SRMS PTO News
October 2025
October Happenings
Hello, Sunrise Middle School Families -
Happy fall! As we enjoy "cooler" temperatures and all things pumpkin spice, please check out the SRMS PTO's newsletter for the latest updates.
Thanks to the Sunrise community's support and generosity, the PTO was able to organize another staff appreciation luncheon last month. You can check out pictures on Facebook and Instagram. If you'd like to donate items for October's conference dinner or replenish classroom supplies, please visit this Signup Genius.
We earned $36.06 for the SRMS Orchestra program from the dine-out fundraiser at Bruster's Real Ice Cream on 9/3 and a quarterly giveback of $123.27 from Kroger. As tradition continues, the Dance and Theatre students kicked off their Poppin' Popcorn fundraiser. If you'd like to get your hands on some delicious popcorn or other treats, while also supporting SRMS Dance and Theatre, please visit here. You can also support Sunrise's programs through the Direct Give Drive. Your support will help provide: Costumes, photography, guest artists, choreographers, workshops, professional master classes, and lighting designers.
Please read on for more news and ways you can get involved at SRMS. Thank you!
In Partnership,
Your 2025-2026 SRMS PTO Board
Important School & PTO Dates
10/1: Dine-Out Fundraiser Benefiting SRMS D&D and Chess Clubs from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Panera Bread (See flyer below.)
10/2: Custodian Appreciation Day
10/2 - 10/3: K - 12 Recess (No School)
10/6: Journey Gifted Open House @ MTMS
10/7: Picture Retake Day, 5:00 - 7:15 PM: CREST Info Night @ PVHS, 6:00 - 7:00 PM: Quest Gifted Open House @ SRMS
10/9: PVUSD Governing Board Meeting at 6:30 PM
10/10: Q1 Grading Period Ends
10/14: Early Release at 12:00 PM, 6:00 - 7:15 PM: Gifted Speaker Series-Middle School Programs (Desert Trails ES)
10/15: Virtual PTO Meeting at 3:15 PM (Agenda, Google Meet Link)
10/27: Parent-Teacher Conferences, Staff Appreciation | Conference Dinner & Supplies Replenishment (Please see the Signup Genius if you are able to donate items.)
10/28: Parent-Teacher Conferences
10/29: Early Release at 12:00 PM
10/30: Early Release at 12:00 PM
10/31: K - 8 Recess (No School) & High School Early Dismissal
What is the United Parent Council? The UPC consists of volunteers from across PVSchools working together to enhance the educational experience for all students. UPC:
- Supports PV Schools’ parent group organizations and school communities.
- Facilitates communication and information between families and the District.
- Celebrates the accomplishments of the schools, teachers, principals, staff, and students in PV.
- Collaborates with various organizations to provide valuable information and resources on relevant topics.
Updates from the UPC:
Next UPC meeting: 10/22 at 9:00 - 11:00 AM (PVUSD office and Zoom)
Please check out the available committees within the PVUSD and complete the linked forms if you are interested in participating. Thank you!
- K-12 Science Curriculum Resource Adoption: The Curriculum & Instruction Department is facilitating a committee that will determine a new Tier 1 Comprehensive K-12 Science curriculum and possible supplemental curriculum. The District is requesting additional Parent Representatives to serve on the committee. Science educational or work experience is preferred, but not required. If you are already serving on the committee, you do not need to reapply. Please visit this form to learn more about this committee and sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMFOxwXWEV4gkY997KNyqqtQTjfr_fDkkcVKT0FwswWsDEgg/viewform
- Transportation and Bell Time Alignment Committee: The purpose of the committee is to review current bell times and transportation tiers, evaluate the operational and student impacts of potential changes, and provide recommendations to cabinet. The committee will ensure that input from staff, families, school, and district leaders is considered, and that recommendations balance efficiency and instructional needs. The District is requesting 3 Parent Representatives to serve on the committee, preferably 1 high school parent, 1 middle school parent, 1 elementary school parent, with at least one of the parent representatives to be from a Title I school, if possible. Please visit this form to learn more about this committee and sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5F0IBT9P8RW1ehaNUDgYdElBJNZvBgDztbprqot63AX26bg/viewform
- Information Technology Committee: The purpose of the committee is to make proactive decisions and recommendations, as appropriate, regarding information technology, by clearly communicating and collaborating so that all stakeholder voices are heard, and equity across classrooms and student success remain the focus. The District is requesting 3-4 Parent Representatives to serve on the committee, preferably parents with an understanding of technology and current technology issues, or parents familiar with the use of technology in schools. Please visit this form to learn more about this committee and sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcciVgKqmYDIojv5JViagRSCIz0IaTK7a-OaOYtPeK2K6T8A/viewform
- District Emergency Response Team (DERT) Committee: The Student Services Department will be facilitating a committee that will review a variety of emergency response preparedness topics for PVSchools. The District is requesting 3 Parent Representatives to serve on the committee. Please visit this form to learn more about this committee and sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHE7C4FW_nGoC8u2TOBwgVO2Uw7iUKufUPxWBKJLF_74D9gA/viewform
Thank you so much to Sunrise's amazing families for your support throughout the year! Each month, we'll give special shout-outs to everyone who has helped the PTO in our mission to support the staff, students, and programs at SRMS.
September SRMS Staff Appreciation | Charcuterie Lunch:
Stephanie Howard
Carol Nilsen
Danielle Poveromo
Holly Grover
Teresa Cipriano
Stephanie Christensen
Emily Weston
Anonymous donors
Amy Schaenzer
Dance & Theatre Poppin' Popcorn/Catalogue Fundraiser:
Thank you to all of the Dance and Theatre students, families, and community members for your support!
If you'll be a continuing parent at SRMS or know of anyone else interested in serving the SRMS community for the 2026 - 2027 school year, please let us know at azsunrisepto@gmail.com! No experience needed - just a heart for our school community! We are happy to answer any questions about the PTO board positions.
- 2026 - 2027 President
- 2026 - 2027 Vice President
- 2026 - 2027 Treasurer
- 2026 - 2027 Secretary
- 2026 - 2027 UPC Representative
Are you interested in learning more about some of Sunrise's stellar staff members, their favorites, and wish lists? If so, please check out the Staff Spotlights. We will be sharing additional spotlights throughout the school year!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisemspto
Email: azsunrisepto@gmail.com
Web: https://www.azsunrisemspto.org/
You can also fill out this Google Form if you would like to volunteer your time or connect on upcoming committees with the SRMS PTO. Donations of time are welcome!