May 28: Picture Day Photos Available Online
June 3: Picture Day Photos Payment Due
June 5: 8th Grade Bonfire/Cookout at Promontory Point
June 8: Early Childhood Step Up Ceremony, 2pm-4pm
June 10: Elementary 1 Step Up Ceremony, 2pm-4pm
June 11: Elementary 2 Step Up Ceremony, 3pm-4pm
June 14: 8th Grade Tie-Dye & Popsicles in the Garden
June 15: 8th Grade Tribute & Parade of Graduates
June 18: Picture Day Photos Delivered to Suder
June 21: 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony, 4:15pm
June 21-22: Technology Device Return, 9am-4:30pm
June 22: Suder Fest
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Suder Montessori believes it is important to recognize the achievements of our students in heartfelt, meaningful ways. We do this by hosting step up ceremonies for students who will be transitioning to different grade-bands, for example, from EC to E1. Because of the unique nature of this school year, we will be offering a different variation of our step up ceremonies, but it will be just as fun and exciting as it has been for students in the past.
We would like to cordially invite all Kindergarten, third, and fifth grade students to the Suder Step Up Ceremony for their respective grades. During this event, we’d like to provide students time to see one another and their teachers in-person, celebrate the year, be welcomed by teachers and students in the grade-bands they are transitioning to and other fun activities. Due to Covid restrictions, this will be a student-only event. We are exploring the option of streaming the event so that students who cannot attend will be able to virtually observe and participate in the event.
Please know that the event will take place outside in the Suder Peace Garden, on the Suder Playground and possibly in the Suder Parking Lot to ensure that we maintain proper social distancing.
- June 8, 2021 (2pm-4pm): Kindergarten Step Up Ceremony
- June 10, 2021 (2pm-4pm): Third Grade Step Up Ceremony
- June 11, 2021 (3pm-4pm): Fifth Grade Step Up Ceremony
We are asking the parents of all Kindergarten, Third Grade, and Fifth Grade families to complete the SY21 Step Up Ceremony Survey to share how your student would like to participate in the event. Please complete the survey by Wednesday, June 2, 2021.
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The Annual Suder Fest is Back! |
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We are so happy to announce that the Suder Fest will return and will take place on the last day of school, June 22, 2021. This event will be open to remote students also! We are really looking forward to hosting the Suder Fest on the last day of school! Planning is in the works for this and I will share additional details as I receive them from Friends of Suder. |
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Volunteers Needed for End-of-Year Events |
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Friends of Suder (FOS) is looking for volunteers to help with the set up and take down for the Step Up Ceremonies and 8th grade graduation. FOS will also need volunteers for Suder Fest (more details about Suder Fest will be provided in the near future).
- Step Up Ceremonies at Suder - 2 volunteers are needed per ceremony.
- Graduation at Westinghouse - 6 volunteers are needed.
- Suder Fest - 10 - 20 volunteers are needed.
Please see the link for the dates and times that are needed.
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Vaccination Opportunities for 12+ |
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Everyone 12 years of age and older living in Chicago is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Though most children with COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms, some children can get severely ill and require hospitalization. There have also been rare, tragic cases of children dying from COVID-19 and its effects. Also, children who have COVID-19 but have no symptoms can still spread the virus causing COVID-19 to others.
Vaccines are very effective at preventing COVID-19 and are the best way to protect you, your family and your community. And getting vaccinated is easy and convenient. All City-operated vaccination sites offering Pfizer are open to youth age 12 and older. A parent or guardian must accompany any minor under age 18, and unvaccinated parents and guardians are encouraged to receive a vaccine as well.
Appointments are widely available, and walk-ins are also welcome at all City-run vaccination sites, including:
- American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
- Apostolic Faith Church
- Chicago State University
- United Center
- Richard J. Daley College
- Wilbur Wright College
- Loretto Hospital
Visit www.zocdoc.com/vaccine or call 312.746.4835 to book an appointment at a City-run site. For Zocdoc, Chicagoans under 18 must have a parent or guardian book vaccine appointments on their behalf.
The vaccine is offered at no cost, and insurance is not required. Documentation regarding immigration status is also not required.
Many pharmacies and providers also offer vaccinations to Chicagoans age 12 and older. To find other vaccine options and learn more about Chicago’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, visit www.chicago.gov/covidvax.
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2021-2022 Transportation Services |
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It is time to plan for transportation needs for the 2021-2022 School Year! Some students are eligible for school bus service if they are in grades K through 8 (or has a sibling in grades K through 8 that attends Suder) and live no less than 1.5 miles and no more than 5.9 miles from Suder Montessori. The parent and/or legal guardian of each student requesting school bus service for the next school year and/or completing any transportation request form must complete this application by June 22, 2021. Forms received after this date will be processed, but transportation on the first day of school is not guaranteed. See the application and additional information below.
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Safeguarding Children in a Digital World Webinar |
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The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Community Justice Centers invite you to their upcoming webinar, Safeguarding Children in a Digital World on Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic children are at home utilizing the internet more than ever. This increased use can expose children to predators who exploit their anonymity through internet-based communication. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the number of reported child exploitation events during the COVID-19 pandemic have risen more than 300%. It is essential that parents and caregivers are aware of the steps to take to safeguard their children against individuals that may attempt to take advantage their children. This webinar is the first in our Summer Safety Series designed to provide community members with information on important topics.
Registration through Eventbrite is required for this webinar. You can register by clicking here or on the flyer below. Please feel free to share this e-mail and flyer with anyone you think may be interested in this topic.
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Restorative Practices Parent Toolkit |
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CPS created and released the Restorative Practices Parent Toolkit. As you may know, Suder practices restorative practices at our school to build and cultivate positive, uplifting relationships throughout our school community. Learn more about restorative practices in the Restorative Practices Parent Toolkit below. |
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8th Grade Week of Celebration |
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See the events below we will engage in to celebrate our 8th grade graduates! Please note that due to no fault of our own, some of the events have been changed. The 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony will now take place on Monday June 21, 2021. Please see the email sent to all 8th grade families for more information. |
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COVID-19 Testing at Suder Montessori |
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COVID-19 testing is an important part of the district’s response to the pandemic. In addition to continuing to test staff for COVID-19, we are expanding our testing program to students. Suder has been selected to participate in COVID-19 student testing during the month of June.
Which students are tested?
Each week, 25 percent of students at each eligible school will be randomly selected for testing. Students must be at least 10 years old and have their parent or guardian consent prior to being tested. Students who are 18 years old or older may consent on their own to being tested. Parents or guardians of students who are 18 years old or older and do not have the capacity to consent may consent on their behalf.
How is consent obtained?
Parents and guardians will be notified this week if their student is eligible for screening testing this month. For schools who will be testing in June for the first time, parents will be sent a link to the digital consent form. You may also complete the paper consent forms with students as early as today. The form is linked below.
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