Parent Community
Welcome to the homepage of the Mountain Sunrise Academy's Parent Community Council!
Parent Council Meeting
Library
8:30 am, first THURSDAY of every Month in the
Parent Council Meeting 8:30 am at MSA. All parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Get updates from our parent community and learn new ways to get involved at Mountain Sunrise Academy!
Parent Communication
Mountain Sunrise Academy relies on parent support. Stay in the know and find all of the latest school year information here!
Monthly Calendar
The school calendar has the latest information on school events month by month. You can find event details and fliers here, too! Find the calendar here!
School Messenger System
This sends emergency, attendance, and other alerts via text, voice, email and social media.
Mountain Sunrise Academy Website
Our website is a great resource for information about our school. You can find our yearly school schedule and dates of upcoming activities. There are quick links on the top right, including a link to excuse absences and a link to class supplies or field trip donations.
School Newsletter
A brief school newsletter called the “Sunrise Scoop” will be sent out weekly with important updates and logistics. Please follow the following steps to sign up:
- Visit the main school site.
- An "Email List" input box is at the very bottom of the home page on the right side.
- Type your email into the box.
- You will get a confirmation email sent to your inbox. Click "Confirm your email".
- This step must be completed to be subscribed to our Sunrise Scoop!
Weekly Teacher Emails
Teachers will send class-wide weekly emails to help parents feel connected and informed about what their children are learning in class. Teachers will use these emails to send out sign-up links for their class-specific volunteer needs.
School Forms
Students need parental permission before joining school field trips.
Volunteers who wish to volunteer at the school must sign this form regarding FERPA (student privacy law) and volunteer policies.
Volunteers who will be driving students other than their own child must fill out the Volunteer Driver Agreement.
Volunteers are required to undergo a background check
(for a small fee).
Volunteers will need to sign this form to a background check tot be conducted.
Library Information
Our goal is to help students fall in love with books! The Mountain Sunrise Academy's library is supported by volunteers. Find ways to help, library policies, and more!
Help our library grow! See our Amazon wishlist!
Annual Library Events
- Fall bookfair
- Spring bookfair
- February reading challenge and celebration
Library Committee
Contact the Library Committee Chairs or your PCC leaders to join the library committee (different library leadership positions are available)
Duties
We meet monthly to strategize for upcoming book fairs and reading challenges, actively contributing to the library's growth and impact. Our dedication is demonstrated through our involvement in book repair and the processing of new materials. Together, we form a dynamic team empowering the library's mission to foster a love for reading.
Reading Arena
The library committee hosts a reading incentive program where students in Grades 3-8 read books and come together in teams to demonstrate their knowledge of the books they have read.
Book Selection Policy
Mountain Sunrise Academy has developed a process for book selection and challenges. Find the policy here!
Readers Arena
The Readers Arena is a reading incentive program where students in Grades 3-8 read books and come together in teams to demonstrate their knowledge of the books they have read.
How to Participate
- Read the selected lists of books for their grade block.
- Fill out a Memory Keeper for each book read.
- Form a team of 4 students in their grade block.
Important Dates
Jan 2024
In order to participate in February's arena, participants must read a minimum of 4 books by January.
Feb 2024
Teams will face off in the arena
Reading Lists
Donate
There are so many ways to give! Find donation information here. Thank you for your generosity and community spirit!
No Cost Donations
Box Tops
Smiths Food & Drug
Meet your Parent Community Council Leaders!
Our Parent Community Council leaders are passionate about education and making Mountain Sunrise Academy a great experience for all. They are here for you!
President
Mikale Williamson
pccpresident@mountainsunriseacademy.org
MIkale has lived in Utah Valley for 12 years with her husband, Ammon, and their four kids, Kai (10), Teagan (8), Lincoln (6), and Piper (3). She has a passion for education. She has degrees in Music Ed and Youth and Family Leisure and worked as a teacher in both fields before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She loves to travel, be outside, eat good food, and spend time with family and friends around the country.
Her children have loved the past two years at MSA and Mikale has enjoyed being involved as a room parent. She is excited to serve as the PCC President to support the wonderful teachers, admin, and staff and to encourage parent involvement so all of the school’s children are getting the best education and experience possible!
President-Elect
Brooke Silva
Brooke is very excited to be joining the PCC this year as President-Elect. She grew up in Saratoga Springs and now lives here with her family. Brooke is married to Bruno and has two girls, Remi (9) and Ava (4). She graduated from the University of Utah with her degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She is a certified yoga instructor and also enjoys hiking, reading, caring for her house plants, and hanging out with friends and family. Brooke has been a cheer coach for the last seven years and is now a stay-at home mom.
Brooke has been at MSA since it opened and has volunteered as a room parent the last three years. She is looking forward to being on the PCC and helping create an amazing parent community that supports our incredible teachers and staff.
Meet your Commitee Chairs!
Our committee chairs are the leaders of volunteer committees focused on specific needs at Mountain Sunrise Academy. Contact a committee chair to join!
Library Committee Co-Chair
BlairE Watanabe
Blaire volunteered to build our school library from scratch, even before its official opening. She utilized donations and other resources to assemble the collection of books, diligently processing each one. Additionally, she established a user-friendly software system, enabling students to check out materials easily.
Blaire gathered a committee that has supported the school's library efforts. They firmly believe in the power of reading and how it fosters a love for books that will positively shape the character of our students. Their unwavering dedication has created a nurturing space for learning and growth within our school community. She has loved her time building this library. She is now getting a Master's Degree in Library Science.
Library Committee Co-Chair
Ashley Miller
In 2022, Ashley became a valued member of the MSA library committee, infusing it with fresh and innovative ideas. Through her tireless efforts in fundraising and advertising, she has provided crucial support to the committee's initiatives. Her passion for nurturing her own children's love of reading has been a driving force behind her dedication to the cause. Looking ahead, Ashley eagerly anticipates continuing her journey in fostering a love for reading among the students, impacting their educational experience.
Fundraising Committee Chair
Volunteer Needed
Our fundraising committee is responsible for our annual "Spring Gala" in March. This includes gathering donations and sponsors throughout the year.
Handwork Committee Chair
Brooke AllegeR
Handwork Committee is responsible for helping recruit parent volunteers to assist the teacher and aides during class time. Mrs. Callis needs assistance with her amazing festival booths! Members of this committee report to the Parent Council Committee to help inform the school on what support is needed to help this specialty thrive.
Gardening Committee Chair
Volunteer Needed
The Gardening Committee is responsible for helping recruit volunteers to assist our gardening teacher and aides during class time. There will be miscellaneous gardening projects throughout the year with donation collecting for this specialty class. Members of this committee report to the Parent Council Committee to help inform the school on what support is needed to help this specialty thrive.
We are here for you!
Please contact us for any questions or concerns.
