The Sun Drop

If you have not figured it out yet...There's Something Special About Sunset!

Happy Friday, Sunset Nation!

As we wrap up another week and finish our parent-teacher conferences, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on just how fortunate we are to be part of this community.

I've said it before, but there really is something special about Sunset, and a large part of that starts with our families!

Whether you're volunteering in a classroom, helping with a PTO event, supporting a fundraiser, attending a school activity or simply making sure your child gets to school each morning ready to learn, you are making a difference.

This past week was another great reminder of that partnership. Parent-teacher conferences provide an opportunity for us to celebrate our students, talk about their progress and work together on the areas where they might need a little extra support. I know these conversations aren't always easy, but they are important. We all want the same thing, and that's for our kids to be happy, successful and excited about learning.

I'm also incredibly thankful for our teachers and staff. They pour so much of themselves into our students every day, often doing things behind the scenes that most people never see. And when you combine that dedication with a parent community that genuinely cares about its school, you end up with something pretty remarkable.

We aren't perfect. No school is. But we have an awful lot to be thankful for, and I hope we never take that for granted.

So, as we head into the weekend, I simply want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for trusting us with your children, for supporting our staff and for helping make Sunset a place where kids feel loved, supported and encouraged to be their very best.

It really does take all of us, and I'm proud to be part of this Sunset Ohana!

Have a wonderful weekend, Sunset Nation!

Thomas Fletcher

Principal

Sunset Elementary School

10/23/26~ No School

10/26/26~ Bike Repair Clinic (3:00-5:30)

10/30/26~ Halloween Parade

11/6/26~ Picture Retakes

11/11/26~ Veteran's Day (No School)

11/13/26~ PTO Game Night

11/23/26 - 11/27/26~ Thanksgiving Break

12/2/26 - 12/9/26~ Frostie Shop

12/5/26~ Winter Holiday Pancake Breakfast

12/21/26 - 12/31/26~ Winter Break

Thank you PTO for the new signs. I know, I know...You think it was just a bit overdue?

Brand new"ish" news...

•Parking and Traffic~ Please see the following letter from Sergeant Harrison form the LPD traffic division.

Dear Parents,

As we progress through the school year, the Livermore Police Department would like to remind everyone to be mindful of the residents living in the neighborhoods surrounding our schools, particularly during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.

Please be considerate when parking and avoid blocking driveways, parking in red zones, or parking near fire hydrants. Additionally, please do not block ADA-accessible curb ramps located at intersection corners, as these are essential for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities.

We understand that school drop-off and pick-up times can be busy but taking a few extra moments to park legally and safely helps protect our students, maintain access for emergency vehicles, and minimize disruptions to nearby residents.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our school neighborhoods safe and accessible for everyone.

•Halloween Parade~ With the upcoming parade I wanted to remind folks of our district guidelines so that you can plan accordingly.

• Masks may be worn during the parade only
• Masks must be school friendly
• No weapons or replica weapons
• No blood or gore
• Outfits must meet dress code guidelines

•Regular Bell Schedule~ Starting Monday we are back to a 1:30 (TK/K) and 2:50 (1st-5th) dismissal times. Please plan accordingly.

•NO SCHOOL~ Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday 10/23. Enjoy the three day weekend.

•Picture Retake Day~ Picture Retake Day is coming up! Only students who were absent on the original picture day or would like their pictures retaken need to participate. We will have volunteers picking up students from their classrooms between 8:35 and 10:30 a.m. and escorting them to the MPR.

•Parent's Night Out~ Hey Parents and Guardians! Livermore High School's Class of 2030 is excited to host a Parent's Night Out! Give yourself the evening off while your children enjoy a fun-filled, “babysitting-style” event hosted by our Freshman class council, who will be joined by a certificated teacher and advisor. (See flier below)

Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: LHS Student Union
Ages: 5–12 years old
Cost: $20 cash per child or $22 if paying online (includes pizza, snacks, movies, games, and crafts!)

How to Register
If you are interested, please complete the interest form below:
Google Form Link

We can’t wait to see you there and make this a night to remember!

Best regards,
Class of 2030 Class Council

•Birthday Marquee~ Celebrate your student's birthday with their name in lights on our marquee.

Beginning now, requests must be submitted by the 15th of the PREVIOUS month to ensure birthdays will be on the marquee. For November birthdays please submit a request no later than October 21st.

Order Marquee Here

•Science Odyssey Logo Contest is now open and accepting entries. Please click on the flyer for more information (English, Spanish). Flyers are also in the attachment folder. To register for the Logo Contest please have participants fill out this form 2027 Science Odyssey Logo Contest. The contest will close on Wednesday, October 28th at 4:00pm.

•Looking ahead to Unity Week~ Our district and Livermore community will be celebrating Unity Day on October 21st.

I’ve attached this year’s flyer with information about the activities planned for the week.

While LARPD, LPD, and the City of Livermore will not be participating this year, we still want to recognize Unity Week across our schools and encourage our students and staff to take part in the following activities:

•Monday – Take the Pledge
Online Link.

•Tuesday – Chalk the Walk
Students and staff are encouraged to decorate campus walkways with positive and uplifting messages in chalk.

•Wednesday – Wear Orange!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange in recognition of Unity Day.

•Thursday – Random Acts of Kindness (Every Day!)
I'll encourage our school community to spread kindness through random acts of kindness throughout the day.

•Core SEL Survey~ Parents/Guardians of 4th and 5th graders. I’m reaching out to emphasize the importance of the upcoming Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) survey. While the questions are somewhat general, they provide us with valuable insights into how our students are feeling. Whether they feel safe, supported and connected at school. These results help guide us in creating a positive and nurturing environment for every child.

In past years, many families have opted out, which limits our understanding of how to best support all of our students. I kindly ask that you consider allowing your child to participate this year. Your child’s voice matters and their input helps us make Sunset a better place for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support! I've included a few sample questions there and there is a link with more information on the LVJUSD District website under Student Services under CORE SEL.

Sample 1. Do adults at school encourage you to work hard so you can be successful?

A. No, Never

B. Yes, Some of the Time

C. Yes, Most of the Time

D. Yes, All of the Time

Sample 2. Do your teachers work hard to help you with your schoolwork when you need

it?

A. No, Never

B. Yes, Some of the Time

C. Yes, Most of the Time

D. Yes, All of the Time

Sample 3. Do you feel like you are part of this school?

A. No, Never

B. Yes, Some of the Time

C. Yes, Most of the Time

D. Yes, All of the Time

•FREE Bike Repair~ Does your child's bike need a little TLC? BikeMobile is coming to Sunset on Monday, October 26 from 3:00–5:30 PM!

They can repair most common bike problems, including flat tires, brakes and shifters, while also providing bike repair education.

Repairs are completely FREE, but space is limited and bikes will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bring your bike and let BikeMobile help get it safely back on the road!

•Sunset Volunteer?~ If you applied before September 8th and haven't received an approval email from Raptor, please reach out to Brooke (bway@lvjusd.org), as something may not have met the requirements. As of today, you must be cleared in order to be on campus during school hours. Thank you!

•Chromebook Insurance~

Protect Your Student's Chromebook for as low as $22 with School Device Coverage! Last Day to Purchase is 10/31/26!

Our District has partnered with School Device Coverage to offer parents optional, affordable insurance coverage for 1st through 12th-grade students’ LVJUSD-issued Chromebooks. (TK and Kindergarten students use a class set of Chromebooks when needed and are not issued individual devices. This coverage does not apply to students in TK or Kindergarten.)

Replacement costs without insurance can be as costly as $399 per device. School Device Coverage offers two policies, Basic and Expanded. See below for details on what is covered by each of the plans.

https://www.livermoreschools.org/departments/information-technology/chromebook-insurance

•Sunset Bell Schedule and Calendar are both attached below.

•Join Your Sunset PTO! ... What is the Sunset PTO?

The Sunset School PTO is a partnership between parents, guardians, and staff to promote cooperation and goodwill within our school community and to improve and enrich the Sunset Elementary experience for every student. The Sunset PTO funds and hosts many critical programs, events, and materials including: Science and Library Grants, Classroom Grants, Sunset Garden, PE Equipment, Assemblies, Halloween Carnival, Family Fun Nights and more!

Staying Connected / Important links

Sunset PTO Website: https://sunsetpto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Sunset Spirit Store: www.sunsetptostore.com

Sunset PTO Newsletter: Stay up-to-date on the latest Sunset news with the FREE weekly PTO newsletter. Sign-up instructions: Log on to www.sunsetpto.org, Navigate to My Account, Select Newsletter/Calendar Subscriptions from dropdown, Enter Preferences

Sunset PTO Facebook: @SunsetElementaryPTO, @WeAreSunset!

Sunset PTO Instagram: @sunsetsurfers_pto

•Looking for our menus~ Visit https://lvjusdchildnutrition.nutrislice.com/

Click the link for menus available in English and Spanish

Here is a flyer detailing how to print menus on Nutrislice

Click on the link to view the latest newsletter from the Tri-Valley SELPA.

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Sunset PTO Website

Gate Entry and Exit for Sunset Elementary

Gates Open at 8:15 am

School Starts at 8:30 am

While you are allowed and welcome on campus, we ask that you be cognizant of teachers time and student behavior while we work to instill a culture of kindness and integrity. While we value you and want you to know you are a vital part of our community and are welcome here, we are still asking that you help your child take steps to becoming independent as they find their own way to class as they enter campus.

It is exciting to see Kindergartners walk to class, hang up their backpacks, grab what they need and head into class...all on their own. Trust me, it will happen in time.

In accordance with security guidance, IT has updated student passwords to 9-digits. That means students with 8-digit student IDs will need to add a leading zero and students with 7-digit student IDs will need to add two leading zeros to be able to log in. Students with 9-digit student IDs or who had previously changed their password to a personal password were not affected.

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Email: tfletcher@lvjusd.org
Website: https://www.livermoreschools.org/sunset
Location: 1671 Frankfurt Way, Livermore, CA, USA
Phone: 925.606.5230