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Sunset Ridge Elementary Newsletter

Sunset Ridge Spirit Wear is Here!

Hello Sunset Ridge Families,

 

Below is the link to order your ’23-’24 School Spirit Wear!

 

https://simplyswimming.net/sunset


Apparel Order Deadline:

Tuesday, November 28th @ 11:59pm!


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP AT OUR STORE IN MIDDLETON OR FROM THE PTO PERSONALLY BECAUSE THEY ARE GIFTS PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT!


When checking out, please make sure you enter both your billing and shipping address. Our system requires both to process your order. After checkout you should receive an e-mail confirming your purchase (it may end up in your junk e-mail). If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation please contact us to make sure your order processed in case your credit card declines or your billing address doesn’t match correctly the order will not process and you may not receive an error message via our website.


If you have any questions or problems with the website, please contact us either by e-mail (info@simplyswimming.net ) or phone (608-836-6649). We are happy to help. 


Mariah Habich

Simply Swimming Middleton LLC

Team Sales Manager

Billing Manager

mariah@simplyswimming.net 

608-836-6649

Fall Conferences

Thursday November 16th

FALL CONFERENCE SIGN UP LINKS

Sunset Ridge Fall Conferences

Thursday November 16th

3pm-7pm 


*Please reach out to your child's teacher via email if you have any questions or concerns. 


Kindergarten:

Mrs. King: Mrs. King's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Ms. Prichard: Ms. Prichard's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Fuhrman: Mrs. Fuhrman Fall Conference Sign Up Link


1st Grade:

Mrs. Fitz: Mrs. Fitz's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Brosious: Mrs. Brosious Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Gaffaney: Mrs. Gaffaney's Fall Conference Sign Up Link



2nd Grade:

Mrs. Cullen: Mrs. Cullen's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Lerum: Mrs. Lerum's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Ms. Judd: Ms. Judd's Fall Conference Sign Up Link


3rd Grade:

Mrs. Masnica: Mrs. Masnica Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mr. Rago: Mr. Rago's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Schelitzche: Mrs. Schelitzche Fall Conference Sign Up Link


4th Grade:

Mrs. Berger: Mrs. Berger's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Johnson: Mrs. Johnson's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

Mrs. Ruesink: Mrs. Ruesink's Fall Conference Sign Up Link

CHILI POTLUCK SIGN UP FOR CAREGIVER CONFERENCES

Thurs, Nov 16th.

*Please join the PTA in showing our appreciation for our teachers/staff by signing up to provide food for the Chili Potluck on their second day of Teacher Conferences which is Thurs, Nov 16th.

Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D44AAAE2AA2F85-45912508-chili

Student Directory Forms are Due by Wednesday November 15th!

SSR IMPORTANT DATES


November 14th - Family Fun Night Concert

Students should arrive at 6:10pm and pick-up their blue orchestra t-shirts in the Gym before the concert to wear at the performance. 


November 15th - Student Directory Forms are Due


November 16th - Fall Conferences


November 16th - SSR PTA Community Night Out

Café Zupas 4-9pm


November 16th - Caregiver Conference Chili Potluck for Sunset Staff

Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D44AAAE2AA2F85-45912508-chili


November 28th - First Day of News Club


November 22nd, 23rd & 24th - Thanksgiving Break


December 1st - 4th Grade Field Trip


December 8th - 2nd Grade Field Trip


Sunset Ridge Collecting Items for Porchlight


Sunset Ridge 2nd graders are doing a collection of travel size items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and shampoo) for Porchlight, a homeless shelter, in Madison. Our collection is beginning Tuesday, November 14th and will conclude Friday, December 8th. Please consider helping those who need an extra hand. All donations can be brought to Ms. Judd’s room.


--

Wendy Judd

2nd GradeTeacher

Sunset Ridge Elementary

wjudd@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

829-9315


A Message from The Gym

Hello From Ms. Franklin!


I am so excited for our upcoming unit in P.E.!! 


We are doing a Speedstacking Unit which takes patience, hand-eye coordination, and focus. We will be doing a variety of activities with our Speedstack cups and ending the unit with participation in a Guinness World Record on Nov. 14th and 15th Here is a link to learn more about it: https://www.thewssa.com/stackup/2023/


And here is one that shares the history and benefits of this awesome activity:

https://www.speedstacks.com/instructors/resources/benefits/



Our Sunset Ridge families are able to shop for Speedstacks and accessories until December 1st, by visiting https://www.speedstacks.com/go/and simply choosing Sunset Ridge Elementary from the list. This group order will directly benefit our PE Program here at Sunset as a portion of the proceeds allow us to purchase more Speedstacks and PE equipment. 


You may also go directly to this link: https://www.speedstacks.com/go/72360-16309643/


I have multiple sets of cups, mats and timers that are for sale directly through me and available on a first come first serve basis. We will only accept orders that have been pre-paid via Credit Card on the Group Order.


-Ms. Franklin

Tara Franklin

tfranklin@mcpasd.k12.wi.us


This Weeks Lunch Menu brought to you by

The Sunset Ridge Kitchen Staff

Links to The Lunch and Breakfast Menus

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Dear Sunset Ridge Families, 


Thanks again to our PTA and to our families who supported the PTA through events like the Sun Run; your generous contributions are on display with the new playground! It's been great seeing so many families playing there after school.


On another topic, the Reading Rockets website has a great page for families, full of ideas to support your children at home.  


I also heard from one family about how they're using writing at home, including getting kids' feedback about family meals :-). Here's another idea; you could have kids write one of each type of sentence about dinner choices, like; 

Question: Why do we have to eat ____?

Statement: Tonight, we're having ____.

Command: Finish your plate before dessert.

Exclamation: Let's have dessert first!


Brett


Lunch Room Volunteers Needed!

Are you interested in volunteering at Sunset Ridge Elementary???

One way to volunteer in The Lunch Room we are seeking parent volunteers to assist us in the Cafeteria!


Job Duties:

  • scooping veggies or fruit
  • opening lunch items
  • washing tables
  • and THE BEST PART enjoying time with students!


Click on The Sign Up Link Below!

Feel free to sign up for more than one day or more than one grade


NOVEMBER SIGN UP


Kindergarten: KG LUNCH SIGN UP

1st Grade: 1ST GRADE LUNCH SIGN UP

2nd Grade: 2ND GRADE LUNCH SIGN UP

3rd Grade: 3RD GRADE LUNCH SIGN UP

4th Grade: 4TH GRADE LUNCH SIGN UP


Orchestra News

Family Fun Night Concert

Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 pm


  • Our Family Fun Night Concert is Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30 pm in the Sunset Ridge Gym.  This concert is free and open to the public.  Students should arrive at 6:10pm and pick-up their blue orchestra t-shirts in the Gym before the concert to wear at the performance. 
  • We ask that a family member be willing to learn a piece with your student and perform it during this event with the only expectation being to have fun!
  • Contact Mrs. Kurr at nkurr@mcpasd.k12.wi.us for more details

News Club Starting Tuesday November 28th

2:45-3:45pm

3rd and 4th Grade Families,


Sunset Ridge’s Morning Announcements have quickly become a hit with the school community! Sunset Ridge Elementary will begin hosting the “Sunset Ridge News Club” starting afterschool on Tuesday, November 28 and continuing weekly on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45. 

This club is for 3rd and 4th graders to work on their media and tech skills, as well as public speaking.


WHO: 3rd and 4th Graders

START DATE: November 28

WHAT: News Club

WHERE: Tech Room

WHEN: every Tuesday after school from 2:45-3:45


A News Club Folder will be provided along with an expo marker and sheet protected documents for their “News Club Materials”. 


Lavender Sign up Forms were sent home last week with students.

Please return the forms to teachers by Thursday November 16th.


If you are NOT a 3rd and 4th grader, or cannot participate in the afterschool club, don’t worry, there will be other ways to get involved with the news that take place during regular school hours. Stay tuned to hear more!


-Ms. T & Ms. Anna

tfranklin2@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

abusalacchi@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

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