Sullivan Scoop 2/22/19

Sullivan Scoop

February 22, 2019

Hello, Sullivan Families,

While we always encourage on respectful, responsible, and safe behavior at Sullivan, this month we have a particular focus on kindness. Students had the opportunity to send notes of kindness to each other via heart-shaped candy grams last week, and this week had the chance to share what they love about our school. I walk past this wall many times per day, and stopping to read the students' words never fails to make me smile. A resounding theme is the kindness and care that students and staff demonstrate for one another. (To be fair, there are a number of students who love the iPads and the school lunch as well!) We are lucky to be a part of a school community where students and staff feel welcomed and valued, and where everyone enjoys coming to learn and grow each day.

February sure has been an adventure in terms of the weather! Thank you to everyone for their patience in the pickup and drop off lines during the inclement weather we have had over the past several weeks. We were able to implement a new system in the car rider line that allowed us to keep kids warm inside while moving the line quickly. We appreciate your cooperation and patience!

Today was Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Spirit Day. We are looking forward to continuing the celebration of reading and of Dr. Seuss' birthday with Read Across Sullivan week activities next week. See the flier below for more information.

Have a great weekend!

Warmly,

Traci Meziere

Principal

Anne Sullivan School

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Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets are still available for the Sullivan production of Mary Poppins Jr. on the evenings of March 7th and 8th. Tickets are $3 for children 16 and under, and $5 for adults. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the Sullivan office or at the door the night of the play, if available.

Sullivan Snapshots

Indoor Recess is Fun!

We have had our fair share of cold, rainy, and/or snowy weather over the past few weeks, but our students still enjoy recess when it is inside the classroom.

Our students have the opportunity to play games and have a different kind of classroom social interaction with their peers. Our kids love to create and play card games on days when it is too cold to go outside!

Valentine's Day Festivities

We want to send a special thank you to our EPTO Room Parents for organizing our classroom Valentine's Day Celebrations. Thank you also to all of the parents who donated items for the parties.

Our students enjoyed Valentine's Day themed crafts, games and treats. Thank you, parents!

Field Trip Fun!

All of our Sullivan students enjoyed a field trip over the past two weeks!

Our 4th graders went to the Metropolis Theater in Arlington Heights to see a production of the theater adaptation of Frindle, a book by Andrew Clements. Students were able to compare the book to the play.

Our 5th grade students traveled to the past at Naper Settlement in Naperville to experience a bit of colonial life.

Thank you to the our EPTO for contributing funds to support these worthwhile learning experiences!

Music at Sullivan

Thank you to all of the 5th graders who participated in the D23 Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Festival this week! Students played a variety of music and and received a mini clinic after their performance.

Our band students perfect their skills on the French Horn during sectionals this week in preparation for the upcoming concert on March 14th!

In music class, students are sharpening their recorder skills and learning to play more complex music as they progress.

5th Grade Explorer Research

Our 5th grade teachers, along with Mrs. Yager, are guiding our students through a research project addressing both Social Studies and Language Arts standards. We are excited to have our students show what they have learned!

4th Grade Aspired Living Visit

Mrs. Ganek's class met with our friends from Aspired Living this week to engage in some fitness activities and complete some fitness themed crossword puzzles.

Rock Stars of the Week

Each week, two Sullivan students are recognized as the Rock Stars of the Week. These students go above and beyond in demonstrating our school-wide expectations of safe, respectful, and responsible behavior.

Gigi is a kind and respectful classmate. Every day she takes on tasks with a smile and does her best work. She always has a positive attitude.

Olivia is a hard worker and follows the expected behaviors of our classroom and school. She is helpful, polite, and has a positive attitude.

Jackson shows up to school every day with a smile and a positive attitude. He is always willing to help out his classmates with their technology needs and other work.

Joselyn always tries her best on everything, and works hard everyday. She has a positive attitude and is always willing to help her classmates and teachers.

Hector is a wonderful role model for his classmates. He is always kind and helpful. Not only does he help others with technology needs, he does it with a smile.