Sunrise Drive Elementary

Words have power, and today, our students used theirs to shine! 🌟

This week was our Writers’ Celebration, the culmination of a journey through narrative, expository, poetry, and opinion writing. Our authors hand-selected their favorite pieces to share with their families in an event filled with pride and connection.

The best part? The feedback loop! Families left notes celebrating favorite lines, specific "why we love this" moments, and words of admiration for our authors. The campus was buzzing with happiness!

To our authors: Keep writing. Your voices are incredible. ❤️

Subject: 🍟 Big Macs & Big Hearts: Join us for McTeacher’s Night! Hi Sunrise Drive Families,Dust off your shamrocks and bring your appetite! We are thrilled to invite you to our March Dine-Out event. This isn’t just any dinner; it’s a chance to see your favorite ...

We are so incredibly proud of our 1st-grade musicians! 🎶

Today’s performance was a beautiful display of teamwork. The students collaborated through song, speech, and rhythm instruments to lead their family and friends on an educational tour of the solar system.

From the initial "blast off" to traveling through deep space, these students filled the room with joy. Thank you to Ms. Flores for her dedication and direction in bringing this space adventure to life! 🌟 🚀

Galloping into the Year of the Horse! 🐎

Our Spring Chinese Festival was a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and student achievement. From the stage to the art gallery, our students truly shined! Our students successfully communicate in English and Mandarin as we celebrate the Year of the Horse!

The Highlights:

· 🎨 Inspiring Student Art & Performances: A showcase of talent from every grade level.

· 🥁 Special Guests: Amazing performances by the Sunrise Choir, CFHS Steel Drum Ensemble, TCCC Lion Dance Troupe, and a surprise visit from the Tucson Sugar Skulls Mascot!

· 🏮 Hands-on Fun: Chopstick races, Chinese opera mask decorating, lantern painting, and the ever-popular "Pin the Tail on the Horse."

Beyond the games and the face painting, this event was about fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating the incredible learning happening in our classrooms. Thank you to our FFO volunteers and staff who made this day so full of joy for our students and families! 💙💛💙

Starting the Day with Sunshine and Community! ☀️

There is nothing quite like the sense of belonging we feel here at Sunrise. Our 5th-grade students, families, and teachers enjoyed a beautiful start to the day together, sharing stories and smiles before the first bell.

A huge thank you to our incredible FFO volunteers for sponsoring and setting up such a delicious spread! Our families loved the fresh fruit, bagels, juice, and—the crowd favorite—hot chocolate! 🥯🍓☕

As we always say, “It is great to be at Sunrise!” We truly have the best learning community.