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CONGRATULATIONS to
Vanessa dos Santos
She is Sunrise Elementary's
Teacher of the Year
CCSD 2026-27
School Year Calendar
Our school will be hosting summer lunches from June 15 to July 23!
See the attached flyer for more information.
Welcome to Sunrise Elementary School!
At Sunrise Elementary, located in Smithfield, Utah, we inspire young minds to grow and thrive in a nurturing, community-focused environment. Our school is dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in every student.
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![“She is one in a million!” How Vanessa Dos Santos Helps Her Students Feel Happy and Safe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779814920/ccsdutorg/jcfrwdwjuuwmw6bzwyw8/Thumbnail_VanessaDosSantos_Sunrise_ToY_2025_26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779814920/ccsdutorg/jcfrwdwjuuwmw6bzwyw8/Thumbnail_VanessaDosSantos_Sunrise_ToY_2025_26.png","width":390}])
Sunrise Elementary’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year connects with her students through the Portuguese language, making her classroom a fun and caring space.
![Leslie Harris is the CCSD Child Nutrition Employee of the Year from Sunrise Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759782040/ccsdutorg/yslzzv7zlo90uslryv69/Thumbnail_LeslieHarris.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759782040/ccsdutorg/yslzzv7zlo90uslryv69/Thumbnail_LeslieHarris.png","width":390}])
Feeding Kids with a Positive Attitude: Leslie Harris Named CCSD Child Nutrition Employee of the Year
Leslie Harris, CCSD’s Child Nutrition Employee of the Year, approaches each day with a positive attitude and a focus on teamwork that gets things done and keeps everyone happy. Read about her history at Sunrise Elementary, and what she loves about her job.
![Amy Wallace poses in her classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748991987/ccsdutorg/tedmtredg9xer3hwtfmh/Thumbnail_AmyWallaceSunriseToY20242025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748991987/ccsdutorg/tedmtredg9xer3hwtfmh/Thumbnail_AmyWallaceSunriseToY20242025.png","width":390}])
Sunrise Elementary’s 2025 Teacher of the Year didn’t always see herself as a teacher, but today, she’s known as one of the school’s brightest stars.
![Quinn Lehman and her mother pose with the house they built together.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733919201/ccsdutorg/mbgayplsidjii1deci3z/CardboardHouseThumbnail2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733919201/ccsdutorg/mbgayplsidjii1deci3z/CardboardHouseThumbnail2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733919201/ccsdutorg/mbgayplsidjii1deci3z/CardboardHouseThumbnail2.png","width":720}])
Raquel Jentzch’s third-grade dual-immersion Portuguese students recently built “wind-resistant” houses with their families. Jentzch praised their creativity, scientific exploration, and family connection.
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about Building Together: Sunrise Elementary third-grade students and their families create wind-resistant homes for science project
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Education for Success
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Our Mission Statement
Imagine what you can become.
Believe in yourself.
Achieve your highest dreams.
Inspire greatness in our world.
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Our Core Values
- Student-Focused
- Community
- Character
- Excellence
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Every day of School Counts
Being in school:
- Improves your child's learning
- Strengthens relationships
- Builds success