
Sunnyvale ISD E-News

Welcome to the First Edition of the SHS Weekly E-News!
SHS Families,
Welcome to our first edition of the SHS Weekly E-News!
Our typical distribution date for campus e-news will be Thursday of each week. Then, you can expect our typical Sunnyvale ISD E-News with a link to this (along with all three other) campus weekly e-newsletters.
We learned in our communications survey last year that our parents wanted more targeted news from our campuses and a shorter district e-news on Friday. So, we are bringing you that convenience!
If you have any questions about the SHS Weekly E-News or if you have something you'd like to submit, please contact Shaira Starnes - shaira.starnes@sunnyvaleisd.com or anyone at the SHS front office.
For all district communications matters, please contact emily.white@sunnyaleisd.com.
Thank you!
#RaidersRise
From SHS Principal Ashlee Graham: Welcome, Raiders!
I wanted to reach out to provide you with some important information for the upcoming school year.
First of all, I am so excited to get to work with your kids every day. I am looking forward to getting to know them and cheer them on in their academic and nonacademic successes.
There is a lot of important back-to-school information being provided right now, so I wanted to separate these out so that they do not get lost in the shuffle.
Online SpiritWear Store
Orders are due by midnight on August 27
Orders will be delivered to SHS and can be picked up in the front office once delivered. You will be notified when they are ready for pickup.
Student Handbook
Cell phone procedures
Late work
Tardies
Semester exam exemptions
Cell Phone Procedures
- Each classroom is supplied with a pocket chart that will be used to collect cell phones and other cellular devices each day during each instructional period for the full 45 minutes.
- Cellular devices are expected to be turned off.
Cellular devices will be allowed during passing periods and during hour block lunch.
Confiscated cellular devices will not be returned to students, but rather they must be picked up by a parent or guardian.
Vapes
Hour Block Lunch
Formerly known as Power Hour, HBL will be used to support the academic, social and emotional needs of students. Below is a graphic of some of the academic supports that will be available for students and details about each. Please note that when these supports are assigned to students, parents will receive automated notifications via email. These emails will indicate date, location, the associated teacher, and what the consequences are if it is not attended.
HBL has been extended to 5 days a week this year, beginning Friday, August 25.
Students will also have time for eating, socializing, games, etc.
SHS Meet the Teacher Night- August 28th
Date: August 28
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Format: "Free Flow"
Meet the Teacher will look a little different this year. Instead of a schedule driven by bells, you will be free to come and go as it fits your schedule. Our hope is that it better serves you, as we know that schedules can be really full at this time of year.
In this new format, you can pull up your child’s schedule using our new district app and follow it in whatever order and whatever timeframe you prefer. Each teacher will have a simple activity for you to engage in. Don’t worry, they will be designed to connect with you, not induce anxiety. For example, the teacher may have blank note cards on which you can write your child a note. The teacher can later give the card to your student when they need a little encouragement. We want to create an environment that is inviting and allows you to experience the essence of SHS!
Because this new format is so flexible, we would like to ask you to consider the following:
Please remember that there will be lots of families that will be trying to make connections with each teacher, so we would like to keep any greeting and/or activity lines moving.
Please avoid conversations that are better suited for a parent-teacher conference.
Please arrive in plenty of time to visit each teacher before the event concludes at 7:30 p.m.
Please Join Our PTA
SMS and SHS are benefitting from a formation team for their very own PTA this year. When you join PTA, your membership fees help support this effort. By next year, the middle school and high school will have its very own PTA board.
If you'd like to be a part of the formation team (which will be supporting our MS and HS teachers and students this year in BIG ways, please reach out to emily.white@sunnyvaleisd.com.
Thank you!
Download Our New District App!
You Asked, We Listened!
SISD Presents Thrillshare App
You asked for more consistent communications and we're delivering.
Introducing Thrillshare —SISD’s new communications platform. Thrillshare powers both SISD’s new website and school-branded app, bringing everything for all SISD communications into a single place.
Now, you will no longer need to download multiple apps to keep up with your Raider and they will be able to message their Raider’s teachers directly for quick questions and information. Parents can download in one, custom-built Sunnyvale ISD app to quickly locate information about information related to Sunnyvale ISD. Benefits:
1️⃣ No longer a need to download multiple apps to keep up with your Raider. Use one app for all communications needs; 📅 Access news, calendar, documents, staff information and alerts all in one convenient place;
📍Quickly locate transportation, dining, grades and documents all in one spot;
📚Using Thrillshare's "Rooms" feature, parents and students may review schedule and class information and message teachers directly in a safely monitored and secure environment.
Download on the iOS Store or Google Play Store Today!
From Director of Transportation Todd Staley: 2023-2024 Transportation Update
The start of school is just around the corner. The beginning of school is always rough getting everyone transported. Our goal is to streamline the process by verifying everyone who desires bus transportation. Our desire is that no one gets missed. The following will need to be done each year moving forward. Doing so will ensure I have your child listed on the route for the driver.
If you rode a bus last year, please fill out an existing rider form on the transportation website. Use QR Code or the link below to get to the website.
If you are new to Sunnyvale or wishing to begin bus transportation, please fill out the New Rider Form on the transportation website at the link below.
All riders must read and complete the 2023-2024 Student Rider Agreement at the link below.
If you do not know which Bus you ride, check the website (link below).
Changes:
If you are in the Preserve, your new bus will be Bus 12.
If you live in the Stoney Creek Gated side, you will be on Bus 12.
First Day of School
Buses will run on a normal schedule on the first day. Buses will depart the lot between 6:45 a.m. and 6:55 a.m. If you rode the bus last year, your pick up time will be approximately the same time as last year for SES/SIS. MS/HS route will be between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. If you are out by the curb, our drivers will not miss you.
Get the APP!
The Viafy Parent App is a great tool to allow you to see your child’s bus. This will allow you to see when the bus is approaching. If you are not set up, contact Transportation to get credentials. Credentials are sent to the email used to enroll your child.
Thank you for allowing us to transport your child! Let’s make this a great Raider Year!
Thank you,
Todd Staley
Director of Transportation
Sunnyvale Transportation 972-226-5974 ext 4402
New Cafeteria Payment Program
SISD has partnered with School Cafe for cafeteria payments!
With School Cafe, you can apply for free and reduced meal plans, manage your Raider's lunch balance and check out nutrition information. It's easy!
The School Cafe app will be available in the Sunnyvale ISD App!
Click on the School Cafe Set Up Quick Card to set up your Raider's new lunch account! All students who wish to pay for lunch using their student account number must register with School Cafe.
Contact robin.plett@sunnyvaleisd.com for more information.
Sign Up for the SISD BYOD Program!
Raider Pride Band March-a-Thon Set for August 15
Support the Sunnyvale FFA
Join the Raider Athletic Booster Club
Seniors: Time to RISE With the Sun On Your SENIOR YEAR!
Class of 2024
Senior Sunrise
Location: Raider Stadium
Time: 6:15 am
Class of 24 Meeting: August 28
SHS Parents: Pay For Class Fees Now - Don't Wait!
What Are SHS Activity Fees Used For?
Class activity fees are used to assist student leadership in planning and executing special events throughout the year. The fees are set based on the needs of the class - as you can imagine, seniors have more events and needs than ninth graders. A great example of an event would be homecoming.
These fees are recommended by not mandatory. A specified list is below. You may need to use your laptop to view them.
Summer Reading
Mission Statement:
The mission of Sunnyvale ISD is to engage, equip and empower all learners for life-long success.
Vision Statement:
Sunnyvale Raiders Rise!
SISD District Calendar