E. H. Sutherland Elementary School

10015 S. Leavitt Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643

773-535-2580
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Catherine Gannon
Principal

Maureen Elwood
Assistant Principal

Ms. Annie Malone, Counselor/Case Mgr

Ms. Jeanmarie Ford, School Clerk

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PTA Minutes 10/02/07

Sutherland PTA
October 2, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Minutes moved, seconded, and approved from September meeting.

Opening Request:
Lions Club needs volunteers (moms, dads, neighbors) for Candy Day Friday, October 12th.  PLEASE contact Jim Parrilli at 881-3181 to help.  The Lions Club has been a proud supporter of Sutherland School and a part of the Beverly Community for 75 years.

Treasurer’s Report:
Revenues from the I Madonnari event totaled $4,169.50, a significant increase over last year’s revenue.  Disbursements for classroom enhancements total $136.25 for the year.

Principal’s Report:
-The I Madonnari event was a smashing success.
-Entertainment Books sales are going well; please return unsold books.
-Halloween event preparations are underway.
-Parent Patrol is up and running with 10 parent volunteers.
-Reading Buddies program is underway and going well.
-PAWS winter event kickoff meeting will be held soon.
-If families are not receiving the Sunday night voicemail blast, please check with your child’s teacher make sure that your phone number is correct on the emergency information form.
- The issue of replacing the 35 cent milk fee per day with a prepaid milk card will be explored.
-PLEASE FREQUENTLY CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR NEW INFORMATION!
                    
Special Report:
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program: Ms. Pamela Civik reported on recent and upcoming events of the 6th, 7th and 8th grades: 

Students were so moved by their experience of life as a refugee in model camp set up on the lakefront by Doctors Without Borders, that they’ll be sponsoring a drive to raise funds for nutrition packets desperately needed by malnourished children. In separate trip, students toured the “Cool Globes” exhibit on the lakefront, giving them a deeper understanding of the impact of global warming on our environment.  In both instances, exhibit organizers commended Sutherland students for their intellectual curiosity and respectful behavior.

The Erase Breast Cancer event will occur on Friday, October 12 between 10 a.m. and noon.  Students, teachers, parents and any other volunteers are welcome to plant pink tulip bulbs on the Sutherland grounds to commemorate all those in the community touched by this disease.

The UNICEF Trick or Treat fundraiser will kick-off October 23rd.  As one of the top fundraising schools, Sutherland School is highly valued by UNICEF.

LSC Report:
Recycling: Students approached the LSC about expanding the recycling program at Sutherland to include waste other than paper; the students will research the issue further and report findings to the LSC.

Uniforms for Students:  the LSC is exploring the issue

Buildings and Grounds:  the LSC is looking into improving the landscaping, repairing the roofs and broken playground equipment.

Officers Report:
Free Sauve products were distributed to all PTA meeting attendees.

November meeting will include a presentation on getting organized, incorporating the Sutherland virtues of self-discipline and responsibility.

PTA membership totals around 201.  This is less than half the number of members at Clissold.  Please join us and spread the word!  Contact Dawn Craan for any information.

Committee Reports:
I Madonnari:  A smashing success.  Over 300 artists participated, with plenty of vendors, music, food and sunshine to make the event memorable and profitable,  earning over $2200 in profits.  Remaining tee shirts will be sold at parent teacher conferences.

School Directory:  The committee is requesting that all families submit contact information for purposes of compiling a master list.  The info will not be included in the directory if the family does not want it to be included.

Parents Night Out:  Planning for a night of fun for all Sutherland parents is underway with the announcement of a new venue:  The Beverly Art Center.  The date will be set soon.

Library:  Fundraising for new books is underway.

Fundraising: Look for a new fundraising event next month:  Anytime Treats: Be a Fifteen Minute Gourmet.  Delicious samples of dips were on hand at this meeting.  Be sure to attend next month’s meeting to sample tasty breakfast treats!

Old Business: 
Virtues:  In October, Sutherland is focusing on Self-discipline:  Each homeroom teacher will be asked to award a gift certificate to his/her most improved student.  Grades K – 5 will see a puppet show on October 5th incorporating this virtue.

New Business: 
A lucky PTA meeting attendee won a $20 gift certificate to Beverly’s Pantry.  Happy cooking!

Motion to adjourn meeting at 8:05 p.m.