 We are getting into our daily routines now and will begin our beginning of year assessments within the next few weeks. We look forward to seeing you all at our Back to School Night on September 4th. Doors to the cafeteria open at 5:45. Classrooms open at 6:20. Come early to see what the PTA has to offer. Parents will have the chance to learn about PTA programs, including Amazing Earth, Great Art, the Backpack Program, and more as well as preview this year's spirit store offerings. Thanks for partnering with us.
Click here for the AMAZING weekly video report! You don't want to miss this! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B_jiZGQ1nE
Maureen (interim principal) & Jody (assistant principal)
Maureen can be reached at mboland@fcps.edu and Jody at jmdelaney@fcps.edu.
Sept 1: No School, Labor Day Holiday
September 4: Back-to-School Night, 6:30-7:35 p.m.
September 9: No school, Election Day
September 10: Early Release Wednesday, Dismissal at 1:05 p.m.
September 11: School Picture Day (see details below)
PTA: Great Art & Amazing Early Training at 6:30 p.m.
September 23: No School, Rosh Hashanah Holiday
October 2nd: No School, Yom Kippur Holiday
October 13th: No School, Teacher Workday Holiday
October 20th: No School, Diwali Holiday
October 31st: End of First Quarter
Our first early release Wednesday is coming up on September 10th and we need to hear from all of you about what the plans are for your student. Sunrise Valley will dismiss at 1:05 p.m.
Please complete this brief survey to let us know how your child will be going home on these days. We need a response for every student.
Mark Your Calendars! School Picture Day is Thursday, September 11th. Victor O’Neill Studios will be at Sunrise Valley for fall portraits on September 11. 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
 Sunrise Valley Staff Appreciation: Recharge Before Back to School Night Our next PTA-sponsored Staff Appreciation event is coming up on Thursday, September 4, from 3-6 PM, when we’ll provide snacks and refreshments for teachers and staff before they welcome parents for Back to School Night. We need your help! Sign up here.
Please drop off items at the front office between 9 AM – 3 PM on Thursday, September 4.
Can’t contribute items, but still want to support? Donate here. Questions? Contact Vanessa Varma at SVESTeacherAppreciation@gmail.com.
Amazing Earth + Great Art: Engage In Your Child's Classroom Amazing Earth (science) https://sves.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=505 and Great Art (art) https://sves.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=270 are enrichment programs run by parent volunteers and funded by the Sunrise Valley PTA. They’re fun and easy one-hour sessions with presentations, activities, and supplies provided. We welcomed over 200 parents last year into the classroom with our beloved program, and this year we invite all parents to witness their children's learning by volunteering at least once.
To learn more, attend the training session on Thursday, September 11, at 6:30pm in second art room 206. Volunteer sign ups will be posted on PTBoard and sent via email from the Class Coordinators. There's no long-term commitment. Please make sure you're signed up on PTBoard and linked to your child’s classroom. Questions? Contact Amazing Earth at svesamazingearth@gmail.com or Great Art at svesptagreatart@gmail.com.
Sunrise Valley PTA Membership: Have you become a member yet? Our membership drive is off and running, and we're more than halfway to our goal! That's just one example of the longstanding support and strength of our community. TOP 5 REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER
- Fund classroom field trips and mini grants.
- Support fun school events for your children throughout the year.
- Show staff we appreciate them.
- Fund school equipment and technology.
- Make connections!
Become a member today! https://sves.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6196&form=1
Questions? Contact Ana Corte at membershipsvespta@gmail.com.
SEL Screener Parent Notification and UpdatesThe Fall Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3 through 12 in October.
Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families without a ParentVUE account. For more information including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit FCPS’ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
New Math Screening and Growth Assessment for Elementary Students: Starting in September, FCPS elementary schools will use the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Math assessment to assess grade level mathematics skills in grades 1-6. The MAP Math test along with the iReady Reading test fulfill a state requirement to measure academic growth in grades 3-6 throughout the school year.
MAP Math tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring. They help teachers identify students' strengths and areas where they may need more support. There is no need to prepare your child for this assessment.
Families can learn more about MAP Growth assessments by visiting the MAP Test Information webpage.
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