Sunrise Valley News

Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed on March 3 for Presidential Primary

As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Tuesday, March 3, for the Presidential Primary election, which will be a school planning day for staff members. Classes will resume on Wednesday, March 4.

See the complete 2019-20 school calendar.


Schedule Change: Kindergarten Orientation

We apologize for having to make  a change  in the schedule so near to the event.  Kindergarten orientation for the 2020-21 school year has been moved from March 3 to April 16 (5-6 p.m.).

During this event 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.  

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.


PTA Parent/Caregiver Social - Monday, March 9 7:30-9:30 pm at Red's Table

The PTA Executive Board invites parents to come learn about the PTA and share your ideas. This is your chance to help shape the future of SVES PTA!

What would you change about how the PTA supports your child's school?

What should the PTA do MORE often?

What should the PTA do LESS often?

Do you have new ideas or thoughts about how to support Sunrise Valley ES?

Bring a friend and enjoy appetizers on the PTA! More info and RSVP here.


Weekend Backpack Program

Our Weekend Backpack Program provides food for several of our students and their families each weekend.

With your support, we can ensure that these students are taken care of each weekend by donating non-perishable items to the program. 

You can now go straight to the Amazon Wish list below to donate food items.

tinyurl.com/svesbackpack 

Questions? Email Jennifer Savory at jgsavory@fcps.edu


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.


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

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.