🎤 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

On Tuesday, March 12, I hosted a Principal Coffee focused on Family Engagement and Communication. The session was designed as a workshop to gather valuable feedback and insights on these important topics.  We recognize that we couldn't hear from everyone, and we'd love your input as we continue to develop our vision for Family Engagement and Communication at SVES. Slides used during the workshop Survey to provide feedback and input

☀️ Solar Eclipse: April 8

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8, and will be viewable, depending on weather, in Fairfax County. 

Here's what you need to know:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce this at home.
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough. The NASA website has more information about eye safety.  
• Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m. (which coincides with dismissal for some students), and ends around 4:32 p.m. Please remind your child to be especially vigilant about eye safety during dismissal. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
• Student Viewing: Students will have an indirect viewing through the NASA website. 

📕 Have you ordered your yearbook yet? Sales close April 15

Don’t miss out on this keepsake of your child’s year at Sunrise Valley.  We’ve run out in years past and want to be sure that all interested students receive a copy.  Purchase your 2023-24 yearbook for $16 here using school code 21466.  Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school. 

Orders close April 15. 

🏀 Last Chance to Pre-Order Tickets for the April 12 Basketball Challenge!

All Sunrise Valley families are invited to our annual Basketball Challenge at South Lakes High School, organized by the PTA. Join us as Sunrise Valley:

• 6th grade students and teachers play basketball against Fox Mill
• K-2nd grade students dance an adorable half-time show
• K-5th grade students compete in halftime competitions

Save time and money and pre-order tickets and food. ** Ticket deadline extended. ** NEW deadline 12:000 p.m. Sunday, April 7**

Admission: $7/person or $25/family ($8/person or $30/family at the door)

Financial Assistance: Sunrise Valley PTA events are open to all families. To request financial aid, contact Jennifer Savory no later than Monday, April 8. 

Food & Drinks: Domino’s Pizza available for pre-order. Pizza by the slice, drinks, snacks, popcorn, and sweets available for purchase at the event (CASH ONLY).

Wear yellow! Shirts and cheer kits available for purchase onsite (CASH ONLY).

Volunteers: We still need a few hands to help sell tickets and food on site and clean up after. Sign up here! Great service opportunities for teens.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Glynn. 

💜 Purple Up! on April 17 to Support Military Families

As April unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on our military-connected youth as Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and communities come together to celebrate the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). Join our community and turn FCPS purple on Purple Up! Day, Wednesday, April 17. Wear purple in recognition of FCPS’ 14,000 enrolled military-connected students. Purple represents military youth because purple combines all the colors of the military branches!

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