The Sunny Times
October 12, 2026
What's Glowing On..
Monday, October 12 (D)
- Food Drive Oct 12-Oct 23rd: Canned Goods
- National School Lunch Week
- Sunnyside Singers
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 13 (A)
- No Math Wings
- Food Drive: Packaged Goods
- Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 14
- Color Spirit Day: Gray
- Food Drive: Staple Items
- Half Day (12:10 dismissal)
- Q1 Assembly 9:05
- Conferences
Thursday, October 15
- No School
- Conferences
- Sunnyside Night at Skate City
Friday, October 16
- No School
Monday, October 19 (B)
- National Bus Safety
- October Birthday celebrations
- Food Drive: Desserts
Tuesday, Octobr 20 (C)
- Quarterly Benchmark Test (Grades 3-5)
- Math Wings
- Food Drive: Personal Care
Wednesday, October 21 (D)
- CSI
- Mystery Reader (K-2)
- BUZZ Boost
- Food Drive: Any Items
Thursday, October 22 (A)
- Reading Common Formative Assessment (Gr 3-5)
- Hives (3:15)
- Food Drive
Friday, October 23 (B)
- World Series Begins!!
Monday, October 26 (C)
- Red Ribbon Week!
- Spirit Day: Wear Red
- Flight Crew (3:15)
Tuesday, October 27 (D)
- Students get stickers (Red Ribbon Week)
- Regional Math Wings Competition
- 1st grade 50's Day
- Site Council (6-7)
Wednesday, October 28 (A)
- CSI
- Spirit Day: Wear Neon: Shine Bright Against Drugs
- Mystery Reader (K-2)
- BUZZ Boost
- SIT
Thursday, October 29 (B))
- Mix It Up at lunch
- Picture Retakes
Friday, October 30 (C)
- Say BOO to Drugs! (wear costumes)
- Fall parade (9:10) *Change from paper calendar
- Set up for Parties (2:45)
- Fall parties (3-3:30)
What's the BUZZ?
Food Drive
News from the Art Room
Hello from the Art Room! This year Mrs. Meile will continue to utilize Artsonia as the fundraiser for the art room at Sunnyside. All funds raised will go directly back to the art room to help purchase fun and exciting art supplies for students to create with!
Student artwork was uploaded last week and will continue to be uploaded as the school year progresses!
Please check out https://www.artsonia.com to see all the fun things you can purchase with your student's artwork on it. There are some great gift ideas for the upcoming holidays!
To see your students work, go to https://www.artsonia.com/connect/HBBKJ6JT enter your student's name and grade along with your email address.
If you have any questions regarding Artsonia please contact Mrs. Meile at rameile@olatheschools.org
Parent Learning Night November 5, 2026
Parents As Teachers
Olathe Parents as Teachers is a free early childhood program dedicated to supporting families with children from prenatal stages through age 3. Through home visits each month, developmental screenings, parent and child social activities, and family resources, Parents as Teachers helps parents support their child’s learning, growth, and development during these important early years. Whether you're a first-time parent or have experience raising children, the program offers valuable information, encouragement, and resources tailored to your family's needs. To learn more about Olathe Parents as Teachers or to enroll, visit the district website or contact the Parents as Teachers office at 913-780-8106.
Fall Parties
- Parade @ 9:10 (This is a change from the paper calendar)
- Set up for parties 2:45
- Parties 3-3:30
There are lots of fun costume options out there! While your child may choose a scary or gory costume for Halloween night, these types of costumes are not appropriate for school. Please help your child use discretion when choosing a costume for our parade and parties.
For everyone’s safety and comfort at Sunnyside, please avoid:
Costumes that appear bloody, gory, or violent
Weapons or look-alikes (e.g., toy guns, knives, spears, scythes) — leave these at home
Masks that circulate colored liquid must remain turned off while at school
Event Day Details (Friday, October 31)
Parade: 9:10 AM
Weather permitting, the parade will be outside on the playground around the trail.
Spectators may set up chairs in designated areas around the perimeter and in the center of the playground. Bring your camera and join us!
Inclement weather plan: Parade moves inside parents are invited to watch from in the gym on the bleachers or in the center of the gym. (Students walk the perimeter.
Classroom Parties: 3:00PM-3:30PM
Room Parents: May go to classrooms to begin set-up at 2:45 PM.
Costumes at School
Students should arrive in costume.
They may stay in costume all day but can send masks, accessories with parent after the parade.
If Accessories remain at school will be stored in lockers after the parade.
Parents who choose to dress up should follow the same guidelines as students.
Thanks for helping us keep the day fun, festive, and safe for all!
School Lunch
All school lunch accounts will run through SchoolCafe. Please visit https://www.schoolcafe.com/Olathe to set up an account and place money on your student's meal account, check menus, and more! Families in need of assistance with free and reduced lunch can apply on SchoolCafe. Families must apply each year for free or reduced food service and student registration fees.
Menus
Birthday Book Club
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Sunnyside Night at Skate City
PTO In the KNOW
Community Opportunities
Sunnyside Elementary
Email: aehercules@olatheschools.org
Website: https://www.olatheschools.org/sunnyside
Location: 16025 South Lindenwood Drive, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: 913-780-7680
Facebook: facebook.com/SunnysideelementaryPTO
Twitter: @ssyellowjackets