Soaring to New Heights of Excellence MSD WARREN TOWNSHIP

SUNNY HEIGHLIGHTS The Future Begins Here www.warren.k12.in.us

August 26, 2016 Barton Lewis, Principal 11149 Stonybrook Drive Indianapolis, IN 46229 Office 532-2900 FAX 532-2938 Cassie Wykes, Dean of Students Keith Utter, Student Specialist Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. School Days

Sunny Heights Families, The staff and students of Sunny Heights have been working hard the first few weeks of school to show our CORE behavior. Students have been learning about how CORE is key to being successful both at school and at home. Please encourage and acknowledge your student showing Civility, Order, Respect, and Excellence in all that they do. Showing CORE goes beyond recognition at school by creating a foundation in which students can build successful lives. We are privileged to help our students in this journey and will continue to support our families by teaching and supporting CORE in all that we do. Your very proud principal, Barton Lewis

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER September 5th Labor Day, No school September 6th PTA meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m. September 14th Late start for students; elementary – 9:50 a.m. September 12th – 16th Literacy Week September 16th Family Literature Night; 6:00-7:00 p.m. September 16th Picture Day September 19th – 22nd Vision screening for Gr. 1, 3 & 4 September 22nd – 23rd Healthy Smiles September 27th 3rd Grade “Dance Around the World” September 28th Last day of 1st grading period October 4th Parent/Teacher conferences; 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. October 7th Sunny Celebration October 10th – 21st Intersession break October 28th PTA Fall Festival 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. November 7th – 18th Book Fair November 8th Professional Day – NO SCHOOL November 9th LATE START DAY for students; 9:50 a.m. November 10th Picture retake day November 17th PTA family skating party, Roller Cave, 6-8 p.m. November 18th PTA Muffins with Mom, 7:45-8:30 a.m. November 23rd – 25th Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL

TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC EVERYWHERE Encourage your child to notice how traffic intersections are designed and how the traffic flows. Then, have her try her hand at being a traffic engineer.

On poster board, she could draw streets with intersections where two or more roads cross. She should add traffic lights and signs (stop, right turn only, yield, speed limit) as needed.

Using toy cars and people let your youngster demonstrate how her traffic system would work. Is it safe for pedestrians and cars? Pose questions, such as “What happens when several cars need to turn left here?” Using what she learns, she can redesign her roads for safety and better traffic flow. THINK LOGICALLY Mathematical thinking comes into play anytime we organize things. Help your child stretch her logical thinking by asking her to sort something, such as the spice jars in your cupboard. She might arrange them alphabetically, by color, or another way. Point out that sorting makes it easier to find items late.

SHORTER DAYS How does a scientist say it’s the first day of fall? He says it’s the autumnal equinox. After the equinox, the days (or daylight hours) get shorter than the nights. This year the equinox is September 22nd. Have your youngster record what time the sun rises and sets each day for a week. How do the minutes of daylight change?

ABSENCES Absences should be reported by calling the school at 532-2900, leaving the child’s name, room number, reason for absence, your name, your relationship to the child, and a phone number where you can be reached. Please send a note with the reason for the absence when your child returns.

A REMINDER FROM THE NURSE Exclusion date for your student to be excluded

from school due to missing immunizations is

coming up on September 19th. Please see

enclosed schedule for the Marion County Public

Health Department hours and locations.

SUNNY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 11149 Stonybrook Drive, Indianapolis 46229 Phone: 532-2900; Fax: 532-2938 School hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. www.warren.k12.in.us http://sunnyheights.warren.k12.in.us/hom/ https://www.facebook.com /SunnyHeightsElementary Follow Sunny Heights on Twitter @sunnyheightselem

The Students Rights and Responsibilities book is located on the district website for your viewing at: http://www.warren.k12.in.us/student-rightsresp

WARREN CENTRAL CHOIRS Game Time!

Saturday, August 27, 2016 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Aldersgate Free Methodist Church 9035 E. 21st Street

FREE ENTRY – with 1 non-perishable food item per person (to benefit Aldersgate Food Pantry)

LUNCH WITH OUR TEACHERS!! Last week, we had a very special group of kindergarteners that were able to eat lunch with their teachers!! The students had to have passed their Lexia level to participate! Great job!

Dear Sunny Heights Families, Below you will find the dates for College Spirit Days. College Spirit Days are used to promote the importance of college. We encourage all students to participate each month in this celebration of higher education. Students MUST wear uniform dress bottoms. Only tops are college gear. HOODIES are allowed ONLY on College Spirit days. Students can wear t-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts etc. Basketball ‘tank-top’ like jerseys need a t-shirt under them!

College Spirit Days 2016-2017 Friday, Aug. 26th Friday, Jan. 27th Friday, Sept. 30th Friday, Feb. 24th

Friday, Oct. 28th Friday, March 17th Tuesday, Nov. 22nd Friday, April 28th Friday, Dec. 23rd Friday, May 26th

"Indy Eleven’s aim is to create a team that is representative of Indiana and creates strong emotional connections with its fans." During the match held on Saturday, September 17th, at halftime Indy Eleven will be recognizing Warren's very own Samantha Tantillo Powers, Teacher of the Year, and Michael Watson, Support Staff Person of the Year! We hope you can attend and join in celebrating their recognition. This Warren Family Night is an opportunity to have fun while supporting Warren and Indy Eleven! They are offering discounted tickets to the entire Warren community, students, families, staff, and friends.