9/18/26 Sunrise Newsletter

As we work toward our district-wide strategic priority of improving literacy achievement for every student, I want to share one of the most powerful—and rewarding—ways you can support your child’s growth: reading together every day! 📖❤️

Taking just 10 to 15 minutes each day to read to or with your child makes a profound difference. Research consistently shows that children who are read to on a regular basis gain reading skills more quickly, develop stronger comprehension, and cultivate a lifelong love for reading. Spending this time together helps children build a rich vocabulary and expand their background knowledge across all subjects, giving them a strong foundation for academic success.

This isn't just for our youngest learners, either—older students still love being read to! It gives them a chance to engage with more complex stories, discuss big ideas, and unwind after a busy day.

Simple Ways to Fit Reading into Your Daily Routine ⏰

• Pair Reading with Daily Routines: Read a chapter aloud during breakfast 🥣, listen to an audiobook together on the drive to school or practice 🚗, or keep a quiet reading wind-down right before bedtime 🌙.
• Take Turns Reading: Try "echo reading" (you read a sentence, they repeat it) or split the page—you read one paragraph, and your child reads the next 🔁.
• Explore Beyond Books: Magazines 📰, comic books 🦸‍♂️, cookbooks while baking together 🍪, or graphic novels all count as valuable reading time!
• Make It Interactive: Pause to ask open-ended questions like, "What do you think will happen next?" or "Why do you think that character made that choice?" ❓💭

By finding small, creative moments to share a book each day, you are actively helping your child thrive. Thank you for partnering with us to build a strong community of readers!

We are excited and ready to welcome visitors back for lunch this year! Eating lunch with your child is a fantastic way to connect with their school day. Here is some important information to keep in mind if you plan on joining us:

Lunchtime Guidelines for Guests 📋

• Special Guest Seating: We have designated guest tables reserved just for you and your student. When you arrive, our staff will gladly show you where these are located 🪑.
• Meal Options: You are welcome to purchase a school lunch from our cafeteria or bring your own food 🥗.
• Food Sharing Policy: If you choose to bring outside food, please remember that you may only bring food for your own child 🥪.
• Keeping Things Running Smoothly: To help us stay on schedule and ensure the space is ready for the next group of students, please clear your table and throw away any trash before heading out 🚮.

We look forward to seeing you in the cafeteria soon!

Smile for the camera! School Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22. Every student will have their picture taken to ensure they are included in our school yearbook.

If you would like to purchase a photo package, you can easily place your order online:

Website: mylifetouch.com

School Code: EVTNH26V9

We look forward to seeing all those bright smiles on September 22!

Save the Date! Sunrise is excited to celebrate reading and math at Ice Cream for Books and Numbers! Please join us for this free event on Thursday, Oct. 8th, anytime between 5:30-7:00 p.m., for reading and math games, contests and ice cream! We look forward to seeing our Sunrise families for an evening of fun!

September

22 - school picture day

October

1 - first grade field trip to Waldoch Farm

5 - fourth grade field trip to Heritage Lab

8 - Ice Cream for Books and Numbers 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

15 & 16 - no school (MEA)

22 & 26 - conferences

26 - no school (Professional Development Day/Conferences)

Anoka-Hennepin Schools Policy Handbook

Sunrise Elementary Handbook/Calendar

September Lunch Menu