Dear Dalmatian Parents,
It's hard to believe we are just one week away from wrapping up an incredible semester at Sullivan Elementary! This is a busy and exciting time for our students, teachers, and families.
Over the next week, we have many engaging activities planned to celebrate learning and reflect on the accomplishments of the first half of the school year.
Here are a few reminders to help ensure a smooth and successful transition to the holiday break:
- Attendance Matters: Every day counts! We encourage all students to stay focused and finish the semester strong.
- Upcoming Events: Keep an eye on your email and class communication for information about activities.
- Lost & Found: Please remind your child to check the Lost & Found for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated over the holiday break.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making this semester a successful one.
I also want to wish all Dalmatian families a Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing our students back on campus on January 9, 2025.
ASE students will Learn...Inspire...and Lead...We are ASE!
On December 19th and 20th, we will not permit parent lunch visits, as those are our 2 holiday party days. Additionally, on December 20 if your child forgets to pack a lunch and you plan to drop it off, you will need to have it here by 9:30 am since we run on a different lunch schedule.
We thank you for your cooperation with both items.
A big round of applause to all students who participated in the school spelling bee. Everyone did a wonderful job, and we loved being able to showcase their spelling skills!
Congratulations to Amay Patil in 5th grade who was the winner and will represent ASE at the district spelling bee in February and another congratulations to Nimai Karbhari who was the runner up.
We are so proud of everyone who participated!
3rd Grade: Krishiv Daram, Nitya Kolachalam, Vivaan Ruparel, and Mehreen Vejalani.
4th Grade: Blake Goolsby, Naoki Hotta, Ishaan Jha, Aashrika Mangipudi, Aryan Patil
5th Grade: Saikrishna Gadiyaram, Nimai Karbhari, Amay Patel, Arnav Saitwal, Kanav Singh, Shalini Varghese
Students! Do you think you’re faster than your teacher? You can prove your speed at the Simon 5k on February 2, 2025. You can challenge the following teachers: Mrs. Whisonant, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Parker, Mrs. Edwards, Ms. Newton and Mrs. Elsaadi!
If your official race time is faster than the teacher you challenged, you will get the opportunity to pie them on a set date at school.
Look for more teachers to be added to the challenge soon! Help ASE win the fittest school challenge for 2025!
The USA Fit Marathon, Shottenkirk Kia Half Marathon, and Simon Spine Family
Friendly 5K are ready to "Kick Off" their 17th annual event on February 2,
2025. The event benefits the Fort Bend Education Foundation. Are you part of
the "Fittest" school in town?
The school with the most participants (combined
from all 3 events) will win the right to display our Fittest School Traveling
Trophy for the next year and $250.00 in PE equipment. There are 2nd and 3rd
place cash prizes as well. 2024 Fittest School winner was Jan Schiff
Elementary - but Sullivan was a very close 2nd place. Students, staff, family
members, and friends all count as team members - as long as they register and
choose Sullivan as their team.
In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, our National Honor Society is sponsoring the Shared Dreams Food Drive next week. We are collecting items through December 18th. Please see the attached flyer for food items to donate to those in need. We thank you for your generosity. All items will be given to the Houston Food bank.
The submission window for the 10th annual FBISD Film Fest Competition is now open! The Fort Bend ISD Film Festival Competition is an annual enrichment opportunity which celebrates and showcases the creative talents of our students, fostering a passion of storytelling through a variety of digital media, including video and photography. Elementary and Secondary students may compete by submitting their original work no later than 4 PM on Friday, January 24, 2025. The top submissions in each category will be recognized at the Film Fest Awards Night on Thursday, February 27, 2025. A full list of categories and rules can be located on the FBISD Film Fest Website at https://www.fortbendisd.com/filmfest.
The Elementary Science and Engineering Fairis an opt-in activity that supplementsthe regular curriculum of classroom instruction. The classroom teacher will need to approve student projects to ensure they are consistent with the interests of the school community. The purpose of the elementary science and engineering fair in Fort Bend ISD is to encourage students' interest in science and engineering, to develop their inquiry and investigation skills, and to provide opportunities for children to enhance STEM skills.
Please see the information below and reach out to your child's Science teacher with any questions.
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative. At ASE our WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteers on campus have the opportunity to lead our students by example in a positive way.
WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer option for ASE:
Volunteer most dates Monday - Friday (excluding half days, STAAR Testing days, and during school wide events)
Morning Car Greeter:
Between the times of 7:30 - 8:05 in the mornings out front greeting our students as they arrive to campus by opening car doors.
Outdoor Recess:
Daily during grade level recess times. Volunteers can monitor and participate in student recess games.
Cafeteria Lunch:
Daily during grade level lunch times in the cafeteria. Monitor students walk around and assist teachers and help with dismissal of tables.
Sign up link- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1c0et8EKfRr1_aZtsB3N0_OcES67y02-uyf1WRgvXNQs/edit?pli=1
Practicing inclusiveness and empathy can help your child develop stronger relationships, feel more confident in social situations, and create a positive environment where everyone feels valued and accepted.
December 16-20th
Encourage acts of kindness:
Help your child practice random acts of kindness, such as complimenting someone, helping a classmate with a task, or sharing their belongings. Celebrate these moments by praising their positive actions and discussing how it made others feel, reinforcing that kindness strengthens relationships.
Inclusiveness and empathy help children grow into compassionate, understanding individuals who contribute to a kinder, more accepting world. These skills not only enhance their ability to connect with others but also foster kindness and respect in their daily interactions.
Here is the latest GT information from FBISD for parents.
https://secure.smore.com/n/fsbhn
If you have any general questions regarding GT in FBISD, please email them to GTFBISD@fortbendisd.gov
Pieces submitted will be displayed on our Writing Challenge hallway bulletin board, along with recognition in this Smore. Creativity is encouraged and grammatical errors are forgiven!
Please see the December Writing Challenge attached below.
December submissions:
4th grade: Mritsa Hari
4th grade: Naoki Hotta
4th grade: Aarish Khaki
3rd grade: Viaan Bansal
3rd grade: Deetya Ethiraj
2nd grade: Kyra Pasari
2nd grade: Naya Parikh
2nd grade: Aanya Shrivastava
2nd grade: Aara Shrivastava
1st grade: Yuvraj Chadha
1st grade: Sahana Mehta
1st grade: Reyna Parekh
Kindergarten: Aiza Falak
Kindergarten: Azia Momin
Kindergarten: Siddharth Kulkarni
Our Corporate Sponsors are an important source of support for the PTA and help our school engage with our local community. If you would be interested in making your business an ASE Corporate Sponsor, please contact sponsorship@annesullivanpta.org for more information.
Rainy Day dismissal pertains only to those families whose children walk or ride a bike to school each day. Each parent of a child who walks or rides a bike is required to notify the homeroom teacher of a Rainy-Day alternative plan. At 2:45 p.m. a Blackboard Connect notice will be sent to parents informing the community of a Rainy-Day Dismissal. Walkers/bikers will either become a car rider or remain a walker. If your child remains a walker, he/she will meet you at the normal pick-up location.
Parents are not permitted to come to the building doors or encroach on the campus sidewalks to get their children in the rain. This can lead to an unsafe dismissal. All other students going home on buses, in cars, or daycare vans will not have a change in dismissal.
Donna.Whisonant@fortbendisd.gov
Assistant Principal: Stefanie Roach (K,2,4)
Stefanie.Roach@fortbendisd.gov
Assistant Principal: Anagha Machado (1,3,5)
Anagha.Machado@fortbendisd.gov
Executive Assistant: Michelle Mitchell
Michelle.Mitchell@fortbendisd.gov
Registrar: Ashley King
Front Office Receptionist: Donna Allotta
Donna.AltamuraAllott@fortbendisd.gov
Counselor: Kimberly Omanukwue (2,3,4)
Kimberly.Omanukwue@fortbendisd.gov
Counselor: Patricia Orji (K,1,5)
Campus Compliance Coordinator (Special Education, 504, STAAR): Vanessa Browning Vanessa.Browning@fortbendisd.gov
