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September 19, 2019

Principal Reflections September 2019

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year at Sunrise Elementary. As I am writing this newsletter column, our students and teachers have been working together for just over two weeks. At this time of year routines are being established and practiced. If you are new to our school, I am happy that you are here. Welcome! In our monthly newsletters, you will always find important information regarding upcoming events, dates, activities, opportunities, and policies. Please know that you can (and should) call if you have any questions.

One of the most important things that we practice this month is safety. In fact, our staff members review plans and practice procedures routinely throughout the school year. All of us grew up understanding the need for fire drills. Tornado drills are just as important and in addition to these drills, it is important that we give the same attention to other safety considerations. To this point, I want you to know that we will periodically go over drill expectations with our students, so that they are safe and prepared in events involving internal and external threats. Of course we are an elementary school and thus are very cautious about how we go about these drills. I urge you to engage your child in a conversation about school safety. As the school year progresses, they will have more and more to share.

As important as it is to practice these procedures, it is also important that we maintain a secure school at all times. In order to help every parent feel confident that their child is in a safe setting, it is necessary for all guests at our school be signed in and out of our main office. Unfortunately the effort to create a secure school can sometimes come across as impersonal. I say this because I understand the occasional need for a parent or grandparent to walk down to their child’s classroom. In these cases, signing-in through the Office is required. I am comfortable reiterating this expectation because, as the principal of the Kimberly 4K Center for Literacy, where our students could easily get swallowed up by a crowd of adults in the hallway, this expectation works.

There are additional safety topics that I will reflect on over the course of the school year, but as we settle in to these systems I hope to talk about the roles that we all play in the learning lives of our students. For now I will limit myself to two additional safety topics. First, please be aware that “pets” are not allowed in the school building without prior approval. It should be noted that we have many people/children in our care and this comes with different allergies, fears and experiences that should be respected. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

Finally, although our parking lot has a natural flow, it can, at times, move slower than we would like. It is absolutely imperative that all drivers on our school grounds come and go with patience and an awareness of children in the vicinity. We are off to a great start. Please know that I am always open to any questions or concerns that you may have. I welcome you to contact me here at Sunrise (954-1822) or by email (sfitzgerald@kimberly.k12.wi.us). Thank you all so much for your partnership.Sean

The purpose of the Sunrise Newsletter is to inform the Sunrise Community of school news and

current events, while reflecting on our work and celebrating our success.

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/20 Hearing Screening

9/23 5K (Smits & Prucha) Field Trip to Heritage Orchard

9/24 3rd Grade (Kispert & Janssen) Field Trip to Heritage

Hill

9/25 5K (Vircks & Dudek) Field Trip to Heritage Orchard

9/26 3rd Grade (Bockhaus & Stadler) Field Trip to Heritage

9/27 Noon Dismissal

10/2 Book Swap

10/3 4th Grade Field Trip to Heritage Hill State Park

10/4 Popcorn Friday

10/10 Picture Retake Day

10/11 2PM Elementary Dismissal

10/11 PTO Fun Run

10/14 PTO Culver’s Night

PICTURE RE-TAKE Picture re-take day is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th. Those students who were unable to have their pictures taken during Picture and Paperwork Day, will have their pictures taken on this day. If you have any questions or would like an order form, please give the office a

call.

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PBIS UPDATE Our Sunrise Stinger challenge this year is to have good attitudes when things don’t go our way or when things get difficult. We are encouraging children to have perseverance and to think or talk through the tricky parts. Sometimes it is by listening to a team mate/classmate. Sometimes it is taking a deep breath and changing our attitude. Or sometimes it might be walking away and come back later with a

fresh mind.

Our Friday assembly Kick Off was led by Mrs. Roth. Her class put on a skit featuring Buzz. They modeled the importance of having a good attitude while playing a game. The assembly welcomed Mr. Brian Butch as a guest speaker. He reminded us that we have 2 ears (for listening twice as much) and 1 mouth (to use half as much). He also encouraged the kids to listening and say thank you to parents and teachers often. Our teachers came out to play a game of Human Hungry Hippos to show how to have fun and have a good attitude while playing a challenging game. Fun was had by all! We wrapped up our assembly with a Three Screen sneak peek

preview that will be shown at the end of January.

We will recognize one student per class per month who, at times, has shown a good attitude while playing and learning. Their names will be announced and will appear on our Game of Life board in the Sunrise entrance. Guess who was showing the Stinger Way? Will be featured in the Sunrise monthly

newsletter.

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY Now that school is back in session, please remember to drive safely around pedestrians, school buses and

bicyclists, and to provide children with the necessary knowledge to stay safe on their way to school, while at school

and on their way home. Whether students walk, ride their bike, take the bus or drive to school, it is extremely

important that they—and motorists around them—take proper safety precautions.

Please remember to:

Slow down and watch for students in school zones and wherever children are present

Drive cautiously around school buses, including obeying the amber warning and red stopping systems

Follow the safety procedures for drop off and pick up at our school

Safety is a top priority and we appreciate your support in helping to keep the children in our community safe.

STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of

its student programs and activities.

PTO NEWS & NOTES If you are interested in being in the school directory please use the link below to add your contact information. Thank you! http://bit.ly/ContactInfo2019-2020

You can still contribute to the "Unfundraiser". If you would like to contribute, please send the money into the office in an envelope addressed to Sunrise PTO. Reminder, the Unfundraiser is a donation to the PTO instead of participating in the fundraisers that happen throughout the year.

Please make sure to see the PTO Fun Run Flier, located at the end of this newsletter.

KASD ELEMENTARY PARENT HANDBOOK 19/20

The elementary student handbook is available to all parents on the website. Please visit ww.kimberly.k12.wi.us. The handbook can be found on the Sunrise page under Forms and Documents. If you would prefer a paper copy of the

handbook, please contact the school office.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

Sunrise is still collecting Box Tops for Education. You may turn them into the office or, there is a new and easy electronic way to collect them. It’s called Scan and Save. Click Here for a short video on how to scan and save for

Sunrise Elementary. Thanks for all your help in earning money for our school.

Just a reminder: Prescription medication to be given at school must have a written order from your physician on forms available in the office. Over-the-counter medication, like cough drops and Tylenol, will also need a form filled out, but does not require a physician’s signature. All medication must be in it’s original container. No medication will be given without a signed consent form. Please click here to print the medication consent form.

If you have any questions, please call Monica in the office at 954-1822.

SUNRISE SCHEDULE

8:35 am Elementary School Starts

10:00 am 1st & 2nd Grade Recess

11:25 am 5K to lunch

11:45 am 1st Grade to lunch

2nd Grade to recess

11:50 am 5K to recess

11:55 am 3rd Grade to lunch

4th Grade to recess

12:05 pm 2nd Grade to lunch

1st Grade to recess

12:15 pm 4th Grade to lunch

3rd Grade to recess

2:00 pm 5K & 4th Grade Recess

2:15 pm 3rd Grade Recess

3:35 p.m. Elementary School Dismissal

Ready, Set… Hello Sunrise Families;

We begin the school year with the biggest and hopefully only fundraiser of the 2019-2020 year. The Fun Run is a very fun and healthy way to raise money for the many school events that the PTO sponsors with your help. Please help us reach our fundraising goal by supporting our Fun Run.

Our total school fall goal is $18,000

2019-2020 - Events that this money will sponsor: - Playground Equipment- Family Fun Nights- 4th Grade Field Trip- Year End Event- Teacher Start Up- 2 KHS Scholarships- Popcorn Fridays

Event details: Start Fundraising Date: Wednesday 9/25/2019 Fun Run Date: Friday 10/11/2019 Final Donation Date: Wednesday 10/14/2019

Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned into theschool. Please make checks payable to: Sunrise PTO

If you have any questions, please reach out to Paul Rasmussen at PaulRas23@gmail.com

2nd Annual Sunrise Elementary PTO Trunk or Treat / Dinner  

5:00pm -6:00pm Halloween Dance 6:00pm - 7:30pm 

Event is October 29th, 2019 Vehicle Registration Form and Event Info 

Please fill out the registration form at the bottom of this form to participate in this event.

Trunk or Treat participants must provide goodies to hand out at their trunk/tailgate. PTO will also do a collection for donations for extra candy, look for a collection box in the school office! Individually wrapped candy, prizes, trinkets and business giveaways are acceptable items.

This is a family friendly event. Please decorate your trunk accordingly. Grandparents, aunts and uncles are encouraged to participate, siblings are more than welcome to join the fun!

Registered and approved trunks may begin set up at Sunrise Elementary in the front parking lot @ 4:00pm (Closer to the event, you will receive a parking number via email. Please park in the spot with your assigned number.)

You are responsible for set up and cleanup of your trunk location. Parents must be present with child(ren)

New this year...Burgers, hotdogs and more! The Halloween Dance will follow in the gym, 6-7:30pm. *No concessions will be available after 6:00pm. We also ask that all candy be taken to a car beforecoming in to the dance!

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Deadline for applications is Friday, October 18th! Register early! Please complete this form and return to Cheryl Kirkland @ ckirkland@mac.com or drop it off at Sunrise Elementary School Attn: PTO Cheryl Trunk or Treat! If you have any questions feel free to call @ 262-389-5788

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AwarenessStudents in our elementary schools have a multitude of opportunities to experience the world of work through classroom instruction, field trips, guest speakers and ACP geared life skills lessons. Each child is encouraged to explore their developing strengths and interests through our diverse curriculum.

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ExplorationWhile at intermediate school, students begin to explore career clusters in a more personalized way through the use of career exploration software and interest inventories. They learn about the importance of looking at their skills, interests and personality when determining if a career cluster might be a good fit for them and worth further exploration.

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ConnectionsStudents will experience a variety of opportunities to help them begin narrowing their focus of possible career options. Throughout their time at JRG, they will thoughtfully consider who they are, reflecting on their skills, interests and personality to begin making connections to career clusters that could be a good fit.

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Study &

Refine

11th Grade

Through guided reflection with their ACP advisors, juniors will research what is needed to

be successful on the paths they are considering, assess themselves against those requirements and refine their plan as needed to meet their

personal goals. This may be done through job shadows, interviews, career speakers and more. With

these experiences students will be able to develop an actionable plan for their future.

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To learn more about what students will learn, who will be teaching it and how parents can support their learning at home, visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us/acp.

Plan

9th & 10th

GradeThroughout freshman and

sophomore year, students will explore course options while

taking into consideration their skills, interests and personality. They will learn about multiple post-secondary options for the careers

they are considering. Students will plan course sequencing that both aligns with their career interests and post-secondary needs while also learning the importance of getting involved in

extracurricular opportunities.

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Graduation

During their senior year, students will execute their plan. Whether it

is preparing for interviews, completing college applications or meeting with a

recruiter, our students will be ready. As they progress along their academic

and career path, we encourage our students to continually reflect, study and refine their plan as needed.

Kimberly Area Youth Basketball Club

2019 - 2020 Season

Hoops is just right around the corner and its time to get registered for this coming season. Please register and pay for your child online through our website / registration system.

Boys & Girls interested in participating in the KAYBC must complete the online registration by Saturday - September 21st.

www.kaybc.com

Manadatory Parents Meeting – *Wednesday, September 18th* – KHS Auditorium

3rd thru 8th Grade Parents 7:00PM to 8:30PM Note location – Kimberly High School

Heart of the Valley League Skills Assessment - GIRLS – Saturday September 28th – JRG

6th Grade 8:00 AM, 5th Grade 9:00 AM, 4th Grade 10:00 AM, 3rd Grade 11:00 AM

Heart of the Valley League Skills Assessment - BOYS – Sunday September 29th – JRG

3rd Grade 4:00 PM, 4th Grade 5:00 PM, 5th Grade 6:00 PM, 6th Grade 7:00 PM

Traveling Team Tryouts

7th Grade Girls – Thursday, September 26th – 7:00PM – JRG

8th Grade Girls – Tuesday, September 24th – 7:00PM - JRG

7th Grade Boys – 3 Days – Sundays - October 13th, 20th & 28th – 4:00PM-5:30PM – JRG

8th Grade Boys – 3 Days – Sundays - October 13th, 20th & 28th – 5:30PM -7:00PM – JRG

Skills and Drills

Dates: 12/7, 12/14, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1 – Held at Woodland School

Girls - 1st & 2nd Grade – 8:00AM to 9:00AM Boys – K & 1st Grade – 9:15AM to 10:15 AM, 2nd Grade – 10:30AM to 11:30 AM

Do you enjoy working with children while maintaining a flexible work schedule? Have you considered becoming a substitute teacher?

The Kimberly Area School District is seeking talented Substitute Teachers who want to join a team of ambitious professionals who help all students succeed. Sometimes, our educators are away from their classrooms for things like professional development or when they are ill. That’s when we need talented individuals to continue providing a high-quality education to our students.

Qualifications:• Current Wisconsin Educator License - or - Substitute Teacher Permit• Have an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree but not a Substitute Teacher Permit? Contact us

at (920) 788-7900 to learn more about pursuing training to obtain a Substitute Teacher Permit.

Substitute Teachers new to KASD are supported by helpful District staff at each building. The District uses Frontline, an online Substitute Teacher system, where you can view and customize subbing positions you are most interested in for your subbing career. KASD offers a competitive daily pay rate for our substitute teachers.

Are you ready to join a team of talented professionals who help every student reach their potential? Complete an online application through WECAN (Wisconsin’s K-12 hiring website) https://wecan.education.wisc.edu.

The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, marital status, handicap or disability, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices. Concerns or questions should be directed to the District’s Compliance Officer, the Director of Human Resources, at Kimberly Area School District, 425 S. Washington Street, Combined Locks WI 54113. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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