Sunset Heights Elementary School

Looking for a quick, easy dinner plan tonight?!

Mrs. Hooley’s 2nd graders checking out their cloud in a jar experiment earlier today!

Got a sweet tooth today?! Come out to Twisted Sugar to support Liberty Hight School!
Let's Go Cubs 🧡💙

We hope you're enjoying your Fall Break, if you're looking for something to do, try one of these fun fall activities:

-Visit a pumpkin patch

-Volunteer for those in need during the holidays

-Try a pumpkin spice recipe

Today is the first day of Fall Break! We hope you have a relaxing break with your loved ones. Follow along with us this week as we highlight some of the things we're thankful for. To start the week off, we're thankful for our dedicated teachers and staff who work hard to serve our students and families each and every day.

Earlier this week, our first graders went on a field trip to Butterfly Wonderland. They were able to observe the stages of a butterfly’s life cycle, watch a 3D movie about the migration of monarch butterflies, and get up close and personal with a variety of beautiful butterflies, fish, and reptiles.

Today is My Life Day! This is a full-day Wednesday, so be sure to adjust your pick-up schedules.

We are excited to invite you to participate in our Superintendent Finalists eForum this evening at 5 p.m. The eForum is the next step in our search for the next leader for our district. You can join us online at www.peoriaunified.org/superintendentsearch. You can provide your feedback, now through Thursday, Nov. 16, via the link on our district website.

This week is American Education Week, where we appreciate the valuable gift of education in our country and communities. To celebrate, we thank all educators for doing the necessary work to ensure the future of our students is bright! Be sure to thank an educator or school this week that has made an impact in your life.

Thank you to all who have served and are serving! It was such an honor to host so many at our annual Veteran’s Day Parade!

All Peoria Unified schools & office sites are closed today in observance of Veterans Day. We thank and honor all of our heroes who have served our country!

Copper Conference Baseball Champions! Way to go Cubs 💙🧡💙🧡

Our boy’s baseball team was victorious tonight and head to the final game in the bracket- this Thursday at 6PM! Way to go Cubs!

Today is Election Day! Voting is an effective way to be a responsible citizen and make your voice heard in your community. Be sure to cast your vote today!

Yesterday, our First Graders were able to learn about different careers as part of their "Community Involvement" unit. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to come present. Our students really enjoyed it!

November is National Native American Heritage Month! We celebrate the contributions to society by Native Americans and Alaska Natives, paying tribute to their rich heritage and history.

📚 Are you ready to invest in our future? Join us at the Teacher Open House from 4-5:30 p.m. on Nov 8 at the District Administration Center. Explore opportunities, get certified, and be a part of our community of educators. Learn more at jobs.peoriaunified.org.

Our school received an “A” Label from the Arizona Department of Education. We are so proud of our students for their hard work last school year!

Student Council is excited to be selling cookie dough as a fundraiser for our club. Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough is made by the same manufacturer that created and makes Butter Braid pastries. The delicious flavor lineup includes: Chocolate Chip, Confetti, Oatmeal Cranberry, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle and Triple Chocolate. Each 2.5 pound package contains 40 pre-cut ready to bake cookies sells for only $18 each. Orders can be made online from November 1st- 15th. Please use the QR code or the link on the flier to order. All orders will be delivered to school on December 7th and sent home with your child (not delivered to your house). In the notes section, please list your child’s name and their homeroom teacher for who the order should be sent home with.
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Both the boy’s and girl’s team walked away with a final regular season win tonight! Way to go Cubs 💙🧡

That Place! Enjoy a delicious “samich” and support our Liberty Lions ❤️

Today is a Modified Wednesday! Be sure to arrive at 1:00 to pick up your students!

Our girl’s softball team fought hard with a 10-9 loss in their make up game tonight. Our girls hit two home runs! It was a great back and forth game 🧡💙

Reminder! Student Council is selling Boo Grams all this week.

This week is Red Ribbon Week! Sunset Heights is dedicated to creating a drug-free America and raising awareness about the dangers associated with drug and alcohol use. Wear your red ribbons to help spread awareness!

Last week, 2nd grade had a field trip to Tolmachoff Farm. They had so much fun learning about vegetables. They even got to bring home their own veggies and a pumpkin!

October's second Parent Presentation will be "Social Media-Internet Safety" by notMYkid & Katey McPherson from 6 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24. To attend this session, please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/iWbtjtA4ws

📢 Calling all future educators! 📚 Join us at the Teacher Open House from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 8 at the District Administration Center. On-site interviews and certification help available. Start your journey with Peoria Unified! More info: jobs.peoriaunified.org

Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place today and tomorrow, be sure to double-check your calendar for your Parent Teacher conference!

October is National Economic Education Month and we are proud to celebrate by continuing economic education in our classrooms. At Sunset Heights, we aim to ensure our students are prepared for life after graduation with economic awareness and personal finance skills.

Six grade students were working in the lab today. They are currently working on being able to identify physical and chemical changes and matter. We love having this extra space to have students learn!! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬

Today is a Full Day Wednesday! Be sure to pick up your students at 3:00.

Happy School Bus Driver Day! We are so grateful for our awesome bus drivers who bring our students safely to and from school every single day. Thank you for driving our future!