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Sutherland Core Values

Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity

PBIS Trait For September

Be Honest

RCA HABITS

Respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas

Be the best person you can be

Every Wednesday is an early release day. ALL 1st - 6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:10pm. Kinders will be dismissed at 12:10.

Our Success Starts Here event was a wonderful evening filled with learning, exploration, and family engagement. Students and parents had the opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways while learning more about the exciting opportunities available in middle school and high school. It was inspiring to see students thinking about their future goals and discovering the many possibilities that lie ahead.

We also enjoyed our Lunch on the Lawn event, which was a fantastic success. The beautiful weather provided the perfect setting for families, students, and staff to come together, share conversations, and strengthen the connections that make Sutherland such a special community. Events like these remind us of the importance of building strong relationships and celebrating the Sutherland family.

Our annual Spelling Bee season is underway! Classroom spelling bee competitions will be held this week as students showcase their hard work and spelling skills. Winners from each classroom will advance to our school-wide Spelling Bee on Thursday, September 24. We wish all participants the best of luck and look forward to an exciting competition as students demonstrate their knowledge, perseverance, and academic excellence.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Sutherland a place where students learn, grow, and succeed. Together, we are building a strong community where success starts here!

Mrs. Horton
Principal, Sutherland Elementary School

😁Thanks for joining us at Lunch on the Lawn.

😄Thanks for attending Success Starts Here.

Congratulations to Whitney Morgan, Rosa Hernandez, Crystal Solorio, Megan Mitchell, and Rosalena Valenzuela. These individuals will serve as our parent represenatives on the 2026-27 School Site Council.

The first meeting will be Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm.

Even if you are not on SSC, you are welcome to attend and participate in our meetings.

Thank you for your support of our students! The students raised over $1000 to help fund activities and events here at school. You are welcome to come and watch the color run this Friday.

Interested in volunteering on campus or attending a field trip? We would love to have your support! To get started, please complete the volunteer application using the link provided below.

After your application has been submitted, Mr. Link, our VP, will contact you regarding our one-time mandatory volunteer training. Thank you for helping make our school a great place for students.

We have launched our after-school clubs, and we are pleased to offer a variety of enrichment opportunities for students. Please see the information below for a rundown of the clubs currently available.

Coding Club Monday & Thursday 4:00-5:00 3rd grade and up

ART Club Thursday 4:00-5:00 3rd grade and up

Recently, we have had several incidents of vandalism in the boys' restrooms that resulted in damaged stall doors and costly repairs.

We appreciate your partnership in reminding students to take pride in their school and treat all facilities with respect. If students see vandalism or unsafe behavior happening, please encourage them to report it to a trusted adult right away. Together, we can help maintain a positive and respectful school environment.

Registration for Fall Intersession is now open to Lodi USD students currently in Grades TK - 8th! This program runs from September 28th through October 2nd at select Lodi and North Stockton locations. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack is included. Space is limited. Register today at bit.ly/fallintersession2026!

Deadline to submit is October 30, 2026

Winners Will:

📖 Become a published author

🏛️ Travel to Sacramento to be recognized at the State Capitol (travel expenses covered)

🎨 Have their story professionally illustrated by high school art students

🖼️ Receive a giant poster featuring their story's illustrated book cover

You are invited to attend the upcoming Community Advisory Committee meeting hosted by the Student Services/SELPA Department.

Topic: Special Education 101

Presenter: Kelsey Dibner, Program Specialist

When: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone by clicking the link below:

Join the meeting now

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation.

Scan the QR Code to view the lunch menu.

The Color Run is this Friday. You are welcome to come and watch.

There will be Harvest Festival Planning Meetings very soon.

Monday - House Spirit Wear

Wednesday - College Wear

Friday - Sutherland Spiritwear or Blue

Take some time to review our Title I School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy. If you are interested in providing feedback or have some questions please attend our SSC meeting in September. Thanks.

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