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September 7-11
No School On Monday - Labor Day
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
Minimum Day Wednesdays
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.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
This Wednesday, we will host our Success Starts Here Family Night. Our office will be reaching out to remind you of your reservation, and don't forget Dinner is on Us!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about college and career readiness at the elementary level and to hear from our middle school and high school teams about the pathways available to students as they progress through their educational journey.
We look forward to an engaging, informative, and fun evening. We are delighted that you will be joining us!
😀TK and Kindergarten Lunch on the Lawn was a terrific success! It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying lunch together and joining in the impromptu dance party.
Don't forget that this Friday is our 1st-6th Grade Lunch on the Lawn.
- 1st-3rd Grade Lunch: Begins at 11:20 p.m.
- 4th-6th Grade Lunch: Begins at 12:05 p.m.
All families will enter through the SHOE Gate.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mrs. Horton
Principal, Sutherland Elementary School
SHOUT OUTS!
😁Thanks for joining us at the TK and Kinder Lunch On the Lawn. Your participation means so much to us!
🙋 Volunteers Needed
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.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS
Our School Site Election Results will be posted in our newsletter next week. Thank you for taking the time to vote.
After School Clubs
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
SAFETY
Scooters and E-Bikes
Help us keep our campus safe by making good choices. Students should walk their scooters and e-bikes onto and around campus. For the safety of everyone, including staff who may still be working after school, scooters and e-bikes should also be walked through the parking lot and not ridden.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community safe.
Attention: 3rd - 6th Graders
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
Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting
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:
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.
Download the School Lunch Menu
Scan the QR Code to view the lunch menu.
Parent Teacher Organization - PTO
Be on the look out for volunteer opportunities for the Color Run and Harvest Festival Planning Meetings.
SPIRITWEAR DAYS
Monday - House Spirit Wear
Wednesday - College Wear
Friday - Sutherland Spiritwear or Blue
School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy
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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