March
20, 2014
Dear
Sunrise Drive Families,
The
end of March will find us enjoying Spring Break. I know that many students will travel and all students will
enjoy time with family and friends.
When we return, we will begin the standardized testing for grades 3-5. I
am publishing the testing dates again for your reference. Please help us support your child’s
success by ensuring a healthy night’s sleep and arrival to school on time. Students should be in their classroom
at 8:00 AM.
Grade
4 will take the AIMS Science test using paper and pencil. Grades 3-5 will take
the AZ MERIT tests in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. This is a
computer-based test. Students may bring their own ear buds for the AZ MERIT testing. We will
provide headphones, but some students may prefer to bring their own for
testing. Headphones/ear buds are needed for the AZ MERIT Reading, parts 1 and 2
tests.
On
Monday, March 16th, author, Carmen Agree Deedy, entertained the
Sunrise Drive student body. Ms.
Deedy shared a variety of stories with our students. The fourth and fifth grade students were also treated to
writing advice from this successful author and editor of children’s
literature. We thank each of you
for supporting the FFO Spirit of Sunrise and the Mathathon. These fundraising efforts enable the
FFO to support rich opportunities for our children.
Student
Council members partnered with Catalina Foothills High School students to offer
Family Math Night on March 18th. This fun event included math games in the MPR and
mini-missions in the Robotics Lab.
A special thank you is extended to Ms. Ackerman for opening the lab to
our community. Also, this event
was a success because of the student and parent volunteers who led each
game. It was wonderful to see so
many faces on this rainy evening!
The CFSD Foundation is participating in Arizona
Gives Day on April 7. This statewide, 24-hour, online giving campaign is
an exciting way for you and your family to donate to an organization that
supports our excellent teachers. Big or small, your donation can make an
impact. We, along with the Foundation, will be sending out more information and
instructions the day of this important campaign!
TheMarch FFO meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 25 in the Lounge. This is a change for the original
published date of Tuesday, March 24.
In May, we will meet on Friday, May 15 for the General Meeting.
Please
plan to join us for the following events:
o
Sunrise Drive Choir Concert on March 24 at CFHS at 7:00
o
KIVA for Poetry Contest Winners and Mathathon on March 26 at
1:00
o CFSD Elementary Honor Band at April 18 at CFHS at 3:00
o
Book Fair on April 20-24
o Spring Fine Art Gala on April 24 from 5:30-7:30
o Spring Fine Art Gala on April 24 from 5:30-7:30
o
Sunrise Musical: Jungle Book on April 29 and May 1 at 7:00
o
CFSD Elementary Band Concert on May 11 at CFHS at 7:00
We
look forward to seeing you at an upcoming Sunrise Drive event! I wish you a wonderful Spring Break
with your children.
Sincerely,
Andrea
Davidson
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