Sunset School K-8 www.venturausd.org/sunset (805) 649-6600

A community of Learners and leaders! October 2019

Elementary Parent Conferences: Begins November 19th for Kinder through 5th grade students. We are excited to meet with parents & guardians to discuss your student’s progress and share what they are doing in class. Please remember that school will be dis-missed at 12:55pm from Nov. 19 through Nov. 26 for all students in all grades.

Middle School Parent Conferences: Middle School conferences for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will be on a case by case basis and know that our Middle School teachers are always available for questions.

November 15th Spirit Day- Crazy Sock Day! Saturday Academy December 14th! It’s always fun! Enjoy hands on learning, art, music, outdoor activities, all while making up missed attendance! Sign up today! Forms will be sent home, available at parent conferences or stop in the office to sign up!

CALENDAR

Oct. 28– Nov 1– Fall Break– School is

closed

Nov 11- NO SCHOOL - Veteran’s Day

Nov 19 through 26 – Elementary Confer-

ences- minimum day 12:55 for all students–

Busses will run at 12:55 daily during confer-

ences. Boys and Girls Club will be open at

1:00 daily.

Nov 27– 29 Thanksgiving Break - NO

SCHOOL

Dec 9 – Skating Plus Night in Ventura 6:00–

8:30 Join us for a healthy and fun event that

raises $ for our school!

Sunset 8th-grader named Student of Month Oscar Reynoso, Sunset 8th grader, was named the Ojai Rotary PEP student of the month. His teacher’s had this to say about him, “Oscar is earnest, kind, and an extremely hard worker. A few years back the cross country team would cheer him on at meets after they had already finished. Now he is consist-ently in the front of the pack and gets to help the younger runners dig deep and keep a positive attitude. It is this attitude that has propelled Oscar not only in academics and athletics, but as a leader. He leads by example and has a quiet inner confidence that shines through his smile. He has shown great tenacity and grit and it is a privilege to give him the attention that he so greatly deserves.!” Oscar was honored at a luncheon, and received a scholarship and certificate from the club. Way to go!!

Middle School Awards Assembly! Friday October 25th 12:30 in cafeteria Parents, you are welcome to attend the awards ceremony! This is a time when we celebrate our students’ success and growth! Congratulations to the following students…..

Way to Go!! 6th Grade Mrs. Atchley: Rose Gold Calvin, Kezhiah Mabanta, Theodore Souther Pasquerella, Chloe Preudhomme, Darwin Auchard, Joshua Calderon, Camila Jaurigui

7th & 8th Grade Mrs. Guzik & Ms. Paniagua: Giuseppe Dalto, Uriel Covarrubias, Camila Monroy-Rubio, Mari Sagar, Abygail Schlegel, Sydney Schlegel, Harley Wachter, Olivea Gushwa, Ava Mathieu, Dean Williams-West, Haley Thompson, Kali Cressey, Bella Long

Did You Know!?

What is Digital Citizenship?? Technology Is All Around Us!!!!

Let’s face it…. Our students are living in a new era, with technology being a part of their every hour. From smart phones, to computers, social media to internet streaming, everywhere you turn there is a digital presence. At Sunset School K-8 we want to ensure that students are not only safe when using technology, but responsible and thoughtful in how they use it. Being a good digital citizen is many things….. safe use of the internet, knowing your way around the web, building a reputable “Digital Footprint” and connecting and collaborating in ways you didn't even know were possible!

We teach all students, grade level appropriate curriculum, to be good digital citizens. We aim to create a positive school culture that supports safe and responsible technology use. Did you know that employers and universities comb through an applicants digital footprint when looking at applica-tions? Teaching students to post and comment responsibly is one example of curriculum taught. As a family do you:

Ever want strategies on how to limit screen time? Argue with your student about what they are looking at or posting?

Wonder what video games are right for your student? Interested in knowing who is looking at your student’s digital footprint?

Then you should check out www.commonsense.org This site has some amazing resources for par-ents. These resources can be found on our school website as well! You can also print a copy of “the Family Media Agreement” that walks you through a discussion as a family about what your fam-ily believes to be appropriate technology use. Thank you for your partnership in creating AWESOME DIGITAL CITIZENS!

Dude Be Nice! October is Anti– Bullying Month! In addition to ongoing student education programs, culture building and expecta-tion setting, Sunset School counselor Ms. Agnes will be facilitating DUDE BE NICE WEEK October 21st through 25th! There will be many fun and educational activities for students to participate in. On Tuesday October 22nd we will be doing a special community service project in our garden if you would like to join us at lunch! If you have never had the opportunity to see a Dude Be Nice Pro-ject production check it out at www.dudebenice.com. #BeTheChange!

Sunset Color Run 2019 a Huge Success! Thank you to our amazing PTA and all of the volunteers who came out to support our Color Run Jog-a-thon this year. Keep those pledges coming in! Every $ goes towards student ser-vices like fieldtrips, assemblies, Art Trek, Accelerated Reader, and the tennis program. The students had a blast! One kindergartner asked “Can we do the color run again tomorrow!!??” See you next year at the annual Sunset Jog-A-Thon!