We hope that everyone has had plenty of fun, adventure and relaxation throughout this first month of summer! Summer though hasn’t stopped the superb rhythm of accomplishment and action that beats throughout Sudie TAG. If you happen to drive by campus you will see that our Bond construction is making significant progress in the building and outside with a digital marquee, new HVAC and roof, paving the parking lot and sport court, cafeteria mechanics and grease trap, renovations to classrooms, new gym flooring and a new secure vestibule plus admin suite. Additional campus improvements will be occurring throughout next school year including new auditorium chairs!
Our staff is excited to return to campus Monday August 3rd and see the refinements and to welcome our students back on Tuesday August 11th! We also hope that every Sudie family is able to join us for our Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday August 6th from 4:00 pm-6:30 pm.
We are also thrilled to give a few Super Sudie shoutouts as we continue throughout the summer:
- Shoutout to our Sudie PTA and numerous family volunteers for hosting a great Pops with the Principal on Friday May 29th to welcome new Sudie families in and ensure they were stocked up on the Sudie uniform! As a related note full uniform compliance will start on Thursday August 13th, 2026 so please take advantage of opportunities to stock up throughout the summer whether through the Lands End uniform promo which supports our PTA or the PTA’s used uniform sale which will happen at Meet the Teacher on Thursday August 6th.
- Super Sudie Shoutout to our rising 8th graders Richard Haayen and Thomas Smith for advancing to the finals of Debate Nationals and taking home top speaker awards! We are grateful for the support of our Debate coach Mr. Quadri and our Debate parents for supporting our students to let their talents and gifts shine!
- Sudie Cheer gets a super shoutout for sweeping the middle school division of NCA cheer camp earlier in June at SMU! We are always so proud of how our cheer program builds skill, confidence and joy in the students who participate!
- We are also excited to give a shoutout to our new Sudie staff members who will be joining us for the 26-27 school year:
Mr. Biner will be serving as our Special Education Inclusion Teacher! With 17 years of special education expertise, skills in building relationships with students, fellow teachers, and families and a passion for music and baseball we are so excited to see the impact he will have as a Sudie Lion.
Mrs. Hjelm is our new 5th grade Reading Language Arts teacher and comes to our campus with 15 years experience in teaching elementary Reading Language Arts and Social Studies. She also brings with her a passion for engaging with the greater community and families as she has been honored as a lifetime member of the Texas PTA! Her engagement, knowledge and collaborative spirit will surely enrich our elementary team!
Ms. Douglas will be joining us as our Special Education Teacher Assistant since Ms. Rachal has been promoted to serve as our Financial Clerk! Ms. Douglas has over 13 years experience serving as a Teacher Assistant and her student-first can-do attitude makes her a huge asset to our campus! She is currently working on her psychology degree through Dallas College in order to learn even more how to best support students!
I am honored that these three individuals have chosen to invest their talents and gifts at Sudie!
I hope that the summer continues to bring everyone joyful memories and superb experiences! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our Meet the Teacher night on Thursday August 6th from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
Thank you for your support of Sudie and let’s get ready to rock and roll into the 2026-2027 school year!
Emily Brokaw
Principal
Sudie TAG
🌅 Save the Date! 8th Grade Sunrise Breakfast on 8/11 🍩
8th Graders only - Save the date for your Sunrise Breakfast on August 11th, 2026.
The breakfast will be held before school begins. Due to construction, the exact location and time are TBD.
🀄 Tickets on Sale Now! Mahjong Fundraiser Aug 22 🀄
Get your tickets today for Sudie Mahjong fundraiser to support the incoming 8th grade's trip to Washington, DC!
For any questions, please email sports@sudiepta.com
🚨 Attention Sudie Cheerleaders - Cheer Camp 📢
Back again this year is the optional camp at Express, where you can reconnect and learn a few things before the season starts.
Date: July 28-30 (Tuesday-Thursday) Time: 10:00AM - 4:00 PM; 10:00-2:00 is instructional time, and 2:00-4:00 is open gym. Location: 10011 Midway Rd. Dallas, TX 75229 Lunch: Pizza will be provided for lunch each day. Girls are welcome to pack a lunch if they prefer.
Questions? Reach out to Shona Bell at 202-907-5522 or smgbell@gmail.com
📋 Help Us Make the 2026-27 School Year a Success - Sign Up for the PTA Today! 🫶
Help us to keep all the great things going at Sudie in 2026-27 - please sign up for the PTA today!
Complete this formto help out today. There are varying levels of commitment available for all. Only have 2 hours one day a year? Sign up! Have a few days, well...you know what to do. Sign up today!
With you, we can keep great things happening! Thanks, Sudie Fam!
Questions? Email president@sudiepta.com
✍🏻 Please register for the '26-'27 school year 📝
Every student enrolled in Dallas ISD must complete an annual registration.
Interested in more than just volunteering? Board seats are also available! Elections are happening 7/31/26. To express interest, email prideofsudie@gmail.com by 7/17/26.
Auction parties still available! Visit www.sudiedads.com to purchase!
⭐ Get Ready to Volunteer! 🙌
Are you planning to volunteer on campus this year? We sure hope so! All volunteers need to have an updated VOLY account to do so. Sign up for or renew your VOLY account today - it will be good for the whole 2026-2027 year! Get Started HERE!
🔔 Bell Schedule and A/B/C Day Calendar 🗓️
The 2026–2027 Bell Schedule (All Students) and A/B/C Day Calendar (MS Only) are now available! Please take a moment to review them as you prepare for the new school year.
New this year: Advisory will now take place during the last period on all A and B Days.
Be sure to save the calendar to help your family stay on track throughout the year!
👕 Dress Code + Badge Policy Update! 🪪
Our 2026–2027 Dress Code & Uniform Guidelines are now available! Please review the updated expectations before the first day of school. All students are expected to be in full uniform by Thursday, August 13th.
Don't miss important updates this school year! Join our Sudie Remind groups to receive campus news, grade-level announcements, and transportation updates right to your phone. Simply text 81010 with your child's grade-level code (or our campus and bus codes) to stay connected all year long!
🦁 Welcome to Sudie! 📀
Please help us welcome the newest staff members joining the Sudie fam! Make sure to say hello 👋 when you see them around campus!
📖 Don't Forget! Summer Reading Lists 📚
Research shows that students who don't read over the summer lose about 30% of their learning progress from the previous school year. Sudie to the rescue!
Here is the link to the grade level Summer Reading Lists, this year's Bluebonnet list (4-6th graders can vote in January), and a Travis vs. Sudie Summer Reading Challenge!
Happy Reading!
🏆 Debate Shines Bright at Nationals! 💭
Richard Haayen and Thomas Smith, incoming 8th-graders on the Sudie Debate team, took home Second Place at the NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, this June!
The NSDA National Tournament is the largest speech and debate competition in the world, bringing together competitors from all 50 states and several countries.
The duo advanced all the way to the final round, winning the second place trophy after nine hard-fought rounds debating the feasibility of opening the Arctic for exploration.
Smith (1st) and Haayen (2nd) also swept the top-two Speaker awards in the Middle School Policy Debate division.
The trip capped off a great season of hard work and strong performances by the whole Sudie team.
Students, coaching staff, and parents are already hard at work planning to bring a larger Sudie team to next year's Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona.
Is your 5th–8th grader interested in debate this school year? Keep an eye and ear out for more information from Middle School Head Coach Mr. Quadri at the August activities meeting.
🌟 Sudie Cheer Takes it All! 📣
Sudie Cheer gets a super shoutout for sweeping the middle school division of NCA cheer camp earlier in June at SMU! We are always so proud of how our cheer program builds skill, confidence and joy in the students who participate!
Fundraising the Easy Way!
Check out how you can raise money for Sudie while you do your everyday shopping, also known as "Passive Fundraising."
