DEC 13th Sunrise Elementary
Weekly Buzz
December 13, 2023
Important Upcoming Dates
December 14th: Vision Screening
December 15th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
December 25th: January 1st: NO SCHOOL
January 2nd: Welcome Back!
January 5th: PTO Popcorn Friday
January 12th: 2:00 PM Elementary Dismissal
January 18th: Book Swap
January 19th: Noon Elementary Dismissal
Sunrise Holiday Spirit Days
Lost & Found
The Sunrise Lost & Found is extremely full. Please have your child (or yourself) stop in the multi-purpose room to look through the Lost & Found and find anything they may be missing. Everything will be donated on December 23rd.
Noetic Math Contest
In November, twenty-eight 3rd and 4th grade students at Sunrise Elementary School participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest with the Enrichment teacher, Mrs. Hendricks. The purpose of this national contest is to inspire young students to challenge themselves and excel in math. Congratulations to Marshall Olk for being the Team Winner for third grade! Congratulations to Will Hobler for being the Team Winner for fourth grade! Many students earned Honorable Mention awards and Participation certificates as well. Congratulations to all the students that participated! They each worked hard to do their best in this challenging contest!
Marshall Olk, 3rd Grade Team Winner
Will Hobler, 4th Grade Team Winner
Counselor News
Click the counseling flier for more great counseling news from Ms. Brickl, the Sunrise School Counselor.
Career Planning
Click the Career Planning flier for more information on Focusing on Cooperation with Others.
4K & New 5K Registration is Now Open!
Please click the flier for more information on registering a 4Ker or a new 5Ker. Please note that if your child currently attends the 4K Center for Literacy, there is no need to register them for 5K.
Music News
Upcoming Concerts
Welcome back! Your children have been busy with music already this year. Here are the upcoming music concerts for the year.
1st Grade Spring Concert - Tuesday, March 5th @ 6:00pm in the gym
2nd Grade Spring Concert - Tuesday, March 5th @ 7:00pm in the gym
5K Spring Concert - Wednesday, March 6th @ 2:30pm in the gym
3rd Grade Spring Concert - Thursday March 7th @ 6:00pm in the gym
4th Grade Spring Concert - Thursday, March 7th @ 7:00pm in the gym
Please reach out if you have any questions 🙂
-Mr. Meehl
Cold Weather is Here
Cold weather is here. Please make sure your child has the appropriate cold-weather attire (coat, hat, gloves, boots & snow pants). When snow arrives, students must wear snow pants and boots to play on the playground or any other snow-covered area during recess. During the winter months, boots must be worn when playing on the blacktop, even if it has been cleared of snow. Students that do not have the appropriate attire, will need to stay next to the building. Thank you for helping keep Sunrise student’s warm and dry.
PTO
- If you need to contact the Sunrise PTO, you may email them at kimberlysunrisepto@gmail.com.
PTO Apparel Fundraiser Sale
The PTO apparel order will be delivered custom packaged per buyer to Sunrise Elementary School 2-3 weeks after November 26th. Once the order is fulfilled, the PTO will schedule a pick up date and process and communicate it to you.
HERD
Please click the image for more information about the HERD Sunrise Elementary Family Night
Sunrise Procedures
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedure
Drive Up & Drop Off/ Pick Up Procedures can be accessed by clicking on the van.
Early Dismissal Explained
Please click the image for more information regarding both noon dismissal procedures and 2:00 dismissal procedures.
Reporting Your Child Absent or Tardy
If your student is going to be absent or tardy, please call the Sunrise office by 8:45 am. You may call the office at 920-954-1822 and press option #1 to leave a voicemail on the Sunrise attendance line. The office receives all of these voicemails.
Food Service
December Elementary Lunch Menu
December lunch menus are available by clicking on the menu.
A la Carte Items & Restricting Them
The elementary lunch menu offers students a choice of entrees, vegetables, fruits, and milk. For students with funds on their meal account, they may also purchase a second entree for $2.00 (if extra meals are available). To restrict your student from purchasing a la carte options, which include 2nd entrees, please use this A la carte restriction form and return it to your school office or mail to:
Chartwells/Kimberly High School
1662 East Kennedy Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
Questions? Contact Miranda Prisland, Director of Dining Services: mprisland@kimberly.k12.wi.us or call 920-687-3024 option 5
Thank you!
Health Room Information
Medication Consent From
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 physician's signature. You may find these forms on the KASD website by clicking HERE.
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick
Is your child feeling ill? Click the image to find out when you should keep your child home.
Vision Screening
Sunrise vision screening takes place on Thursday, December 14th. Please click on the flier to access more information about the districts vision screening.
Other Communication Resources
Sunrise Elementary Website
You can find more great information on our website by clicking on the Sunrise bee.
Sunrise Elementary Facebook
Another great way is by following the Sunrise Elementary Facebook page by clicking the Facebook link.
Community Events
There are always some great events happening in the community. Be sure to click the Community Events image to find out more about them.
Testing
Reading Readiness
Grade KG:
January 22--February 2
April 22--May 3
Grade 1:
January 22-February 2
April 22--May 3
MAP Testing
Grades 2-4:
January 2--19
May 15--24
FORWARD Testing
Grades 3 & 4
March 18 - April 26, 2024 (specific dates of testing will come from the classroom teacher)
School Fliers
Kimberly Baseball
Please click on the flier for more information about the Kimberly Baseball Winter Camp 2023.
Information for Parents- McKinney-Vento Act
Please click on the flier for more information regarding the federal McKinney-Vento Act.
Girls Volleyball Camp
Please click on the flier for more information about the Kimberly Girls Volleyball Camp.
Tri-County Dental
Please click the flier to find out more about a Free Dental Care program for your child.
Weather Cancellations & Delays
Substitute Teachers & 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.
Kimberly Choir Clinic
Please click the Choir Clinic flier for more information about a fun opportunity with the KHS choir.
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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.