Sunset Heights Principal Notes

I hope everyone is settling your back to school routines! We’ve had a great start to the school year. It has been so nice to see our returning students back in the building, and we’re happy to welcome our new students and families to our school community.

As we settle back into our routines here, it’s been encouraging to see students reconnect with friends, build new relationships, and jump into learning. Our staff is looking forward to supporting your children and making this a strong, enjoyable year for everyone.

We thank you for your continued support and partnership. We will see everyone back here after the long weekend on Wednesday 9/9.

September 4th- No School

September 7th- No School

September 8th- No School

September 22- School Picture Day (more information to follow)

October 1st- Open House (1st-2nd 5:30-6:15 and 3rd -5th 6:30-7:15)

October 12th- No School

October 21st- Early Dismissal (1:25)

Cross Country registration forms came home today in paper form. For convenience, I’ve also included links to both documents here. Students in grades 2–5 can participate.

Registration fee: $30

• $20 – race registration
• $10 – t-shirt
• If paying by check: personal checks only, made out to Sunset Heights PTO
• Please reach out privately if finances are a challenge

Coach: Judie Fisher (5th grade teacher) — fisherj@nashua.edu

Practices (Mondays & Wednesdays): 9/14, 9/16, 9/21, 9/23, 9/28, 9/30, 10/5, 10/7, 10/14 (last practice) Practices run right after school until 5:00 PM. Pick-up will be out back by the playground. Please note: the emergency contact form must be returned before your child can start.

PAL Elementary XC Race Schedule

• Friday, Sept. 25 – Practice Race (4:25 PM – 2K, 5:00 PM – 3K)
• Saturday, Oct. 17 – PAL Elementary School City Championships — 10:00 AM (new start time)

All times are subject to change; coaches will be notified in advance.

City Championships Rules

• 2K: open to 2nd & 3rd graders (boys and girls run separately)
• 3K: open to 3rd, 4th & 5th graders (boys and girls run separately)
• 3rd graders may run either race, but not both
• Schools with 6th graders may run practice race only
• Top 25 finishers in each 3K race receive a long-sleeved t-shirt
• Team scoring is for the 3K only
• Every runner in both the 2K and 3K receives a medal at the City Championships finish line

We know that putting food on the table can sometimes be a challenge. If your family could use some extra support, please know that you are not alone, and there is no judgment. Our school is happy to help connect families with available food resources and assistance. Please reach out to MaryBeth Thompson, our school counselor for more information. You can reach her at #603-966-3686 or thompsonma@nashua.edu.

We are here to support our students and families in any way we can.