Volume 5, Issue 1

September 2012

Sunset News
September 2012
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When I think of August I think of long, hot, lazy days. I also think about a new school year ready to commence. I love August! I love the school supplies in our local stores, the children getting haircuts and readying themselves for a new adventure. I love the excitement of teachers returning to their classrooms readying themselves and their rooms for their students. There is a newness, anticipation, and a sense of wellbeing when August arrives and a new school year is about to begin. Sunset Elementary staff and PTA welcome back our students and parents along with new students and kindergarteners. We hope you are looking forward to a new school year, just as we are. Sunset staff is embracing district initiatives along with their belief in Rigor on the Classroom. Students and parents can expect a rigorous curriculum, rigorous lessons, and rigorous expectations. Sunset staff believes in connecting with the heart of every person through a school-wide discipline plan of Conscious Discipline, Character Counts, and their very own I CAN students of excellence. Students and parents can expect to be treated fairly, heard, cared for and held to a high degree of excellence and selfdiscipline. As principal of Sunset, I encourage parents to partner with teachers for the success of students. Please inquire about the programs mentioned above: any staff member can help you understand our Mission and Vision. Welcome to the staff Mrs. Jill Lynn and Mrs. Kathy Stahl to our First Grade team and Mrs. Becca Manchester as our Media Center Para Pro. Welcome also to all new and returning staff, students and families We are counting on each of you to help Sunset SHINE. ~Brenda Farmer, Principal

Homecoming Weekdress up days; parade on Friday

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Sept. 3Labor Day; No School Sept. 4 3rd grade Cody Landmarks Field Trip Sept 6PTA Meeting, 6 pm, Art Room Sept 1014Homecoming Week more info TBA Sept. 14Homecoming ParadeSunset Float more info TBA Sept 18School Pictures Sept. 22First Day of Autumn

This will be the only hard copy you will receive of the newsletter this year. We will be going green and emailing the newsletter to you each month. It will also be posted on the school website which can be access at www.park6.org. You may still obtain a hard copy by filling out the request form below or picking up your newsletter at the office each month. Please ensure the school has an up-to-date email address for you. To keep on top of all the Sunset news as it happens please join our Facebook Page at Sunset Elementary School PTA

Please fill out the attached form at the back to offer your help as a school volunteer. New categories for volunteers include: Book Roomwhere you come in twice a month to straighten up and label the level reading texts that the teachers use for Guided Reading. Picture Day2 volunteers needed to make sure everyone looks their best and to guide them to the photographer. Screening Helpassistance with student organization on Dental, Hearing and Vision screening days.

I request that a hard copy of this newsletter be sent home each month with my student ___________________ in____________grade. ___________________ Signature

The bell for school to begin rings at 810 am. If you are late it is disruptive to the office staff, teachers and the students in your class. Plan to be at school at 8 am every day! Students are dismissed Mon-Thurs. at 315 pm and on Fridays at 135 pm.

www.park6.orgaccess your class website, see the calendar, news, staff information, great parent resources and much more.

Thank you to all who helped get the year off to a great start with our Back to School Picnic and Boo Hoo Breakfast. Thank you for the food you brought, organizing, help setting and cleaning up.
Sunset School Parent-Teacher Association
Sunset Elementary School PTA

The main office doors are the only doors unlocked for entrance from the outside. If you are not using the Kiss and Go lane and are personally dropping your children off for school, if it is between 745800 am you may drop them in the office and they can make their way to the Commons, please do not go past the office area into the hallway. From 800810 am, you can walk outside to drop them at their assigned playground. Our building security is not to inconvenience you; it is to protect the children. Thank you for your help in keeping Sunset safe!

@SunsetPTA

Our 1st Parent-Teacher Association meeting for the 2012-2013 School year will be held on Thurs. Sept. 6th at 600 pm in the Art/Science room. All parents and staff are invited and encouraged to attend. You will have the opportunity to sign up if you have not yet. Elections for open PTA Executive positions will be held.

Each teacher sends home a newsletter for their classroom every week. You can access information about all grades and see each classes weekly newsletter on their website accessed at www.park6.org : click Schools, then Sunset, then under Quick links on the side bar click TeacherSites.
Welcome back everyone! The first week in the music classroom went well. I am pleased to announce that Sunset Elementary will again offer an Honor Choir for the 4th and 5th grades. This select group is chosen by tryouts. Rehearsals will be every Thursday after school from 3:154:15 p.m., except on days when we are not in session. Auditions start Aug. 27th and will be held during school hours. We will again be offering a World Music Drumming Ensemble this fall, for selected 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students and parents. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday after school from 3:15-4:15 p.m., except on days when we are not in session. Auditions will start mid September and will be held during school hours. There are many new students in our school and they will need to have time to build foundational skills before auditions in September. During the month of September, the Sunset students in the music classroom will be singing a variety of songs, exploring drumming techniques, focusing on rhythm patterns, part independence, exploring movement, steady beat, and playing a variety of musical instruments. Rememberrecorder forms and money are due for all 4th and 5th grade students on Friday, August 31st . Thanks, Miss Pinney

Welcome to our new school year! I have thoroughly enjoyed going into every classroom this week. I have had the privilege to meet many new faces and reconnect with others. This trimester I will be focusing on our Second Step Rules, Responsibility, Trustworthiness and Empathy Training. Make sure you log on to our Sunset Website for updated information. I have a link with many resources as well and if you have any questions, please let me know! ~Linda Baumstarck, Sunset Counselor
Teacher Wish Lists

Sept. 1014. Sunset school will be participating in the parade and in daily fun dress up days. More info TBA. Watch our facebook page for updates.

Public School Board meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the School Board Meeting Room.

Your PTA has set up an account at www.teacherwishlist.com so that the staff can post the things they would love to have in their classrooms and at Sunset. Parents and philanthropists can look at the wish lists and grant some wishes! Thank you for supporting our Sunset School.

October Newsletter Deadline Fri. Oct. 26th Please send your submissions to sunsetpta@nazdorovya.com

Remember that the same things we teach our children apply to the Kiss and Go Lane. Wait your turn. No Butting in Line. Use your Manners. Follow the Rules. Patience is a Virtue. Thank you, for the safety of all our children!

Cody Youth Flag Football for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders Starts September 17th and lasts until October 17th. To sign up contact Ryan Brown 250-2372 Cost is $40.00

Sunset Collects & Recycles Box Tops For Education Just look for the Box Tops logo on hundreds of products like Cheerios, Hamburger Helper and Kleenex, in almost every aisle of the store. All you need to do is clip and drop them in the bin in the front entry. Please clip carefully around the dotted lines and watch the expiration dates. www.boxtops4education.com Labels For Education Clip and save UPCs and beverage caps from participating products like Campbells. Drop them in the bin in the front entry. www.labelsforeducation.com Pop can pull tabs Place your tabs in a baggie and drop them in the bin in the front entry. Tabs go to Ronald McDonald House. Cody Recycling Center 602-16th St. Take your aluminum cans in, ask them to credit Sunset School and at the end of the year they give us a donation. Regional Recycling 3225 Reesy Road. Mention Sunset School when you drop off your cans and other recycling and they will donate proceeds to Sunset.

Park County Youth Hockey Association (PCYHA) Park County Youth Hockey Association is dedicated to providing a safe, fun environment for youth hockey, developing the skills of individuals and teams, and providing a cost efficient affordable sport for Park County youth. We are affiliated with USA Hockey Association. We have hockey for ages 3-19 including a Girls Team. For more information www.parkcountyhockey.org or contact President - Chad Forsman at (307) 2504633. Learn to skate on now, call and join in!

1st Grade is FREE!

Sunset School Spirit Gear Make It Your Own: Choose from any of the 100s of products, select your style, pick your colors and create your own personalized gear. A percentage of every order goes to Sunset School. www.spiritgeardirect.com

Park County Library September is Library Card Sign-up Month! There are lots of things to do at our library. Go check it out its open 7 days a week, until 8 pm Mon-Thurs, 530 on Friday, 5 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. See more at www.parkcountylibrary.org or codykidsread on facebook.