Panther Post

November 15, 2019
Message From the Principal

Dear Sullivan Families,

It was great to see so many families at parent-teacher conferences last night! Our teachers spend time thoughtfully preparing for conferences so they are able to speak to your child's academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as their collaborative skills, perseverance, and contributions to the classroom community. Conferences are a great opportunity to strengthen the home-school connection and to work together to provide the best outcomes for our kids during their time at Sullivan, and add to the information families receive through Seesaw, Class Dojo, emails, newsletters, phone calls, and notes home. We appreciate your partnership in your child's education!

As we wrap up this first trimester and approach Thanksgiving Break, we are mindful of everything we are thankful for at Sullivan. As a principal, I am thankful for our amazing and dedicated staff who work every day to provide an educational experience that meets the needs of all students. I am thankful for our wonderful students who come to school ready to learn with smiles on their faces. I am thankful for our district leadership team that supports all we do each day at Sullivan. I am thankful for our parents and our wonderfully diverse community, and all they bring to the Sullivan family.

We are looking forward to a productive last week before break, our second round of conferences next Thursday, and a week off to spend time recharging and reconnecting with friends and family. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Traci Meziere
Principal
Anne Sullivan School
Cold Weather Guidelines
Even though it is only November, winter weather is upon us! Please remember to send your child dressed for the weather with a warm coat, hat, and gloves. Students need boots and snow pants to play in the snow. Please remember we will go outside for recess if the temperature with windchill is 10 degrees or higher. To read Dr. Angelaccio's letter about our school closing information, click here .
Sullivan Snowbuddies
Please consider taking a snowman for our Sullivan Snowbuddies program to make the holidays brighter for families in our community. Stop by the office or fill out this form and we will send one home with your child!
5Essentials Survey
As partners in your child's education, we value your feedback. Please take a few moments to complete the 5Essentials Survey. We need 20% of parents to respond to receive reliable data. We use the survey results to improve the educational experience for our students and families. Please click here and select Anne Sullivan School to complete the survey. Students will take the survey in December. If you do not want your child to complete the survey, please complete this opt-out form .
PAWSITIVE PANTHERS
Will works hard every day. He brings a smile to everyone's face and is such a great helper! He is a Pawsome panther!!
Each week, a student from each grade level is recognized for their PAWSITIVE Panther attitude and for making our Sullivan community a better place to learn.
Ellie comes into school everyday with a smile on her face. She is a hard worker and tries her best on everything. She is a PAWSOME role model to others!
Mackenzie has a PAWSITIVE attitude and works hard every day to meet expectations.
Frankie is safe, responsible, and respectful. He comes to school with a positively PAWSOME attitude and is a shining student!
Classroom Snapshots
Veterans' Day

This week, Sullivan students observed Veterans' Day by wearing red, white, and blue, and hearing about the experience of some local veterans. Thank you to our Ambassador Advisors, Mrs. Yager, Mrs. Broms, Mrs. Paeth and Mrs. Espinos for organizing this important event!
Innovation Lab Learning

Ms. Wessel's class enjoyed their time in the Innovation Lab last week using the green screen, turkey-themed Spheros, playing Kahoot using the monitors and Apple TVs, and building structures with different materials.

Our Technology Integration Specialist, Mrs. Jasper, is looking forward to welcoming more classrooms to the Innovation Lab for STEAM activities and collaborative work as she supports our teachers in planning and integrating technology across the curriculum.

Library News
Our students love the new reading areas in the library, and are enjoying their check out and Book Fair selections. Click here to read more about our Book Fair , which is open through November 22nd! .
Digital Citizenship
We're Hiring!
Looking to pick up a few hours this school year?

Sullivan is in search of lunch supervisors! Our lunch supervision is from 11:30-12:30 each day. Work one day to five days a week supervising lunch and recess with our 4th and 5th grade students. These are great jobs for parents and grandparents who are looking to pick up a few hours and a few dollars each week.

CLICK HERE for our current vacancies
Dates to Remember
11/21: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 PM
11/25-11/29: No School - Thanksgiving Break
12/11: Board of Education meeting @Grodsky 7PM
12/13: BPAC Night @Ike 6PM
12/16: Band and Chorus Concert @Mac 7PM
12/18: Orchestra Concert @Mac 7PM
PTO News
Thank you to the PTO for providing the delicious meals at conferences last night! Mark your calendars for the next PTO meeting in January!
Community Partner Resources
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