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Suder Montessori Magnet School Newsletter

August 14, 2022

Mark Your Calendars

August 15-19: School Supply Drop-Off, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

August 17: New Student Meet & Greet, 4:15 PM

August 18: Back-to-School Bash, 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

August 19: EC New Parent Orientation, 9:30 AM

August 19: Middle School Orientation, 11:00 AM

August 22: First Day of School!!!

It is truly a privilege and honor to welcome families to the 2022 - 2023 School Year at Suder Montessori! We believe in the intrinsic worth of every child and seek to nurture each child’s inner curiosity and brilliance. We are committed to ensuring that 100% of our students are equipped with the tools to be successful problem solvers, critical thinkers, and effective communicators. We look forward to a wonderful year with your child and family!


In order to share the amazing things that happen at Suder Montessori along with other important information, we send out a bi-weekly newsletter to our families. We are eager to share some important events and updates for our school community for this upcoming school year in our first newsletter of the year.

News and Updates

Suder Back-to-School Bash

The Suder Back-to-School Bash will take place from 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2022. We are excited to announce that we will have a game truck, reptile zoo and taco bar! Families will also have an opportunity to meet some of our amazing partners including Friends of Suder, Music House, and Apollo After School. We will also offer FREE COVID vaccinations and boosters. We hope to see you there!

COVID Vaccination & Boosters Information

New Student Meet & Greet

The New Student Meet and Greet will take place at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. This event is open to all new families and to families that will have new teachers this school year. That includes our rising 1st, 4th, and 6th grade grade students. We sincerely hope that those families can join us for a fun afternoon with snacks, music, and great conversation in the Suder Peace Garden!

Early Childhood New Parent & Student Orientation

We would like to cordially invite new Early Childhood families to the Early Childhood New Parent & Student Orientation at 9:30 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022. Families will have an opportunity to meet their new teachers and visit what will become their home away from home!

Middle School Parent Orientation

We are asking all 6th through 8th grade parents and families to join us for the mandatory Middle School New/Returning Parent & Student Orientation that will take place at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2022. We will be sharing important information that will set your children up for success for this school year.

New Before and After School Vendor

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Apollo After School is Suder's new before and after care partner and will provide extracurricular programs that give your children affordable, safe, reliable and convenient before- and after-school care at our school.  


The Apollo After School programs offer a range of fun and educational activities to keep your children safe and active until you are able to pick them up. In addition to their themed enrichment content, Apollo provides snacks, organized physical activities, and a dedicated homework time. The program enhances students’ self-confidence and promotes creative expression. Their instructors are highly qualified and dedicated to helping children learn. 


Some of our enrichment activities include:

  • Science & Math activities
  • Book Clubs
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Board Games Clubs
  • Engineering Clubs (Lego Building)
  • Fitness Activities 


Learn more about Apollo After School in the resources provided!


I know that some families reached out about the rates for Apollo After School. Out of all the high-quality vendors Suder researched, Apollo After School was the most affordable with the most options available to our families and their diverse needs. Families can apply for a scholarship below.

Apollo Registration Link
Apollo Scholarship Application

Music House at Suder Montessori

Music House will continue to offer before and after school classes at Suder Montessori. Music House is a family-owned & operated performing arts school dedicated to serving families at Suder Montessori. You can find out more about Music House at Suder Montessori by clicking the link below.

Music House at Suder Montessori

Suder LSC Monthly Meeting

In the city of Chicago, Local School Councils (LSCs) serve as a governing body for each district-managed school in the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. 

Local School Councils are responsible for:

  • Approving the school based academic plan (CIWP)
  • Approving the alignment of budgetary resources to the CIWP
  • Engaging in the annual evaluation of contract principal’s professional practices
  • Selecting or renewing contract principals

Comprised of parents, community, educational, and student members, LSCs serve as an important vehicle for participatory democracy, providing a wide variety of stakeholders an opportunity to make important decisions about how students in their communities will be educated.


The Suder Montessori Local School Council (LSC) will meet on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. This will be a virtual meeting and the meeting can be found below.


Suder Montessori School Local School Council

Tuesday, August 16 · 5:15 – 6:15pm

Join with Google Meet

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qkn-bwum-xxg

Or dial: (US) +1 414-882-5302 PIN: 768 764 433#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qkn-bwum-xxg?pin=9646814383621

Suder LSC Agenda - August 16, 2022

School Supply Lists & Drop-off

A list of school supplies can be found by accessing the links below. We are asking all families to drop school supplies off from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM on August 15th-19th. Supplies can also be dropped off during the Meet & Greet, Suder Back-to-School Bash, or either of the orientations. In order to have an orderly arrival for the first day of school, school supplies will not be accepted on August 22, 2022.

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Middle School
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