9/11/26 Sunrise Newsletter

At Sunrise, we use a shared leadership model to guide our work and decision-making. Composed of dedicated teachers representing every grade level and department, our Building Leadership Team meets monthly to drive continuous growth and improvement across our school community.

Key responsibilities of the team include:

• Strategic Planning: Establishing building-wide goals and implementing targeted action plans to achieve them. They lead their teams in weekly meetings to collaborate around instructional practices, analyze student data, and generate plans to meet the needs of students.
• Professional Growth: Providing input and support for staff professional development.
• School Culture & Operations: Designing school-wide routines, procedures, special events, and celebrations.
• Committee Oversight: Guiding and supporting the ongoing work of our various school committees.

We are grateful for this team's commitment to leading Sunrise toward excellence every day!

Team Members

Back row: Ms. Majcin (ESL), Ms. Beneke (ESL), Ms. Wiehe (Literacy Specialist), Ms. Peterman (TD), Ms.Wodash (Admin), Ms. Anderson (4th), Ms. Puder (K), Ms. Parr-Van Zee (PE)

Front row: Ms. Henry (2nd), Ms. Haley (SSW), Ms. Petersen (1st), Mr. Thielsen (3rd), Dr. Shepard (Admin), Ms. Rapp (Admin), Ms. Gravink (sped lead), Ms. Taylor (math specialist), Ms. Hinkle (5th)

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!

The Blaine City Council approved parking restrictions on Marmon Street at their council meeting on September 9, 2026. It was noted that signs will be going up as early as next week indicating that parking is banned on Marmon Street from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on school days.

Today, September 11 is the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a day of historic significance for our nation. It is also called “Patriot’s Day”. On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States and nearly 3,000 American citizens lost their lives.

Please take time to reflect about those we lost and those who risked their lives to save others. This day also serves as a reminder for the appreciation for the people who work hard to keep us safe and protect our freedom every day.

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

15 - PTO meeting via Zoom 7:00 p.m.

22 - school picture day

October

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