Thank you to our amazing PTA and Vanessa Varma, our Teacher Appreciation Chair, for spreading kindness and love to our staff with special Valentine’s treats! Your generosity and thoughtfulness mean so much and are truly appreciated. ❤️
Feb. 17: No School, President's Day
Feb. 19: PTA Morning Enrichment (8:15 a.m.), PTA Meeting (9:30 a.m.) & PTA Pep Squad (4:00 p.m.)
Feb. 21: PTA 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice (4:00 p.m.)
Feb. 24: PTA Math Olympiads (8:15 a.m.), 3-Hour Early Release (1:05 p.m.) & PTA 6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice (4:00 p.m.)
Keep an eye out on Tuesday for our early release confirmation email! Any changes to your student(s) dismissal plans for Monday, Feb. 24 should be directed to the main office.
Sunrise Valley fifth grader Emma Morrow Nabors is working toward her Girl Scout Bronze Award by organizing a clothing drive to support Women Giving Back (WGB), a nonprofit that provides free clothing to women and children in crisis across the DMV. Emma’s goal is to collect at least one item of gently used children’s clothing per student at SVES (563+ items) to help address WGB’s greatest need. Donations of shirts, pants, shoes, coats, and more (excluding used underwear, socks, and bathing suits) are greatly appreciated. A collection box is located in the lobby for donated items. Thank you for your support!
We LOVE having our parents step into the classroom as substitute teachers! You know our students, our school, and our values—making you the best fit to support our kids.
If you've ever considered subbing, we'd love to have you! Reach out to learn more.
Join us at the next PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 19, at 9:30am in the cafeteria where kindergarten teacher, Stefanie Marik, will speak about Get2Green, the environmental stewardship program for Fairfax County Public Schools. At Sunrise Valley, the Get2Green team is looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint and increase our appreciation for the natural world. Please contact Stefanie Marik or Karen Buckley for more information, suggestions, or ideas for new members (everyone is welcome!).
All Sunrise Valley students and families are invited to attend the Sunrise Valley + Fox Mill Basketball Challenge at South Lakes High School on Friday, March 14. Come cheer on Sunrise Valley as our sixth graders and teachers take on Fox Mill, while our Pep Squad and Cheer Team perform rocking dance numbers at halftime. Don’t miss this annual school-wide tradition filled with fun, food, and friendly competition, including a half-time skills competition all students can enter via raffle. Deadlines Approaching to Register Student Participants for Dance Teams:
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Grades K-2 Pep Squad: Learn a short dance routine at recess and perform it at halftime during the challenge. Sign up by midnight tonight! Questions? Contact Stacey Graf.
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Grades 3-6 Cheer Team: Make posters, learn cheer + dance routines to perform at the event, and cheer from the courtside. Sign up by February 21. Questions? Contact Victoria Stacy.
Last chance to pre-order this year's spirit shirt! Store closes tonight at midnight. Sunrise Valley is wearing BLUE this year! View and order this year’s spirit shirt and swag packs online. Questions? Contact Karina Mondragon di Nica.
Admission tickets and food pre-orders will open next week. Questions? Contact Jennifer Glynn.
Dogwood Elementary School has recently had an increase in new refugee families and students on homeless status. The Dogwood administration gives $25 Safeway gift cards to support families in need of food assistance, but they've run out. If you're interested in donating a $25 Safeway gift card (Safeway is walkable for most Dogwood families), please drop them off at the Sunrise Valley front office now through the end of March. Questions? Contact Geetha Estep and Angeline Van Evera.
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