Attention Sunland Families,
This is a reminder that today our Sunland Scorpions will take on Campbell School right here at Sunland!
Girls’ Game: 4:45 PM
Boys’ Game: 5:45 PM
Important Reminders:
Each athlete is allowed 4 tickets.
School-age children do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Please pick up athletes immediately after their game.
Girls’ basketball players who stay to watch the boys’ game must be accompanied by an adult.
Cheerleaders must be picked up after both games.
Playing time is not guaranteed.
Please follow all school rules and show respect to referees, coaches, players, and other spectators.
Come out and cheer on our Scorpions — let’s make it a great game day full of school spirit and good sportsmanship!
Go Scorpions! 🦂💛🖤
Sunland STEAM Academy Administration
📣 Parent Event Notifications from the Principal
Dear Sunland STEAM Academy Families,
We have an exciting week ahead filled with school spirit, community engagement, and fun activities! Please take note of the following upcoming events:
📅 Tuesday, October 28th
🎉 Represent Your Class Day
Students are encouraged to show their school pride by representing their class in creative and spirited ways!
Kdg - Red, 1st - Orange, 2nd - Yellow, 3rd - Green, 4th - Blue, 5th - Purple, 6th - White, 7th - Brown, 8th - Pink
🏀 Basketball Game vs. Campbell
Join us at Sunland STEAM Academy at 4:45 PM to cheer on our Boys and Girls teams as they take on Campbell!
📅 Wednesday, October 29th
🎉 Wacky Wednesday - come, dressed in your craziest mismatched outfit!
👋 Meet & Greet with the New Interim Principal Ms. Jeanette Beechum
Come meet our new interim principal and learn about the exciting plans for Sunland’s future!
🕓 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
💬 Parent Advisory Groups
Following the meet and greet, please join us for our Parent Advisory Groups meeting.
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 Thursday, October 30th
Teachers vs Students - Teachers come dressed as your students and students come dressed as your favorite teacher.
📅 Friday, October 31st
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade “Sunland Boulevard, BOO Stroll” Parade
🎃Our youngest students will celebrate with a festive Halloween parade along Sunland Boulevard. Come out and enjoy the fun!
More details to come about the parade.
We look forward to seeing our students, families, and community come together to celebrate the spirit of Sunland STEAM Academy!
Please remind students about school appropriate dress code while planning each Spirit Day.
Warm regards,
Jeannette Beechum
Principal, Sunland STEAM Academy
🌟 Join us Thursday! 🌟
Supporting Your Child for AZELLA Success Workshop
📅 Oct. 23 ⏰ 9–10:30 a.m. 📍 RSD Board Room
What to Expect:
Parents and caregivers will learn simple ways to support their children for the AZELLA test
Enjoy a Día de los Muertos altar and pan de muerto
Take home free bilingual books and homework dictionaries
Raffle 🎉
Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see you there!
Preparing Your Child for AZELLA Together
Join us for a parent session where you'll learn simple ways to support your child at home as they prepare for the AZELLA exam.
You'll also enjoy a Day of the Dead Altar, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), and the chance to win raffle prizes.
Each family will receive free bilingual resources, including books and school dictionaries in their language.
October 23 / District Board Room / 9:00 - 10:30 am
Enjoy Food and Fun and help raise some Dough
15% of all food, beverages and funpass game sales benefit Sunland STEAM Academy "Halloween BOO-BASH" (Costume contest at 6:00pm)
Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Place: Peter Piper Pizza at Central 6040 S Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85040
CAN'T MAKE IT OR IN A HURRY?
You can still donate by ordering online or through the app.
1. Order at Peterpiperpizza.com or through our app on the fundraiser date
2. Select the restaurant hosting the fundraiser
3. Enter the promo code FRESHDOUGH at checkout for donation contribution
We are excited to launch our advisory committees, with meetings beginning Oct. 29.
Route 402 Beginning 10/13/25
To ensure the safety and comfort of all students at the 10th St & Alta Vista stop on Route 401, we are making a small adjustment to how students are picked up in the morning:
AM First Trip
7:00 am- 10th Dr & Alta Vista: Students in grades K–3 will be picked up and transported to school.
7:03 am - 15th Ave & Lynne Dr
7:06 am- 11th Ave & Sunland Ave
7:10 am- 11th Ave & Atlanta Ave
7:15 am ARRIVE at Sunland to drop off K-3 graders
AM Second trip
7:20 am- 10th Dr & Alta Vista: The bus will return to pick up students in grades 4–8.
7:30 am ARRIVE at Sunland to drop off 4-8 graders
PM as follows
3:04 pm - 11th & Atlanta Ave
3:10 pm - 11th Ave & Sunland Ave
3:14 pm - 15th Ave & Lynne Ln
3:16 pm - 10th Dr & Alta Vista Dropping off K-3 (driver will return to Sunland for the 4-8 graders)
3:26 pm- 10th Dr & Alta Vista Dropping off 4-8
This change will help prevent overcrowding and make sure all students travel safely. Please have your child ready and in line at the appropriate time for their group.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us keep transportation safe for all students.
Route 402 Beginning 10/13/25
To ensure the safety and comfort of all students at the 10th St & Alta Vista stop on Route 401, we are making a small adjustment to how students are picked up in the morning:
AM First Trip
7:00 am- 10th Dr & Alta Vista: Students in grades K–3 will be picked up and transported to school.
7:03 am - 15th Ave & Lynne Dr
7:06 am- 11th Ave & Sunland Ave
7:10 am- 11th Ave & Atlanta Ave
7:15 am ARRIVE at Sunland to drop off K-3 graders
AM Second trip
7:20 am- 10th Dr & Alta Vista: The bus will return to pick up students in grades 4–8.
7:30 am ARRIVE at Sunland to drop off 4-8 graders
PM as follows
3:04 pm - 11th & Atlanta Ave
3:10 pm - 11th Ave & Sunland Ave
3:14 pm - 15th Ave & Lynne Ln
3:16 pm - 10th Dr & Alta Vista Dropping off K-3 (driver will return to Sunland for the 4-8 graders)
3:26 pm- 10th Dr & Alta Vista Dropping off 4-8
This change will help prevent overcrowding and make sure all students travel safely. Please have your child ready and in line at the appropriate time for their group.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us keep transportation safe for all students.
Today is the first day of fall break! We hope our students and their families have a restful and fun week, and we look forward to seeing you next Monday, Oct. 13!
The district and school offices will be open to the public on Monday and Tuesday only, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All offices will be closed from Wednesday through Friday.
Sunland is excited for our mandatory parent meeting and to get started with Jungle Book!!!
Please sign up today to recieve our text chat by following the instructions below.
We'll see you October 13th at 3:15 PM downstairs in Building B.
Send message: @sunlandrsd to: 81010
WAX MUSEUM, Date Change….. New Date Wed, November 5th (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
Join the remind Group for direct communication and immediate updates!
Send Text Message: @sunlandwax to: 81010
Attention Scorpion Families of students who made the CAST for The Jungle Book:
Sunland is excited for our mandatory parent meeting and to get started with Jungle Book!!!
Please sign up today to recieve our text chat by following the instructions below.
We'll see you October 13th at 3:15 PM downstairs in Building B.
Send message: @sunlandrsd to: 81010
And Just like that, Fall Break is here. Take this time to decompress have fun and relax. We look forward to seeing you Monday, October 13th. Stay safe Scorpions!
Scorpion Scholar is tomorrow, October 3, 2025; K-4 from 8:30-9:00am, and grades 5-8 from 9:00-9:30am. All students being awarded have been notified, and can be in Free Dress. We also have Dollar Dress for all other students.
Thank you!
Sunland Families,
Scorpion Scholar is tomorrow, October 3, 2025; K-4 from 8:30-9:00am, and grades 5-8 from 9:00-9:30am. All students being awarded have been notified, and can be in Free Dress. We also have Dollar Dress for all other students.
Thank you!
We will be having Wax museum on November 12, not tonight.
Thank You!