Sunset School
Principal Lee’s Newsletter
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
March 27-March 31, 2017
Spring Break
IMPORTANT DATES IN MARCH
Spring Picture Day
Student Store
Spring Carnival
Used Book Exchange
Thursday, March 9
Wednesday, March 15
Saturday, March 18
Tues, Wed, Friday, March 21, Mar 22 & Mar 24
What is Happening at Sunset School?
READ ALOUD DAY
Joy of Reading on March 2
Sunset students celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2 with over fifty guest readers from our
School District, city, and community. Special guests included Interim Superintendent Myong Leigh,
Assistant Superintendent Richard Curci, Chiefs, District Administrators and staff, Police Chief Scott,
Fire Chief Hayes-White, City Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu, Sunset Supervisor Katy Tang, School
Board Commissioners Shamann Walton, Emily Murase, and Mark Sanchez. Fifth grade Student
Ambassadors greeted our guest readers and escorted them to the classes to read. Special thanks go
to all the parents/volunteers - Mari Tuominen, Heidi Smoot, Sophie Rich, Adrienne Klopf, Mai Lien,
Samantha Drogo, and Elijah Chan who helped with greeting guests and taking photos. Our chefs
who provided the delicious refreshments were Lieng Souryavong, Mona Choi, Shirley Chin, Tori
Bieber, Christine Tam, Catherine Tai, Kara Wright, Betty Lee, and Shirley Chan. Special appreciation
goes to the two Cats in the Hat - Allan Ma as big cat & Kimmie Ng as little cat.
SPRING PICTURES
Time to Smile on March 9
All students will take photos on Thursday, March 9. Photos will be sent home and parents can view
the portrait package before deciding to purchase. Photo packets not purchased must be returned to
school.
SUNSET RECEIVES THE GREEN RIBBON AWARD
Sunset Elementary was one of the schools named "Green Achievers," which is an honor in the
California Green Ribbon Schools recognition program. Green Ribbon Schools demonstrate
exemplary achievement in three Pillars I: reduce environmental impact and costs; Pillar II: improve
the health and wellness of schools, students, and staff; and Pillar III: provide effective environmental
education that teaches many disciplines and is especially good at effectively incorporating science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, civic skills, and green career
pathways. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson stated. “Through their
environmental practices, the schools and districts we honor are teaching students to be responsible
stewards of our precious resources. I commend their commitment to instill policies and habits that
will continue our forward progress in establishing healthy campuses and communities.”