Sunset Ridge Elementary Newsletter

Winter Break

December 23rd-January 2nd

SUNSET RIDGE WINTER TEA 2023

The Winter Tea & Art Showcase was amazing! We want to recognize and THANK the following:

  • Kara McCaffrey, and Casey Syvrud, Lindsay Rothering for all of their hard work in organizing this magical event! We can't do events like these without Committee Leads to make it happen!
  • Ms. Sutter for her wonderful work with the students in creating creative art pieces!
  • All of the volunteers who came in the night before to set up and those who worked shifts during the event - these events aren't possible without the help of volunteers!
  • SSR Teaches and Staff for all the help behind the scenes!
  • Just Love Coffee in Middleton for the wonderful donation of coffee for our coffee bar!
  • Enchanted Valley for the donation of the evergreen table pieces!
  • James (our amazing SSR custodian!) for his hard work...We couldn't do this without you!
  • Thank you to all the families that donated a wide variety of delicious cookies!
  • And to all the families/caregivers that took time out of their day to come and visit the Winter Tea - we are so happy that you came!

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We had our December Sunny’s Way assemblies! Last month students were focused on being safe. We talked about how that looks throughout our school, especially on the playground. Congratulations to our December students of the month who exemplified the Sunny Way:

Kindergarten: Nridib, Nicole, Samvid, Theron, Lucia and Andie

1st Grade: Matis, Niki, Peyton, Manasvi, Hazel, Landon, Gianna, Blakely and Landon

2nd Grade: Korah, Elise, Isabella, Levi, Jacob, Dean, Declan, Wesley and Jiayi

3rd Grade: Hunter, Paxton, Jojo, Lily, Oliver, Viola and Dean

4th Grade: Alana, Emily, Sami, Callen, Wesley, Ben, Leila, Aisha, Gabe and Ben

There will not be a Weekly Newsletter for the week of December 25th and January 3rd.

SSR IMPORTANT DATES


December 19th - Orchestra (before school Large Group Orchestra)


December 19th & 21st - 4th Gr Swimming at MHS


December 22nd - School Dance (during school hours)

1:30-2:15pm (students only)


December 23rd - January 2nd Winter Break


First Day back from Winter Break Wednesday January 3rd



*SAVE THE DATE!

Mark your calendars down for the evening of Thursday April 25th. We will be having an Encore night. This will include various hands on activities for families such as a music concert. More details and times later to come. For now, block it off as “busy” in your calendars! -SSR ENCORE STAFF



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Dear Subset Ridge Families,


I want to thank the volunteers and PTA who made the Winter Tea such a successful and lovely event. There was a lot of work behind the scenes, both before, and afterwards, to pull this off. We appreciate our PTA so much, and invite anyone who is willing to volunteer to help make these events possible.


On a completely different note, you might have heard about the school dance! We’re going to have an optional dance in the gym (the cafeteria will be set up for arts & crafts and a quieter space) during the afternoon of the last day of school before Winter Break. This is one of many things where kids have engaged in persuasive writing to try to change things for the better, and it’s been a fun process helping them think through all of the details (Should it be during school? After school? Snacks? What songs? Who does what?).  


It’s really not a big production - just some fun on a Friday afternoon. No need to dress up, and certainly no need to ask a date ;-). 


Have a wonderful break!


Brett

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Notes from the Music Room:

Musical Share Day in Music Class:

The last music class of 2023 will be a music share day. Students are invited to share their musical talent with their class. Many students participate in musical activities outside of school and want to show off their skills. We have some instruments that students can use such as Ukuleles and a piano, but other instruments can be brought into school with caregiver permission. Please contact Mrs. Ludois if you have any questions. mludois@mcpasd.k12.wi.us


Notes from the Music Room:

We have been having fun in the music room! All grades had a keyboard unit learning some basic piano playing skills. 2nd through 4th graders are also learning to play the ukulele. It takes a lot of multi-tasking, fine motor skills, and focus to play both of these instruments. Along with the instrument units, we have been having some wintery fun in all grades.


-Melissa Ludois

Music Teacher

mludois@mcpasd.k12.wi.us


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