 We loved celebrating our custodians this week! They help keep our school shining! Lots of activities are planned for October. Be sure to read this newsletter weekly!
Click here for the AMAZING weekly video report! You don't want to miss this
https://youtu.be/FeWK9_aWysg
Maureen (interim principal) & Jody (assistant principal)
Maureen can be reached at mboland@fcps.edu and Jody at jmdelaney@fcps.edu.
Paper Grocery Bags- As part of our pledge to reduce single-use plastic in the library, we are asking families to save any paper grocery bags they may have and send them in. These bags will be used for our upcoming Book Fair (first week of December).
Board Books- Do you have board books at home that are ready for a new home? Our library has a special board book collection for specific classes, and we’d love to expand it! If you have gently used board books in good condition, please consider donating them to the SVES Library.
Thank you for supporting our students and library programs!
Sunrise Valley is thrilled to welcome back parenting coach, Mary Wilcox Smith, Wednesday October 8th! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, gain new insights, and leave with valuable resources. Childcare will be available if needed. Please RSVP here!
AAP Parent Information Meeting
On Friday, October 10th at 8:15am, Sunrise Valley will be hosting an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) information session in the library. During this session, Sara Balcanoff, our AART, will review the AAP services available within FCPS as well as the screening and identification process for the full-time AAP program.
Important Fall AAP dates:
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October 2025- All second-grade students take the NGAT. Select students in grades 3-6 take the NGAT.
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October 15, 2025- Fall full-time AAP referral deadline for students in grades 3-6 new to FCPS as of January 2025. This deadline is for new families seeking full-time placement beginning the second semester of the 25-26 school year.
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December 15, 2025- Full-time AAP referral deadline for students in grades 2-6 applying for full-time services for the 26-27 school year. No exceptions can be made to this deadline.
Please reach out to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu with any specific questions you may have.
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit. Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit.
For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions here.
October 9th at 6pm via zoom Sunrise Valley will have a parent preview night. We will send the Zoom link out through eNotify. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.
We appreciate your patience as FCPS' new volunteer management system is experiencing some delays - they are very busy processing thousands of new applications. If you are registered with the system, but not yet approved, you will still be allowed to volunteer. You may begin the registration at https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/volunteer-fcps
REMINDER: If you want to CHAPERONE one of our many fun field trips during this school year, you should register as soon as possible at the above link and designate Level 3 status. You will be required to undergo a background check and fingerprinting. If you have been recently fingerprinted, that will be verified, and you will not need to have it done again. This is for the safety of our students - any information provided in support of volunteering will not be shared outside of FCPS.
If you have any questions or would like guidance with the new application, please contact Adrienne Burton at ajburton@fcps.edu
 🗓️ Calendar Reminders
October 8th: Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
October 8th: Parent Information Night (see flyer below)
October 10th: AAP Parent Meeting Info Session.
October 10th: South Lakes HS Homecoming Parade
October 13th: No School, Teacher Workday Holiday
October 14th: Parent Coffee with SVES Admin. in cafeteria at 9:30
October 20th: No School, Diwali Holiday
October 24th: PTA Fall Festival and Movie Night
October 29th: Three hour early release
October 31st: End of First Quarter (2 hour early release)
November 3rd and 4th: Teacher Workdays/Parent Conference Days
☀️ ☀️ ☀️ Sunrise Valley Spirit Store Closes Monday: Last chance to get your swag!
Deadline to order is Monday, October 6
The spirit store is OPEN. We’re excited to offer new designs and products (like the one below!). It’s only open a few times a year and quantities are limited, so make sure to get yours now.
Order now! Store closes on Monday, October 6. Your swag will be delivered to your child’s classroom by the Fall Festival.
Questions? Contact Karina Mondragón de Nica.
🏃🏽♀️ 🚲 🛴 Walk, Bike, Roll to School Wednesday: Celebrate health, safety, and a cleaner environment!
Wednesday, October 8, before school
Students can stop by the front table outside of school to sign a poster and pick up free goodies before heading inside. Ride safely on sidewalks, or park nearby and walk or bike the rest of the way. Not sure of the best route? Fairfax County offers a free bicycle map to help you plan.
Questions or need help planning? Contact Sasha Hafner.
🥁 🎉 👏🏼 South Lakes High School Homecoming Parade Friday: March with Sunrise Valley!
Friday, October 10, 4:30 PM
Show your school spirit at this beloved Reston tradition!
Families can meet at Hunters Woods shopping center by 4:30 PM to march with us, or join our viewing party at South Lakes & Soapstone Drive at 5 PM. Don’t forget to wear blue and yellow! Parents must accompany their children for both the march and the viewing party.
We also need volunteers - to help decorate our vehicle and coordinate the march.
Interested? Questions? Contact Devin Hartnett.
**This is not a drop-off event.** Parents must accompany and walk or view the parade with their children and should arrange transportation home from the high school. Families are welcome to stay for the football game, beginning after the parade at 7 PM. $5 admission at the door, plus food and drinks for purchase inside the stadium.
 
Below are some resources that might be helpful during the government shut-down for families.
- Families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year. If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again.
- The Fairfax County Government and various local organizations are stepping up to offer a range of assistance, including food, financial, and housing resources. I encourage any of our families who are experiencing financial distress, due to the shutdown or for any reason, to visit the Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) website.
- Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) also provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18 to 65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
- Fairfax County residents can take advantage of many of the free offerings the county provides to residents and students. Our incredible public libraries have a wide-selection of books and other activities that families can check out. All FCPS students also have a Library Equity Access Pass through Fairfax County Public Libraries, which allows them to check-out up to 3 items for 6 weeks. And Fairfax County’s many parks and recreation areas are open and free to residents as well.
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