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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Newsletter May 2009

The Louvre at Sutherland

This Saturday May 2nd all are invited to take a guided tour of the Louvre Museum at Sutherland. Students must be accompanied by an adult. The museum features student art work, performances, a café and a boutique. It will be open from 11:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Grandparents Day Celebration

On Friday, May 8th the KDG students will have their annual Grandparents Day celebration. Details were sent home with the Kindergarten students.

Choir and Violin Performance

Our spring choir and violins will have their performance on May 12th. Please mark your calendars for this performance.

Spring Drama

The Spring Drama Club performance of Willy Wonka will take place on May 21st @ 7:00 p.m. Our evening performance for parents and relatives will take place on May 21st. Tickets will be given to the students who are performing. Information will come home with those students in mid May. The children will have an opportunity to see the performance during the school day. The daytime performance is only for students. The tickets given to the students who are in the Drama Club will be the only tickets available for the evening performance. Students will continue to rehearse according to the schedule sent home in March. Tech week has additional rehearsals. They will meet everyday from May 14th- 20th. A detailed schedule by roles was sent home with the students on March 30th. Please follow this schedule.

Spring Band Concert

The annual Spring Band concert will take place on Thursday, May 28th @ 7:00 p.m. Band students are expected to arrive @ 6:30. Students will be performing a variety of selections. Eighth grade band students and solo contest students will be recognized.

In- School Field Trips

The students have been exposed to such a variety of performances through the in-school field trips we hope to continue with these performances next year. We thank you for your support and are looking forward to the additional performances. We will have two more performances this year. Tuesday May 19th and Tuesday June 2nd.

Olympic Week

During the week of May 4th through 8th we will be celebrating Olympic Week. All classrooms will have various lessons associated with the Olympics throughout the week. They will also be participating in many Olympic related activities in PE classes.

Much to Do in May and June

There are many events in May and June. Please continue to check the calendar and weekly bulletin on the website. A calendar is located at the end of this newsletter.

LSC Meeting

The next regular scheduled LSC meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 5th at 4:00 p.m.

Join the PTA

The best schools have a great deal of involvement by parents and community members. Please be sure to join the PTA. The next PTA meeting will take place on Monday, May 5th @ 7:00 a.m.

Carnival

Our end of the year carnivals are scheduled for June 4th and 10th. We will need volunteers for set up take down and to help manage the activities. If you are able to volunteer please call the school office and ask that your name be put on the list.

Traffic around the School

The number of cars and the unsafe practices being demonstrated around the school are creating problems that are hazardous for our children. We need for parents to consider others and keep the flow of traffic moving. Individuals who park and watch their children stand in line create unnecessary conditions. People who talk on the cell phone while driving and are not paying attention to the adults directing traffic are adding to the problem creating further delays and back-ups. If you want to watch your child until they go in the building park at least on the next block and walk with them. Turning on 100th from Leavitt rather than going to 99th may be more convenient but creates further delay. We know that everyone agrees the safety of children is the most important thing to consider. We encourage you to consider walking or parking away from the perimeter of the school. We absolutely need parents to follow the rules and simply drop off their child and leave the premises safely. We have contacted the police department and they will be assisting us. Tickets will be issued to individuals who continue to follow unsafe practices. We would also appreciate volunteers who would help us manage the traffic and ensure the students are safe. A special thank you is extended to the two parents who volunteer daily. We sincerely appreciate your willingness to assist for the benefit of our students. If you would like to volunteer for Parent Patrol even a day or two per week please call the office and leave your name and contact information.

Website

All newsletters, calendars and other pertinent information will be posted on this site.

PAWS Program

Please review the PAWS matrix of school wide behaviors with your child.

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 anytime before 9:15 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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