The first nine weeks of the school year are quickly coming to a close! I cannot believe that we have almost finished the first quarter of the year, and just like in a great football game, our Lions have gained momentum and gotten in sync. These factors, along with our Lions leading with brains, heart and courage are sure to lead us to success for the 2025-2026 school year!
Speaking of success, kudos to our phenomenal PTA and extreme gratitude to our amazing community for an incredible North Texas Giving Day! We were all blown away by the success of our efforts, and I cannot tell you how much your support means to every student and staff member at Sudie! Our connected community ensures that There’s No Place Like Sudie!
As the clock runs out on the first quarter, below are a few key plays to keep in mind:
4th Grade Perot Field Trip: What day is it? It’s October 3rd. That is when our 4th graders will embark on their first field trip as a Sudie Lion! I, for one, am looking forward to chaperoning and seeing the wonder of science light a spark in their eyes! Earlier that morning, we will also have our October Coffee with the Principal, so please join if you can and feel free to bring your favorite fall drink!
Testing: Our Algebra 1 students will be taking their common assessment next week (Sept. 29th-Oct. 3rd), and then throughout the weeks of October 6th and October 14th, our reading and math students will be completing their standards mastery checks. This is a great time to talk about your student's STAAR goals and ensure they have a plan to reach them.
While the quarter is coming to a close, it is still a perfect time to call a time-out and check in with your students on their grades for each course in order to create a new plan to finish up these last few weeks. Let’s ensure our Sudie Lions sustain the momentum and the legacy of success that they’ve created!
Thank you for your support of your student, our staff and the Sudie community!
There’s No Place Like Sudie: Lions Leading with Brains, Heart and Courage
We EXCEEDED our fundraising goal! We are deeply humbled by and grateful for the generous contributions of everyone who participated to make Sudie PTA’s 2025 Lion Pride campaign a success! Because of our community’s generosity, we exceeded our goal by almost $20,000 and are well-positioned to support an amazing 2025-2026 year for our school, students and teachers.
4th GRADE for the WIN on grade level participation! We are blown away by the enthusiasm of our newest Sudie Lions and their families! We can now officially announce that 4th grade is the winner of the grade level participation challenge and will receive a pizza party to celebrate. We are also proud to report that all other grades exceeded 60% grade level participation!
DUMA shines in the HOUSE COIN WARS! This year’s House Coin Wars raised over $2,300 to beat last year’s total raised by almost $800! HOUSE DUMA came out on top and will receive 200 House points and a donut party. All other Houses will be awarded 100 House points.
THANK YOU to all who contributed! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year’s Lion Pride campaign, whether through donating, Coin Wars, or volunteering. Y’all are amazing, and your commitment to our school is inspiring! We are SUDIE, we are ONE!
October Coffee With the Principal
Join us for our October session of Coffee with the Principal!
On Friday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m., Principal Brokaw will update you on all things Sudie. We hope to see you there for this informative and engaging session! Join the Zoom linked here!
Are you ready for Sudie's Night of Thrills?
October 17th, 2025
Trunk or Treat 5:00pm - 6:30pm
- Located at Sudie Soccer Fields
- Hosted by Sudie Cheer
- Volunteers needed for decorating cars - Sign Up Here
- Free Candy and S'mores with Principal Brokaw
- Best Costume Contest and Best Decorated Trunk Awards will be given out so dress to impress!
Haunted Hallway 5:45pm - 6:45pm
- Hosted by House Council
Movie Night 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Hosted by Sudie PTA
- Free popcorn and cider
- Snacks and pizza for purchase by PTA Fundraising; pre-order details coming soon
- Slideshow to begin at 6:30pm - please add photos to your PhotoCircle Ap
- Movie starts promptly at 7:15pm
Interested in volunteering at movie night? Contact programs@sudiepta.com
The ⚡ Lightning Thief ⚡ is coming to life on our Sudie Stage!
Calling all Percy Jackson fans and actors!
Audition for Sudie's Spring Musical will be Tuesday, September 30th 3:45-6:00 PM; The Musical performs 2/25-2/27 and 3/4-3/6
HOW TO SIGN UP: Add your name on the Theater Call Board behind the auditorium, get Show Packet, & Join Google Classroom (erw7cruy)
SUBMIT THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM BY 9/26 @5:00 PM
HOW TO AUDITION:
Students stay after school on Tuesday, September 30, and will be divided into 3 groups that rotate through:
1) Acting (monologue found in packet) 2) Dance (30-second routine will be taught in the rotation) 3) Singing (1 minute of any song. Bring background music if needed)
We love our wonderful teachers and staff at Sudie! Please help us show our appreciation by volunteering to be a Secret Pal. Secret Pals are asked to drop a little gift ($20-$40) for their paired staff member during a designated week each month from October to May. Do you have a busy schedule? Work all day? You can even have your child deliver it to the office at the beginning of school. Thank you!
Please help us welcome this year’s Grade Level Representatives (GLRs) and Homeroom Representatives (HRs) (4th and 5th grade only).
As a reminder, GLRs are parent volunteers coordinated through the PTA who work to enhance communication, provide feedback, and build community, and HRs help achieve these goals at a classroom level.
Thank you, GLRs and HRs!
PTA Volunteers of the Month!
Thank you everyone who worked hard over the summer to build and give back to our amazing community.
Do you know someone doing the same? Please send Volunteer of the Month nominations for any month by the 5th day of the following month to Abby Foreman at membership@sudiepta.com
🏆 Sudie PTA Receives Statewide Accolades! 🏆
Thank you for helping Sudie PTA kick start the year with the Head Start Award by reaching 75% or more (in our case, much more) of last year’s total membership before the end of August!
Tickets for PTO's fall auction party are on sale now at www.sudiedads.com - take advantage of early bird pricing! Kuby's catering (vegetarian available) and open bar included in ticket price.
*Attendees have first priority on all parties available for auction - don't miss out!
PTO is looking for OktoRoarFest Sponsors and Party Hosts!
Have a business you'd like to promote to Sudie Families? Be a party sponsor! All levels of Sponsorship Opportunities are currently available.
PTO is also looking for party hosts! Grab some friends and host any party you can think up! Proceeds from your party's ticket sales will benefit Sudie scholars and help fund school activities.
to host a party or become an OktoRoarFest sponsor today!
Cafeteria & Custodial Appreciation Week
There's No One Like Sudie Cafeteria & Custodial Staff!
Cafeteria & Custodial Staff will be celebrated September 29th - October 3rd. PTA will celebrate our staff with gifts and lunch provided with your generous donations from North Texas Giving Day! To make the week even more special, we would love for you to drop off sweet thank you notes, or small tokens of appreciation from their favorites list. Items can be dropped off to the main office now thru Friday, October 3rd.
Thank you for helping us honor the hard work and dedication of our incredible Cafeteria & Custodial staff.
Reflections - Your Child's Chance to ✨Shine✨
Did you know that Reflections is one of the largest student arts programs in the country, with more than 200,000 students creating and sharing their talents every year? It’s your chance to let your creativity shine, express yourself, and tell your unique story!
This year, Sudie PTA is thrilled to take part in the National PTA Reflections Program– and we can’t wait to see what you create!
🌟 Theme: I BELONG! 🌟
🗓️ Submit your original entries by November 7, 2025
Check out the flyer and visit the Reflections tab on the PTA website for all the details. Let your imagination run wild – we can’t wait to celebrate your amazing work!
