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Thank you to those who attended our final Principal Coffee. This session featured a panel of SVES staff who addressed questions in real time. We appreciate everyone who joined us, as many of the questions focused on literacy and math instruction and related assessments. Additionally, we celebrated our military-connected youth through Purple Up Day, recognizing and honoring their strength and resilience.

Stuff the Bus Week is here! Please help us fill the South Lakes Food Pantry by donating items throughout the week. See details below for specific items. Donations can be dropped off in the front office. On Friday, all South Lakes pyramid principals will ride the FCPS bus to each school to collect donated items and deliver them to the pantry. A great event that highlights the generosity and spirit of our school community!

Join us this week for Earth Day SPIRIT WEEK! We welcome all students to participate. Check out the video to see what to wear each day this week.

Have a great week! 

Ashley & Jody

Purple UP

🗓️ Calendar Reminders

Earth Day Spirit Week & Stuff the Bus is this Week! 

  • April 21: No School for Students, Election Day
  • April 22: PTA Enrichment at 8:15 a.m. & Strings Concert at 7:00 p.m.
  • April 23: Kindergarten Orientation at 5:00 p.m.
  • April 24: Stuff the Bus & Talent Show Auditions at 4:00 p.m.
  • April 27: Talent Show Rehearsal at 4:00 p.m.
  • April 28: Kindergarten Field Trip to E.C. Lawrence Park, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Frying Pan Park
  • April 29: PTA Enrichment at 8:15 a.m. & Band Concert at 7:00 p.m.
  • April 30: Talent Show Rehearsal at 4:00 p.m.

Please note that Wednesday, April 22 is no longer an early release day and will now be a full school day for students. This change has been made to accommodate the addition of Election Day on Tuesday, April 21.



Stuff the Bus Week is HERE!

STB

Spring Photos Are Available Online

Individual and class pictures are available to view and order online at vosphoto.com/uc.  The online code is your child’s student ID number.  Please contact Victor O’Neill Studios with any questions about the pictures:  underclass@vosphoto.com   


Kinder

PTA

Get Ready to Walk, Bike, or Roll to School

, April 29, morning

Walk, Bike, Roll to School Day encourages health, safety, and a clean environment. To participate, have your child bike, walk, or ride to school under their own power. Stop at the table at the front of the school on the day of the event to sign our poster and enter a raffle for free gifts. 

  • Be safe! Ride on sidewalks, pass walkers with care. 
  • If you don’t have a safe route, park close and walk/bike/roll the rest. Parking is available at the bottom of Barton Hill Rd. (near the tennis courts) and also in parking lots along Sunrise Valley Dr. 
  • Make this a group event! Coordinate with neighbors. 

Questions? Want help planning a route? Need a bike? Contact Sasha Hafner.


Take Part in the Talent Show

Friday, May 8, 6:00 PM

Get ready to shine! Our K-6 Talent Show is coming up, and everyone who signs up will be included - no cuts, just fun.

Sign up to participate by Thursday, April 23.

  • “Auditions” on Friday, April 24 (4:05-approx. 6:00 PM) are simply for scheduling and planning (not a drop-off event - please plan to stay).
  • Dress/tech rehearsals will be held Monday, April 27, and Thursday, April 30 (4:05-6:00 PM), with the big show on Friday, May 8, at 6:00 PM.

We also need volunteers to make this event a success! Middle and high school students are especially encouraged to help lead - supporting auditions, rehearsals, and show night (setup, ushers, tech, and more).

Sign up to volunteer by Thursday, April 23, and be part of the fun behind the scenes!

Questions? Contact Tucker Hirsch.


Calling All Volunteers!

PTA Leadership For 2026-2027 

Interested in getting more involved and making a meaningful impact at Sunrise Valley? We’d love to have you! 

Whether you’re looking to take on a leadership role or lend a hand throughout the year. Opportunities include:

  • Two key Board roles are open: PTA Treasurer and PTA Secretary
  • Supporting and helping lead school events and programs
  • Flexible ways to volunteer - whether you have a little time or a lot!

Questions? Want to learn more? Contact Alexis Estep.


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