In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 11, 2021, I would like to start this week's newsletter with a Land Acknowledgment. A Land Acknowledgment is a formal statement that recognizes the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories.
Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to making the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their distant homes in hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference.
The Chicago Public School district is located on the lands of Native Americans, who have persisted longer than the United States has been a nation. We acknowledge that Potawatomi, Odawa, Sauk, Ojibwe, Illinois, Kickapoo (Kiikaapoi), Miami (Myaamia), Mascouten, Wea, Delaware, Winnebago, Menominee, and Mesquakie villages resided and traded along Lake Michigan's shoreline through the nineteenth century. The Chicago Public School district honors and respects Chicago's diverse American Indian community who call this land home - past, present, and future.
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October 1-31: World Bullying Prevention Month
October 1-31: National Principal Month
October 11: No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 13: National Stop Bullying Day
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National Stop Bullying Day - October 13, 2021 |
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It is important to amplify the unified message that no one deserves to be bullied and all students deserve to feel safe and supported and to inspire everyone to act with kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. With that in mind, let’s join together as a school community to STOMP OUT bullying by wearing a BLUE shirt on Wednesday, October 13th.
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Parent Advisory Council Organizational Meeting - October 12, 2021 |
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The SY22 Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Organizational Meeting will take place at 4:45pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Suder Montessori receives Title I Parent Involvement funds for parental involvement that are managed by the PAC. PAC’s main responsibilities are to advise the principal on the use of Title I parent & family engagement funds as well as to serve as a bridge between all school parents and the school administration. It is important to work as a team and collaborate to reach the group’s fullest potential as parent leaders.
At the Organizational Meeting of the Suder Title I PAC, parents will elect Title I PAC Officers and set monthly meeting dates and times for the school year. The officers of the PAC are as follows: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Outreach Coordinator.
Please remember that in order to run for a position and vote, you must be present at the virtual meeting.
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We are experiencing an increase of students who are reporting to school with Covid-like symptoms. As a reminder, those experiencing COVID-like symptoms must stay home and get tested regardless of vaccination status. Vaccination status does not impact those experiencing COVID-like symptoms. Students and parents are reporting that students had a Covid-like system prior to coming to school and parents were informed. If this is the case, the student should remain home. We will send students home if they report to school with Covid-like symptoms.
Has the individual experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 24 hours?
- Fever (100.4°F or higher)
- Headache
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Vomiting or nausea
- Diarrhea
- New loss of sense of taste or smell
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Congestion or runny nose
The symptoms mentioned above are considered COVID-like and require exclusion if not attributed to a documented underlying condition. All students with COVID-like symptoms will be sent home and should isolate until they are tested. Students MUST remain home from school for at least 10 days AND improvement of symptoms OR until they receive negative test results or alternative diagnosis.
- If negative, they can return to school following a negative test and improvement of symptoms. They will be asked to produce the test result for review.
- If diagnosed with an alternative diagnosis, they must meet the criteria for returning to school for the illness with which they have been diagnosed.
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If positive, please report their results to the Office of Student Health and Wellness cps.edu/COVIDresults.
- If they do not test, they must stay home for 10 days from the onset of symptoms AND for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication) AND improvement of symptoms.
Students who report experiencing COVID-like symptoms at home, but have not been in the school building, should be tested or receive an alternative diagnosis to return to school. Students MUST remain home from school for at least 10 days AND improvement of symptoms OR until they receive negative test results or alternative diagnosis.
- If diagnosed with an alternative diagnosis, they must meet the criteria for returning to school for the illness with which they have been diagnosed.
- If they do not test, they must stay home for 10 days from the onset of symptoms AND for 24 hours (without fever reducing medication) AND improvement of symptoms
If they received a vaccine in the past 72 hours this may be a vaccine side effect and would not require testing to return to school. However, they must not have a fever for 24 hours before returning to school.
Students who are confirmed cases of COVID-19 must complete 10 calendar days of isolation from the date of first symptom onset and be fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications and other symptoms have improved before returning to school.
Students returning to school after experiencing COVID-like symptoms but were diagnosed with a non-COVID illness must meet the criteria for returning to school for the illness with which they have been diagnosed.
- At a minimum, the individual must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and have had no diarrhea or vomiting in the previous 24 hours. Other diseases have specific criteria for when a student can return to school.
- A doctor’s note documenting the alternative diagnosis or a negative COVID-19 test result should accompany a student or staff member returning to school with an alternative diagnosis after experiencing COVID-like symptoms.
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Missing Chromebook Chargers |
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I wanted to inform our Suder families that after conducting an inventory of our school's returned Chromebook devices (that were being utilized during hybrid learning) we discovered that 48 of our Chromebooks are missing a charger. These missing items are a hindrance to our school's ability to utilize these devices for student learning. If by any chance you discover a charger in your possession, please return it to the school so we can resume full ability to provide devices to our learners and staff. I added a picture below of the type of charger that it is. It is a USB Type- C charger. |
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Suder ALSC Meeting - Tuesday, October 12, 2021 |
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This is a reminder that the monthly Suder ALSC Meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 12th at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there! |
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CPS High School Admissions Test |
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For SY22 GoCPS applications, CPS will use one exam, the CPS High School Admissions Test, to determine selection for choice and selective enrollment programs.
- Test Dates: The CPS High School Admissions Test will be administered on November 9, with a makeup date available on December 7.
- Eligible Students: All 8th grade students are encouraged to participate in the CPS High School Admissions Test, with the exception of students who qualify for the DLM-AA.
- Test Location: Students will test at their school of enrollment (including CPS charter, contract, and options schools).
8th grade families, join Ms. Hogan at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, to learn more about the CPS High School Admissions Test.
Meet Link: meet.google.com/omx-nuwf-zbn
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DO NOT PARK IN STAFF PARKING LOT AT ANY TIME!!! |
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