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Ms. Kaufman and Ms. Fernandez launch the
Eco Club
In this introductory issue of Sunset at a Glance let’s
reflect on some of the amazing moments of the 2016-2017
school year…
Sunset at a Glance An International School of Excellence
6/16/2017 [Edition 1, Volume 1]
Principal’s Corner • • •
French IS Program received Label France
Authorization from the French Government
Recognized as The School of the Year by the
Spanish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Parents and Patrols participating in Give Miami Day
Ms. Piedra and the Kids4Kindness Service Club create and
distribute Thanksgiving baskets for families in need
Ms. Ramirez’s students in the German
Program participate in a Skype lesson with a
solar energy scientist in India, led by Frau
Brown
As the 2016-2017 school year came to
an end, our minds and hearts filled
with pride! It was a great year!
Together we learned and shared
remarkable experiences that will
remain with us and our students for
years to come. This year, Sunset
Elementary with the support, hard
work and dedication of our students,
staff, and parents excelled in all areas.
Without a doubt our International
School of Excellence is simply a
wonderful learning place for kids.
Take a glance at the pages of this
newsletter and enjoy the moments we
created together. They will bring a
smile to your face and warmth to your
heart.
Wishing all a safe, restful and
enriching summer and look forward to
the endless possibilities that await us
in 2017-2018 school year.
Warmest regards from your principal,
Dr. Marlene Leyte-Vidal
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Two happy campers at
Family Reading Night
Dr. Leyte-Vidal and our Spanish Dept. at the SIPA
Gala with the Consul General of Spain Candido
Creis Estrada and Federico Alonso, Educational
Attaché
Students working on a global activity in
honor of French and German Day
Ms. Sirven and Ms. Mur, Geography Club Sponsors,
with our 1ST place students at this year’s Geography
Bee
Student presenters on the morning
announcements for
European Day of Languages
Mr. Cunningham with this year’s
Advanced Orchestra
Ms. Hoyo and Ms. Rojo, Math Bowl Sponsors, and students
celebrate a
2nd Place win
Ms. Mur and Mrs. Horak de Mur with the proud students
from first grade who took part in the
Fairchild Tropical Gardens Challenge
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Our Eco Ambassadors along with students and
families participate in Baynanza
Earth Day activity at Deering Estate
Ms. Avila’s and Ms. Diaz-Ortiz’s 2nd grade students
performing at the
Hispanic Heritage Show
These lucky students were ‘King and
Queen for the Day’ after finding la fève in
their class Galette des Rois
Univision filming Club Planeta at Sunset
Click to see Video Link
The Vive La Francophonie show was a hit thanks
to our wonderful French Department
These students learned some techniques from
French illustrator Marion Bataille
Ms. Swisstack’s K-class enjoying Career Day
presentation by Coral Gables Police Department
High Achievement
Always Takes Place in
The Framework of
High Expectation
– Charles F. Kettering
Students win big at Miami-Dade County Youth Fair
Science Expo
Mr. Aguero, Ms. Bujan, and
Dr. Leyte-Vidal at the
United Way Awards Ceremony
Mrs. P’s Glee students performing Broadway’s
Hamilton
http://www.univision.com/miami/wltv/noticias/medio-ambiente/la-importancia-de-la-temperatura-y-la-humedad-en-los-arboles-video
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Señorita Perez with a few students celebrating
winning 2nd place in the
Shade Our Schools Challenge
Mr. Entenza and Dr. Leyte-Vidal with
our amazing chorus students
Coral Gables Mayor Valdes- Fauli
visiting students on Career Day
Commissioner Suarez congratulating
Lina Elattar on her 1st place win in the
Every Drop Counts poster contest
Students and staff enjoying our Annual World Fair Day
Sunset Elementary recognized by the Coral
Gables City Commission, along with other Central
Region schools
Celebrating success with students and
families at this year’s SECME competition
Ms. Norman and her students receive 3rd
place for their Street Art for Mankind
installation
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Students and staff participate in our
Annual Lupus Walk 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Ms. Piedra at the Wells Fargo
Community Partner breakfast
Ms. Capote’s student
Sebastian Martinez-Estev wins
1st place in the Miami Neat
Streets poster contest
Sunset students Isabella Delgado, Gabriel Gaudi, and Arhaan Garg
win big at the
SECME competition
Anthony Navarro’s essay wins
1st place at the 19th
Annual Cervantes Awards
Values Matter Miami Ceremony
honoring winner Isabela Gonzalez Participating in the 1st Annual
Ambassador of Mindfulness Luncheon
Our very own Dr. Leyte-Vidal
receiving the prestigious
Cervantes Outstanding
Educator Award
Ms. Diaz-Brown was recognized by
NPR as one of the
50 Greatest Teachers in the USA
Field work begins thanks to PTA, PSG, and MDCPS
National Elementary Honors Society
Awards Ceremony
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Our annual PTA sponsored teacher
appreciation luncheon Mr. Barahona setting up for our two
new
computer labs we acquired this year
Teachers and students go for the gold at our STEM Designation
visit
Ms. Campos 4th grade global project liaison and
students raised over $4,000 and donated school
and health supplies to the children of Kasai Africa
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Superintendent Carvalho joined Ms. Pacheco and other MDCPS
teachers at this year’s Synergy Summit, a summer professional
institute about
improving technology
EESAC approves expanded partnership with UM and welcomes
our robot for coding in multiple languages
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Sunset recognized with a select group of schools who received
the
State’s Five Star Award
Sunset was the only elementary school to receive Gold
Level STEM Designation
French Consul, Senator, Educational
Attaché and FIPA representatives
visit our school Safety Patrols visit Kennedy Space Center
Increased technology
throughout the facility
enhances
teaching and learning
Ms. Arana’s teacher led Professional Development on
Developing a Rigorous International Curriculum proved to
strengthen
bonds between colleagues and enrich our minds
Students who achieved Principal’s Honor Roll give a
thumbs up before leaving to enjoy Spiltsville field trip
