Weekly Wildcat
October 1, 2021
Happy October, Sundance families!
It was so great to see many of our families at our first annual Box Car Derby event! Thank you to our fantastic PAC for sponsoring and organizing the event. We hope your wildcat had a great time!!
As our wildcats become more and more familiar with school-wide expectations, our teachers will share activities such as videos, scenarios, and think-pair-shares in class. Our focus for next week will be on playground and hallway expectations. Check with your wildcat to see if they remember how to be safe, responsible, and respectful in both areas towards the end of the week (see below).
Upcoming Events:
- 10/4: Final day to order spirit gear! See below.
- 10/8: X-Ploration Lesson #4
- 10/20: Kebab Shop Dine Out
- 10/21: Great Shakeout
- 10/25-10/29: Red Ribbon Week spirit week (See below)
- 10/28: Trunk or Treat PAC Event at 5:00pm
- 10/29: Halloween Parade at 8:45am on the lower field
Ongoing:
- Mondays: Band (5th Grade)
- Wednesdays: Music TK-3rd Grade (4th & 5th begin in March)
- Thursdays: Early release day
- Running Club (Grades 1st-5th) Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Take care,
Raquel Katz, Principal
Helpful Info/Links
- New: October Lunch Menu: Click here for our October lunch menu!
- New: Free & Reduced Meal Application: Lunch will continue to be provided to ALL families this year. We are encouraging all families to complete the free and reduced lunch application. Families may qualify for additional resources.
- Phamatech Appointments: You can make appointments at this link 7 days a week if your child is exhibiting any COVID-related symptoms. Phamatech is conveniently located in Carmel Mountain at: 15175 Innovation Dr, San Diego, CA 92128.
- Counseling Referral Form linked here. Our counselor will hold group sessions on the following topics: Coping With Anxiety, Friendships, Social Skills, and Self-Control.
Counseling Corner With Ms. Park
Check out our Start With Hello video! Thank you to everyone for sharing a message.
We had our first Parent Workshop of the year last night. Thank you to everyone who joined in over Zoom! If you weren't able to make it, here is the link to our presentation on how to support your child's mental health and practice self-care.
Foundation/PAC Memo
Sundance Spirit Wear - Last Weekend!
Sundance spirit wear is for sale until Monday, Oct. 4th! Go to https://www.mymbrandwear.com/sundance and check out our tie dye t-shirts, glitter pawprint tops, athletic shirts, beanies, hats, sweatshirts, and traditional tees! Although sales close on Monday, some styles might sell out sooner, so check out the website ASAP!
Red Envelope Capital Campaign - PRIZES ANNOUNCED!
Thank you to everyone that has contributed! We have received $16,000 so far and let's keep it going with these fun rewards as we "level up" in our total donations!
Prizes: $20,000 - Popsicle Picnic
$30,000 - Outdoor Bubble Dance Party
$40,000 - Virtual Magic Show
$50,000 - Wildcat Pride Magnets
Venmo: @SundanceWildcats
Paypal: @SundancePQ
Running Club Update
We started officially counting laps today! Kids can earn shoe charms for each 5 miles (20 laps) they accumulate on M/W/F at morning recess. The shoe charms will be awarded at the end of each month and distributed by their teachers.
Additional cool prizes can be earned:
- Sundance Running Club water bottle - 50 mile/100 mile charms
- Special recognition at the end of the year for the top runners.
Sundance Running Club is a Twin Trails Foundation and parent volunteer supported program, as well as by generous donors from the community.
October Dine Out @ The Kebab Shop - Save the date for October 20th
Sundance Trunk or Treat - Save the date for October 28th
Join us for a Trunk or Treat drive-thru in the Sundance parking lot! Entrance will be $5 per vehicle. Tickets will be sold ahead of time and go on sale starting October 8th. Tickets will also be available for purchase for a raffle to win prize buckets, photo ops, and to purchase souvenirs. Treats will be given to kids at each vehicle that is on display. We are in need of 10 volunteers that are willing to decorate their vehicle and display it during this event, as well as pass out treats. Please email Lori Faydo at lfaydo@att.net if you are interested.
Sundance Yearbook - Buy it today!
With picture pages for every class, and lots of special features, the Sundance yearbook is special for every student. A 5% discount is available until the end of October. Your purchase also includes two free, optional personal pages to add your own pictures and memories. To buy your copy, go to http://www.treering.com/validate and use the code 10sundance.
Plus … the Sundance yearbook needs you!
Photography? Design? Sales? Copyediting? Share your talents with the Sundance yearbook staff, and help us make our yearbook the best it can be! Email sundanceyearbook2021@yahoo.com for more info. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Red Ribbon Week is coming Oct 25th - Oct 29th - check the flyer for more details!