Sunrise Valley News

We’ve had a wonderful start to the 2024-25 school year, and we hope you’ve felt the same! It’s been a joy to see our students eager and excited to return to their classrooms. Our teachers were thrilled to welcome your children back, ready to start a new year together. It’s been great to see the students quickly settle into their routines, with smiles on their faces.

The energy in our school is uplifting, and it’s clear that we’re off to a fantastic year ahead. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. It’s going to be a great year!

Ashley Younger, Principal

Jody Delaney, Assistant Principal 


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🗓️ Mark Your Calendar!

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  • August 28: SVES Back to School Night from 6:30-7:35 PM
  • August 30-September 2: Labor Day Holiday, School Closed
  • September 17: Fall Picture Day
  • September 23: 3-Hour Early Release

📝 Important Beginning of Year (BOY) Information

To help ensure a smooth start to the school year, important Beginning of Year (BOY) Information.pdf is included. While there is a lot of information to process right now, please take a moment to review and complete the enclosed forms, especially the required ones, such as the emergency care forms.


📕 Family Handbook

Our SVES Family Handbook 2024-2025.pdf  is also a great resource for general school information and frequently asked questions (FAQs).


🚍 Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year.

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at [703-249-7100] with any additional questions. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.


⏰ Early Release Mondays - Action Needed!

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year: September 23, October 28, November 25, February 24, March 17, April 28 and May 19.

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form for each of your children who are enrolled at Sunrise Valley Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 23, 2024 and October 28, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.


🏫 Back-to-School Night- August 28

Come meet your child's teacher to learn all about their learning experience for the year ahead.

Monday, August 28 from 6:30 to 7:35 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please enter through the cafeteria.

  • 6:00 PM: PTA Resource Fair and Community Organizations (Cafeteria)
  • 6:20 PM: Classrooms Open
  • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Session 1 - Teacher Presentation
  • 7:05 PM - 7:35 PM: Session 2 - Teacher Presentation

Please note: Both sessions will cover the same information, so feel free to attend the one that best fits your schedule.

We look forward to seeing you there!


🐶 Pets on School Grounds

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While we love our furry friends, please remember that for the health and safety of our students, staff, and visitors, pets are not allowed on school property, including during arrival and dismissal times. The only exception is for service animals.


📸 Mark Your Calendars! School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 17th

Victor O’Neill Studios will be at Sunrise Valley for fall portraits on September 17.  Images will be available to view and purchase online approximately two weeks later.  Pictures can be pre-ordered here.  For questions about your order, please email Victor O’Neill Studios.

If you’re interested in volunteering on picture day, please contact Melissa Simon in the school office.


🎒 Weekend Backpack Program

The Weekend Backpack Program at Sunrise Valley supports families who would benefit from additional food for the weekends. Food is sent home every Friday. If your family could benefit from this program, please contact Jennifer Savory at jgsavory@fcps.edu.


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