Sunnyside Elementary

Exciting news at Sunnyside! Reece Construction has broken ground on our improved pick-up and drop-off loop! If you plan to come to campus for our open Library Thursdays or to use the playground, please park on the grass to the right of the driveway as you approach campus.

🚀🌟 Our Lions had an out-of-this-world opportunity! 🌟🚀

Our students had the chance to interact with a real astronaut, Dr. Tess Caswell! 🧑‍🚀✨ Dr. Caswell graciously spent time with our Lions, sharing stories about her work, discussing space exploration, and answering students' questions about the universe. The thoughtful and insightful questions our Lions asked were truly impressive! 🌎🌙⭐

This incredible experience was made possible by one of our amazing new staff members, Mrs. Tallman. ❤️ In the winter, our students enjoyed the Pacific Science Center experience, but because Sunnyside has grown by more than 100 students in just over a year, not every classroom was able to participate in all of the exhibits. Mrs. Tallman saw an opportunity to ensure every Lion had an unforgettable science experience and worked to make it happen. 🦁🔬

As a result, the classes that missed out on the preferred exhibit were able to attend a special assembly featuring a real-life astronaut! Dr. Caswell has been actively involved with recent Artemis projects, helping inspire the next generation of explorers and innovators. 🚀🌕✨

What a fun and inspiring experience for our students! Thank you, Mrs. Tallman and Dr. Caswell, for helping our Lions dream big, reach for the stars, and see that anything is possible. 💫🦁❤️

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🏃‍♀️🦁💛 Our Sunnyside Lions are on the move! 💛🦁🏃‍♀️

We are SO proud of our incredible Girls on the Run club here at Sunnyside Elementary! These amazing students have been putting in the work 💪, showing up with determination, and preparing for their upcoming 5K later this month! 🎉👟

Each practice is filled with energy, laughter, and growth 🌟. Through Girls on the Run, our Lions are building strong friendships 🤝, gaining confidence 💖, and learning lifelong skills like perseverance, healthy habits, and positive decision-making. This national nonprofit program creates a space where students feel supported, empowered, and ready to take on challenges, both on and off the track! 🛤️✨

This is such a powerful example of what makes Sunnyside special 💛 Staff members who generously volunteer their time to lift up our students, and Lions who are committed to becoming their very best selves 🦁🔥

We can’t wait to cheer them on at the 5K! Let’s go, Lions!!! 🎉👏

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Does your PTSA volunteer their time to DJ a dance party during the fun run?

Didn’t think so.

Our PTSA rocks!!

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/sunnysideptsa/campaigns/funrun

🦁 We See Your ROAR! 🦁

Today we are proud to celebrate an incredible member of our Sunnyside family: Jennifer Jensen! 💛

Jen is someone you can always count on… always! Whether it’s supporting a classroom, helping with an art project, jumping in at a PTSA event, or stepping up wherever there’s a need; Jen is there without hesitation. 🙌

At Sunnyside, we talk a lot about Bucket Filling, and Jen is the ultimate example of what that truly means. 🪣✨ She shows up, supports, and gives. Not for recognition, but simply because it brings joy to her and to those around her. That kind of selfless care is something really special.

What makes Jen even more amazing is all the work she does behind the scenes. So much of her impact goes unseen, but it is deeply felt across our entire community. 💫 As our liaison to Kids Kloset and Kloz 4 Kidz, she makes sure students have what they need. Even as I’m writing this, she’s currently delivering clothes to kids who need them. ❤️

Jen, we see you. We appreciate you. And we are so grateful to have you as part of our Lion community! 🦁💛

Calling all past, current, and future Lions! 🦁

It is no secret that our PTSA is the BEST! 💫

Please consider contributing to our Sunnyside PTSA so they can continue to enhance the academic and social experience of every Lion!

(Also, since it is super cool, check out how the mane of the Lion on the shirt says Sunnyside. So cool!!)