Dress Code

Sundale is strictly enforcing the student dress code to maintain a respectful, focused learning environment. Dressing appropriately shows self-respect and a serious attitude toward school. Dress code rules will be checked daily, and consequences for not following dress code will be strictly enforced by administration. Detailed guidelines and pictures of acceptable clothing are posted in the office. Parents must make sure their child is dressed correctly before school, and you are welcome to call the front office with any questions. The full dress code policy can be found in the student handbook.

Cell phones and Smartwatches

SEE IT - TAKE IT approach will be implemented. (Parents will be called to pick up from the office.)

Gum

NOT allowed on campus. Consequences will be enforced by teacher and/or administration.

"Toys"

Please help me by making sure your child does not bring any items from home to school. These include but are not limited to: fidget toys (unless approved through educational plan), trading cards, sharpies, bouncy balls, arts & crafts, toy cars, squishy toys, laser pointers, gaming devices, collectibles, etc. If student brings sports equipment to play with at recess, this is fine. I encourage you to write your child's first and last name with black permanent sharpie on the sports equipment. Please note that Sundale will not be held responsible for your child's missing equipment.

Late to next class / ditching

Students have a THREE-MINUTE passing period. This is sufficient to arrive to their next class. Arriving late to a class will result in being sent to the office for a tardy slip. No exceptions. Ditching a class will result in immediate consequences. No exceptions.

Homework

• Reading - Read AR book for 20 minutes daily.
• Student Planners - Parent Signature is due once weekly by Friday. This lets me know you are aware of the assignments for the week.
• Progress Reports - Sent home bi-weekly for Parent Signature.

No other homework will be given. Students will always be given enough time in class to complete their required classwork as well as time to study for tests. It is the students' responsibility to take advantage of class time.

Needed Supplies

Backpack

Parent-Teacher Conferences

There will be one conference held in November and one held in March. Your slot will be allotted for 10 minutes. These are held in the MPR. An appointment form will be sent home for you to confirm and return back to me. It is extremely important you attend both conferences this school year.

Grading Policy

Students will write down all assignments, assessment, and project due dates into their student planner. Please note that late work will result in point deductions.

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

0% - 59% F

Note: If a student has (2) D's and/or (1) F in any class, they will not be allowed to attend sports practices, games, school dances, and any other fun extracurricular activity going on that week until the student clears their grade with their teacher. No exceptions!

Stable

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays during 7th period

Where: Grieb's room 38

Who: 6th-8th grade students

The Stable is available to all 6th–8th grade students during 7th period on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Room 38. Students may attend to study, complete assignments, get extra help, catch up on work, or get ahead. Students simply ask their homeroom teacher to sign them up on the day they would like to attend.

For questions, please contact our school counselors, Mr. Garcia and Mrs. Espindola

Science

7th Grade - Life Science

• The Study of Living Things
• Cells
• Heredity, Evolution, and Classification
• Plants
• Animals
• Ecology
• Human Body Systems

8th Grade - Physical Science

• Introduction to Matter
• Motion and Forces
• Work, Machines, and Energy
• The Atom
• Interactions of Matter
• Introduction to Astronomy

Core Lit

7th Grade: The Outsiders, The Giver, Touching Spirit Bear

8th Grade: My Brother Sam is Dead, Posted, A Long Walk to Water, The Cage, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, Tom Sawyer, Lord of the Flies

English Language Arts

Studysync: Students will learn reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, critical thinking, speaking, and discussion skills while analyzing a variety of texts. They will also learn informative, argumentative, and narrative writing, research skills, how to use text evidence, and the writing process, including planning, drafting, revising, and editing.

Power Up - 4 units per day

AR - Point goals per trimester. Must average 85%+ on quiz avg.

Writing

Step Up to Writing

• Journal
• Grammar
• Informative / Explanatory / Expository
• Argumentative
• Narrative

Field Trips

7th Grade (March) - Fresno State University Tour + lunch at food court + planetarium + Basketball Game at Save Mart Center (All parents are welcome to sign up to meet us at FSU and chaperone.)

8th Grade (May) - L.A Science Museum, Angels Baseball Game, Disneyland, Medieval Times (Parent chaperones are chosen by administration based on volunteer hours at all 8th grade trip fundraiser events.) 

Class Holiday Parties

*Head Room-Mom and Assistant Room-Mom will plan these parties with the other 7th grade class' Room-moms. All other parents will be contacted to have an opportunity to volunteer time and/or donations towards these parties. Thank you in advance for all your help with these events!

• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas
• Easter
• End of the Year

Dances

6:00-8:00pm MPR

There will be three middle school dances during the year. Leadership class plans these. Only 7th and 8th graders are invited. If students dress up according to the theme, the entrance fee is reduced. (Snack bar available for purchase). Fliers will be posted on campus to let students know about this event. 

Lockers & Chromebooks

See Mrs. Leal to check out a locker. See Mr. Phan to check out a chromebook to keep at home. Both of these are not required, they are optional.

Middle School Shirts

During orientation week you can place your order with your homeroom teacher. Bring the completed form and money to Mrs. Grieb. 

Sundale is Family

About Mrs. Grieb

Hello! My name is Mrs. Brittany Grieb, and I am proud to call Sundale my home.

I grew up in Tulare and attended Sundale School from Kindergarten through 8th grade, graduating in 2004. During my years here, I was involved in lip-sync, poetry and prose, drama, T.A, cheerleading, sports, A.G., Winter Guard, and band where I played the flute and had the honor of serving as Drum Major during my 8th grade year. Some of the teachers who inspired me as a student and are still part of the Sundale family today are: Mrs. Machado (1st grade teacher), Ms. Faria (5th grade teacher), Mr. Gist (6th grade teacher), and Mr. Garcia (7th grade teacher).

After graduating from Sundale, I graduated from Central Valley Christian High School in 2008. I served on the IMPACT class, played the following sports: Water Polo, Cross-Country, Basketball, and Swimming. I was also involved in Drama and Color guard.  I then spent two years at Merced Community College, where I completed my general education coursework while competing in the Water Polo and Swim teams. My love for swimming later led me to coach Girls Swimming at Redwood High School.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (K–8) and my California Teaching Credential through Western Governors University. I then continued my education and earned a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction.

My teaching journey at Sundale began in 2013 when I worked as a Teacher Aide for four years. I also completed my student teaching here in 2017. In 2018, I was blessed to begin my teaching career as a 1st grade teacher at Sundale, where I taught for five years. I then moved to middle school and am excited to begin my fourth year teaching 7th and 8th grade students.

This year, I will be teaching:
• 7th Grade ELA
• 7th Grade Science
• 8th Grade ELA
• 8th Grade Science
• 7th Grade ASL
• 7th & 8th Grade P.E.

My husband, Justin, and I got married in 2014 and live in Exeter with our three amazing children: Brian, Cole, and Everly. Brian is in 4th grade, Cole is in 2nd grade, and Everly is in Kindergarten. I love that I get to watch them learn and grow here at Sundale each day. As a family, we enjoy watching our boys play basketball and baseball. Our daughter dances ballet and tap. Together we enjoy family vacations, country living, and serving alongside our church family at Tulare Community Church. 

Sundale has always been much more than a school to me—it is family, it is home, and it has helped shape who I am today. I truly love what I do, and I feel incredibly blessed to teach and serve in the community that helped raise me.

I am looking forward to another wonderful school year with your child. It's going to be a great year!

~ Mrs. Grieb

These are a few of my favorite things . . .

Jesus

Coffee

Barnes & Noble

Pedicures

49ers

Red Sox