Weekly Wildcat
April 7, 2023
Hello Sundance Families!
Our Wildcats enjoyed exploring force and motion through STEAM projects today during Xploration! Check out our Instagram Account (SundanceElementary) for photos and videos of the amazing programs featured at Sundance. Thank you to all TK-K families for joining our amazing performance! I hope you enjoyed the show. Please share with your neighbors and friends that we are currently enrolling students for the 2023/2024 school year. If you need assistance with enrollment, stop by our front office.
Before heading off for Spring Break, check out our student-led Mindful Monday linked here. I look forward to seeing you at our Fun Run when we return from break.
Helpful Information (NEW):
- LCAP Survey Results: Click here to view our results. You can update the drop down to reflect Sundance only.
Save the dates!
April 28 - Friday Flag + BMX Assembly - All families welcome
April 1 - April 14 – TK Interest List Window Open
Previously Shared Information:
- Calling all 5th Grade Parents: Mesa Verde Course Request Window opens April 3rd. Click here for more info.
- Principal's Coffee: Slides are linked here if you were unable to make it (3rd-5th grade SBAC information is included!)
- TK/K Enrollment Event: Slides are linked here if you were unable to make it
- Calling all 3rd-5th Grade Parents: The interactive page can be used as a resource for practice and training tests for our upcoming SBAC testing. Testing will begin the week of April 24th.
Have a nice break,
Mrs. Katz, Principal
Calendar
Next Week:
- 4/21: Fun Run
4/21: Talent Show Tryouts after school in MPR 2:15-4:30
- 4/25: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
- 4/28: Friday Flag and BMX Assembly, all families welcome to join!
4/28: Parent’s Night Out & Auction
- 5/4 : Talent Show - more details to come!
- 5/8: Monthly Foundation Meeting @ 7 pm in the Sundance Library or on Zoom. Including Board Member elections for the ‘23-24 school year. All welcome!
- 5/19: May Parent Coffee, 8:30am
- 5/30: School Site Council via zoom at 2:30pm
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
Schedules:
PE Schedule: Click Here
Library Schedule: Link
Foundation/PAC Updates
Reminder - Buy a Yearbook & Personalize your Free Custom Pages By April 17th
Yearbooks capture the heart of everyday life here at Sundance Elementary and will give you something to look back on for years to come. Remember to get your book of memories that’ll last a lifetime. Sounds pretty good, huh? Customized pages are due by April 17th.
Talent Show Try Outs - Calling all 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders!
Show off your talents at the Sundance Talent Show! Tryouts are April 21st in the MPR from 2:15 - 4 pm OR you can submit a video entry by April 20th to Kristin Green at mrsgreen108@gmail.com.
Parents’ Night Out + Auction - Tickets on sale NOW!
Don’t wait, limited space is available! Join the Sundance Community at Malahat Spirits from 6-9 pm for dinner, craft cocktails or mocktails, exciting auction packages, and grown up fun! Buy your tickets online here, or purchase on campus before or after school the week of April 17th. Check out our FB page for the exact schedule.
5 Minute Parent Survey
Calling ALL Sundance Parents - we need your input!! We want to hear from AT LEAST 80 Sundance families or about 25% of our community and ideally more! It only takes a few minutes
to complete this short survey and tell us what your priorities are for your student and our school in terms of staffing support, programming offered, etc.
Volunteers Needed For the Fun Run on April 21st!
The Fun Run is finally happening and we need volunteers to ensure it is a great day for our kids. If you signed up to help last month, please confirm you are still available, change your sign up or all parents are welcome to sign up for open positions. Sign up here and thank you!