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What's Glowing On..

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)
Sunnyside Night at Chipotle

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)

Yearbook Pictures Wanted

Please email them to: sunnysideolathe.yearbook@gmail.com

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Save them to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IQCdE80Qv49Yf2yk8C8mQgua1q71nAdK?usp=drive_link

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

Sign Up for Parent Learning Night Sessions Click HERE

New Public Facing TYCD/IADA Communication (Spencer Brown)

The Assessment page on the Olathe Public Schools site has been updated to reflect clarifying information regarding the TYCD pilot with the state.

Community Presentation & Q&A on TYCD/IADA:

If parents or community member have more extensive questions please welcome them to join us on October 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Instructional Resource Center (IRC) for a brief presentation on our assessment model and Q&A.

Fall Parties

Fall Festival Parties are Friday, October 30th

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!

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Fall Party Parent Letter 26.pdf

Veteran Day Celebration

Join us on Wednesday, November 11, at 9:30 AM in the Sunnyside gym as we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country! Our 1st graders will take the stage for a special musical performance, and students in all grades will join in songs celebrating our nation and our military. 🎶

Students can practice at home by visiting the Sunnyside Music Website and clicking the yellow “K-5 Veterans Day Songs” button. Students can also show their patriotic spirit by wearing red, white, and blue!

All veterans and active-duty military members are invited to attend, along with 1st grade families (due to limited gym space). Please RSVP Here. We look forward to sharing music, gratitude, and school spirit as we celebrate our heroes! ❤️🤍💙

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.