E. H. Sutherland Elementary School

10015 S. Leavitt Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643

773-535-2580
773-535-2621 fax

Catherine Gannon
Principal

Maureen Elwood
Assistant Principal

Ms. Annie Malone, Counselor/Case Mgr

Ms. Jeanmarie Ford, School Clerk

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Sutherland School Newsletter - March 2008

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 year. Your support is much appreciated and necessary.

Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday, March 7th. Please look for these five week reports to come home with your child on Friday, March 7th.

Cookie Dough Sale
The Cookie Dough Sale was a huge success. Thank all of you who contributed. Cookies will be delivered on March 13th. Orders will go home with students. If you have a large order please make arrangements to pick them up on the 13th. We cannot store these items at school so please mark your calendars and plan to be here to pick up.

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 Tuesday, March 11th @ 4:00.

PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 4th @ 9:00 a.m.

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 photo retakes will take place on Tuesday, March 11th. Students who require a retake must return their original photos.

Eighth Graders
Please bring copies of acceptance letters from high schools to the school office. We need to have detailed information for our students to ensure a smooth transition to high school.

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.
Sign-up info will go home with interested 5th- 8th grade students on March 7th and will be due by March 14th. The cost of the program is $100.00. Auditions will take place after break. Spaces are limited and auditions will only be for students who have registered.

Spring Break
Spring Break will take place March 17th-21st. School resumes on Monday, March 24th.  Enjoy the break and holidays with your family.

Assistant Coach Needed
We need a volunteer to be an assistant coach for 5th grade boy’s volleyball. Please call Mrs. Cody @ 535-2580.

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.

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