π§π½ Sunny Heighlights π§π½
August 21, 2020
Principal's Message
Greetings Sunny Heights Families,
I appreciate all the great work that has been done to prepare our students to be successful whether here at school in person or through the virtual academy. Families have been extremely understanding as we have worked through a variety of challenges to start this very unique school year. Staff have remained resilient, flexible, and adaptive to changes being made when we see an area to improve. Students have been AMAZING with following a new set of routines, expectations, and procedures. I must say this has been an incredible first two weeks of school. It is great to see everyone settling in as our teachers are focused on instruction and our students diving into learning. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Thank you for all that you do!
Your proud principal,
Bart Lewis
ALL STUDENTS - ATTENDANCE
For the 2020-2021 school year, Warren Township has transitioned to a new student information system called Synergy allowing our parents and caregivers to have improved access to school information through the parent portal called ParentVUE. We are aware that at this time some studentsβ attendance records are reflecting students are absent, when in fact they were present. This is mostly the case for our students who are attending school VIRTUALLY on application days or in the VIRTUAL opinion full-time. We want to assure you that teachers are keeping accurate attendance records and that we are working to correct attendance records for all our students.
VIRTUAL STUDENTS
Virtual Instructional Guide and Weeks At-A-Glance
We have heard from our parents that the VIRTUAL schedule can be confusing for our students. In response to this feedback, we are designating specific days to our Black and Gold Cohort students in grades K-6th grade. Starting on Monday, August 24, 2020, students will follow the schedule below. *On shortened school weeks, there will not be an Friday Academic Enrichment Friday.
Black Cohort (A-K)
Mondays and Wednesdays: Direct Instruction Day
Tuesday and Wednesdays: Application Day
Gold Cohort (L-Z )
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Direction Instruction Day
Monday and Wednesday: Application Day
Black Cohort and Gold Cohort
Fridays: Academic Enrichment Days
Friday Academic Enrichment Days are designed to ensure there is more feedback and attention to student needs as well as creating increased opportunities for student and family support. Student experiences on Friday Academic Enrichment Day will include a playlist; however, will provide more opportunities for enrichment, reflection and targeted supports for students. Please visit MSD Warrenβs Virtual Instructional Guide and Weeks At-A-Glance to learn more.
Immunization Reminder - Clinic News
In order for our schools to be in compliance with the state laws regarding immunizations, please make sure that your student(s) have their updated information on file with your school's nursing staff. All student vaccines must be on file and up to date by September 21, 2020 to avoid exclusion. Please make your school's nursing staff aware of any upcoming appointments for vaccines, or if there are any medical or religious objections to your student receiving his or her vaccines.
We would like to welcome our new school nurse, Amber Eyerman to Sunny Heights Elementary. We are very excited to have her join our Sunny Heights and Warren Team!
PLEASE inform your school's nurse of any chronic health conditions that the school should be made aware of, and that your student's medical emergency information is up to date.
School District Publications/News Media Use
Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Roller Cave skating party - 8/27th 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virtual Book Fair - 5/11th thru 9/4th
Labor Day - NO SCHOOL - 9/7th
Fall Intersession - NO SCHOOL - 10/5th thru 10/16th
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 10/22nd
Staff Professional Day - elearning day - 11/3rd
Thanksgiving Break - 11/25th - 11/27th
Sunny Heights PTA
PTA Skating Party - Thursday, August 27
π Sunny Heights Elementary Book Fair π π May 11th thru September 4th π
Let us make this a summer to instill a love of reading!! Use the following link to our Summer Read-A-Palooza: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=sunnyheightselemschool2
IMPORTANT: COVID-19 INFORMATION
Support Information
Community Outreach Hotline: (317) 869-4308 or MSDWarrenOutreach@warren.k12.in.us
Learn at Home Hotline: (317) 608-0545
Warren WiFi
Warren Township School District has a new app and website! The purpose of the app and website is to provide regular updates through the live feed, district news, and
district events sections as well as other important district information. The app includes easy access to the weekly breakfast and lunch menu, staff contacts, district documents, bullying and safety reporting form, and much much more. The Warren app can be downloaded at the Apple and Android App Store. Stay informed and download the app today. The district website is www.warren.k12.in.us.
SUNNY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
11149 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis 46229
Phone: 532-2900; Fax: 532-2938
School hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
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