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SCHOOL YEAR 2020—2021
WELCOME!
TO SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY
WHAT’S INSIDE?
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
CALENDAR AND BELL SCHEDULE
CONTACT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ATTENDANCE AND INCENTIVES
SCHOOL POLICIES
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
SCHOLAR—FAMILY—SCHOOL COMPACT
“Federal Way Public Schools has
been engaged in ongoing con-
versation with regional school
districts. This week, most of the Dear NEW Sunnycrest Family,
surrounding districts have decid- Welcome to your new school community. Sunnycrest is a K-5 school serv-
ed to start the 2020-21 school ing nearly 600 scholars from all around the world. We speak over 25 lan-
year with 100% remote instruc-
guages, but we all understand that everyone deserves a voice, a dream, a
tion.
bright future. While we have many traditional classrooms, we also house
For FWPS, this means we will the district’s only Spanish English Dual Language program. Sunnycrest has
begin the year providing 100% been open since 1965, but our current campus opened in 2012.
remote learning. We will be
You are welcome here!
working with Public Health –
Seattle & King County to monitor
when we can reopen schools Scholar Testimonials
with our hybrid model. If the rate
of infection has diminished, and “The Roadrunners are really good kids and they have really good manners.
face-to-face instruction is sup- There are so many good teachers in our school, I can’t even count them!”
ported by public health guide- -Sole, grade 4
lines, we will be pre-
pared to transition to our hybrid “It’s a very great school with really nice kids.” -Claire, grade 3
model with two days of face-to-
face instruction and three days “It’s a fun school for kids, kindergarten all the way through 5th grade.
of remote instruction each
They have great afterschool programs” -Ariel, grade 3
week.”
“It’s a good place to learn another language.” -Cynthia, grade 4
Read the entire July 22, 2020
Get Connected
letter from
We look forward to getting to know you and your family. Stay connected
Superintendent Dr.Tammy
to the school by keeping your contact information up-to-date. Be sure to
Campbell at https:// “like” our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/
www.fwps.org/domain/821 SunnycrestFWPS, to see all our updates.
Sincerely,
Kelly Maloney
Principal, Sunnycrest Elementary
This Welcome Guide was created by a team of Sunnycrest parents and guardians,
in partnership with the Principal and Family Liaison.
Thank you to: Jeimy Barrientos, Mako Carlson, Moises Encinas Acosta, Dalila Flores, Amanda Moreno,
Irma Salinas, Rebecca Stampalia, and the families who attended Coffee with the Principal!
ABOUT REMOTE
LEARNING:
All scholars will engage in
scheduled daily learning:
M, T, Th, F
W for small group instruc-
tion
Scholars will attend live
(synchronous) instruction
in the AM or PM
They will complete inde-
pendent (asynchronous)
learning during the other
portion of their day
Social Emotional Learning
will be included
Specialist instruction in PE,
Music, and Library will be
included
S U N N YC R E ST R E MOT E L E A R N I N G SC H E D U L E
Questions about how to help your scholar
access online learning?
Visit the parent portal at www.fwps.org/
domain/2502 or call us at 253-945-4100.
SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: WHO’S WHO
Sunnycrest Front Office: 253-945-4100
Attendance: 253-945-4103
FWPS District Office: 253-945-2000
Transportation: 253-945-5960
Nutrition Services: 253-945-5555
Principal Kelly Maloney x4100 Office Manager Antoinette Nelson x4101
kmaloney@fwps.org annelson@fwps.org
Assistant Principal Molly Burkhardt x4108 Data Secretary Karla Barajas Parra x4102
mburkhardt@fwps.org kbarajas@fwps.org
Dean of Students Tenea Jones x4150 Office Assistant Niccole Duncan x4107
tjones@fwps.org nduncan@fwps.org
Counselor Melissa Smith x4121 School Nurse Conni Nigg, RN x4109
msmith@fwps.org cnigg@fwps.org
Family Liaison Kirsten Encinas x4133
kencinas@fwps.org
Kindergarten Specialists
Ms. Wright stewright@fwps.org SpEd Teacher Mrs. Banks jbanks@fwps.org
Mrs. Trantina etrantin@fwps.org Instructional Coach Mrs. Chaves jchaves@fwps.org
Ms. Baclaan cbaclaan@fwps.org Literacy Coach Mrs. Weber kweber@fwps.org
Srta. Soto (DL) msoto@fwps.org Librarian Ms. Nelson jnelson@fwps.org
Sra. Dinamarca (DL) rdinamar@fwps.org PE Teacher Mr. McLellan amclella@fwps.org
First Grade Music Teacher Mrs. Strickland-Wolf sstrickl@fwps.org
Mrs. Boucher eboucher@fwps.org SLP Ms. Palazzolo apalazzolo@fwps.org
Ms. Foust efoust@fwps.org Psychologist Mrs. Contreras Villaseñor tcontrer@fwps.org
Ms. Welch awelch@fwps.org Library Assistant Ms. Avery savery@fwps.org
Srta. Martinez-Escobar (DL) mmartinezesc@fwps.org Roadrunner Club Ms. Meiser ameiser@fwps.org
Ms. Slaght (DL) cslaght@fwps.org
Second Grade Interventionists
Mrs. Nicoteri anicoter@fwps.org Ms. Means bmeans@fwps.org
Mrs. Nelson linelson@fwps.org Ms. Imbimbo aimbimbo@fwps.org
Ms. Huoteri chuoteri@fwps.org ELL Teachers
Sr. McCarthy (DL) tmccarthy@fwps.org Ms. Christiansen achristiansen@fwps.org
Ms. Abalde (DL) mabalde@fwps.org Mrs. Barringer mbarringer@fwps.org
Third Grade Ms. Opie copie@fwps.org
Ms. Mann lmann@fwps.org Ms. McLaren mmaclaren@fwps.org
Mr. Vanderholm mvanderholm@fwps.org Paraeducators
Sra. Vázquez (DL) lvazquez@fwps.org Mrs. Bano Ms. Yang
Mrs. Howell (DL) bhowell@fwps.org Mrs. Shaflik Mrs. Mitchell
Fourth Grade Mr. Jones Mrs. Knechtel
Ms. Saylor tsaylor@fwps.org Mrs. Sharif Mrs. Duong
Mrs. Reitan creitan@fwps.org Mrs. Pittman Mrs. Dukes
Srta. Cochenour (DL) jcocheno@fwps.org Custodians
Ms. Bilyeu (DL) bbilyeu@fwps.org Mr. Hernandez Sepulveda
Fifth Grade Mrs. Nowoy
Ms. Martin (4/5) mamartin@fwps.org
Mr. Rosenberg rrosenberg@fwps.org
Sr. Orozco (DL) aorozco@fwps.org
Ms. Parrish (DL) aparrish@fwps.org
www.fwps.org/sunnycrest www.facebook.com/sunnycrestFWPS @sunnycrest_fwps grades.fwps.org
ACADEMICS Our academic program balances rigorous
on-grade level instruction with
differentiated small group and individual instruction.
Sunnycrest uses the leveled reading program by American Reading
Company (ARC) named IRLA. Every 14 days your child will conference
with his or her teacher to set power goals for reading mastery. As
scholars meet their goals, they will “level-up” in reading.
Sunnycrest
Mission
Statement We also use Ready mathematics. Ready math teaches scholars to apply
mathematics to real world situations and encourages students to find
different ways to solve problems and share their thinking. In addition,
scholars complete individualized computer-based lessons through a
In an environment of program called “iReady.” iReady uses diagnostic tests to place scholars
on a path towards mastery and acceleration. iReady lessons can be
high expectations, done both at school and at home.
high support, and
no excuses, the staff
We have several support teachers on staff who partner with classroom
of Sunnycrest will teachers to provide instruction. These include our Instructional Coach,
Literacy Development teacher, four ELL teachers, and two Intervention-
continually learn, lead, ists.
utilize date and Scholars will also participate in Library, Physical Education and Music
collaborate to ensure classes with certificated teachers.
our scholars have a REMOTE LEARNING WILL INCLUDE:
voice, a dream, and a
bright future.
S O C I A L E M O T I O N A L H E A LT H
Your child’s ability to manage his or her emotions, solve problems, and develop social skills is also important to us.
We use Second Step and PBIS to teach the skills needed for emotional well-being. Our School Counselor, Family Liai-
son, Assistant Principal and Dean work together to meet the needs of our scholars and their families.
We have a school mascot, the Roadrunner. Each week they help us to celebrate scholars who are following our
schoolwide expectations of being SAFE, KIND, and PRODUCTIVE. We give out special tickets called “feathers” to
scholars and we have posted expectations around the building so everyone knows how to earn them.
PBIS: Positive Behaviors, Second Step
Interventions and Supports
A systems approach, establishing A Social-Emotional Curriculum that
the social culture and behavioral creates a supportive, safe and suc-
supports needed to create a safe cessful school community where
and effective learning environ- scholars can increase their skills
ment. development and thrive.
AT T E N D A N C E
Consistent school attendance is the biggest predictor of success.
School attendance is required even during Remote Learning.
Attendance will be taken during all live remote classes and also when scholars log into
their asynchronous learning.
WA State law requires students to be in school.
Valid absence excuses include illness, medical appointments, and bereavement (please see website for com-
plete list).
How can you help?
Schedule appointments outside of online learning hours
Call immediately if sick (253-945-4103)
Talk to the teacher about any concerns
Call tech support at 253-945-2111 or email helpdesk@fwps.org if you are
having internet connection issues.
Plus: Attendance Competitions!
DRESS CODE SAFETY AND SECURITY*
BASICS*
• Volunteers must sign in at the front office.
• Classroom volunteers must complete a background
check before volunteering.
• Scholars should be dropped off in front of building,
and will enter through the gym or back doors.
• If walking, scholars say goodbye to parents outside.
• Tardy scholars (arriving after 9:10am) sign in at the
front office with their parent or guardian.
• Parents and emergency contacts must be listed and
must show ID to pick up a scholar early.
• Drivers must follow pick up line and students must get
into cars at the designated location.
• Sick students must go to the office and the nurse will
call home for a pickup.
• Scholars may not use personal cell phones during the
school day.
• Due to severe allergies, Sunnycrest is a latex-free
school. No balloons are allowed.
• Please arrange any celebrations with your child’s
teacher in advance. Cupcakes must be store bought.
• If you have a safety concern, contact your child’s
teacher or call the front office at 253-945-4100.
• In case of emergency only, call or text Principal Kelly
Maloney at 253-391-8638.
Faces must be uncovered
Please send your child with a change of clothes Scholars and parents must follow all safety and security proce-
stored in their backpack! dures listed in the FWPS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at
www.fwps.org/page/2123
*Once we return to in-person learning. For
*Once we return to in-person learning. For Remote Learning safety
complete dress code, visit www.fwps.org/
and security, please visit https://www.fwps.org/familyguide
Sunnycrest
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
You are your child’s first and most important teacher. When you are involved as an active part of Sunnycrest Elementary at
school or at home, you are modeling for your child that participation in schooling is important and you care about their daily
experience at school. Our team strives to support all scholars and we are always excited to hear from you.
Our main office phone number is 253-945-4100.
Help your scholar at Home
Attend Coffee with the Principal
Join a School or District Leadership Team
Volunteer in the Classroom
Chaperone Field Trips
Join PTA
Help at School Events
Participate in Scholar-Led Conferences
O U R C O M PA C T
Scholar Fam i ly School
To help me be a successful learner, To help my child be a successful To help your child be a successful learner,
I promise to: learner, I promise to: Sunnycrest staff promises to:
Be Safe, Kind, and Productive. See that my child attends school reg- Support each child in reaching their high-
ularly, is on time and is prepared est potential through quality academic
Do my very best in all things.
to learn. instruction.
Ask for help, indoors and outdoors
Set a regular bedtime for my child, Make learning motivating, meaningful,
when needed.
providing an adequate amount and enjoyable.
Respect and cooperate with adults of sleep.
Provide a safe, caring, and respectful place
and students using appropriate
Know my child’s reading level and for learning and uphold the school
language and behavior.
help support their Power Goal. standards.
Read at home for the required daily
Check my child’s backpack and Appreciate the diversity of our scholars,
minutes according to IRLA ex-
Thursday folder each week. families, and school community.
pectations.
Establish a time and place for my Provide opportunities for families to partic-
Be able to tell adults at school my
child to complete homework. ipate in learning activities at home and
IRLA Power Goal.
at school.
Attend my child’s student led confer-
Explain how to be Safe, Kind, and
ences and communicate when Provide resources for family support.
Productive in different places at
needed by note, phone call,
Sunnycrest and at home. Provide opportunities for families to pro-
email or personal contact.
vide feedback.
Support the school’s standards of
Engage in two-way, authentic communica-
What is a Scholar-Family-School Compact? being Safe, Kind and Productive.
tion with families to promote positive
Title I is a Federal Program that provides additional funding to school program to meet the needs of edu- learning experiences.
cationally at-risk students. School districts receive grant money and allocate money based on several
factors including free and reduced lunch rates in each building. We have created this compact to partner with families as well as fulfil our Title I requirements.
FWPS Policy 4000 provides a process for complaints regarding Federal Programs such as Title I, as well as right to inquire as to the qualifica-
tions of your child’s classroom teacher. Contact the building principal if you have questions or concerns.
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