Whether you were touring our nation's capitol with our 8th grade class or perhaps enjoying some State Fair of Texas fun, we hope that everyone had a fabulous fall break! Fall break started on a high note for our 4th and 8th graders with their Learning Voyage field trips to the Arboretum and the Frontiers of Flight museum. Thank you to our parent chaperones who volunteered their time to make those trips especially meaningful.
The second quarter is starting off strong with our Middle School and Elementary School house meetings this week and our first High School Showcase Wednesday evening. We also hope that your family is able to join us (virtually) for our October General PTA meeting on Thursday evening. Additionally Friday evening our Sudie cheer team will be participating in the Hillcrest High School homecoming parade, we can’t wait to see them shine and to see some Sudie alums participate as well!
Next week we will be conducting Parent-Teacher conferences. Please sign up for a time to meet with your students' teachers so we can all partner together to see our students succeed. Finally our 8th grade class will be taking the PSAT test next Wednesday 10/21 in the morning. This exam helps prepare our students for success on college admissions tests and as they continue throughout their schooling careers can help them qualify for scholarships. We can’t wait to see our students' talents and gifts shine on these exams.
Thank you for your support of your student and Sudie TAG!
Sudie Rocks: Rolling into the 26-27 school year!
Emily Brokaw
Principal
Sudie TAG
📅 October Virtual PTA Meeting 📝
Please join us for Sudie PTA's October Membership Meeting this Thursday, October 15 · 7:00 – 8:00pm. See you then!
Early bird admission, extended to October 15, is $50 www.sudiedads.com (click "Tickets" in the top banner)
PTO needs your help to make Oktoroarfest a success! Please consider hosting a party with your friends for kids, adults, or families. All ticket sales go right back to our amazing students and staff to fund a variety of things. See the flyers for more details.
👩🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences 🍎
Parent-Teacher Conference Night will be on October 20th. If you need to conference with your student’s teachers, please use our Fall Parent Conference Sheet to sign up for a specific conference time.
If you need to schedule an alternative date and time, please reach out to your child's teacher directly.
🇮🇹 An unforgettable adventure awaits your child in Italy! ✈️
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Italy in Summer 2027, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.
From Naples to Rome, bring history to life on an eight-day Italian adventure made for middle-schoolers. Students can explore Naples’ historic streets and underground passages, visit a mozzarella farm, and make their own pizza—then walk Pompeii’s ancient ruins with a local guide. In Rome, they’ll bike through Villa Borghese, see the Colosseum and Roman Forum, try a gladiator experience, and discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:
Why attend? - Learn how to save $150 with early enrollment. - Get first access to limited spots. - Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!
Please note that this optional EF tour is separate from and will not take the place of our Sudie Capstone trips, which happen every year, at every grade level, for every student and are a core part of the Sudie experience. Participation in this EF tour is entirely optional.
Best, Amy Garnica
👻 Sudie Night of Thrills! 🎃
Sudie's Night of Thrills is on October 30, 2026. Make plans to join Sudie Cheer, House Council, and PTA for a fun evening that will feature:
Trunk or Treat Haunted Hallway Movie Night
We need your help to make it a HUGE success! Please sign up if you are willing to host a trunk for our Trunk-or-Treat! The BEST Trunk will win 100 HOUSE POINTS for their student’s house! More info and parking instructions will come via email.
$2.50 each or 5 for $10 $1 to sign on to a specific teacher or staff member's Boo Gram or $20 to add your name to an all-Sudie staff Boo Gram Treat
All proceeds go to Sudie Cheer.
Save the Date - Grandfriends Day!
We are excited to welcome our students’ grandparents and other grandfriends back to campus on Friday, November 20th for Grandfriends’ Day!
Additional information regarding parking, arrival times, and other details, as well as RSVP links, will be provided over the next few weeks!
☕ October 23 - Coffee with the Principal ☕
Join us for our October session of Coffee with the Principal of the 26-27 school year where Principal Brokaw will update us on all things Sudie! Zoom Link | Passcode: Sudie
🪪 ID Badge & Yondr Pouch Replacement 📱
ID Badge & Yondr Pouch Replacements can be purchased on our Sudie RevTrak website linked below. ID Badge replacements are a $5.00 fee & Yondr Pouch are a $10.00 fee. Both badges & Yondr pouches will be delivered within 24 hours of purchase. https://tinyurl.com/SudieTAGRevTrak
✋ PTA Service Award Nominations 🗳️
Help us recognize the people who make Sudie TAG so special!
The PTA is accepting nominations for the Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership Award and Extended Service Award - these awards recognize staff and parents for their service and contributions to the school.
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: What my Culture means to Me 🌟
🗓️ Submit your original entries by October 22, 2026 to get selected for the Regionals
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!
Questions? Email reflections@sudiepta.com
Fundraising the Easy Way!
Check out how you can raise money for Sudie while you do your everyday shopping, also known as "Passive Fundraising."
