We hope that everyone had a super start to the second semester! We have enjoyed getting to see our students engage again in their extracurriculars, especially as they prepare for upcoming competitions, celebrate their learning growth over the school year, and continually engage in their studies! This Friday, our 4th graders embark upon their Austin Capstone Trip, which is sure to be a highlight of the 2025-2026 school year!
This week, all students should have received the report card (on blue paper). Students should also be able to speak to their results on their first semester assessments (Standard Mastery Checks and ACPs). This is a great time to acknowledge the growth and success your students are showing while also having discussions about the goals for the rest of the school year! As always, whether it is through our 4th and 5th grade websites or weeks at a glance, or the middle school newsletter, our faculty works hard to provide updated information about students' learning topics, projects or assessments.
Additionally, yesterday a letter was sent home (a physical copy with each student as well as a copy sent via Remind and email) requesting input on the proposed school hour change for the 2026-2027 school year. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback, as we know that any shift in school hours has a significant impact on your family's schedule. As a reminder, the survey (link here) will close this Friday, January 16th, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Thank you for providing your feedback!
Help our 7th graders raise money for their trip to Washington, DC - grab some goodies after school on Friday, January 16. Baked goods will be available for $1 - $5. Cash and credit will be accepted.
🐉 Sudie Cultural Festival - We Need Hosts - Sign Up Today 🪇
Showcase your culture through food, presentations/activities, and/or performances to celebrate Sudie's diversity!
You won't want to miss this incredible afternoon on February 28 from 3:30 - 6:00 pm. It will be filled with live performances, traditional foods, arts, crafts, and more, showcasing all the vibrant cultures that are a part of our Sudie Fam!
We need your help to make this a fun and meaningful event!
Free Dress Fridays are back & start on Friday, January 23rd! Students should remain in uniform or wear Sudie spirit until then. Review the image above or click this link for all the details!
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. Overview Meeting 🇺🇸
Attention 7th grade Parents & Guardians: Please plan to join one of the meetings noted above to learn more about your student’s 8th grade capstone trip.
All three meetings are virtual, will have identical content, and should last 30 minutes or less. Please see the flyer for more information.
In a year that's been full of spectacular Northern Lights, experience your own Sudie Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) show. All Sudie middle school students are invited to dance the chilly night away to our DJ's top hits under the magical stars and awe-inspiring colors.
Event date: Friday, January 23 Event time: 6-8:30 pm Location: The Northern Lights Dance Room (aka Gym) and the Chill Lounge (aka cafeteria)
Get your acts ready to preview March 2-13, with any needed follow ups March 23-27. All Acts Must Preview.
ALSO Looking for All Grade Acts!
Please contact Shona at smgbell@gmail.com if you are interested in organizing an all-grade act for your grade.
🛝 Recess Coverage Needed! ⚽️
Please sign up for recess coverage for this semester HERE!! We need more volunteers!
By popular demand, we are going back to the Sign Up Genius with sign-up by week, so you can sign up for a single day if that works better for your schedule.
This semester, we will start on Monday, January 12, and ask for coverage for Mondays and Thursdays only. This will allow for an A day and a B day.
Our Spring Family Conferences are on the horizon! Our campus-wide conference night will be Tuesday, January 27th from 4:45 pm-8:00 pm. Please note that walk-in parent conferences will be available until 7:30p. If you are unavailable for conferences on Tuesday you can schedule a conference with your students teachers using our conference landing page: tinyurl.com/sudiespringconf26
🗣️ TAG TALKS - RSVP TODAY! 🗣️
Mark your calendar for Sudie TAG + Travis TAG's 3rd Annual TAG Talk! It's one you don't want to miss as we welcome best-selling author of The Disengaged Teen, Rebecca Winthrop.
The Google form includes more info regarding the topic for discussion as well as Rebecca's bio. Check it out and RSVP HERE!
This year we are also offering a book pre-sale for The Disengaged Teen, with a book signing and distribution at the event. Interabang Books will be participating in a give-back program with 15% of pre-sales donated to Sudie TAG and Travis TAG PTAs. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY HERE.
What is a TAG Talk?
A TAG Talk is an in-person educational program focused on navigating life as parents of talented and gifted children sponsored by the PTA. TAG Talk is a yearly program, with each year's topic tackling a different obstacle affecting families of TAG students.
Where?
Angelika Film Center, Mockingbird Station
When?
January 28, 2024
6:30-8:00PM
*Note: as a continued effort for out PTA to support parent education for our remarkable community, this will be an Adult Only event. Please plan accordingly for your family.
Thank you for your donations to Lion's Pride and your support for this event! Your donations allow PTA to host this annual event as we continue building a strong TAG community!
Fundraising the Easy Way!
Check out how you can raise money for Sudie while you do your everyday shopping, also known as "Passive Fundraising."
