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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/15/2024 08:00 AM EDT
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🗓️ Mark Your Calendar!

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  • September 15-October 15: Hispanic      Heritage Month
  • September 17: Fall Picture Day
  • September 19: Bus Evacuation Drill
  • September 23: 3-Hour Early Release
  • October 8: Principal's Coffee

🎥 Outside Security Camera

Sunrise Valley was recipient of a grant to receive outside security cameras.  The installation is complete and cameras are now active. The security cameras are installed on the outside perimeter of our building. No indoor cameras were installed. Were excited to have an additional safety feature available. 

🏃 “Sunrise Adventures” Board

Please send in a picture of your child being active outside of school (rock climbing, dancing, playing sports, kayaking, walking the dog, taekwondo, etc). We will display it on the bulletin board in the gym for all to see. You can email it to Mr. Palmer or print it out and have your child bring it into the gym. Make sure that you have a copy of this picture because it will not be returned to you. This is a fun way for students to share some of the awesome ways they stay active and could even encourage someone to try a new activity!

Thanks,

The SVES PE team (Cody Palmer, Mythia Allen, Zahra Ahmadi)

🎶 Our School Song

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Students are currently practicing our school song. Learn alongside your child and have siblings join in by accessing the lyrics on our website!

Here’s a throwback to last year’s 6th graders, proudly singing when they were in 4th grade! Watch the video.

🗓️ Save-the-Date: AAP Parent Information Session

Thursday, October 10 at 8:15 AM at Sunrise Valley ES

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:

  • Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
  • A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Join us for a parent information session led by our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Sara Balcanoff.   

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👕 Sunrise Valley Spirit Store: Get your swag today!

The spirit store is now open. We’re excited to offer new designs and products. From t-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, and more, get yours now. It’s only open a few times a year and quantities are limited. Order by Friday, September 27, and your swag will be delivered to your child’s classroom by the Fall Festival. Questions? Contact Karina Mondragón de Nica.

🌍 Amazing Earth and 🎨Great Art: Take part in a fun way to be in your child's classroom!

We've welcomed hundreds of parents into the classroom with our beloved Amazing Earth and Great Art programs, and this year we invite all parents to witness their children's learning by volunteering at least once. Volunteer sign ups are emailed through PTBoard. There's no long-term commitment. Please make sure you're signed up on PTBoard and linked to your child’s classroom. Thanks for supporting additional learning and fun in the classroom. Questions? Contact the Amazing Earth or Great Art coordinators.

🔊 Sunrise Valley PTA: What's it all about? How can I get involved?

We're an active group of parent volunteers who enrich our children's education and support the families and staff that make Sunrise Valley such a special place.

We invite families to join us in three ways:

  1. Stay in the know: Join our online community at sves.ptboard.com.
  2. Become a member: A membership is a financial donation to the PTA. We're already more than half way to our goal for the year. Become a member today!
  3. Engage with our community: Come to our PTA meetings (next one is Oct. 9!), volunteer, and attend events.

Questions about membership? Contact Alexis Estep. Questions about volunteering? Contact Geetha Estep and Angeline Van Evera.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.

🏫 On-Time Attendance Matters

Attending school regularly helps students feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. 

Top 5 benefits of students arriving on time to school:

  1. Consistency with Routines: Students benefit from starting the day with established procedures, creating a sense of stability and readiness to learn.
  2. Maximized Learning Time: No missed instructions or lessons which leads to better academic performance and outcomes.
  3. Stronger Social Connections: Morning interactions help build friendships.
  4. Positive Behavioral Development: Punctuality fosters responsibility and discipline.
  5. Reduced Anxiety: Starting the day on time reduces stress.
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