Sunset Ridge PK-8

As we move into February, we continue our strong focus on student achievement and the important role that partnership between school and home plays in student success. This month marks an important milestone as we begin the second semester, a time filled with opportunities for continued learning, growth, and hard work.

At the beginning of the month, we look forward to connecting with families during Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conversations are a valuable time to celebrate progress, discuss goals, and plan together for a successful remainder of the school year. When families and teachers work together, students benefit in meaningful and lasting ways.

Everything we do at Sunset Ridge is grounded in our PAWS values—Positivity, Accountability, Wise Choices, and Safety. These values guide our expectations, support student achievement, and help build strong character. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by talking with your child about how they can use PAWS in their daily lives—at school, at home, and in the community.

We also kindly ask for your support in reinforcing dress code expectations and encouraging students to model positive, respectful language, especially as our older students set an example for peers and younger students. Your partnership helps us maintain a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all.

Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students. Together, we are building a strong second semester focused on achievement, growth, and success for every learner.

Warmly,

Mrs. Arce

Sunset Ridge Principal

Estimadas familias de Sunset Ridge:

Al comenzar el mes de febrero, continuamos con nuestro fuerte enfoque en el logro estudiantil y en la importancia de la colaboración entre la escuela y el hogar para el éxito de los estudiantes. Este mes estará lleno de oportunidades para continuar con el aprendizaje, el crecimiento y el trabajo constante.

A principios del mes, esperamos con entusiasmo reunirnos con las familias durante las conferencias de padres y maestros. Estas conversaciones son una valiosa oportunidad para celebrar el progreso, hablar sobre metas y planificar juntos un resto del año escolar exitoso. Cuando las familias y los maestros trabajan en conjunto, los estudiantes se benefician de maneras significativas y duraderas.

Todo lo que hacemos en Sunset Ridge está basado en nuestros valores PAWS: Positividad, Responsabilidad, Decisiones Sabias y Seguridad. Estos valores guían nuestras expectativas, apoyan el logro académico y ayudan a desarrollar un carácter sólido. Animamos a las familias a continuar estas conversaciones en casa hablando con sus hijos sobre cómo pueden aplicar PAWS en su vida diaria—en la escuela, en el hogar y en la comunidad.

También les pedimos amablemente su apoyo para reforzar las expectativas del código de vestimenta y para animar a los estudiantes a modelar un lenguaje positivo y respetuoso, especialmente cuando nuestros estudiantes mayores sirven de ejemplo para sus compañeros y estudiantes más pequeños. Su colaboración nos ayuda a mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro, respetuoso y enfocado para todos.

Gracias por su continua colaboración y compromiso con nuestros estudiantes. Juntos, estamos construyendo un segundo semestre sólido enfocado en el logro, el crecimiento y el éxito de cada estudiante.

Atentamente,

Sra. Arce

Directora de Sunset Ridge

📣 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📣

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up at Sunset Ridge PK–8!
📅 February 3rd & 5th
⏰ 3:30–7:30 PM

These conferences are a valuable opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and partner together to support student success.

📝 Sign-up is required and will be completed through SignUpGenius. Please be sure to select a time that works best for your family as soon as possible, as spots may fill quickly.

We look forward to meeting with you and continuing our strong school-home partnership. Thank you for your support! 💙📚

📣✨ Online Registration Is Open – Let’s Get It Done! ✨📣

Families, it’s time to complete online registration for the upcoming school year! Completing registration now is very important—it helps us plan class sizes, staffing, transportation, and ensure a smooth start for every student on the first day of school.

🎯 Online Registration Challenge for Current Families!

To make it fun, we’re turning registration into a challenge:

🍕 First class to reach 100% registration wins a PIZZA PARTY!

🍧 All classes that reach 100% will earn POPSICLES!

⏰ Deadline: March 20th

💻 Need help?

Office assistance is available Monday–Friday, 10:00–10:30 AM and 2–3 PM

📞 Main Office: (303) 426-8907

The sooner registration is completed, the better we can prepare for your child’s success next year. Thank you for taking the time to register early and for helping your class win big! 🎉👏

📘✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📘

Capture the memories of an unforgettable school year! The Sunset Ridge PK–8 Yearbook for 2025–2026 is now available for pre-order.

📝 Details:

• Cost: $15

• Order in the main office with Ms. Aurora

• Pre-order now

• Delivery in May

Yearbooks are a great way for students to remember friends, events, and special moments from the year—supplies are limited, so don’t wait!

📸💙 Order yours today!

💙💵 A Friendly Reminder About School Fees 💵💙

We truly appreciate our families’ continued support of our school community. School fees play an important role in helping us provide quality instruction, classroom materials, student activities, technology, and a safe, welcoming learning environment for all students.

When fees are paid on time, it allows our school to plan effectively and ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. If you have already taken care of your fees—thank you! If not, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible.

If you have questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help. Thank you for partnering with us in supporting our students’ success!

🌸⚽ Spring Sports Registration is OPEN! ⚾🏈

Parents, it’s time to get your students signed up for Spring Sports! We’re excited to offer opportunities for all age groups this season:

🏃‍♂️ Available Sports:

⚽ Soccer – All students K–5th grade

⚽ Middle School Girls Soccer

⚾ Middle School Boys Baseball

🥎 14-Year-Old Softball

🏈 Flag Football – 3rd–8th grade

🏃‍♂️ Track and Field- 6th -8th grade

🏐 Volleyball-5th-8th Girls D League

Spots can fill quickly, so be sure to register as soon as possible! Don’t miss the chance for your child to build skills, stay active, and have fun with friends this spring. 🌟

👉 Register today at westyathletics.com and let’s get ready for a great season!

We are so excited to announce our Students of the Month for December! 🐺✨

These students have shown outstanding effort, kindness, leadership, and responsibility throughout the month. We are so proud of the way they represent our Sunset Ridge values every day!

🏅 December Student of the Month:

René Diaz Gonzalez

Keanu Martinez-Cordova

Delanny Silva Flores

Lilith Mercado

Taniya Nyekorac

Ximena Velazquez-Acencio

Roger Paz Maldonado

Jazmine Resendiz-Sanchez

Maria Pineda Rodriguez

Amelia Geck

Aubree Valles-Monroe

Dima Sambolskyi

Jhonnee Jeanty

Dayanara Aldaco Andrade

Giovonni Montes

Angel Jaime Sanchez

Dylan Barraza

Valentina Orta Diaz

Hector Corona

Ivory Rivera

Nicole Velazquez Asencio

Iliana Antolin

No submissions last month

We know how much our staff members and teachers mean to you and your children. To celebrate them, we’d love to include your kind words in our next school newsletter!

If you’d like to recognize a staff member or teacher, please use the link below to send a quick shoutout:

👉 Positive Staff Shoutout

Thank you for helping us spread positivity and appreciation for the wonderful people who make our school community so special! 💙

Sabemos lo mucho que nuestro personal y maestros significan para ustedes y sus hijos. Para celebrarlos, ¡nos encantaría incluir sus amables palabras en nuestro próximo boletín escolar!

Si desean reconocer a un miembro del personal o maestro, utilicen el enlace a continuación para enviar un breve reconocimiento:

👉 Reconocimiento Positivo al Personal

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a difundir positividad y aprecio por las maravillosas personas que hacen que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan especial! 💙

Monday, February 2nd- 🍩☕"Chat & Charla"- Hot Chocolate, donuts and friendly conversations

Monday, February 2nd-🕐Early Release @ 2:10pm

Tuesday, February 3rd- 👩‍🏫Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30pm

Thursday, February 5th- 👩‍🏫Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-7:30pm

Monday, February 9th-🕐Early Release @ 2:10pm

Thursday, February 12th- 🧪🔭 Science Fair @ 9:00-11am

Friday, February 13th- Non-Student Contact Day- 🚫NO SCHOOL

Monday, February 16th- 🎆President's Day-🚫NO SCHOOL

Monday, February 23rd-🕐Early Release @ 2:10pm

Lunes 2 de febrero - 🍩☕ "Charla y Charla" - Chocolate caliente, donas y conversaciones amenas

Lunes 2 de febrero - 🕐 Salida temprano a las 2:10pm

Martes 3 de febrero- 👩‍🏫Conferencias de padres y maestros 3:30-7:30pm

Jueves 5 de febrero- 👩‍🏫Conferencias de padres y maestros 3:30-7:30pm

Lunes 9 de febrero- 🕐 Salida temprano a las 2:10pm

Jueves 12 de febrero- 🧪🔭Feria de Sciencias @ 9:00-11:00am

Viernes 13 de febrero- 🏫Dia de maestros-🚫No Hay Classes

Lunes 16 de febrero- 🎆Dia de Presidents-🚫No Hay Classes

Lunes 23 de febrero- 🕐 Salida temprano a las 2:10pm

Make sure to check out our school website for information on what's happening at Sunset Ridge PK-8. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the main office for assistance.

Asegúrese de visitar el sitio web de nuestra escuela para obtener información sobre las actividades en Sunset Ridge PK-8. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con la oficina principal para obtener ayuda.

Email: agonzalez@wps.org
Website: sunsetridge.wps.org
Location: 9451 Hooker St, Westminster, CO 80031
Phone: (303) 426-8907
Facebook: facebook.com/SunsetRidgeElm