 On Friday, we hosted our first #FRIDAYSFORYOU event, a new initiative focused on staff wellness and carving out time for self-care. This year, weâre hosting three sessions, each led by a staff member. Our first session, Paint & Sip, was led by our talented art teacher, Maria Claessen. We designed our own greeting cards while enjoying coffee, donut holes, and fruit.
It was a wonderful way to start the day and connect with each other in a fun, relaxing environment.
Special thanks to the Glynn, Varma, Bississo, Mulrean, and Keeffe families for providing the coffee, creamer, fruit, and donuts!
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Dec. 9: 3-Hour Early Release Monday / PTA Camps
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Dec. 11 & 18: Before School Enrichment
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Dec. 20: Last Day of School Before Winter Break
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Dec. 23âJan. 3: Winter Break (No School)
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Jan. 6: Students Return from Winter Break
Is your student missing a jacket, sweatshirt, or those must-have hats and gloves? Watch our fashion show video - you might spot a familiar missing item making its runway debut! Stop by the lost and found in the cafeteria to claim any missing items.
Please note: All unclaimed items will be donated to a local shelter after winter break.
Video Credit: Mr. Stewart and 4th GradeÂ
Thank you to the families who joined me for our second Principal's Coffee this past Tuesday, which focused on math. Ms. Falkey, our math resource teacher, led an engaging and interactive session using the FCPS math framework. Together, we worked through a math task, reflected, and walked away with valuable resources.
If you couldnât attend, donât worryâweâve included a link to the resources for you!
Tomorrow is our next 3-hour early release Monday. You should have received an online notification on Tuesday confirming your childâs dismissal plan for this day.
We kindly ask all families to avoid making changes to your childâs schedule tomorrow. Last-minute adjustments can create disruptions and increase the potential for error. Ensuring student safety is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and support!
School pictures, including those taken on Make-up/Retake Day (Nov 19), are available for purchase online. Visit vosphoto.com/uc (Online Code = Student ID). For questions regarding school pictures, email Victor OâNeill Studios at underclass@vosphoto.com.Â
Mark your calendars:Â Spring Individual and Class Pictures will be March 11, 2025.Â
Sunday, January 12, 3:10pm
All Sunrise Valley students and their families are invited to our annual skating event on Sunday, January 12, from 3:10 to 5:10pm.Â
Thanks to our generous PTA members and sponsors, this is a FREE event for all SVES students. Parents, siblings, and other guests are welcome to skate too, with a purchased ticket ($8 in advance/$10 at the door).
All skaters -- whether free or paid -- should pre-register as attendance is limited. Register your student and purchase additional tickets here. Complementary hot chocolate will be provided courtesy of Sunrise Valley PTA sponsor Northern Virginia Orthodontics. Questions? Contact Jennifer Glynn.
Purchase swag now while supplies last!
Did you miss our spirit wear sale earlier this fall? Now's your chance to pick up Sunrise Valley merchandise before the holidays.Â
Selected styles and sizes available while supplies last via our online Spirit Store. Items purchased will be distributed at school prior to winter break, just in time for the holidays!
Note that fulfillments will be paused between December 18 and January 7. Questions? Contact Karina Mondragon de Nica.
Sunrise Valley Staff: We have a special teacher discount offering for you. Stay tuned for more information from Karina!
Check that off your list before the holidays, join us now and help reach our goal!
We're 93% of the way to our goal with only a couple more weeks to go. Here's five reasons why you should become a member:
- Fund classroom field trips and mini grants.Â
- Support fun school events for your children throughout the year.Â
- Show staff we appreciate them.Â
- Fund school equipment and technology.Â
- Make connections!Â
There's still time. Become a member by December 15th!
Questions? Contact Alexis Estep
Deadline for Submitting Referrals: December 15
The deadline for all students in grades 2-6 to apply for full-time advanced academic services to begin at the start of the 25-26 school year is Sunday, December 15. This is a county provided date, there are no exceptions or extensions. Please plan ahead!
To initiate the screening process, please submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form through email to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu or in hard copy to the front office no later than December 15.
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual studentâs results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
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