Suder Montessori Newsletter - November 10, 2021

Suder Montessori Magnet School Newsletter

November 10, 2021

News and Updates

Mark Your Calendars

November 11: No School - Veterans Day

November 12: No School - Vaccination Awareness Day

November 16: Suder ALSC Meeting, 5:30pm

November 17: No School - Parent Teacher Conference Day

November 19: Picture Day Online Gallery Opens

Childcare & Grab-and-Go Meal Sites on November 12, 2021

Friday, November 12, 2021, is Vaccination Awareness Day and school will be closed. CPS and city partners are providing the following resources to families who may need support on Vaccination Awareness Day. Links with more information about each of these resources can be found on the cps.edu homepage.

Supervised Programming for Children — The Chicago Park District will be offering “Schools Out, Parks Are In” programming from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 44 locations around the city, and 11 parks will also provide drop-in programs at various times throughout the day and evening of Friday, November 12. Programs include sports, arts and crafts, board games, and other recreational opportunities. Click here to register your child for one of these programs. All park district programs are available to students ages 6 - 12, including children with disabilities. If a family has a child with unique needs, CPS is asking that the family contact our parent support helpline at 773-553-1840 or email our Parent Involvement Specialist team at: odlssparentsupport@cps.edu. In addition, ODLSS can be reached at 773-553-1800.
Free Museum Admission — The Shedd Aquarium and Museum of Science and Industry will both be offering free admission to students on Friday, November 12. Click here for tickets to the Shedd; Click here for tickets to the Museum of Science and Industry.
Safe Haven for Students — 26 of our District’s Safe Haven partner locations will be open and ready to welcome children. Parents can visit this link for a list of locations.

CPS will be distributing meals through the District’s Grab-and-Go meal sites. Parents and guardians are advised to visit the CPS Grab-and-Go Meal Site to find a meal distribution site.

Suder ALSC Meeting

The next Suder ALSC Meeting will take place at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Ms. Bada will give the SY22 State of the School Presentation. We hope to see you there!

Suder ALSC Agenda & Meeting Link

Parent Teacher Conferences - November 17, 2021

Parent-Teacher Conferences offer a regular opportunity for teachers, parents, and students to jointly reflect on a student's progress and to collaborate in support of continued student growth. First Quarter Report Card Conferences will take place on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, between 11:00am and 6:00pm. November 17th is a non-attendance day for students. Parents have the option to attend conferences in-person or virtually. Appointment slots for families to sign-up for conferences can be accessed here: SY22 Quarter 1 Parent Teacher Conferences Sign-up Links. Sign up for conferences using this link if you plan to attend in-person or virtually.

You’re Invited! Social Emotional Learning at Home Parent Session

During Parent Teacher Conferences, please join Ms. Chamika Jones, parent of two Suder students, for the first Social Emotional Learning at Home Parent Session of the 2021 - 2022 School Year. Parents will learn the "Social & Emotional Learning Mentoring Method" for strategies to invest in mental and emotional wellness. Parents will engage in conversation concerning how to best ensure we are making powerful and restorative connections with our children using these methods. Session will be recorded to allow those individuals unable to participate to review the presentation. Parents can attend the session in-person or virtually.

RSVP Here

Session Date: November 17, 2021

Session Time: 2:30pm-3:15pm

Virtual Meeting Link: meet.google.com/fsy-dvis-jsf

Believe Kids Fundraiser

Our fall fundraiser is underway!

This year we are raising money to support the scholars, teachers, and staff of Suder Montessori with educational supplies, community building events, and additional educational programming. Our fundraising goal is $15,000. Your participation & support are greatly needed and appreciated!

Have you had a chance to register your student(s) at www.FundPrizes.com and share the fundraiser with friends and family?

To register your student(s) at www.FundPrizes.com and share the fundraiser with family & friends to get 5+ online supporters!

How can you share the fundraiser?

Your Parent Student Dashboard allows you to email and share through all social media platforms directly from the site! Your supporters can shop or donate in your student’s name(s) and receive items directly to their home!

How can your scholar earn daily Kung Coop incentives?

Share the fundraiser with family and friends, sell the number of items that match the coupons on the bottom of the parent letter (i.e 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25) and choose a coop each time you turn it into your teacher! Collect all 12 and enjoy!!!

Our Personal goal is to have 50%+ of our students register and share the fundraiser so that our school will be entered in for a chance to win an additional $2,500!

When you share with friends & family to get 5+ online supporters we will reach our goal. And remember each time you share and someone clicks your fundraiser link, your scholar will also receive a ticket entry for a chance to unlock their chance to win from $100,000 in additional prizes!!! This is a WIN -WIN for all!!! If we reach 50% participation, Principal Bada will have a special surprise for our top selling scholars!

Check out the attached Video that has all of your instructions in 3 easy and simple steps!

Kung Coop the Daily Incentive Video

Thank you for your dedicated support! Glad we have a #SuderStrong

Application for 2022-2023 School Year Now Open

The application window for the 2022-2023 School Year is now open and closes December 15, 2021. Please spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in our school! They can apply at go.cps.edu.

Apply Here

Suder Birthday Book Club

Celebrate your child’s birthday by joining the Birthday Book Club and donate a book to the school library in their name! Each child who participates will have their name inscribed on a bookplate on the front endpaper of the donated book. We will take a picture of the birthday child holding their donated book to share with the community. We also write the child's name on a cupcake and display it in the library.

How to participate?

Select books from our carefully chosen Wish List by visiting the Birthday Book Club list on Amazon: http://www.tinyurl.com/suderlibrary

Buy a $15 Amazon gift card and send it to the Library email : mnlopez10@cps.edu. You will receive an email confirmation with the books we purchased with your donation.

Suder Birthday Book Club Form

Chicago Blackhawks Community Skate

Community Skate is an opportunity for participants of all skill levels to come to Fifth Third Ice Arena and engage in a private skating opportunity. Skates will be provided for all participants free of charge! See the attached calendar highlighting all of the 27th Ward’s designated sessions.

DO NOT PARK IN STAFF PARKING LOT AT ANY TIME!!!

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