Sunrise Valley News

Kindness Week

Each day this week a kindness motto will be delivered  over the announcements and students  will focus on a kindness deed for the day.  The week will culminate on Friday with students wearing red or pink for a spirit day.


Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed on February 17 for Presidents Day Holiday

As a reminder, all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18.

See the complete 2019-20 school calendar


Grade 6 Parents: Important Dates

June 5: Grade 6 End of Year Celebration from 6-8 pm.

June 11:  Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony at 9:45 am.


SVES Parent Speaker Series: Positive Discipline

Join us on March 12 from 7-8 pm in the library.  

The topic will be “Positive Discipline”- helpful and constructive parenting tips while maintaining positive relationships with your kids.

Presented by Elena Zaklis, Licensed Behavior Therapist at Family Compass.


Time to Order Your Yearbook!

The 2019-20 SVES yearbook is on sale now through April 20 for $14. 

Sales are online   or call 1-866-287-3096. 

Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school. 


South Lakes Pyramid Parent Digital Citizenship Night

Please join Sunrise Valley and the other South Lakes pyramid schools as we present this parent workshop.

Date: March 18, 2020

Location: South Lakes High School

Time: 6-8:30

Schedule of activities:

  • 6:00-6:10 - Welcoming
  • 6:10-7:00 pm - Showing of the movie LIKE (50 minutes long) 
  • 7:10 pm - 7: 40 Parental Choice Breakout Session 1
  • 7:50 - 8:20 Parental Choice Breakout Session 2

Parental Choice Breakout Sessions: 

  • Using Technology for Good - How we use technology in FCPS,  keeping our students safe, how tools are selected, not all screen time is equal
  • Social Emotional and Social Media -ES session & MS/HS session
  • Balance and Boundaries - resources and hows to’s
  • Inappropriate use of Technology - sexting, cyber bullying, social media, privacy

Kindergarten Registration & Orientation

We are happy to announce that we are now taking registrations for students who will be entering kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year. 

The student must be five years of age on or before September 30, 2020, to register in FCPS this coming year. Parents will need to provide the original birth certificate, a copy of their deed or lease with their name on it as proof of residency, the Virginia School Entrance Health Form completed and signed by a U.S. physician. The physical must be dated within twelve months of starting school. 

Please click on these links to review the FCPS registration requirements and access the registration forms bundle. Registration packets are available for pick up at the school office Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, as well. 

Parents and rising kindergarten students are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 3, from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM for our Kindergarten Orientation. Your child will participate in classroom activities while parents meet the principal, assistant principal, and our staff members who will discuss our kindergarten program and answer any questions. 

Please contact Christie Panameno at cjpanameno@fcps.edu or (703) 715-3801 to RSVP for the orientation and to schedule a registration appointment.  


Give Kids a Smile Day

Free dental care will be provided for those in need on February 29 from 9 am - 1 pm at Smile Wonders. Those interested in participating in this event should call 571-350-3663.