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Sunny Heights Elementary 11149 Stonybrook Drive

(P) 532-2900 (F) 532-2938

May 24, 2013 Sunny Heights Practice Resources: http://shresources.weebly.com/

LIBRARY NEWS Library checkout is finished for the 2012-2013 school year. Please make sure all library books have been returned. If your child has lost a book please contact Mrs. Dorsey at 532-2900 ext. 2924 concerning payment for the book.

No School,

Monday, May

27th, in honor

of Memorial

Day!

I have come to Sunny Heights to study and to learn,

I’ll Show Respect and get the trust that I’ve earned!

I’ll Obey the Rules and display collaboration,

I’ll be a team player and exhibit cooperation! I will tell the truth and Accept Responsibility,

I’ll feel compassion and maintain accountability!

I will Represent with Excellence, And pride this experience!

I’m a SOARING EAGLE and will uphold this creed,

Sunny Heights is a place where we learn to succeed! S.O. A.R. Skills

S - Show Respect. O - Obey the Rules. A - Act Responsibly. R - Represent with

Excellence.

My Hardin Alissa Carmichael

Principal Elementary Dean

Ms. Todd’s Website Picks of the Week! Monday is Memorial Day. Let’s remember why we celebrate this holiday: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/memorial-day/ http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/

AWARDS DAY SCHEDULE Tuesday, May 28th is Awards Day. The awards will be presented in the gymnasium, so come in, sign in and get a badge and we will direct you to the right spot. The schedule is as follows: 9:00 – 9:45 Grade 1 10:00 – 10:45 Grade 3 12:15 – 1:00 Kindergarten 1:15 – 2:00 Grade 2 2:15 – 3:15 Grade 4 This is a full day of school for all students. Parents are welcome to attend the award ceremonies, but the students are expected to remain at school the whole day.

A NOTE FROM THE NURSE: ALL MEDICATION MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. Any over the counter or prescription

medicine left at school will be disposed of. Please make arrangements to have your students’ medicine picked up

no later than May 30th. NO MEDICATION WILL BE SENT

HOME WITH YOUR STUDENT!!

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YEARBOOKS ARE IN! The yearbooks are in and they

look fantastic! Send in $15.00

(cash, money order or check

made out to Sunny Heights

Elementary). Enjoy looking at

some of the memories made!

The Sunny Heights Elementary 2013-2014 PTA board officers were elected last night at the association meeting and the budget for the PTA was approved also. Our new officers are: 1

st Vice-President: Regina Smith

2nd

Vice-President: Shirley Dorsey Recording Secretary: Nakeisha Johnson Corresponding Secretary: Danyelle Nickels Treasurer: Roshonda Moton The president’s spot is still open & if you are interested, please contact Kim Taylor at 532-2900.

KINDERGARTEN FOR 2013 – 2014 If you missed the Kindergarten Round-up for the 2013-14 school year, you can still sign your child up! We have enrollment packages ready and waiting for you to come and fill out so that we can get your kindergartener on our books! This year we have a “Kindergarten Readiness” packet that you will be taking home, giving you the opportunity to work with your child over the summer. Any questions regarding enrolling your child for next school year, please call the office at 532-2900.

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Soaring to New Heights of

Excellence

Every Day, In Every Way.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: May 28th Awards Day, see schedule on p. 1

May 30th Sunny Celebration – 4th quarter

May 30th Last day of school, full day

July 16th All student registration 12:00-8:00

July 25th Meet the teacher night, 6:00-7:00

July 29th First day of school, full day

Sunny Heights Elementary would like to announce Teacher of the Year for 2013/14, Denise O’Neil and Support Staff of the Year for

2013/14, Joan Kjeldsen! Congratulations!

PLEASE FILL OUT THE SURVEY INCLUDED WITH THIS BULLETIN AND RETURN TO SCHOOL. This survey can also be filled out on line at: http://sunnyheights.warren.k12.in.us/ Thanks for helping to inform us on how to better serve our families!

LOST AND FOUND TABLE A Lost and Found table has been be set up in the lobby

of the school. Please be sure to check the items and

take what belongs to you. The table will remain up

until the end of the day on Thursday, May 30th. Any

items remaining will be donated to a local charity.

Tuesday, May 28th is the last day for backpacks at school.

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Dear Sunny Heights Family:

Sunny Heights Elementary staff always wants to meet the needs of our students and families that

we serve. In an effort to better serve our families, we are asking you to complete a short survey.

Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions and return to the school office. We

are asking that you complete one survey per family by May 28th.

If you would prefer to do the survey online, the link can be found on the Sunny Heights website at


Please circle the response that most closely reflects your answer to the following.

GENERAL

1. I like walking into my child’s school.

strongly agree agree neutral disagree strongly disagree N/A

2. School personnel are friendly to me when I visit.


3. School personnel are friendly to me when I call.


4. I feel my child is safe at school.


5. I believe my child’s academic needs are being met.


INFORMED

1. I feel informed about my child’s progress in school (grades, behavior).


2. I feel informed about the classroom work that my child is doing.


3. I feel informed about what my child should be learning at his/her grade level.


4. I feel informed about how I can help my child at home.


5. I feel informed about school policies and procedures.


6. I feel informed about school activities, events, and PTA.



VOLUNTEERING

1. I have been asked to help out with a school activity.


2. The school makes me aware of opportunities in which I can volunteer.


SCHOOL PERSONNEL

1. I can easily reach the principal if I need to.


2. I can easily reach the teacher if I need to.


3. School personnel respond to my concerns in a timely manner.


4. If there is a problem at school, I know whom to contact.


5. Problems related to my child are addressed quickly and fairly.


COMMUNICATION

1. The school communicates information in a manner I can understand.


2. The lines of communication are open between parents/guardians and teachers.


3. The school keeps parents/guardians informed about important events.


4. The school provides information for non-English speaking families.


Area(s) my school could improve:

SUNNY HEIGHTS UNIFORMLY DRESSED CODE 2013 – 2014

Sunny Heights Elementary is a “UNIFORMLY DRESSED CODE” school. The expectation is that Sunny Heights students will be dressed in appropriate school attire that promotes a positive school learning climate. Students are responsible for dressing and grooming appropriately for educational activities which follow school guidelines. Students will dress and groom themselves in any manner that is not disruptive to the educational environment or dangerous to themselves or others. Students who violate the dress code policy will receive a referral and could be suspended.

Pants: Slacks, capris and finger-tip length shorts, skirts, jumpers and skorts, in solid colors Pants should be appropriately sized, not too tight or too loose. no denim, denim look-alike or look-alike jeans; NO skinny legs Leggings MUST be worn under skirts/dresses ONLY NO jeggings No skirts made of tulle or sheer fabric (for example, Tutu) If pants are too large, they must be worn with a belt. NO PLAID

Colors: Any solid colors NO sequence or sparkles on pants

Belts: Optional – if worn, the belt must be a solid color; NO shiny belts. No decorative belt buckles.

Shirts: Collared with sleeves (long or short sleeved); examples: polo, button down Turtlenecks Striped shirts may be worn No crew neck except spirit wear or college wear days Appropriately sized Must be tucked in unless shirt is shorter than hip length NO hooded clothing (sweaters, sweatshirts, etc.) NO PLAID

Colors: Any solid color or solid striped; logos less than one inch NO sequins or sparkle tops

Cover-ups: Solid color or striped sweatshirt/sweater, with no hood; logos less than one inch

Shoes: Toes must be covered; examples: tennis shoes, leather dress shoes Limit heel to 1 inch Closed toed sandals No flip-flops No Heelies No sequin shoes (ex., sequin covered Uggs/look-alikes) Design on shoe is minimal No high top shoes/gym shoes that go above the ankle. No light-up shoes Boots may be worn from Labor Day to Spring break.

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No light-up shoes Jewelry/Hair accessories:

Small post/stud earrings only. Plain watches are allowed. (No toy watches or distracting watches are allowed.) No bracelets. No necklaces. No gold chains. No wristbands or silly bands. No excessive hair accessories.

Students will wear hats during the winter or on rainy days. All hoods, hats, skull caps, and/or scarves must be removed at the front door.

No baseball caps. Students are not allowed to wear anything distracting or disruptive to the educational environment.

No make-up shall be worn at school (clear lip balm is allowed) No body piercings No fake fingernails/or distracting nail polish. No tattoos of any kind No facial paintings No painted hair colors No excessive hair designs (no messages shall be shaved in hair styles).

Students will be uniformly dressed everyday including PICTURE DAY. If any controversy arises because of a fad or some specific clothing that is being worn either by male or female students, it should be referred to the Principal or the Dean. The Principal or Dean will make a final judgment on appropriate school attire to ensure a safe and orderly school environment. We reserve the right to send a student home or ask the parent to bring a change if the student’s clothing is not appropriate. When possible the school will provide a change of clothing at school. Clothing borrowed from the school MUST be returned. If items are not returned, a fee may be assessed to replace the items (for example, pants- $5.00, shirts – 4.00). Additional notes: Sunny Heights Elementary spirit wear may be worn on any day (with collar). Scout uniforms may be worn on meeting days. Jeans days and Spirit days will be scheduled throughout the year (examples: Colts day, Red & Gold day). Shorts may be worn at the beginning of school until Fall Intersession as well as after Spring Intersession until the end of the school year.

**As of 4/15/13, this dress code document is a “draft”. Official dress code guidelines will be posted on our Sunny Heights website (www.warren.k12.in.us) by June 1, 2013. **

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Last week, our families were able to enjoy Math and

Technology night on Thursday evening. Below are

pictures from the activity. The evening was enjoyed

by all!

REPORT CARDS Final report cards will be distributed on the last day of school. No report cards will be given out prior to this day. If a student is absent on the last day of school, report cards can be picked up at the school office no later than Friday, June 7th. REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 532-2900.

Remember, Tuesday, May

28th is the last day for

backpacks at school.

FUN DAY, FIELD DAY

Fun Day/Field Day was a success!! The weather was great – not too hot, not too cold – and

everyone enjoyed themselves. Below view some pictures of students/staff enjoying the day!

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