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Originally delivered on 4/18/2024 3:01 pm

SUBJECT: Sudie TAG PTA Weekly eNews: 4.18.24

This Week's Quick 3:

1) Next Week is Office Staff & TA Appreciation Week - Please put any appreciation notes, goodies, etc. in the bins located in the Sudie foyer by 10 a.m. on April 26.   

2) Monday, April 22 - Chaperone Sign-up Open for Capstone Field Trips

3) Wednesday, April 24 - Sudie Movie Night pizza pre-order due  

FROM PRINCIPAL LADIPO

🦁 Click here to read Ms. Ladipo's complete letter. 🦁

UPCOMING DATES

APR 19: Modern Band Concert

APR 20: Sudie TAG Fine Arts Banquet 

APR 22-26: Office Staff and TA Appreciation Week

APR 23: Math STAAR Test (4th-7th Grade)

APR 24: Algebra STAAR Test (8th Grade)

APR 25: High School Signing Day

APR 25: Choir Concert

APR 26: Sudie Movie Night

APR 26: Capstone Trip - 5th Grade

APR 27: North Texas Teen Book Festival

APR 27: 7th and 8th Grade Spring Dance

APR 29: Final SBDM Meeting

MAY 1: Field Trips (Grades 4,6,8)

MAY 1: Orchestra Concert

MAY 4: PTO Spring Auction

MAY 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

MAY 9: PTA General Meeting

MAY 10: Capstone Trip - 6th Grade

MAY 15: Capstone Trip - 4th Grade

MAY 17: Capstone Trip - 7th Grade

MAY 22: Field Day

MAY 24: Last Day of School & House Parade

JUN 1: Sudie End of Year Party @ Frog Pond

(Full calendar of events can always be found on Sudie TAG website)

Office Staff and TA Appreciation Week

April 22 - 26 is office staff and TA appreciation week! 

We'll be taking them goodies Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Throughout the week (and leading up to it), we'll be collecting things to add to a basket to give to each of them on Friday, April 26. 

Please put any appreciation notes, goodies, etc. in the bins located in the Sudie foyer by 10 a.m. on April 26.  

Sudie Movie Night

Bring a chair or a blanket and join us on the blacktop for Family Movie Night on April 26.  The Mitchells v. The Machines, a funny and heartwarming film, is a favorite among kids and parents alike, and we can't wait to watch it with you and our incoming Sudie families.  We'll have door prizes and giveaways, too.  You don't want to miss this! 


Want to make the night even easier? Pre-order a large pizza and 4 drinks for $20! Order Here!Pizza pre-sales end Wednesday, 4/24. Limited additional pizzas will be available at the event on a first-come, first-serve basis, along with concessions.


We need your help to make this event a success, so please consider signing up to volunteer: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/9040C4BACA628ABFA7- 48880642-family

PTO Auction Update

Sudie PTO is excited to announce the unveiling of the new PTO LOGO! Thank you to all the scholars for their entries and creative designs! Check it out... Hint, hint, it’s on the flyer.


Quick Reminder — Ticket prices go up on April 29th. 

With only a handful of tickets remaining (initial ticket allocations sold out, but more are now available). Get your tickets locked in today SudieDads.com!


  • Donation Items due by April 24th (Parties, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Trips, Experiences, Baskets, Sports). Email prideofsudie@gmail.comwith your donation.
  • PTO will be providing FAQs and a Sneak Peak of auction items next week to help you prepare for the biggest party of the year!


Sudie Capstone Trips

Capstone Field Trips are on the horizon for grades 4th - 7th

We are calling all Sudie parents who would like to parent chaperone a capstone trip. Capstone field trips are much longer than the normal field trip. We highly encourage all parents who are interested to review the start and end times provided in Principal Ladipo's letter sent out Thursday, April 4th

If you've reviewed the letter and would like to chaperone a spring capstone field trip, please sign up below! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A4AA28A5F5C70-49132862-capstone

NOTE: The sign-up will open Monday, April 22nd. 


Questions? Email Ms. Diaz | anydiaz@dallasisd.org

North Texas Teen Book Festival

SATURDAY, APRIL 27
IRVING CONVENTION CENTER


They've announced the authors! https://www.northtexasteenbookfestival.com/authors-24


Make plans to visit on your own ($10 parking) or take a school bus with Mrs. Garnica for the whole day (7 am - 5:30 pm)! 


Click here to complete the Field Trip Permission Form.

Final SBDM General Meeting

Join us for the final SBDM general meeting of the year. This meeting will be virtual only. All are welcome!

When: Monday, April 29th @ 7:00 PM

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85639910320?pwd=bjhSS1BSZzk1NXdrcWtpemVmbGJQQT09

Meeting ID: 856 3991 0320

Passcode: Sudie!

Upload Photos & Order Your Sudie Yearbook!

Share your Sudie TAG moments on PhotoCircle.

Maybe you’ll make the yearbook!


The date to buy Sudie 2023-24 yearbooks and/or ads has been extended to May 1st. 

Don't delay - buy yours today!


Yearbook questions: Mr. Gatlin, wgatlin@dallasisd.org

2024 Fine Arts Award Nominees Announced!

Please join us for the 2024 Sudie TAG Fine Arts Banquet.  Nominees attend for free but must reserve a spot prior to event.   

Additional attendees tickets are $15

April 20, 2024 at 6pm

Cochran Chapel 

Students are encouraged to bring their family as they are honored this evening, 

Modern Band Concert

The Modern Band Concert is tomorrow, April 19th at 6:30PM! 

Join us for Sudie Palooza featuring our 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands. You won't want to miss this night of music and fun! 


Students performing that night are allowed to stay after school to sound check, eat and get ready for the concert. 


Parents who want to volunteer can sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054FA4AD2AA2F58-48937565-modern#/

We look forward to a great performance!

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is approaching! 

May 6-10, we will be celebrating our world-class, gold-medal teachers. Please refer to the graphic for a sneak peek of how the PTA plans to spoil them. 

And check out the link to the Amazon wishlist for opportunities to purchase items for their end of the week gift bag. For convenience, please have items shipped directly to the address provided on the wishlist. 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3HOJQ2ATMD0ZU?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for helping us make this week extra special!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for our school-wide end of year celebration! The end of the year party is for current (or outgoing) Sudie families. More details to come soon! 

STAAR Test - April 23 & 24

On Tuesday, April 23rd, 4th - 7th grade students will take the Mathematics STAAR test. On Wednesday, April 24th, 8th grade students will take the Algebra 1 STAAR test. 

Student testing attire may be sweatpants/comfortable pants with Sudie swag OR Sudie uniform. NO pajama pants/shorts. Blankets are allowed, NO pillows or stuffed animals. 

To ensure our campus remains a secure testing site, visitors will not be allowed on campus. 

For further questions, please contact Ms. Diaz | anydiaz@dallasisd.org 

New Sudie Swag

New! Classic navy cap with embroidered Sudie Logo! 

https://www.sudiespiritwear.com/product/cap-classic-navy-with-sudie-logo/93?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=10


Love the class Sudie TAG T-shirt but want a little more personalization? PREORDER your Sudie MOM/DAD T-shirt! PREORDERS open only until 4/30/24 to guarantee delivery before the end of school. 

PREORDER - Classic MOM/DAD T-shirt | Sudie TAG Spirit Store

Dress Code Update for 24-25 School Year

7TH GRADE NEWS
Spring Dance

Sudie 7th & 8th grade students are invited to an end of the year celebration at the school the evening of Saturday, April 27th.  


Please RSVP here: 

Line Dance the Night Away - Sudie 7th/8th Grade Dance (google.com).


Parents—we need your help to make this celebration a success!  Please sign up for a donation or volunteer spot here: 

Sudie Middle School Parents: Spring 2024 Sudie 7th & 8th Grade Dance (signupgenius.com)

Meow Wolf Party

Calling all 7th Graders!  There are only 7 Tickets Left to the 7th Grade Auction Party! 

8TH GRADE NEWS
High School Signing Day

On Thursday, April 25th all 8th grade students will walk the Sudie stage proudly declaring where they will attend for high school! 

8th Grade Events

Attention 8th grade parents and guardians!  

Please review the graphic and mark your calendars accordingly. And be on the lookout for more information as we solidify additional plans for the amazing Class of 2024. 


https://join.photocircleapp.com/XJK15R6JH4

Spring Dance

Sudie 7th & 8th grade students are invited to an end of the year celebration at the school the evening of Saturday, April 27th.  


Please RSVP here: 

Line Dance the Night Away - Sudie 7th/8th Grade Dance (google.com).


Parents—we need your help to make this celebration a success!  Please sign up for a donation or volunteer spot here: 

Sudie Middle School Parents: Spring 2024 Sudie 7th & 8th Grade Dance (signupgenius.com)

PASSIVE FUNDRAISING

LET’S TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE MONEY!!!

Please take the easy steps to set up these passive fundraising opportunities and earn money the lazy way all year long!

Greenworks Recycling

PLEASE DON’T THROW AWAY CLOTHES AND TEXTILES! Drop them off in the bin by the school playground during carpool!!

Sudie and Clothes Bin have partnered to collect and recycle old clothing, shoes and textiles.


Keep these items OUT of landfills AND raise money for Sudie – at 8 cents a pound it’s a WIN-WIN!

  • Clothing – pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, shorts, suits, tees, tanks, undergarments
  • Footwear – shoes, boots, heels, sandals, socks, tights
  • Accessories – hats, belts, ties, scarves, headbands
  • Handbags – wallets, totes, luggage, backpacks, briefcases
  • Linens – towels, sheets, comforters, blankets, tablecloths
Mabel's Labels

Start planning for your kids to lose stuff before they actually do. Order labels to put on their most prized items so they don't end up in the sea of lost and found! 

When you order from Mabel's Labels, Sudie earns 20% from each order! 

Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and select Sudie L Williams PTA before you shop!

Kroger Shopping

Please consider signing up with Kroger's Community Rewards program. It takes only a few minutes with these 4 simple steps:

  1. Login in on kroger.com
  2. Go to My Account>Community Rewards
  3. Set your supporting organization to: Sudie Tag PTA
  4. Shop

You never have to think about it again and Sudie earns $$$ when you shop. Please sign up today (ask the extended family to do it, too!) 

PREVIOUSLY SHARED INFORMATION
PREVENT HANGRY!!

SUDIE FAMILIES!! 


We are very light on sign-ups to Stock the Lounge. Please consider signing up. Pair up with a friend to make it easier!

The staff really appreciate it!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090549AEA92BA31-familysponsored

Updated COVID-19 Guidance

The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated its school exclusion criteria to align the requirement for COVID-19 with those for other respiratory viruses like flu. 

Students now only need to be excluded from school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.  

Free Dress Fridays

Every Friday (& only on Fridays) Free Dress day passes are sold outside the cafeteria and/or front foyer only in the morning. The passes are $2 each - CASH ONLY.


Students are only allowed to wear free dress on the Friday when their pass is purchased. No ripped jeans are allowed & please ensure all free dress is appropriate. All proceeds go to student enrichment activities!

Questions? Email Ms. Diaz, anydiaz@dallasisd.org  

Dismissal Changes

If you need to change your student's dismissal/after school transportation, please communicate your change to Ms. Diaz or Ms. Carballos by email, phone or Remind NO LATER than 3:30pm. 

This is to ensure that all students receive dismissal directions within an early enough time frame. Please DO NOT text your student dismissal changes as students are NOT allowed to use their cell phones during instructional hours 8:35am-3:55pm. 


Ms. Diaz - Office Manager

anydiaz@dallasisd.org

972-794-8755


Ms. Carballos - Data Controller

scarballos@dallasisd.org

972-794-8752

We are grateful for all of our staff: Celebrate w/ Sudie Staff Shout Outs

Do your kids come home and say something sweet about one of the teachers or faculty members at Sudie and you think...that was so nice, I should tell them that! Well...here is your chance!

The school admin team would like to recognize outstanding staff members, and they need our help.


Use this form to recognize a Sudie Staff member who is going above and beyond this week.

Student Shout-Outs

Please send any accomplishments, awards or praises of any Sudie Activties/Clubs/Sports to Lily Strong at sudieptaactivities@gmail.com so we can be sure to properly recognize our students!  

Feel free to send photos that can be shared on Enews and our Facebook Page! 

Fundraising Request Form

If you are interested in scheduling a fundraiser for a Sudie club or grade level please fill out the below form.


The principal is responsible for collecting, controlling, disbursing, and accounting for all school activity funds.  


The Board of Control (BOC) meets once a month (last Friday). All fundraiser requests must be submitted to Ms. Anyssa Diaz (in the google form) by noon on the last Friday.   

Submit form here

Share Sudie Pictures

Share your awesome Sudie pictures here. You might make it into the yearbook!

www.t.ly/jU59C

Volunteers Required to Complete VOLY

Time to complete the ANNUAL background check to be allowed on campus to volunteer. More details and opportunities here. https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/78393

Grade Level Reps

Grade Level Reps: If you ever need clarification on any info, they are a great place to start. 

4th: Stephanie Dolph & Kay Wood

5th: Liz Johnson & Elena Richey

6th: Lindsay Goldapp & Nikki Hurston

7th: Melissa Cunningham & Kristine Osborn

8th: Melanie Davis & Kristy Dixon

Sudie Website Calendar

Add Sudie's website calendar to your digital calendar. Follow the directions here: https://www.dallasisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2283&PageType=20&DomainID=507&ModuleInstanceID=2003

Please refer to our Sudie Staff Quick Contacts for any staff contacts you may need. Staff new to Sudie are highlighted blue.


A Staffing Diagram can also be found on the Sudie school website contacts page: https://www.dallasisd.org/domain/951

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