Sunrise Elementary School

10/26/2026

Read the latest column from Anoka-Hennepin School District Superintendent Greg Cole to learn a simple secret to ensuring your student’s academic success. (Spoiler alert: It doesn’t involve hours of homework or study plans!)

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/23/2026

We are grateful for the grants AHEF provides! Our math specialist, Mrs. Taylor, arranged this opportunity for our fourth and fifth grade students last year!Anoka-Hennepin Educational Foundation

10/23/2026

PTO needs our help so we can have the Halloween dance!

SUNRISE PARENTS!! We need your help! We can’t throw this fun event without parent volunteers to help run the evening. If you are able too, please review the sign up and volunteer to help us! We appreciate it!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA9A62BA3FFCF8-65889015-fall

10/21/2026

Students need to ATTEND school to ACHIEVE in school. Anoka-Hennepin Schools aims to share attendance resources and tips with families to support student success.

Why it matters: The more involved students are in school, the more likely they are to enjoy and want to attend school.

Students who attend school 95% of the time are:
•More likely to be on track to graduate on time. ⌛
•Do better in reading and math. 📚
•Are less likely to fail a class. ⭐
•Are more likely to have the credits needed to graduate. 🎓

Families can make a difference: We can all work together to support students. Consider how you can help:

•🎒Teach your child to organize their clothes, lunch and books for school the night before, so they are prepared in the morning.
• 🎭 Encourage your child to participate in before- or after-school activities. Students who are involved at school usually enjoy school more and are more likely to want to attend each day.
• 🩺 Schedule non-emergency health and dental appointments outside of school hours; and schedule vacations for days your children don’t have school.
•📅 If you know your child needs to miss school, contact the office as soon as possible to coordinate plans as soon as possible.

✅ Get information about attendance policies and explore resources online at ahschools.us/attendtoachieve.

10/13/2026

Participants learn the fundamentals of street hockey including passing, stick handling, shooting and positioning through drills and small games. Sessions emphasize teamwork, movement, and gameplay in a fun environment. Starts Tuesday October 20. Grades K-5. Register at https://bit.ly/4jUyeo4.

10/09/2026

We had a fantastic time at Ice Cream for Books and Numbers! Thank you to the Sunrise literacy and math committees for planning such a successful event!

10/08/2026

Tonight's the night! We hope you can join us for Ice Cream for Books and Numbers from 5:30 - 7:00!

10/07/2026

🍁🍂 Cooler fall weather and even cooler youth activities! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/uw250p.

10/07/2026

Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Greg Cole, has a background in teaching. ICYMI: He also writes regular columns for parents of students!

"As your new superintendent, I want parents and guardians to know that we should do as much as we can together to make school fun and meaningful for your student.

The research is clear that possibly the best thing students can do to increase their confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve their engagement in ANY class is to be an active reader. Reading anything fun each day is the best way to start.

Reading is weightlifting for the brain. It is a powerful activity that only requires a library card and books that are fun to read and easy to see lying around in your home.

You don’t need to start with the classics. Keep it fun and give it time. If your child hasn’t been a reader until now, that’s okay. Like many things, changing habits takes time. Small actions, taken each day, have a profound effect over time."

Read the full column and his invitation to families for this school year:

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/06/2026

Family representation is needed at Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities. The focus of meetings is driven by parents' interests and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

👋 Join SEAC for its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.

❓What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services.

🩷 Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and an advisory council for special education programs in the district.

View the full schedule of meetings for the year and how to get involved:

The focus and work of the group is driven by parents' interest in projects and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.