SVES Shines!
We're Proud to be at Sunrise Valley Elementary School!
Discover our top 10 Reasons Sunrise Valley SHINES!
At Sunrise Valley, we are a family! Our strong sense of communityconnects students, staff, and families, creating a supportive networkthat enhances learning. We celebrate successes, support one another, and come together for events that strengthen our bonds, making everyone feel at home..
Sunrise Valley Consistently Exceeds Expectations
Sunrise Valley sets high standardsand delivers engaging learning experiences! Our school consistently exceeds state benchmarksand is fully accredited across all Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) School Quality Indicators. We raise the barby ensuring that all students have access to advanced academic opportunities.
Values Character Development
Sunrise Valley fosters character developmentand caring citizensthrough our RISE values—Respect, Independence, Safety, and Empathy—integrated with the RULER approach from Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligenceand Responsive Classroompractices, emphasizing the growth of the whole child.
Empowers a Dedicated and Passionate Staff
Our incredible teachers and staffcome with dedicationand enthusiasmevery day! With a strong commitment to student success, they feel supported and empoweredas part of our work family, embracing lifelong growth through ongoing professional development.
Supports a Joyful, Welcoming & Inclusive Atmosphere
Experience the warmth of Sunrise Valley, where every student and staff member feels valuedand supported. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a joyful and inviting communitywhere everyone shines!
Strengthens Collaborative Culture
At Sunrise Valley, teamwork is key! Our collaborative culturefosters strong connections among staff, students, and families, ensuring every student feels a sense of belongingand can thrive both academically and socially.
Honoring the Arts and Physical Education
At Sunrise Valley, we take pride in our 5th and 6th graders' participation in chorus, with their talents on display in both school and community performances. Our students' artworkis proudly featured at the Reston Community Center art show, and 4th-6th graders have the opportunity to shine in band or strings. We also promote physical educationwith skill-building activities that lead up to an exciting and spirited Field Day for all students.
Inspires Future-Ready Learners through Technology Integration
At Sunrise Valley, we’re committed to innovation! Our curriculum integrates technologyto develop essential 21st-century skillsand Portrait of a Graduate competencies, preparing students for future careerswhile fostering creativity and excellencethrough programs like the Innovation & Strategies Lab, coding, and Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning.
Nurtures Strong Family Partnerships
At Sunrise Valley, family partnershipsare at the heart of everything we do! We believe in open communicationwith our families through in-person meetings, newsletters, workshops, Principal Coffee sessions, and school events. By embracing a team approach, we celebrate parents as their child’s first and most important teachers, working together to ensure student success.
Enriches with an Amazing PTA
Our amazing PTAplays a pivotal role in enhancing our school community! Through teacher appreciation events, engaging programs like GREAT Art and Amazing Earth, and fun activities such as Skate Night, the Fall Festival, and the Talent Show, the PTA strengthens our school spirit and outreach efforts!
Supports the Whole Child
At Sunrise Valley, we’re dedicated to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally— helping them grow in confidence and life skills. Our commitment equips students with resilience, empathy, and critical thinking skillsto navigate life's challenges and thrive in an ever-changing world.
