is engaging in professional development.
- Math Pilot: Ms. Barnhart, Kinder Teacher, is piloting a math program this year. The district is looking for parents interested in serving on the math pilot team. Please contact rkatz@powayusd.com if you are interested in learning about more details.
- Weekly Wildcats: If you'd like to refer back to a Weekly Wildcat, all memos are housed on our website linked here.
Previously Shared Information:
- More Than a Meal: Click here to complete this annual document (All meals continue to be provided to families regardless of income)
- Zones of Regulation Kick-off: Students will watch this video on Monday. Feel free to watch it together at home.
- Sundance Safety Committee: We are looking for 1-2 parents to join our Safety Committee 6x per year. Please email kcabral@powayusd.com if you would like to attend.
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Calendar
Next Week:
- 9/19: Non-student Day (Pro-grow for staff)
- 9/20: Chess Club (open to 3rd-5th)
- 9/20 - Parent Coffee Morning @ 8:30 am
- 9/22: Community Safety Summit @ District Office
- 9/26: First Full Day of K
- 9/29: Back to School Dance 6-8pm
- 9/30: Bee-lieve In Yourself Spirit Day (Wear Black and Yellow)
- 9/30: Friday Flag @7:50am on the blacktop - families welcome to join!
- 10/3: Dine Out @ Rubios
- 10/3-10/7: Book Fair
- 10/4: Minimum Day (release at 12:25pm)
- 10/5: Running Club begins
- 10/11: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 10/28: Halloween Carnival
- 11/14: Non Student Day (Conferences)
- 11/15-11/18: Minimum Days release at 12:25pm (Conference Week)
- 1/24: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 2/28: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 3/7: Minimum Day (release at 12:25pm)
- 4/25: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 5/30: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
Schedules:
PE Schedule: Click Here
Library Schedule: Click Here
Counselor's Corner
Next week, I will be going into classrooms to introduce our Start With Hello week which will be from Sept. 26-30. It’s a school-wide initiative from the Sandy Hook Promise that promotes social inclusion and connectedness. You can learn more about this weeklong initiative in my September Counseling Newsletter.
Encourage your child to recognize when someone looks lonely or sad at school and reach out to them simply by saying hello! A HUGE thank you to PAC for purchasing wristbands for our entire school!
Ms. Park
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
- Breakfast Menu & Lunch Menu
Foundation/PAC Memo
YEEHAW! The Back to School Dance has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, Sept 29th 6-8 pm!
Join us at our Western Back to School Dance with a live DJ, country line dancing, food available for purchase, and more! Tickets are $3 at the door.
Donate to Get the Exclusive Sundance Sticker!
Turn in your RED ENVELOPE donation this week for your child to receive a FREE Sundance Wildcat vinyl sticker for their water bottle, lunchbox - whatever! No amount is too small. Please drop off contributions at the Front Office or send through PayPal @SundancePQ! Your support makes all the difference - THANK YOU!
Spirit Wear - On Sale NOW including 10% off through Oct 15th
Wear your Wildcat pride and buy Sundance spirit wear starting NOW. Plus enjoy 10% off on all orders through Oct 15th! Go to https://www.mymbrandwear.com/sundance2022 and shop the limited edition tie dye t-shirts, athletic shirts, sweatshirts, traditional tees and more! Check out the flyer below for full details. Plus you can visit our Spirit Wear booth before and after school THIS Wednesday to check out sample items and sizing. Check back for more booth dates too.
UPDATE: Sundance Running Club now starts Wednesday, Oct. 5th!
We apologize for the delay, but the Running Club will now start officially counting laps on Oct. 5th. Fun Fact: our electronic lap counting program is developed exclusively for us by Sundance parent, Raj Bhumkar using QR codes - totally free to our school! THANK YOU RAJ!
Parent Coffee Morning - Tues., Sept 20th @ 8:30 am.
Join us for this month’s parent coffee morning! Meet new parents, enjoy yummy Mostra coffee and connect with the Sundance community. This event will be hosted in a Sundance parent’s home. Email manisha3183@gmail.com for more info and the location.
Date Change! Our 1st Dine Out Night is NOW Oct. 3rd - 2- 8 pm @ Rubio’s
Treat yo’ self and your family while supporting Sundance! Dine out or grab take-out from Rubio’s at the Torrey Highlands location off Camino Del Sur. Funds raised support Twin Trails Education Foundation.
Bookfair is 10/3-7: Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers throughout the week to help on-site as cashiers and classroom helpers. Please signup thru this link https://bit.ly/3xjUS08
Save the Date: Halloween Carnival is BACK on Friday, Oct. 28th! One of Sundance Elementary’s most popular events is returning! More details to come soon.