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Science Fair Registration

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (if you don’t see the registration)

REVIEW THE MATERIAL BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING

Registration Due February 20, 2020  3:15pm
Science Fair is February 27th 9am-12pm
A separate registration is needed for each project, partners only need to register ONCE.
No Refunds.

SSKY Registration Page
K-4 2019-20 Science Fair Rules and Regulations – SSKY
2020 Grades k-4 Judging Rubric
5th-6th Science Fair Rules and Regulations – SSKY (1)
2020 Grades 5_6 Judging Rubric

All SSKY Students are encouraged to participate in the 2020 Science Fair, but participation is not required to enjoy the projects at STEAM NIGHT!

DEADLINES K-6th graders, please fill out this form by February 20th 3:15pm Arizona Time. A project entry fee of $5 (five dollars) is also required to reserve your space.  DO NOT REGISTER LATE!

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Unless otherwise directed by your teacher, all K-6TH will bring completed projects to the library on February 27th before school. All projects may be taken home after STEAMNight.

GROUPS – We recognize that science is a collaboration and that many Sonoran Sky teachers have allowed pairs of students to work together on science fair projects. If you and your partner would like to enter the Science Fair, please do so! Include the second child’s name and contact info in the description section. Partners must be in the same grade level. Partners will be judged using the same rubric and given the same amount of time to present as individual projects.

PARENTS – Encourage your child to lead the project and do as much of the work as possible by themselves. When your child works on a science project, she is putting the scientific method into action and learning more about how to actively understand the world around her. Younger students will need more guidance and direction. Older students should be able to complete their projects with minimal adult assistance. Following the honor system, our judges will assume that work presented for judging is the work of the student, with only necessary assistance from adults. The following guidelines can help you support your child during the process.

http://www.theparentbackpack.com/the-art-of-judging-a-science-fair-project/
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/parent-resources/how-to-help-your-student?v=from=Parents
http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2012/04/how-to-help-children-with-scie.html

FINAL NOTE REGARDING JUDGING – Students will be judged by a group of judges using the provided rubric provided. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be determined based on total scores from all participating judges. Individual judges’ score sheets and final scores will not be shared with students or their parents. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be announced at STEAMNight. All judges’ decisions are final.

5th and 6th Grade entries MUST identify the category they are participating in. Please choose from the following:
 🖉Animal Science 🖉Behavioral & Social Science  🖉Cellular & Molecular Biology 🖉Chemistry    🖉Computer Science 🖉 Earth & Planetary Science 🖉 Engineering    🖉 Environmental Sciences
🖉 Mathematics   🖉Medicine & Health Science  🖉 Physics & Astronomy   🖉 Plant Sciences

ANIMAL SCIENCES Study of animals and animal life, including their structure, function, life history, interactions, classification, and evolution.

BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The science or study of the thought processes and behavior of humans and other animals in their
interactions with the environment studied through observational and experimental methods.

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY The study of the structure and formation of cells.

CHEMISTRY  The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.

COMPUTER SCIENCE  The study of information processes, the structures and procedures that represent processes, and their implementation in information processing systems. It includes systems analysis and design, application and system software design, programming, and datacenter operations.

EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE  The study of sciences related to the planet Earth (Geology, mineralogy, physiography,
oceanography, meteorology, climatology, speleology, seismology, geography, atmospheric sciences, etc.)

ENGINEERING The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, processes, machines and systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The analysis of existing conditions of the environment.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols. The deductive study of numbers, geometry, and various abstract constructs, or structures.

MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES The science of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and other damage to the body or mind.

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Physics is the science of matter and energy and of interactions between the two. Astronomy is the
study of anything in the universe beyond the Earth.

PLANT SCIENCES Study of plant life, including their structure and function, life history, growth, interactions with
other plants and animals, classification, and evolution.

Late entries will not be accepted.  The Science Fair Committee can be contacted at communications@sskypto.com.

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SSKY STEAM Fest (Science Fair and STEAM Night) (PTO)

Sonoran Sky’s STEAM Fest 2020 includes THREE amazing events!

Science Fair, Art Walk and STEAM Night!

Science Fair

All SSKY Students are encouraged to participate in the 2020 Science Fair! Science Fair takes place during the school day. Projects will be on display for the community to see during STEAM Night.  REGISTER by February 20th 3:15pm Arizona Time. A project entry fee of $5 (five dollars) is also required to reserve your space. DO NOT REGISTER LATE! Register here.

All science fair participants receive:
$5 Dawson Dollars!

STEAM Night

Join us from 6pm-8pm as we explore all things Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematic! There will be hands on stations, Ghostbusters, a scavenger hunt,  and so much more! STEAM Night is an evening of hands-on science, math, and engineering activities for students and families to complete together. Each SSKY student will have art work displayed throughout the school, too.

The event includes a range of activities covering different STEAM topics and connections to exciting STEAM careers.

Volunteer

To be successful, STEAM Fest requires TONS of volunteers to pull off. How can you help with STEAM Fest?

February 18-27th Art Walk help create decorations and hang art, Questions? email communications@sskypto.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4CAEAB2CABFD0-artwalk1

February 27th 9am-12pm Science Fair judges are needed! Sign up here

February 27th STEAM Night Volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44a9ae2ba46-steam

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2017 Sonoran Sky Elementary STEM Night and Science Fair

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The 2017 STEM Night Event will feature four super-fun hands-on activities and a competitive Science Fair. Start creating your amazing ideas now for the big event, held on February 2nd from 5-8pm.

How to Participate
Bring your egg drops and trebuchets to the cafeteria by 9am on February 2nd. There is no pre-registration or fee. Participation prizes to the first 200 kids at each event.

Science Fair participants must pre-register by Friday, February 27th. There is a $5 fee to participate; however, no child will be turned away. Science Fair projects will be kept with the student in their classrooms until Fair set-up any 3:30 after school.

2017 Sonoran Sky Elementary Science Fair Entry Form

Bring all robots with you to the runway from 5:30 to 7:30pm. You are responsible for the safety of your own robot. There is no pre-registration or fee. Participation prizes to the first 200 kids.

Rubik’s Cube Team Tryouts will be help from 5pm to 7:30pm. We will have an official G4 timer and mat available for kids who can already “do the cube.” All kids who can do the cube in under two minutes are eligible to join the SSKY Cube Team. Participation prizes to the first 200 kids. There is no pre-registration or fee to participate at STEM Night; there are fees associated with joining the SSKY Cube Team.

Egg Drop!

Build a contraption that will protect a raw egg from a 25’ drop! It must be smaller than a 12” cube, weigh less than 5 lbs, cannot use a parachute, and must not be dangerous or extra-messy. Using any materials, kids can work in teams and with adult assistance, but each child may only participate in a single egg drop.

Trebuchet Launch!

Build a trebuchet that can send a gummy bear flying! Your trebuchet can be made with family or friends, use any materials, and be homemade or from a kit — as long as you can carry it, you can launch it! Kids can work in teams and with adult assistance, but each child may only participate in a single trebuchet launch.

Robot Runway!

Build a robot, any robot, and send it down the red carpet at STEM Night! We’ll have music, lights and an MC, so bring something amazing to show us! Your robot can be any size, any shape, and made from any materials, homemade or from a kit–but it may not be dangerous or extra-messy, and must conform to school rules. Kids can work in teams, and with adult assistance, but each child may only exhibit a single robot.

Rubik’s Cube Team Tryouts!

Get to twisting and get ready to shout, because if you can solve the Rubik’s Cube in under two minutes you’ll qualify to be a part of the 2017 Sonoran Sky Rubik’s Cube Team!

2017 Science Fair

2017 Sonoran Sky Elementary Science Fair Entry Form

Three Competition Brackets: K-2, 3/4, and 5/6
Individual entries only; sorry, no teams.
$5 Entry Fee and Form due January 27, 2017
Science Fair Judging Period: February 2, 3 – 5pm
Up to 12 5/6 Division Winners will continue on to compete in the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair State Competition!

Welcome Letter from the PTO President

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

My name is Jade Izzett, your Parent Teacher Organization President for the next two years.

We’re looking forward to another successful year promoting academic excellence, open communication, respect, and community involvement. The Sonoran Sky Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is here to support the students, teachers, school staff, and our family community.

You are  automatically a member of the PTO. There are no dues or donation requirements. We want everyone to participate. All parents or guardians of children attending SSKY, as well as each member of the professional staff, are members of the Parent Teacher Organization and are encouraged to participate in it’s activities. We are an independent organization and we do not belong to any state or national affiliation, or support any political platforms and we keep all of the funds that we raise for our school programs.

We do many wonderful things as a PTO.

We support our community by providing financial assistance for critical school programming needs and by organizing hundreds of volunteers who collectively contribute several  thousand hours each year toward the betterment of our school.

We sponsor school-wide events that showcase our students and introduce them to unique opportunities like, Artists in Residence, Art Walk, Science Fair, STEAM Night, and specialized environmental science and botany lessons in our outdoor classroom, Wonderland Garden. We also provide back-to-school start-up materials to all teachers and pay for professional development opportunities.

We host community events throughout the year, including Trunk-or-Treat Movie Night, Talent Show, a Spring Fling Carnival, and Sonoran Sky Opportunities to Serve (SSOS), in which our students have the opportunity to engage in philanthropy events.

To provide these opportunities and support, the PTO relies on three main fundraising drives: Team Thunderbird Back-to-School Campaign, Read-a-thon and Silent Auction Night (adults only). Classroom Support Funds are collected by the PTO as a convenience for teachers, but these funds go directly to the designated grade level and are used at the discretion of the teacher. So, CSF monies are not included in the PTO budget.

This is just a short explanation of all the wonderful things our PTO does at SSKY. Please attend a PTO meeting this year to learn more! The calendar  is available here. 

Be in the Know! Like and engage with us on Facebook! (Sonoran Sky Elementary PTO), Follow us on Twitter (Sonoran Sky PTO), make sure to join our online directory:

Membership Toolkit
sskypto.membershiptoolkit.com

We hope you’ll get involved. We are always looking for passionate and hard-working volunteers who want to be part of the PTO.  I am so grateful to Alison Feinberg (Past President), Michelle Jaleeli (Treasurer), Faydra Huntingford (Secretary), Megan Starr (Communications), Pearl Woodring (Marketing) and Michelle Kass & Kristina Brown (Fundraising Co-Chairs) who are my partners in EVERYTHING. None of us will be at SSKY forever… so SPEAK UP if something sounds interesting to you.

Come be a part of what makes this school unique! Thank you, and have a
great year!

Jade

Sonoran Sky PTO President
president@sskypto.com

Board Members and Committees

Elected Executive BoardVolunteerEmail
PresidentJade Izzettpresident@sskypto.com
Past PresidentAlison Feinbergpastpresident@sskypto.com
TreasurerMichelle Jaleelitreasurer@sskypto.com
SecretaryFaydra Huntingfordsecretary@sskypto.com
VP FundraisingKristina Brown & Michelle Kassfundraising@sskypto.com
VP Marketing &
Communication		Pearl Woodring &
Megan Starr Becker		marketing@sskypto.com
communications@sskypto.com

 

Elected Board MembersVolunteerEmail
Chair, PTO Enrichment ClassesEmily Nelsonenrichment@sskypto.com
Chair, School Spirit & EventsSamantha Gobeillepresident@sskypto.com
Chairs, HospitalityJen Burns & Courtney Pruitthospitality@sskypto.com
Chair, WonderlandMichelle Carrollwonderland@sskypto.com
Chair, VolunteersSamantha Gobiellevolunteer@sskypto.com
United Parent CouncilNikkia Coburn
Jennifer Tefft		president@sskypto.com
PTO Teacher RepresentativesErin Spiekerman
Crissy Malouf
Debbie Arn		espiekerman@pvschools.net
cmalouf@pvschools.net
darn@pvschools.net

 

Committee ChairsVolunteerEmail
Art WalkCandy Tancommunications@sskypto.com
Birthday TreatsPaula Kirklys &
Jody Meyers		marketing@sskypto.com
Book FairFaydra Huntingford & Nina Vomerobookfair@sskypto.com
Cantina NightMyria Kniffen &
Leigh Piper		fundraising@sskypto.com
Community Business PartnersSarah Hemmaticbp@sskypto.com
Dads ClubDean Farnampresident@sskypto.com
Dine AroundsMarcy Tyreefundraising@sskypto.com
External GrantsOPENpresident@sskypto.com
Lost and FoundCandy Tan & Allegra Fullertoncommunications@sskypto.com
MarqueeNina Vomeromarquee@sskypto.com
Movie NightRachael Mikalskymarketing@sskypto.com
Read-a-ThonTova Adelman
Kristina Brown		rat@sskypto.com
Room Parent CoordinatorAllison Kiermanroomparents@sskypto.com
Science FairMegan Starr Beckermarketing@sskypto.com
Sonoran Sky Opportunities to Serve (SSOS)Emily Nelson &
Tricia Zich		ssos@sskypto.com
Spirit Shop (T-shirts, shorts, etc)Kerri Bauerspiritshop@sskypto.com
Spring FlingAlison Plotnikpresident@sskypto.com
SSKY WritersBecky Schroepferpresidentelect@sskypto.com
Welcome, AmbassadorsMargaret Dantuono-Christensenambassadors@sskypto.com
STEM NightCandice Gimbel &
Pamela Metivier		president@sskypto.com
Talent ShowKerri Bauer &
Stephanie Mindlin		marketing@sskypto.com
ToursKristina Brown
Alison Feinberg
Jade Izzett
Peggy Oranski
Megan Starr Becker
Pearl Woodring		marketing@sskypto.com
Used Book SaleKristen Deszousedbooksale@sskypto.com
WebsiteUrvashi Vashisthawebsite@sskypto.com
YearbookTova Adelmanyearbook@sskypto.com

If you are interested in an open position or in taking on a particular leadership position when it does open, please contact Alison Feinberg at president@sskypto.com.

Looking for Sonoran Sky Administration/Staff Contact Information?

Get Involved

Many hands make light work. Our school thrives on parent and community involvement. Take a look at some of the opportunities to get involved and sign-up to help where you can. We cannot offer these school-wide programs without volunteer support.

School-Wide Volunteer Opportunities

Happy New Year to our amazing volunteers! Mr. Dawson wants to make sure you all get his personal shout out of “Thank You!”. He values what our parents and community do everyday for the school to make it successful!

Urgent Need 2nd Grade, 5th grade and 6th grade-YEARBOOK

Email Tova Adelman any yearbook pictures that are high resolution quality.
yearbook@sskypto.com. Classroom parents that are interested in helping with Grade Level layout, please sign up here. The date for yearbook planning cannot be selected until all grade levels are full.

Get Your T-Birds Night Out Tickets

Tickets may be purchased online here https://e.givesmart.com/events/f0a/

February Volunteer Needs and Action Items

February 3-7th Enrichment- Volunteers help walk kids to enrichment classes at 3:15pm, email enrichment@sskypto.com

February 18-27th Art Walk help create decorations and hang art, Questions? email communications@sskypto.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4CAEAB2CABFD0-artwalk1

February 27th 9am-12pm Science Fair judges are needed! Sign up here

February 27th STEAM Night Volunteers https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44a9ae2ba46-steam

Positions on PTO Board available for following season

United Parent Council Reps (meetings are Wed 9am, once a month)

Wonderland Coordinator

Spirit Chair

Volunteer Chair

Email president@sskypto.com if interested in above positions.

Other Sonoran Sky needs....

Cookie Drive-Student Council is collecting pre-packaged cookies as part of their student directed philanthropy project this year. The cookies will be donated to the "cookie cart" at Phoenix Children's Hospital. This cart provides free coffee and refreshments to families, visitors and staff. Cookies will be collected by grade level and students are asked to bring them to the classroom.

Art Room- Sharpie pens in any color, colored round plastic lids (like from milk or juice bottles, peanut butter, etc) and toilet paper rolls

Do you know a volunteer that is shining at Sonoran Sky? 

Please take a moment and acknowledge them here “The Gratitude Project”.  

If you feel you have not been receiving information regarding a volunteer position, please email me (Samantha at volunteer@sskypto.com) directly so I can connect you with the proper person!

Thank you!

Classroom-Specific Volunteer Opportunities

Individual teachers and room parents may have sign-ups for other opportunities. Contact your room parent or teacher for more information. Interested in becoming a room parent?  Reach out to your teacher at the start of the school year to volunteer.

Committees

PTO programs and events are coordinated through a number of committees lead by dedicated parent volunteers.  There are always committee chairs in need of assistance.  Come to a PTO Meeting to learn more.  If you are interested in an open position or in taking on a particular leadership position when it does open, please contact Alison Feinberg at president@sskypto.com.

To be contacted about volunteering, please fill out this Volunteer Information Form or reach out to volunteer@sskypto.com with any questions.

Want a Name Tag?  If you are on campus frequently or plan to be on campus frequently, go ahead and sign up for a name tag!  Click here to order a name tag. 

  • Sign Up Genius is the online tool used by Sonoran Sky Elementary PTO to organize and coordinate volunteers for various events.  It's easy to use and eliminates the emails and paper sign up sheets we're all used to.  You'll simply need to provide a first name, last name, and email address the first time you volunteer.
  • Be sure to see the PV Schools District Volunteer Handbook

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Spring Fling tickets and FAQs regarding Red for Ed.

Thanks for Stepping Up!
PTO Positions for 2018-2019
We are pleased to report that we MAY have filled our open Committee Chair Positions. WooHoo!
If you want to get more involved with PTO, we still need you! Some of our Chairs would love a co-chair and we are looking for someone to head up Woo Hoo Lunch on the first day of school! We also need Spring Fling volunteers for the 27th!
Email president@sskypto.com for more information on summer help or PTO positions.
SSKY CALENDAR
Friday, April 20
Last Day of Book Fair, 8am-4pm
Kona Ice
Spirit Day
Saturday, April 21
New Kinder Playdate, 1-2:30pm https://bit.ly/2uTAtRO
Sunday, April 22
Last Day for discounted Spring Fling tickets, 5pm
Friday, April 27
Spring Fling, 5:30-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 1
PTO Meeting, 7:45am
Book Fair Ends Today at 4pm
The book fair will be open from 8am to 4pm today and then we pack it all up until the fall. Remember that FRIDAY is the LAST DAY to use your Science Fair Dawson Dollars,Million Word Dollars, or other Dawson Bucks you might have. All purchases benefit our school. 
For more information on the Book Fair, click HERE.
Kindergarten Play Date Saturday April 21 @1pm
YOU’RE INVITED!
Who – New Kindergartners and their whole family (siblings, too!)
What – An informal, casual PLAY DATE
When – April 21st 1pm-2:30pm
Where – Sonoran Sky, Kindergarten Playground
Why – Because it’s fun and we want to meet you!

You’ll get a chance to meet other incoming kindergarten families and some current families. You’ll also be able to chat with members of the PTO and some amazing student representatives. If you haven’t had a chance yet, please let us know if you’ll be joining us by emailing ambassadors@sskypto.com or replying to this email. RSVPs are not mandatory, but help us plan!) https://bit.ly/2uTAtRO

Do you want discounted Spring Fling tix?
Then you need to buy them before 5pm Sunday!
Come have a blast at the Sonoran Sky Spring Fling Carnival. It is a CASUAL EVENING EVENT, with fun for the whole family. Discounted tickets are on sale now. Purchase by clicking HERE.
Prices will increase at 5pm on Sunday.
Share an hour or two – You’ll have fun!
#RedforEd Walk-Ins
We are experiencing interesting times in Arizona education. The PTO remains committed to supporting our students, teachers, and community. As we learn information, we will share it with you. This is a good time to make sure your contact information is up to date with the office and that you are receiving Mr. Dawson’s Navigator emails and have access to our PTO social media sites.
As always, we’ll try to answer any questions we can. You should also feel free to contact Mr. Dawson with your concerns.
What is #RedforEd? A nonpartisan movement advocating on behalf of public education in Arizona. Read this message from our PV Governing Board HERE. Our teachers and staff recommend visiting Arizona Educators United to learn more.
Will there be a walk out today? There is not a RedforEd walk out today on Sonoran Sky’s campus. There will be Walk Ins Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. The Monday walk-in will start at 8am at the corner of Scottsdale and Sweetwater.
  • Some campuses in our district, mostly middle schools and high schools, are participating in the the National School Walkout Friday, April 20th at 10 a.m. local time. The National School Walkout is meant to honor and mourn students, faculty, and staff who lost their lives in school shootings across the country. This is totally separate from the school funding issue. Please read Mr. Dawson’s Navigator or Dr. Lee’s email dated April 17th for more information. (If you are not receiving these, please check with the front office and make sure your primary email on file is correct.)
What is a walk-in? A demonstration by educators, parents, and community members prior to the start of school to raise awareness about education in AZ and to show unity in the community.
Will this impact the school day? No. The walk-in will not disrupt any part of the regular school schedule. The playground will open at 8:25 and classes will start at 8:45. 
When is the walk out? This situation is really fluid and there is the potential for a lot of misinformation. Wait to hear from Paradise Valley Schools District and Mr. Dawson regarding actions at our campus. (Again, we highly recommend you make sure you are receiving the Navigator.) Here is the latest information from the District.
What happens to our kids during a walk out? Again, we have to wait to see what will happen. The District and our campus are making plans. Here is the latest information from the District. Please follow us on social media as we will be sharing information as we receive it.
Everyone’s highest priority is making sure our kids are safe and we will work together to ensure their well-being.
We will share the best information we have, when we have concrete information.
Turn in Your Receipts!
Attention Room Parents: Don’t miss these finance deadlines
Don’t leave for summer before turning in your receipts. Submit expenses by leaving them in the Treasurer’s mailbox in the work room. Thank you!
  • May 16th: Room parent expense reports & receipts due
  • May 21st: Classroom support check requests due 
GET CONNECTED!
JOIN MY SCHOOL ANYWHERE
Want an easy way to access the school directory? How about a directory on your phone!?!
Join our online directory at join.myschoolanywhere.com use invitation code joinssky.
*SUPER IMPORTANT* – identify your child’s current grade (NOT their grade in the fall). For example, if they are in preschool today, identify them as PK not Kinder. All students will be automatically “graduated” up one grade in June.
A few more things . . .
We appreciate the help and support we had from the Hospitality Committee to help Stock the Teacher’s Lounge last week. Thank you to Melissa Kim, Sarah Levin, Mary Hatsakorzian, Claudia Ballard, Gwen Gorlin, Allison Kierman, Kerri Bauer, Patricia Loera, Leigh Piper, Vivian Hummitzsch, Barbara Stein, Elana Kutz, Kyla Johnson, Amy Rhodes, & Liz Vaisben for donating drinks, snacks, and fruit for the teachers to enjoy throughout the week. 
We have so many people to thank for helping us provide lunch for the teachers and staff last week. A huge THANK YOU to My Pie and the Merendino Family for so generously donating the pizza and salad lunch. Thank you to Patricia Loera, Gwen Gorlin, Tricia Zich, Shannon Boivin, Melissa Kim, Vivian Yoo, Sarah Levin, Nikki Coburn, Liz Vaisben, Myria Kniffen, Laura Loomis & Allison Kierman for providing lunch delivery, set-up, serving, clean-up help and desserts. We are so grateful to Courtney Pruitt for the lovely table decorations.  We appreciate you all!
SSKY in the News
Sonoran Sky, and our Community Business Partners the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center and Affiliated Pediatric Dentristry and Orthodonics, were all nominated for Jewish News’ first annual Readers’ Choice Awards. You can view the nominees and vote here.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS
Our Community Business Partners generously support our school and public education. Please take a minute to click on the logos below and visit their websites.
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Welcome Back to School!

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Scoop and Joy Dine Around on March 23 – 35% of proceeds go to our school!!
Over spring break, some friends introduced my family to Scoop and Joy Lounge. WOW! How had I not heard of this gem until now? Finally, the perfect ice cream shop. The kids agreed! They have delicious ice cream, adorable animal ice cream creations, and boba tea. Best of all, Scoop and Joy is supporting our school with a Dine Around on Friday, March 23. 35% of proceeds go back to SSKY. Please join us, you won’t regret it!
Happy Spring Lunch! Volunteers Needed
On Wednesday, March 21, the Hospitality Committee is planning a Spring Lunch for our teachers and staff. Help is still needed to make this special lunch happen. Check out the sign up genius form, sign up if you can (PLEASE!) and let us know if you have any questions. 
THANK YOU!
SSKY CALENDAR
Monday, March 19
Spring Fling Planning Mtg, 2:00pm
Wednesday, March 21
School Tour, 1:30pm
Friday, March 23
Scoop and Joy Dine Around, 8:00am-11:00pm
Spirit Day
Thursday, March 29
Placement Forms Due
Friday, March 30
No School, K-12 Recess
New Digital Directory
We are Going Paperless!
Last month, the PTO voted to put the school directory on-line! So, from now on the entire directory process will be paperless from data collection to making the directory available on both your computer and your smart phone.
We encourage you to SIGN UP today. We’re starting the process now so that you have access over the (long) summer.
Here’s how to sign up:
  • Families that were in this year’s directory. You should have received an email with a link and temporary password to access the system. Please use that email to login to the system. 
  • New families to the school, folks who were not in this year’s directory, and everyone who lost their login email or never saw it. You can register at join.myschoolanywhere.com. Use Invitation Code: JoinSSKY Once we’ve had a chance to verify your family information, you’ll receive an email with login credentials and instructions to access the system. 
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: But, the year is almost over. Why do we need an on-line directory now?
A: We’re starting the process now so that you have access over the summer. Want to get together for a playdate? Invite friends over to swim? Get YOUR friends together for a night out?
Q: But, I love the paper directory. What’s so great about an online directory?
A: It’s on your phone and computer so it’s available when you need it and can’t be lost.
·You can update your own information and control what information is published or not published.
·You can search by student’s first name, grade, teacher and family last name.
·You can create your own custom list of frequently called families.
·You can easily view volunteer opportunities and sign up.
Q: Is it secure?
A: YES! All data is stored behind secure firewalls and can only be accessed by authorized users with a validated username and encrypted password. All data is viewed and passed using SSL encryption. Want more information about security? To learn more, contact Megan or visit myschoolanywhere.com.
Get Involved, Join PTO
We are still currently looking to fill a number of non-elected PTO positions.
Positions open include:
  • SkyWriters
  • Yearbook
  • Used Book Sale
  • Adults Only Auction
Please contact Alison Feinberg at president@sskypto.com if you are interested or want more information.
SAVE THESE DATES!
2018 Art Walk
ART WALK & BOOK FAIR
APRIL 16, 6-8pm
Mark your calendars for an evening of art, music, and a “Walk in the Park”. The 9th annual Sonoran Sky Art Walk will showcase artwork from every student and musical performances from our strings orchestra.
Our spring Book Fair will open the same evening as our Art Walk, so be sure to stop by and pick up a few favorites (and, spend the Dawson Dollars your student earned for participating in the Science Fair!)
If you’d like to be part of Art Walk, please contact news@sskypto.com. If books are your thing, join the Book Fair Committee at bookfair@sskypto.com.
SPRING FLING
April 27, 5:30pm
Are you ready for a party? Last year, Spring Fling attracted almost 700 kids and parents. We look forward to another successful event this year and we need your help.
Join us for a Spring Fling planning meeting on Monday, March 19, at 2:00pm in the front conference room. Come help us plan a party!
Great Schools Feedback Needed
Enrollment for 2018-19 is underway and we need your help reaching out to new families who are interested in joining the SSKY community next year! Write a review at www.greatschools.org  explaining why you love Sonoran Sky. Your review is anonymous and only takes a few moments. Review our school by clicking  HERE.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS
Our Community Business Partners generously support our school and public education. Please take a minute to click on the logos below and visit their websites.
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STEM Night is March 7th! See you there!

Come to STEM Night
March 7th 6-8pm
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STEM Night
Wednesday, March 7th
6- 8pm 
Come to STEM Night! We’ve got hands-on activities, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, birds, lasers, egg drops, kids, volcanoes, elephant toothpaste, slime, scavenger hunts, ice cream, and lots of fun!
We need YOU to VOLUNTEER. We need 2 delegates per CLASS – only 45 min/person and your kids can help, too!
Early Release and Lunch at Potbelly Tuesday 2/27
School gets out at 12:30 on Tuesday and the kids will be HUNGRY!
Visit Potbelly for lunch and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to Sonoran Sky!
SSKY CALENDAR
Monday, Feb. 26
Tuesday, Feb 27
Early Release, 12:30pm
Potbelly Dine-Around
Sports Team Spirit Day
Wednesday, Feb 28
Spring Fling Meeting, 8:45am
Last day for PILOTS Shoebox Donations
Thursday, March 1
Intermediate Field Day
School Tour, 9:15am
Placement Forms Available
Friday, March 2
Spirit Day
Saturday-Sunday, March 3 & 4
Sights and Sounds of PV
Tuesday, March 6
PTO Meeting, 7:45am
Wednesday, March 7
K-4th Grade Science Fair
K-4 SCIENCE FAIR
LAST DAY TO REGISTER! March 7th is the Kindergarten through 4th grade science fair! Participating students will bring their projects to school Wednesday morning, March 7th. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals will be awarded and winners will be recognized at STEM Night. Due to the incredible response, awards will be given in the following brackets:

Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
Register here. For more information, or if you have any questions, contact Megan Starr Becker.
Congratulations 5th and 6th Grade
5th and 6th Graders participated in the Science Fair on Thursday, February 22nd. They explored diverse topics like slime, sunscreen, and acid rain and studied blood, video games, and baseball. Stop by the library on STEM Night to see their terrific projects. Several of these students are moving on to the next competition. Stay tuned for updates as we follow them on their journey.
Who will be at STEM Night?
All of these amazing businesses, and more, will be on campus MARCH 7th for STEM Night! Mark your calendars now and get ready for some amazing demonstrations and hands-on experiences!
For more information about STEM Night 2018, visit our webpage at SSKYPTO.COM/STEMNIGHT
Stargazing for Everyone
Come watch the sky with us! Come look through telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. 
Science Matters in America offers STEM programs to elementary age students with inquiry and hands on activities.
Don’t wait for symptoms and other telltale signs of undetected health issues. Be proactive and pay us a visit at SmartScan Preventative Health Screening.
SAVE THESE APRIL DATES!
2018 Art Walk
ART WALK
APRIL 16, 6pm-8pm
Mark your calendars for an evening of art, music, and a “walk in the park”. The 9th annual Sonoran Sky Art Walk will showcase artwork from every student and musical performances from our strings orchestra.
Art Walk will also open our Spring Book Fair so be sure to stop by and pick up a few favorites (and, spend the Dawson Dollars your student earned for participating in the Science Fair!)
If you’d like to be part of Art Walk, please contact news@sskypto.com. If books are your thing, join the Bookfair Committee at bookfair@sskypto.com.
SPRING FLING
April 27, 5:30pm
Are you ready for a party? Last year, Spring Fling attracted almost 700 kids and parents. We look forward to another successful event this year and we need your help.
Join us for a Spring Fling Planning Meeting Wednesday, February 28, at 8:45am in the front conference room. Come help us plan a party!
MARCH 6TH PTO MEETING AND BYLAW UPDATE
You’re invited to the March 6th PTO meeting at 7:45am in the library. Childcare is provided until the playground opens, or just bring the kids with you!
What will we be talking about? Lots of stuff including, STEM Night, Art Walk, Spring Fling and we will be discussing and voting on our revised BYLAWS. You can read them here.
DID YOU TAKE THE SURVEY???
What did you think of Cantina Night? We’d love to hear your thoughts – take our survey here
SSKY Happenings
Yearbook Orders
Don’t forget to order your yearbook! Last day to buy them for the current price of $65 is April 1st! No kidding!
Do you have a 6th grader? Don’t forget to submit your dedication (or two or three!)
Shoebox Ministries

Due to low donations, PILOTS is extending the final donation date to Wednesday, February 28th. 

The Shoebox Ministry is in need of travel size toiletries and shoe boxes for packing.

Check out these “Shoebox Recipes”.

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We’re always looking for new ideas and ways to improve our PTO.
If you have a positive idea to share, please drop a note in our
anonymous suggestion box.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERS
Our Community Business Partners generously support our school and public education. Please take a minute to click on the logos below and visit their websites.
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February Happenings…

Help Wanted!
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Hey all you book-lovers out there!
We are looking for a CO-CHAIR
for our FALL USED BOOK SALE! 
The Fall used book sale takes place in
September or October.
This is a volunteer commitment AT-SCHOOL.
This person will work with our current
Used Book Sale Chair who will have a
6th grader next year.
(Used Book Sale takes place every two years) 
We are also looking for someone to
work with our SKY WRITERS CHAIR
and learn the trade to eventually take this on.
Sky Writers is a terrifically
autonomous independent volunteer
gig that can be done largely from home.
This person will work closely with teachers to help
our kids publish their own books! 
Interested in either volunteer role? Contact president@sskypto.com
SSKY CALENDAR
Thursday, Feb. 15
Intermediate Field Day
Friday, Feb. 16
Spirit Day
Monday, Feb. 19
NO SCHOOL
School Playdate 10:30 am- 12pm
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Thursday, Feb. 22
5th &6th Grade Science Fair Primary Fun Day
Monday, Feb. 26
Tuesday, Feb 27
Early Release, 12:30pm
Potbelly Dine-Around
Wednesday, March 7
K-4th Grade Science Fair
CANTINA NIGHT WAS GREAT!
Thank you to everyone who who participated in Cantina Night and the Silent Auction. We are still tabulating the totals, but it’s safe to say this was one of our most successful years!
A big THANK YOU to the entire Cantina Night Committee, headed by Mrs. Melanie Halpert, and a special thanks to The Salty Senorita and the Bauer Family for the great venue.
Congratulations Auction Winners! If you bid on something and won, you will be contacted by a volunteer to arrange a pick-up time. You can also stop by the PTO office between 2:45 – 3:15 on Tuesday February 13 to claim your item. If you won a special experience for your child, you’ll be contacted with the details soon!
THE FUN’S NOT OVER YET! We have a few remaining items available NOW to the first buyer! This is NOT AN AUCTION – these are INSTANT BUYS! First one to click “buy now” gets them! HURRY.
NEW ITEMS include 2nd ROW SEATS FOR KINDERGARTEN CULMINATION, PILOTS CULMINATION AND SING AMERICA SING see INSTANT BUYS #s 305 – 309.
Also, ALL of our remaining auction items and experiences are available as INSTANT BUYS NOW!
You should definitely check this out, ESPECIALLY since a handful of our teachers still have available experiences!
If you want to register text cantinanight18 to 24700.
What did you think of Cantina Night? We’d love to hear your thoughts – take our survey here
FAMILY SPONSORS
Thank You to our Cantina Night Family Sponsors:

Emily & Santiago Duarte
Alison & Michael Feinberg
Marisa & Aaron Friedman
Cindy & Jon Sigona
DID YOU TAKE THE SURVEY???
PVUSD has extended the deadline for the
annual K-12 Parent Satisfaction survey. 
The survey will remain open until Sunday, February 19th at midnight. 
If you’ve already taken the survey, thank you.
No additional action is necessary. If you haven’t,
please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Below is the link to access the survey.
SSKY Happenings
Yearbook Orders
Well, the school year is half over… can you believe it ?!?!
If you haven’t done so already please order your yearbook at www.sskypto.com/yearbook. The yearbook committee is
still looking for pictures of all students, as well as for
6th grade parents to provide their dedications.
School Wide Play-date
There is no school on Monday, February 19th so it seems like the perfect day to have a school wide play-date. Please meet at Northsight Park at 10:30am.
Bring anything you’d like, but please note that this is
not a drop-off. Parents must stay with their child(ren).
* Northsight Park is located at 8400 E. Thunderbird Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Birthday in a Box
Let us help take some of the stress and guess work out of bringing in school-approved birthday treats. Pre-order your child’s birthday treats today and cross this off your to-do list. A few clicks and you’re all done with school birthday treat planning and shopping! Click here to place your order.
Suggestion Box
Do You Have a Great Idea to Share?
We’re always looking for new ideas and ways to improve our PTO.
If you have a positive idea to share, please drop a note in our
anonymous suggestion box.
Thank You for all Your Help!
THANK YOU to the lunchtime volunteers, to the teachers, lunchroom aides and staff, and to you, SSKY parents, for teaching about and discussing with our students how to be stewards of the planet through their lunchtime recycling efforts! We hope that they will continue to care and to make a small difference in the lunchroom each and every school day!
Congratulations!
President Elect – Alyce Neal
(*one year term as PE to be immediately followed by a two year term as President)
Secretary – Faydra Huntingford
Treasurer – Michelle Jaleeli
Co-VP, Fundraising - Kristina Brown
Chair, PTO Enrichment – Kyla Johnson
Co-Chairs, Hospitality – Anita Elton & Jen Burns
Chair, Wonderland – Michele Carroll
Chair, Volunteers - Kerri Bauer
United Parent Council – Marisha Geraghty
STEM NIGHT – Community Business Partners
All of these amazing businesses, and more, will be on campus MARCH 7th for STEM Night! Mark your calendars now and get ready for some amazing demonstrations and hands-on experiences!
For more information about STEM Night 2018, visit our webpage at SSKYPTO.COM/STEMNIGHT
Stargazing for Everyone
Come watch the sky with us! Come look through telescopes and enjoy a slide presentation under the stars. Learn the names of stars, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. 
Science Matters in America offers STEM programs to elementary age students with inquiry and hands on activities
  • After school clubs
  • Summer camps
  • Science assemblies and class visits
Don’t wait for symptoms and other telltale signs of undetected health issues. Be proactive and pay us a visit at SmartScan Preventative Health Screening. Our health care services are affordable, and you do not need a doctor’s prescription to be able to undergo ultrasound tests. 
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Silent Auction is NOW OPEN – Start the Bidding!

Cantina Night TO DO list!
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  1. Register for the Silent Auction!
  2. Get your tickets for CANTINA NIGHT.
  3. START BIDDING!
Remember that proceeds from this fundraiser GO DIRECTLY BACK TO YOUR KIDS!
KEEP READING FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
1. REGISTER
To Register, text cantinanight18 to 24700 or go to http://cantinanight18.auction-bid.org 
After you’re registered you can purchase tickets if you still need to and you can start bidding!
2. PURCHASE TICKETS by texting cantinanight18 to 24700 or visiting http://cantinanight18.auction-bid.org and selecting item #300! Tickets cannot be purchased from the PTO website anymore.
Cantina Night is at Salty Senorita in Old Town Scottsdale! The party starts at 7pm and continues until 10pm!
3. START BIDDING
View Auction Items here! Or text the item number and bid amount to 24700 to do it on your phone. Check back often! This list is still being updated!
You’ve REGISTERED, you’ve GOT YOUR TICKETS, you’ve even started BIDDING! Here’s what else you need to know about Cantina Night!
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT OPTIONS
  • Kids’ Night Out at Dreamteam Academy from 6:30-10:30 pm. $40 per child and includes dinner, dessert, games and fun! (Siblings $35) Call 480-800-8326 or mimi@dreamteamacademy.com to reserve your spot.
  • Kids’ Night Out at Xtreme Gymnastics from 6-10:30 pm. $24 per child/$58 per family and includes gymnastics fun and games. Click HERE to reserve your spot.

VOLUNTEER!
We’re looking for a few Cantina Night volunteers. Sign up here.
SSKY CALENDAR
Monday, Feb. 5
Enrichment Classes Start
Tuesday, Feb. 6
PTO Meeting, 7:45am
Coffee with the Principal, 9am
Wednesday, Feb. 7
Picture Day
Saturday, Feb. 10
Thursday, Feb. 15
Intermediate Field Day
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Monday, Feb. 26
Tuesday, Feb 27
Early Release, 12:30pm
Wednesday, March 7
STEM Night, 6-8pm
REMINDER!!!
PICTURE DAY IS
FEBRUARY 7TH!
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UNIQUE EXPERIENCES!
We have a wonderful variety of unique experiences you can bid on or just buy now if you absolutely have to have it!
Look for these item numbers and CLICK HERE or text the item number and bid amount to 24700 to bid on your favorite item(s)!
116-123 6th Grade Breakfast & Games
124-135 Yak & Yogurtini (5th grade only)
136-143 Pizza & (Root) Brew (4th grade only)
144-148 3rd Grade Movie & Munchies
149-168 1st grade vs 2nd grade kickball
169-178 Kindergarten Pizza Lunch
179-188 Organic Cooking Class with Mrs. Klein
101-102 Front Row Seats at Kinder Culmination
103-104 Front Row Seats at PILOTS Culmination
105-106 Front Row Seats at Talent Show (Fall 2018)
107-108 Front Row Seats at Sing America Sing!
109-110 Front Row Seats at Spring Choir Show
111 VIP Parking Spot for 2018-19
112 Lunch with Mr. Dawson
113 Signed SSKY Yearbook
114 Principal for a Day
115 Assistant Principal for a Day
Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets online! Need not be present to win.
1 ticket for $10 (item 302) or 3 tickets for $25 (item 303)
This is just a small sample of our auction items and more are being added every day. Check the items at http://cantinanight18.auction-bid.org for the most up-to-date list of offerings!
We really hope you come to Cantina Night, but you do NOT have to be present to bid or to WIN!
MORE items YOU CAN BID ON!
Donors & Items as of 2/3/18
Look for these items and more at http://cantinanight18.auction-bid.org!
Names in bold denote Sonoran Sky PTO Community Business Partners. To become a CBP, email: president@sskypto.com
Affiliated Dermatology, Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Ancala Country Club, Arizona Bread Company, Art & Sol Performing Arts Program, AZ Airtime, AZ on the Rocks, AZ Science Center,
Bearizona, Becky’s Brazilian Blowout, Kerri & Andy Bauer (Rocky Point Condo), Buyer’s Spree West (Pear Earrings), Carrie Curran, Chad Moeller Baseball Camp, Chipotle, City of Scottsdale Fire Department, Coldstone Creamery, Copper Blues Rock Pub & Bar, Costco-Paradise Valley, CVS, Dance Connection, Desert Botanical Garden, Desert Cove K9 Training, Desert Stages, Disneyland Resort, Dream Dinners, Drury Hotels, Dry Bar, El Pollo Loco, Heather Feuntes & Becca Norton (mARTini Party), Fairytale Brownies, Flagstaff Extreme, First Watch, Floyd’s 99 Barber Shop, Fox Restaurant Concepts, Fry’s, Genuine Concepts (The Vig), Girly Girlz, Glam Candy, Harkins Theaters, Hi-Five Baseball Camp, i.d.e.a. Museum, In-N-Out, iPic, Islands, It’s All About Etiquette, Kendra Scott, Mike & Dawn Kennedy (Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets), Kona Ice, Lamp Pizzeria, Lifetime Fitness. Lowell Observatory, The Maddux – A Skin Spa, Massage Envy (Mayo), My Pie (PV location), Eric Norton (Customized Beer), OdySea Aquarium, OHSO (Raintree location), Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, Dino Paul (Artist), Phoenix Zoo, Pinnacle Peak Country Club, Portillos, Prestige Cleaners, PRP Wine International, Courtney Pruitt (Family Game Night), Raising Canes, Remedy Pilates & Massage, Rowdy Hair, Safeway, Schneider Oral Surgery, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Gymnastics & Trampoline, Serenity Skin Care, The Simple Farm, Sloan Park (Little League Practice), Spark Yoga, Spiritual Gangster, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Stand Up Live, Steve Randolph Pitching & Hitting, Tempe Improv Club, Taylor Swift Tickets, Thirty-One Gifts, Tom’s Thumb, Top Golf, Touch Points, Trader Joe’s (FLW), Tuft & Needle, Vango Piano Academy, The Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, The Village Health Clubs & Spas, Wet N Wild Phoenix, Whole Foods, Wildflower Bread Company, Wurth Organizing, Xtreme Gymnastics.
FAMILY SPONSORS
Thank You to our Cantina Night Family Sponsors:

Emily & Santiago Duarte
Alison & Michael Feinberg
Marisa & Aaron Friedman
Cindy & Jon Sigona
If you would like to be a Family Sponsor text cantinanight18 to 24700 or visit http://cantinanight18.auction-bid.org and selecting item #301.
SSKY Happenings
Congratulations to the SSKY District 5k Team!
Thank you to everyone who came out for the District 5K on Saturday, February 3rd. We had a great time! (Insert details and picture)
PTO Meeting and Voting – February 6th @ 7:45am
We will be voting for our 2017-18 PTO Board slate at our February meeting. Please come and show support for all of our volunteers. As always, childcare is provided until the playground opens and kids are always welcome to join us in the meeting, too! (We especially love having small future Thunderbirds come!)
Stay after the meeting for Mr. Dawson’s Coffee Talk at 9am.
The Big Red Chair is Now the Purple Chair!
Thank you so much to Sonoran Sky alum Alyssa Robis for re-upholstering the “Big Chair” in the library. We love the new purple cover. Ms. Robis doesn’t have any kiddos at Sonoran Sky, but generously reached out to us because she wanted to give back to her community. THANK YOU!

If you haven’t visited the library recently, stop by and take a look at our new PURPLE chair!

Thank You for the Treats!
So many people to thank for helping provide dinner and snacks/drinks for the teachers and staff during conference week. First, a HUGE thank you to Saigon Nites for providing dinner for the teachers on Monday. 
Thank you to Melissa Kim, Vivian Hummitzsch & Amy Rhodes for helping us to stock the lounge, set up for dinner, pick up dinner and clean up. Thank you to Melissa Kim, Courtney Pruitt, Becky Rand, Maria Kniffen, Kyla Johnson, Elana Kutz, Becca Norton & Mary Hatsakorzian for providing yummy baked goods for dessert after dinner. And, finally, thank you so much to Becca Norton, Mary Hatsakorzian, Ernea Crown, Gwen Gorlin, Kerri Bauer, Allison Kierman, Sarah Levin, Shannon Boivin, Tricia Zich, Liz Vaisben, Michelle Stewart, Karen Twibell, Vivian Hummitzsch & Brandi Ellsworth for providing snacks, drinks and fruit for the teachers to snack on throughout the week. Thank you all!!!
We Really Need Your Feedback
Enrollment for 2018-19 is underway and we need your help reaching out to new families who are interested in joining the SSKY community next year! Write a review at www.greatschools.org explaining why you love Sonoran Sky. Your review is anonymous and only takes a few moments. Review our school by clicking HERE.
Community Business Partners AND
Auction Donors! AWESOME!
In addition to all their other support, these amazing businesses also donated SILENT AUCTION items! Check out what they donated below and be sure to THANK them when you visit!
Dr. Michael Feinberg, Dr. Bruce Goldstein & Dr. Tal Masserman at Affiliated Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics donated a $1000 Gift Certificate toward Orthodontic Treatment for an adult, teen or child, PLUS a basket full of goodies including a WaterPik. BID HERE Item #200
The JCC donated a one year family membership to the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center. New Members Only. Expires 2/28/19; must contact JCC membership at (480) 483-7121 upon receipt of purchase. BID HERE Item #218
Xtreme generously donated a “Basic” Birthday party for ages 3-12. Birthday parties include 1 hour in the gym and 30 minutes in party room, decorations, balloons, cake and paper products, your choice of colors red, blue, pink, or purple, t-shirt for bday child, invitations & thank you notes. Parties are held Saturdays & Sundays. BID HERE Items #270 & 271
My Pie, your neighborhood pizzeria, donated 6 Pizza Pies!
BID HERE Item #262
BID HERE on Item #276 a certificate for a 3 Hour Organizing Session on the Area of Your Choice from Wurth Organizing.
BID HERE on Item #253 from Chipotle and you get 2 gift cards each good for 4 regular-priced entrees, order of chips and guac, and regular fountain drinks.
Thanks for Reading!
CONGRATULATIONS! You read all the way to end of the Newsletter! THANK YOU! You deserve a REWARD! If you haven’t purchased your yearbook yet, use this code “newsreward” and get $20 off the regular full price! But, HURRY, this coupon code expires on Tuesday, February 6th!
If you already purchased your yearbook, unfortunately, you can’t use this coupon code, but keep reading the newsletter! In addition to the wonderful school knowledge you now have, you also know there are sometimes surprises! Share your knowledge with a friend!
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Welcome to 2018! Let’s hit the ground running!

Hello and Goodbye
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Happy New Year! With every new year we welcome new faces and new friends to Sonoran Sky. We also bid farewell to beloved members of our community.
Welcome to all the new Thunderbird families and students starting their first day TODAY! We hope that all of our new families will join us at the Winter New Family Orientation on January 23rd at 6pm.
Margaret Gavit
As you step back into the school routine, take a minute to stop in and say “hello” to Mrs. Margaret Gavit, our new Front Desk Clerk. Mrs. Gavit joined the awesome Front Office team the final week of 2017 and is already an integral part of the school. She recently moved to sunny Arizona from Chicago – just in time to avoid one of the coldest winters ever! (Ask her about fly-fishing! She’s an aficionado.) Welcome.
As many you already noticed, Mrs. Kate MacLean changed to a new desk and is now our Records Secretary. CONGRATULATIONS!
We also say goodbye to Mr. Dan. In fact, today is his last day. For the past several years, Mr. Dan worked tirelessly to create a clean and beautiful campus. We could always count on him to lend a hand, guard a cross-walk, rake the dirt in perfect lines (which always made me feel guilty walking through it!), and share a smile. We will miss him terribly.
PTO MEETING TOMORROW
NEW TIME!!! Please come to the first PTO Meeting of 2018 tomorrow at 7:45am! We’ll be talking about all the upcoming events for 2018!
SSKY CALENDAR
Tuesday, Jan. 9
PTO Meeting, 7:45am
Thursday, Jan. 11
School Tour, 9:15am
Friday, Jan. 12
Resolve to Get Involved PTO Breakfast, 9am
STEM Committee meeting, immediately following, 10am
Monday, Jan 15
No School
Last Day to register for District Fun Run
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Homework Club starts, 3:15pm
Monday, Jan. 22
School Council, 3:30pm
Tuesday, Jan. 23
Pajama Day!
Early Release, 12:30
Portillo Dine Around
New Family Orientation, 6pm
Amazon Smile is SO 2017
The newest way to give back via Amazon is Amazon Affiliate and SSKY just happens to have a link all set up!
Amazon Affiliate returns up to 10% back from every Amazon purchase to SSKY. This is significantly more than Amazon Smile! So, bookmark this page and always start your shopping with this Amazon link.
Countdown to SSKY Top 10 Upcoming Events!
HELP WANTED ASAP: JOBS AVAILABLE
Please help spread the word that we have some job openings at school. Mr. Dawson is looking for a few new duty aides to work with our children. Click HERE for the job description and to apply online.
PTO ENRICHMENT REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY
Spring Enrichment Registration starts TODAY. Go to www.sskypto.com to register. Popular classes sell out FAST and many classes are limited to the first 6 students to register. Classes start the week of February 5th.
CANTINA NIGHT: TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Cantina Night tickets are on sale now. This fun, parents-only fundraising event will take place the evening of Saturday, February 10th. This event Sold Out last year and we’ve already sold almost 1/2 of our tickets, so buy your tickets soon! 
STEM NIGHT MEETING – JANUARY 12TH 10AM
Join the STEM Night committee! Join us for a quick meeting THIS Friday at 10am, immediately after the yogurt breakfast (you can also call in remotely)!
Want to represent your company, industry, or career path to our enthusiastic kids at STEM Night on MARCH 7, 6-8pm? Contact candicegimbel@gmail.com.
Do you know an awesome scientist, engineer, or mathematician who would be a compassionate and unbiased science fair judge? Contact candicegimbel@gmail.com.
DISTRICT FUN RUN – REGISTER BY JANUARY 15TH
Sign up for the district 5K Fun Run / Walk on SATURDAY February 3rd. Register before January 15th here. Join us at the flagpole Thursday, January 11th at 8:45am for a 5K training walk. Email for more information.
NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION JANUARY 23RD
New to Sonoran Sky? WELCOME!!! We’re SO glad you are here! You’ve probably got a million questions and we’d love to get them answered for you. Please join Mr. Dawson and members of our PTO Executive Board at a short New Family Orientation on Tuesday, January 23rd at 6pm.
PTO BOARD ELECTIONS – FEBRUARY 6TH
Look here to see the nominees for our 2018-19 PTO Board. There are still open positions and we welcome nominations for all roles until January 23rd. Email Alison Feinberg with nominations.
SCHOOL-WIDE PLAY DATE FEBRUARY 19TH
Want to get together with your friends? (And, let your kids play, too?) Need something to do on Presidents’ Day? Put the February Ambassador Play Day on your calendar NOW! Monday, February 19th, 10-11:30am at Northsight Park. 
K-4 SCIENCE FAIR REGISTRATION DUE FEBRUARY 26TH
Why? How? What? Did your student spend winter break experimenting with and questioning her surroundings? Sounds like the start to a great SCIENCE PROJECT. Click here for STEM Night project rubric. REGISTER HERE!
AND COMING IN AT NUMBER 1 . . .
Kindergarten Roundup February 1st
Sonoran Sky Elementary invites all parents of children turning five years old by September 1, 2018, to our Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, February 1.st 
Come learn about our Kindergarten programs and educational opportunities. You will be able to preview the classrooms, hear presentations from our teachers and principal, and have all your questions answered in a discussion period. The classroom tour is at 5:45pm and a meeting will start promptly at 6:00pm.
Interested families, friends with preschoolers, and even veteran SSKY families will not want to miss this very important evening!  We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, February 1st!
Community Business Partners
Our Community Business Partners generously support our school and public education. Please take a minute to click on the logos below and visit their websites.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT! SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH! Leave the kids at Xtreme Gymnastics for a fun-filled Saturday evening of gymnastics fun, games and group activities while you go out and have a lively time of your own! Open to non-members.
Reservations are required and space is limited. Call Now! 480-596-3543
We are a specialized dental practice offering pediatric care for children starting at one year of age, as well as orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages. For years, our team has been providing our patients with quality care and exceptional service, ensuring our patients a lifetime of dental health. Click here to schedule your appointment!
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eCybermission: Take the Challenge!

eCybermission: Take the Challenge! Enrichment Course

Teacher: Mrs. Day, Room 406

Grade: 6th

Wednesdays, 3:20p.m. – 5:00p.m.

This is a two-semester class; course fee covers all 20 sessions as well as all materials. 

20 weeks total, 12 weeks of the first semester and 8 weeks of the second semester: 9/4/2019 – 3/4/2020

No classes on 10/9, 10/30, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1, 1/29

Course Description

Accept the challenge!  Take the average science fair into cyberspace and join our team! ECybermission is a web-based science technology engineering architecture and mathematics competition for 6th-9th graders nationwide.  Sonoran Sky is looking for teams to propose a solution to a real-world problem in our community and compete for state, regional and national awards. We need YOU!

eCYBERMISSION is a 20-week course and will resume immediately after winter break. There will be 12 class sessions in the fall semester and 8 class sessions in the spring.

This course is limited to 12 sixth graders.

SSKY PTO Enrichment Course Policies

Please read the Sonoran Sky PTO Enrichment Program Terms and Conditions and Waiver of Liability.

SSKY PTO Payments Policy

To ensure accurate bookkeeping, secure collections, provide tax receipts, expedite processing, and reduce waste, all PTO-facilitated payments must be made online via credit card, debit card, eCheck, or ACH automated bank draft.

Please contact enrichment@sskypto.com for assistance.

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2019-2020 Team Thunderbird Fundraising

Join Team Thunderbird

Team Thunderbird – Back to School Campaign In August, we ask our families to join Team Thunderbird right away in order to ensure we can continue the many unique PTO supported programs at Sonoran Sky, including hands-on science instruction in the Wonderland Outdoor Classroom and Garden, Artists in Residence, classroom magazine and software subscriptions, technology updates, the SkyWriters’ Secret Garden publishing lab, and capital improvements (for example, in past years PTO has purchased shade structures, playground structures, “skylights”). Team Thunderbird also provides the funds necessary for our signature events like Movie Night, Science Fair, STEM Night, and Art Walk, to name just a few! Without your support of Team Thunderbird we would not have these programs or events.

Team Thunderbird is separate from Classroom Support Funds, CSF provides your classroom teacher with the funds to support classroom specific initiatives. You can pay your Classroom Support Fees here. 

Team Thunderbird Levels of Support (Minimum suggested support is $50 per student)

Principal’s Circle – $1,000   Your family will be invited to a participate in a winter Principal’s Circle luncheon with Mr. Dawson. Your family name will be added to a permanent memorial art installation in the Wonderland outdoor classroom. You will lso receive an SSKY swag bag, key chain, and car decal.

Wonderland Club – $500-$999   Your family name will be added to a permanent memorial art installation in the Wonderland outdoor classroom (plus swag bag, key chain and car decal).

Swag Club – $250-$499   Receive an SSKY nylon swag bag (plus key chain and car decal).

Key Club – $100-$249   Receive an SSKY key chain (plus car decal).

Team Thunderbird – $1-$99   Receive a stylish “Team Thunderbird” car decal to show your support.

Other Fundraising Opportunities throughout the year include:

Read-a-Thon – In November, our Read-a-Thon gives our extended family, friends, and neighbors the opportunity to support public education by sponsoring a child’s reading journey. This fundraiser is typically associated with a larger identified need at our school. The past two years’ proceeds from our Fall Fundraiser built our award-winning Wonderland Outdoor Classroom, Garden, and Amphitheatre. Future identified improvements may include updated playground equipment, soccer goals, additional outdoor sunshades, and a modern theater sound system.

Cantina Night – This adults-only evening event gives parents, caregivers, and community partners an opportunity to socialize in a fun setting while also supporting our school. To make it even easier to get out of the house, we organize a Kids’ Night Out on the same evening.

Community Business Partners – We solicit donations from area businesses as a channel for business owners to support an excelling local public school in exchange for advertising and exposure to our grateful community. Interested business owners can contact cbp@sskypto.com.

Other Incomes – Additionally, we have several smaller streams of revenue, including clothing and yearbook sales, Enrichment classes, the Carnival, the Book Fairs, food trucks at STEM Night and the Art Walk, Box Top collections, and other similar retail activities.

Where Does the Money Go?

We encourage you to participate and give as you are able, to the benefit of our children. Each year, the total amount donated by parents is invested in the current school year. The PTO takes pride in being good stewards of your donations, and we encourage you to attend our open PTO meetings the first Tuesday of every month at 7:45am in the school library to see firsthand (Please check the calendar. Night meetings will be held at 6pm the first Tuesday of September, January, and April). Every adult living in a household with a SSKY student is a member of the PTO, and we welcome your insight, experience, and opinions as we work to improve education at Sonoran Sky.

Click here for a PDF of the FY 2019-2020 Budget (Note- this budget does not reflect Classroom Support Funds which are held by the PTO as a convenience for the teachers. Classroom Support Funds are not used by the PTO, but used by the grade levels to support classroom learning.)

Have a question? Contact fundraising@sskypto.com.

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Open PTO Board Positions for the 2015-16 School Year

Who doesn’t love getting to know what’s going on and getting involved at Sonoran Sky Elementary?  Here’s a great way: come be apart of Sonoran Sky’s PTO! 

Here is a list of open Board Position for the 2015/2016 School Year.  If interested in any of the following positions, please email Whitney Crutchley at president@sskypto.com by Friday, April 17th to be included in the upcoming Board Nominations.  Please include your name, phone, email, child’s name(s) and child’s teacher(s) as well as a few sentences about you and your family.  Ballots will be in the front office Tuesday, April 21st. 

President Elect
Year of shadowing the PTO President.  Will become President for the 2016/17 and 2017/18 School Years. Time commitment for President Elect – 3 – 5 hours per week.

Treasurer
Manages both the PTO General Account as well as the School Support Accounts by Grade Level.  Manages all the inflows and outflows of the both accounts.  Time commitment – 8 – 10 hours per week.

Wonderland Co-ChairAttending the monthly PTO meetings, updating the PTO group on Wonderland happenings

  • Meeting regularly with the Wonderland Committee to accomplish monthly goals
  • Managing the contract with our Master Gardener, Karen Klein
  • Start up projects in preparation for upcoming school year
  • Going to the nursery to pick up items several times throughout the year
  • Working with the PTO Treasurer to make sure we are on budget throughout the year
  • Contacting nurseries, plant providers, Home Depot, and compost and soil providers (Singh and Pioneer) for direct discounts when needed
  • Managing volunteers for different projects such as clean-up days, evening events, etc.
  • Helping put up/take down frost cloths during winter break and winter school days when frost may hurt plants
  • Work with Pond Gnome to communicate pond maintenance needs.
  • Work with District contacts at times, such as irrigation lead, landscaping company, electrical dept, plumbing, etc.
  • Assist with Science Fair and Art Walk

Room Parent Coordinator
The Room Parent Coordinator assists classroom room parents that will act as support for their teachers. Provides monthly communication to room parents to disseminate in their classroom and liaisons between the administration and PTO. Attends monthly PTO meetings, gathers Teacher Favorites list for distribution to classrooms, coordinates Teacher Gift funds distribution, and works with Hospitality Committee for Teacher Appreciation week. Time requirement – The beginning of school and Teacher Appreciation week are the most time intensive. Otherwise, throughout the school year only a couple hours a month.

Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinate the Volunteer Meeting at the beginning of the school year.  Attends PTO meetings. Manage all the Sign up Genius for the different volunteer activities.  Help manage the committees for the different offices.  Communicate volunteer opportunities.  Manage the “on deck” volunteer group.  Time requirement – The beginning of the year for the first few weeks are the most time consuming.  After that, 3-5 hours per month maximum.

Lost & Found
Manage the lost and found at the school.  Quarterly, gather up all those lost articles of clothing, hats, etc.  Those with their names on them will be returned to the children.  All others will be washed and put out for display for parents/children to retrieve.  Anything not collected will be donated.  Time requirement – 4 – 5 hours per quarter.  7-10 loads of laundry done per quarter.

Secret Garden Coordinator
Attends monthly PTO meeting. Manage the Secret Garden books by grade level. Grades 1-6 write and illustrate their own book.  Volunteer needed to type for the younger grades, print the pages, bind the books after illustration, and coordinate the process with teachers. Time requirement – Extensive time commitment at the end of each semester.

Marketing Support
Assist with the weekly newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, website, and other communications channels. Time requirement: 5 to 7 hours per week.

Sonoran Sky Marketing

The Sonoran Sky PTO Marketing and Communications group has many duties, including: this website, Spirit Store sales, the yearbook, marquee, newsletters, social media, event posters and banners, and many other fun and tedious tasks around the school. Our group also oversees some of the greatest events at school, including the Talent Show, Art Walk, Science Fair and STEAM Night, and Movie Night.

Want to join in?  Our team needs the following volunteers for the 2019-20 school year. If you see something that suits you, please contact marketing@sskypto.com.

VP Marketing, Pearl Woodring
VP Communications, Megan Starr
Marquee: Nina Vomero
Yearbook: Tova Adelman
Spirit Shop: Kerri Bauer
Directory: WE NEED YOU!
Master of Calendars: WE NEED YOU!
Newsletters: WE NEED YOU!
Yearbook Photographers: WE NEED YOU!

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Read-a-Thon October 25- November 10

Get ready to read and raise money for Sonoran Sky. October 25th – November 10th, Sonoran Sky students will be reading and fundraising towards our goal, $40,000 and 665,000 reading minutes.

So let’s break it down!

  • Each student creates their personal RAT webpage. Packets went home on Friday, October 25th. If you can’t find your log in information, please email RAT@sskypto.com.
  • Students will read at school during our 10-day reading sessions: at least 300 minutes. Teachers will track these minutes on student’s personal RAT website. Students can also read at home, but be sure to track those minutes on their personal RAT webpage. Click here to see the fun Read-a-Thon Calendar
  • ASK family, friends, neighbors and community for $25 or greater donations towards our SSKY $40,000 fundraising goal. Your RAT webpage facilitates all donation requests online in a few easy steps.
  • Check out RAT’s Prize Program to see how students can earn sweet prizes for both reading extra “At Home” minutes and getting donations.

Where Does the Money Go?

  • We need to raise $40,000 to fund our existing obligations, including essentials like science instruction with a full-time Master Gardener, back-to-school start-up materials, grade level Artists-in-Residence, electronic resources, important additional professional development for our teachers, and so much more.
  • If we raise more than the $40,000, in previous years, additional funds have funded capital improvements, including Shade, Water Filtration System, Classroom Seating, and updates on playgrounds in the school.

Mr. Dawson has challenged all the students… if we hit our $40,000 goal, then top RAT students will Pie MR. DAWSON on stage at our Finale Rally.

Your involvement will encourage our students to read, promote literacy, and help raise the funds necessary to provide our students with the best learning environment!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact RAT Committee at RAT@sskypto.com

Thank you for your support!

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 We need Read-a-Thon volunteers!

To make Read-a-Thon super successful, it is going to take a Village. Check out the RAT’s Sign Up Genius and sign up for a few time slots.

(RAT SUG link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B44A9AE2BA46-readathon2 )

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Garden Lunch Guest Reader Days 

Read-a-Thon and Book Fair have teamed up!

Each student is invited to bring a Guest Reader to the Garden!  This guest reader can be a parent, grandparent, family member, neighbor or friend. We ask that Guest Readers arrive 5-minutes early to your student’s specific grade level time (see below), sign in at the office, meet your student in their classroom and then head to the garden for 30-minutes of reading and lunch. Followed with a visit to the enchanted forest book fair located in the library.

Students that do not have a guest reader that day, will enjoy their normally scheduled recess and lunch.

Click here to see the Garden Lunch Guest Reader Days Time Schedule

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Calling all Businesses!
Would you consider supporting our Read-a-thon by placing an ad that will appear on all of our public RAT web pages? Our readers, families and their friends will learn more about you and your business and know you support our reading project.

Purchase your ad space visit www.read-a-thon.com/donate/ Enter your code 26745

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Everything you need to know about the ReadThon…

All Things Read-a-Thon
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Welcome to RAT… Read-a-Thon!
Get ready to read and raise money for Sonoran Sky. October 30th through November 13th, Sonoran Sky students will be reading at school and fundraising towards our $20,000 goal.
Your involvement will encourage our students to read, promote literacy, and help raise the funds necessary to provide our students with the best environment to learn!  
Let’s break it down!
  • Help your student create their personal RAT webpage by October 27th. Details in RAT Packet.
  • Students will read at school and participate in a ton of fun activities. Click here to see the Fun RAT Calendar
  • Yes, this is also a fundraiser, so we ASK that all students reach out to their family, friends, neighbors and community to ask for donations towards our SSKY $20,000 fundraising goal. Your RAT webpage can facilitate all donation asks online.
  • Check out RAT’s Prize Program to see how students can earn sweet prizes for both reading extra “At Home” minutes and getting donations. Click here to see the Prize Program
  • Here is a short video from Kristina about RAT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkRKS9WP-M&feature=youtu.be

THE SSKY CALENDAR
Thursday, October 26
RAT Kickoff, 9:30am
Early Release, 12:30 pm
Trunk or Treat, 5:30pm
Monday, October 30
RAT Begins
Book Fair Begins
Tuesday, October 31
Dress up as a book character
Tuesday, November 7
2nd gr. Guest Readers, 9am
Kinder Guest Readers, 11am
1st gr. Guest Readers, 2:30pm
Wednesday, November 8
4th gr. Guest Readers, 10:30am
3rd gr. Guest Readers, 11am
Thursday, November 9
5th gr. Guest Readers, 9am
6th gr. Guest Readers, 2:30pm
Monday, November 13
Last Day of RAT
RAT
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?

  • We need to raise $20,000 to fund our existing obligations, including essential things like back-to-school start-up materials, Artists-in-Residence, science instruction with full-time Master Gardener Karen Klein, electronic resources like Chromebooks, important additional professional development for our teachers, and so much more.
  • If we raise more than the $20,000 we need to meet our financial obligations, those additional funds will go directly to our new 1st – 6th grade playground equipment. So, for example, if we raise $25,000, $5,000 will go towards the playground and, if we are successful fundraisers, it may even get installed over THIS winter break! Kids could come back in January to a NEW PLAYGROUND!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact RAT Committee Chair,
Kristina Brown at kbrown4110@gmail.com
*Be sure to check your student’s Friday Folder on October 20th for their Read-a-Thon Packet.
Let’s have some fun, read like crazy and make some money for Sonoran Sky!!!
Thank you in advance for your support!
Sonoran Sky Elementary Schools RAT Committee, Teachers and Staff
RAT Kickoff Rally
RAT
RAT Kickoff Rally
Thursday, October 26 at 9:30am
Come enjoy some school spirit, tons of fun and Kristy Bidwell, owner of the Cardinals and Game Time Coaching, as she speaks to the students about setting GOALS.
We encourage parents to come join the fun!
We Need RAT Volunteers
RAT
To make Read-a-Thon super successful, it is going to take a Village.
Please take a look at RAT’s Sign Up Genius and sign up for a few time slots.
Dress as Your Favorite Book Character
Have you been planning your Halloween Dress Up Costume?
As part of our RAT Fun, SSKY Students and Teachers
may come to school in costume on October 31st. But, there is a stipulation . . . you must dress as your favorite book character AND you must bring the book (or a copy of the book cover) with you so you can share your character with the class!
All costumes must be age appropriate and no weapons of any type may be brought to school.
Did you miss the DIY Book Character Costume Ideas Sheet?
Mark Your Calendar!
RAT’s version of Friendly Fridays is back!
Each student is invited to bring in a Guest Reader to class on their grade’s special day. This Guest Reader can be a parent, grandparent, family member, neighbor or friend. There is nothing fancy to it.
We ask that Guest Readers just come at your student’s specific grade level time, sign in at the office and be ready to read in small groups with your kiddo and some friends for 30 minutes.
There is no need to RSVP
and you can bring your own books or borrow some from the classroom.
For students that do not have a guest reader that day,
teachers will use the buddy system with other guest readers in attendance.
RAT
Tuesday, November 7th
2nd Grade – 9 am
Kindergarten – 11 am
1st Grade – 2:30 pm
Wednesday, November 8th
4th Grade – 10:30 am
3rd Grade – 11 am
Thursday, November 9th
5th Grade – 9 am
6th Grade – 2:30 pm
Calling All Businesses!
Would you consider supporting our Read-a-thon by placing an ad that will appear on
all of our public web pages? Our readers, families and their friends will learn more about
you and your business and know you support our reading project.
Purchase your ad space for as low as $100 by contacting
Kristina Brown at kbrown4110@gmail.com or visit 
www.read-a-thon.com/donate/ Enter your code 17130
Thank you to our RAT Business Partners
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Friday is Spirit Wear Day!

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Friday is Spirit Day
Every Friday is Spirit Wear Day! Show your Thunderbird pride by wearing SSKY Spirit Wear. Don’t have an “official” Sonoran Sky shirt or don’t have time to do laundry? Make your own shirt or just wear our school colors – purple and teal.
Tuesday is Pink Day
The Sonoran Sky Student Council would like to honor our SSKY families who are impacted by breast cancer and increase awareness by inviting everyone to WEAR PINK on Tuesday, October 3rd,
THE SSKY CALENDAR
Tuesday, October 3
PTO Meeting, 8am
Early Release, 12:30pm
Come to School dressed in Pink –
Breast Cancer Awareness
STEM Night Planning Mtg,
6:30pm @ JCC
Wednesday, October 4
UPC Seminar, 6pm
“ABC’s of Special Needs
Planning Made Easy”
Thursday, October 5
School Tour, 9:15am
Friday, October 6
Parent Garden Work Day, 9am
Spirit Wear Day
Thursday, October 12
Honors Reading Fair, 5pm
Friday, October 13
First Quarter Ends
SSOS Planning Mtg, 9am
Spirit Wear Day
Attention Green Thumbs
Thank you for coming to Dirt Day
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support Dirt Day 2017! It was a huge success and much was accomplished. For more information, click HERE.
Still want to get your hands dirty?
Come be a part of the Garden Committee. Our first monthly Garden Work Day is this Friday, Oct 6, after drop-off. Garden work days will continue on the first Friday of every month.
Bring gloves, water, a sense of humor and a love of the outdoors. Spend the morning making the garden beautiful and ready for students and lessons. We will also help with preparing classroom materials for Mrs. Klein, the Master Gardener and Garden Teacher.
The Garden Committee will also have periodic opportunities to help students when they come to visit the garden during class time. We’d love your company on this fabulous outdoor garden committee.
All are welcome to join.
Great Schools Feedback Needed
Leave your Review of SSKY on Great Schools
Open enrollment for this year is closed; however, enrollment for 2018-19 is underway and we need your help reaching out to new families who are interested in joining the SSKY community next year!
Write a review at www.greatschools.org explaining why you love Sonoran Sky. Your review is anonymous and only takes a few moments.
Review our school by clicking HERE.
STEM Night Committee Forming
Is Science, Engineering, Math and Technology your family’s jam?
The planning for the SSKY STEM Night is kicking off soon. This fun and educational night for kids and parents alike will take place on Wednesday, March 7th. The event will feature two aspects this year: 1) a judged competition aka “The Fair”; and 2) School-wide Family Science Celebration aka “Festival.”
The STEM Night Committee is forming now. This event has ALL NEW chairs this year and they would LOVE your ideas and help!
Join us at one of our two meetings:
October 2nd at 10am at SSKY
October 3rd at 6:30pm, kids/dinner welcome, @ the JCC
Email Candice Gimbel and Dawn Parks for more information candicegimbel@gmail.com or dawnmarieparks1213@gmail.com.
Get Ready for Read-a-Thon
Don’t wait to start planning your Halloween dress up attire
To kick off our 1st Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser, Mr. Dawson has given the green light for everyone to dress up in costume on October 31st! To participate, you must dress as your favorite book character and you must bring the specific book (or a copy of the book cover) to school to share with your class. 
All costumes must be age appropriate. No weapons. No Masks. Not Scary! 
For a DIY list of book character costume ideas, click HERE.
Save the Date
PTO Meeting
Everyone is invited to the October PTO meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 8am in the Library. Among the items we will be discussing is our our upcoming Read-a-Thon and the status of the new playground equipment. Childcare provided.
School Tour
Please share with any prospective Sonoran Sky families that the next School Tour will take place on Thursday, October 5. It will begin promptly in the lobby at 9:15am. Let your friends see first-hand our wonderful school.
A Few Words of Gratitude
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Teacher Lunch
A HUGE thank you to Shacke Sanosian for providing the teachers and staff a delicious lunch from Pita Jungle last Tuesday. Thank you also to Gwen Gorlin, Barbara Stein, Kerri Bauer, Allison Kierman, Sarah Levin, Myria Kniffen, Kyla Johnson, Nikki Coburn and Michelle Stewart for providing drinks and dessert. Finally, many thanks to Myria Kniffen, Ernea Crown and Amy Rhodes for helping to set-up and clean-up. We appreciate you all.
J. Crew Fashion Event
Thank you to everyone who came out to our J. Crew Fashion Event. We hope you had a great time, while building your fall wardrobe and raising money for our school.
Thanks to Our Community Partners!
Our Community Business Partners generously support our school and public education. Please take a minute to click on the logos below and visit their websites.
AZ Water Solutions has been creating clean water & happy customers since 2013. Specializing in the installation of “green” salt-free whole house filtration systems, water softeners, whole house carbon filter systems, reverse osmosis systems, and hot water circulation pumps.
Desert Storm is one of the largest All Star, High School & Middle School Cheer training gyms in the State! We hold more State, Regional, National, International, and WORLD TITLES than anyone in the state! Our size means that we have more opportunities for your cheerleader and a team for every age and ability. 
  Pssst… Want your business here? Email cbp@sskypto.com for info! 
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