E. H. Sutherland Elementary School10015 S. Leavitt Avenue 773-535-2580
Catherine Gannon Maureen Elwood Ms. Annie Malone, Counselor/Case Mgr Ms. Jeanmarie Ford, School Clerk
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Sutherland School Newsletter - February 2008Reports Card Distribution Report Cards went home on Wednesday, January 30th. If you would like to talk to a teacher about your child’s report card please call and schedule an appointment. ISAT ISAT Testing will take place the week of March 3rd. Attendance and on time arrival are essential as we finishing preparing the students to do their best on these exams. These tests are crucial and the stakes are high for our students. Current 6th and 7th graders should be especially careful to do their best as the high schools look at these test scores during the application process. We need to focus on the academic program and work habits please help to support by reminding your child to do their best and focus on academics. Last year we did wonderfully we expect the same this. Your support is much appreciated and necessary. Cookie Dough Sale Flyers went home today. We have chosen this fundraiser because we thought you might enjoy them. We hope that you will enjoy them. If you choose to purchase we appreciate your doing so. The choice is yours please do not feel obligated. The Cookie Dough Sale will take place from February 1st – February 13th. This is a school fundraiser and proceeds will go towards building our library collection. Orders are due to the office by Wednesday, February 13th. Checks should be made payable to Sutherland School. Cookies will be delivered on March 13th. Orders will go home with students. PAWS Program We will be planning some events to coincide with the positive behavior PAWS program. Please support us by reviewing the matrix with your child. Most of the students know it well and cooperate beautifully but it is always helpful to have all of the adults on the same page and support the students to do the right thing. Thank you for your continued support. Thank you to the PTA for supporting our PAWS program. LSC Meeting The LSC will meet on Wednesday, February 13th @ 4:00. Please note that due to the school holiday on February 12th this meeting and only this meeting will occur on a Wednesday. All meeting dates are posted on the website. PTA Meeting The next PTA meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 4th @ 7:00 p.m. There will be a special presentation by Mrs. Clark on Parent Role in homework and extended response. PTA Monthly Virtues The PTA is continuing with their monthly virtues program. February’s focus is Work. PTA Membership It is not too late to join the PTA. If you have not already done so information is available on the website including the membership form. Great schools have great parental support and strong PTA involvement. Please take the time to show your support by signing up as a member. LSC Candidates Anyone interested in running for the LSC may pick up an application packet in the office. It would be best to call and request the application prior to coming in for it. Applications are due by March 12th. 8th Grade Graduation Photos Graduation photos will take place on Tuesday, February 5th. Students will be given information to bring home please look for this from your 8th grader. Coaches Needed We need coaches for Boys volleyball. It seems we only have interested students in 4th and 5th grades but we need coaches. Please let Mrs. Cody know if you are willing to be a Coach. Registration for Boys Volleyball Registration will take place on Thursday February 14th for Boys Volleyball. Registration is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No School for Students Students will not be in attendance on Monday February 11th and Tuesday February 12th. February 11th is a Staff Development Day and February 12th is Lincoln’s birthday. Monday, February 18th is President’s Day. Upcoming In School Field Trips and Presentations Grade 1 will have a special presentation form the field Museum entitled “Africa’s Beat” Grade 5 will have a special presentation about math motivation called “Brainetics.” Both presentations are delightful thanks for all who made them possible. Spring Drama The Spring Drama Club program is scheduled for after Spring Break. Information will come home after ISAT. Registration will be due prior to spring break and auditions will take place after. Father Daughter Dance and Parent’s Night Out Two of our favorite events will take place in April. The Father/Daughter dance will take place Saturday April 5th. We need volunteers. Parents Night Out will take place on April 25th. Please plan to attend. Check the website for details. Parent Patrol Thank you to all of the individuals who volunteered. Many people have commented on how well the parent patrol has been able to help keep our students safe at entrance and dismissal. We can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication especially in this winter season. Website Please continue to check the website. All newsletters, calendars and other pertinent information will be posted on this site. The voice blast is posted every Sunday. The newsletter is posted the first Friday of every month. Arrival and Dismissal Students are to arrive to school no earlier than 8:45. There is no one to supervise them before this time. Parents who can walk their children to school are encouraged to do so to keep the traffic to a minimum. Those who do drive are asked to drop their children off next to the curb and then leave the premises. Students are to be picked up at 2:45. No one should enter the parking lot before or after school, as there is a great deal of pedestrian traffic at that time. If your child forgets their lunch please know that we have extra lunches and they will be fed. Lunches can be purchased at the school. Absence from School Thanks to all the parents who have been calling the school to report absences from school. Please notify the school by telephone if your child will be absent from school. You can leave a voice mail at any time. We appreciate your cooperation. Parents should call the school when their child will be absent from school. It is important that we know that the students are safe. It is preferred that the parents call the school by 9:15 so that we know your child is at home with you. You can call and leave a voice mail as early as 7 a.m. Drivers in and around the school Please be courteous and cautious when dropping off or picking up students. We need you to respect the traffic patterns and safety patrol crossing areas. Please do not block crosswalks, double-park to drop off or park and wait unnecessarily blocking traffic and creating congestion. Safety and Security Visitors (anyone who is not a staff member or student) will not be allowed to be in the building unless they have entered through the office, signed in and received a visitor’s pass. Please do not enter with the children or through any door other than the office door on Hamilton to obtain a pass.Calendar
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