Sunrise Valley News

Tomorrow, Thursday Jan. 10: Advanced Academics Referral Deadline

The deadline to refer students in grades 2-6 for full-time, AAP Level IV services to begin during the 19-20 school year is Thursday, January 10th by 4pm. In addition to the mandatory Level IV referral form, parents may also submit the following optional materials:

  • A Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
  • Private ability testing done with George Mason or a licensed psychologist
  • Up to 4 single-sided pages of work samples that demonstrate critical and creative thinking
  • Up to 5 single-sided pages of a combination of awards/letters of recommendation

All items should be submitted together and addressed to Sara Balcanoff, AART. Parents may drop applications off in the SVES office at any time prior to the 10th. Applications cannot be accepted through email.

Please refer to the AAP website  for forms and information, or contact Sara Balcanoff  with any questions.


Calendar Reminders

- Friday, January 18: early dismissal at 1:05pm

- Monday, January 21: MLK Jr. Holiday- no school

- Friday, January 25: teacher workday- no school

- Monday, February 4: staff development day- no school

- Monday, February 18: President's Day Holiday- no school

See the complete 2018-19 school year calendar


Lost & Found

Please claim lost and found items by Wednesday, January 24.  The lost and found is located in the school cafeteria.  After this date any remaining items will be donated to charity.


Parent Workshop: Managing Anxiety and Stress in Children

Please join us Wednesday, February 6 at 7:00 pm. in the SVES library.  

Come and learn the symptoms of anxiety, what’s typical, when to seek support and learn some strategies for home to support your child.

Presented by Sheri Mitschelen, LCSW, owner and director of the Crossroads Family Counseling Center.