Principal's Message
Good evening Sunny Heights families, this is Principal Bart Lewis with the weekly update on the last day of the 2019-20 school year. It's hard to believe that today is the last day of the 2019-2020 school year. I want to thank you all for a wonderful school year! Even though the school year did not end quite the way we wanted it to, we all should be proud of how we worked together to make the best of it. It was so much fun to see teachers, students, and families connecting in so many ways throughout our time away. Thank you for supporting our entire school community during these difficult times. I am so very proud of all our students and miss them all very much.
Our student item retrieval and drop off process is next Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 -6:00pm and Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm. This is an opportunity to pick up students' personal belongings, report cards, medications and drop off any textbooks and library books.. 4th graders will also receive a special gift to take with them to the Intermediate/Middle Schools. Students with last names A-M are scheduled for Wednesday, June 3rd and students with last names N-Z are scheduled for Thursday, June 4th. Friday morning will be for anyone still in need of picking up materials. We will utilize the car rider for this process similar to when we did the device distribution. If possible, please have a sign with your student(s) first and last name and teacher name displayed in the window of your car to limit contact and expedite the process. This could simply be a paper with names written on it. Vehicles should enter from the 25th street entrance and exit to Stonybrook Drive.
Also, just a reminder that early in June, we will be mailing grade level summer learning packets to all students in grades K-8. These packets will focus on essential math and reading skills as well as social-emotional skills. Students will receive an incentive for completing their packet upon returning it to school in the fall.
Our current food outreach program will remain the same for the month of June. Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 AM - 1 PM, and Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:00. Visit our website for locations.
Given our current health environment, I know there is some concern regarding the status of Back to School and what that will look like. Please know that our district is carefully monitoring the situation to ensure we make the best decisions for the start of the school year and will be communicating with you throughout the summer as we have Back to School information to share.
Again, I cannot express my sincere appreciation for all the AMAZING work students and families put into making the best out of a difficult situation. I hope that everyone enjoys the summer with your family! Stay safe and I cannot wait to see many of you in the near future.
Your very proud principal,
Bart Lewis
Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Virtual Book Fair - 5/11th thru 9/4th
Distribution of students' items and receiving end of year report cards:
last names A-M will be Wednesday, June 3rd from 12-6 pm
last names N-Z will be Thursday, June 4th from 12-6 pm
make up day will be Friday, June 5th, 9 am-12 pm
The mailing of grade level summer learning packets for grades K-8 will be mailed out in early June. Incentives will be received upon returning to school with completed packets in the fall.
Technology Support
Warren Parents/Caregivers,
Technology support is here! We are excited to offer opportunities for you to learn the technology utilized by your student(s) so that you can better support them in their Learn at Home/E-Learning Experience. We are offering support with Zoom, Google, Seesaw, and the Canvas Parent App. Register to join live learning Sessions with Q&A. Pre-recorded tutorials are also available.
Learning Map (Session Offerings)
Warren Padres / Cuidadores,
¡El soporte tecnológico está aquÃ! Nos complace ofrecerle oportunidades para que aprenda la tecnologÃa utilizada por su (s) estudiante (s) para que pueda apoyarlos mejor en su experiencia de Aprendizaje en el hogar / E-Learning. Estamos ofreciendo soporte con Zoom, Google, Seesaw y la aplicación Canvas Parent. RegÃstrese para unirse a las sesiones de aprendizaje en vivo con preguntas y respuestas. También hay tutoriales pregrabados disponibles.
Learning Map (Session Offerings)
Playworks @ Home Resources
Playworks has for over 24 years focused on bringing games and activities to schools, while creating a safe and healthy recess for students. We are now, more than ever, committed to responding to the need for continued healthy activities at home through several resources we are offering for free:
Play at Home Webpage: A library of videos and other resources featuring games and activities families can play at home. Each meeting the CDC requirements of social distancing and limited equipment. All available free on the Play at Home webpage
Play at Home Playbook: This game guide has a variety of games and activities families can do in their own home, with little to no equipment necessary.
Live Virtual Recess: A Playworks Coach leading a morning warm-up, a midday game, and an afternoon cooldown each day. Anyone can tune into Facebook Live Monday- Friday at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm EST and play along.
Daily schedule - Facebook Live Recess
12:00PM - Morning Stretches & Warm Up
2:00PM - Recess Game
4:00PM - Afternoon Cooldown & Cheer
Families can also connect with us on Facebook (@makereccesscount), Twitter (@playworks), and Instagram (@playworksrecess). Understanding that not all families have access to internet capabilities, if there is an option of being able to print the game guides and distribute them with meals for the students, please let us know how we can support this.
SUNNY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
11149 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis 46229
Phone: 532-2900; Fax: 532-2938
School hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
http://sunnyheights.warren.k12.in.us/hom/
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