Wednesday is an early release day. ALL 1st - 6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:10pm. PM Kinders will follow the AM schedule and will be dismissed at 12:10.

Monday begins state testing for all of our 3rd through 6th graders. The Smarter Balance Assessment is an important test for our students and our school. Student performance on the SBAC is part of the information made available to the public on the California State Dashboard Site.

In preparation, teachers have provided students opportunities to explore the content and test format. Thank you Mrs. Hong for setting up the practice test incentive program. Every day of testing, our Kindergarten - 2nd graders will cheer and root for the students as the walk into their classrooms. As teachers monitor the students taking the test, students will earn tickets for the daily raffle prizes.

Help your student be successful. Make sure they get plenty of sleep, eat well, charge the Chromebook, and give your child words of encouragement. It is a long and challenging test. We want everyone to do their best and show what they know. Thanks.

Go Otters!

Mrs. Horton

Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity

• Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ free

• Take schoolwide drills and precautions seriously

The Annual Talent Show is underway.

Auditions - Thursday, April 17 3:00-4:00 in the music room.

Mandatory Dress Rehearsal - Wednesday, April 30, 3:00 - 5:00

Talent Show - Friday, May 2 - Time to be announced.

Permission slips were sent home on Friday. If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. Watkin @ kwatkins@lodiusd.org.

On Friday, April 25 our students will walk to McNair High School to see the musical The Addams Family. Be on the look out for the permission slip.

The date for the Egg Hunt coincided with the walking field trip. The Egg Hunt will be renamed as a Scavenger Hunt and it will be held on May 16th. Thanks for your flexibility!

Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188 or QR code to access Thought Exchange survey.

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

We're excited to invite your schools to participate in the Great Valley Bookfest Bookmark Competition! This free and fun contest gives students the opportunity to unleash their creativity and design their very own bookmark. The winner's design will be featured at the Great Valley Bookfest and shared with our community, including businesses, schools, and libraries.

This competition is a great way to connect with the community and encourage a love for reading and literacy! Entries must be submitted by June 30th, and the winner will be announced on August 1st.

Best of all, there's no charge to participate-just a chance for students to shine!

Applications are being accepted for the following catagories: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

Mondays - College Wear

Wednesdays - Sea Otter Spirit Wear or Blue

Fridays - House T-shirts or House Color

The weather is changing and it is getting hot. Sunscreen and hats will be useful to help keep students safe when outside in the sun. Also, send your student with water - We need to keep our kids hydrated!

Short PTO Meeting - Tuesday, 4/15 @ 3:00.

Use the link below to log in virtually.

Calling all parents - The Sutherland PTO is looking for new members to join our Board for next year. Sign up using the link below. A paper flyer will be sent home this week as well. We look forward to connecting with you! The next meeting will be in May.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVOBb6FzDwNTwLZgfqnvUPnlBctv7qPHnn8VaUZ6T9TPWUCA/viewform?usp=dialog

School Site Council Meeting - Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:00.

Next meeting to be announced.

English:

Lodi USD has released a new Middle School Course Catalog! It includes information about core subjects such as English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, and foreign languages (available at select sites). Please note that elective offerings vary by school, and site staff will provide additional details. The catalog also includes information about A-G requirements to help families understand college and career readiness. While the College/Career Indicator (CCI) and Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways are part of high school, middle school is a great time to start thinking about future opportunities.

Click on the link below for the MS Course Catalog (English):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10GcPAzl9m7vXRT4PWaqmiPY-iVVvPeeC/view?usp=sharing

Español:

¡Lodi USD ha publicado un nuevo Catálogo de Cursos para la escuela intermedia Middle School! Incluye información sobre materias básicas como Artes del Lenguaje Inglés, Matemáticas, Ciencias, Ciencias Sociales, Educación Física e idiomas extranjeros (disponible en algunas escuelas). Tenga en cuenta que la oferta de materias electivas varía según la escuela, y cada escuela proporcionará detalles adicionales. El catálogo también incluye información sobre los requisitos A-G para ayudar a las familias a comprender la preparación para la universidad y la carrera. Aunque el Indicador de Preparación Universitaria y Profesional (CCI) y el programa de Educación Técnica y Profesional (CTE) forman parte de la High School, durante la Middle School es un buen momento para comenzar a pensar en futuras oportunidades

Click on the link below for the MS Course Catalog (Spanish):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15K13ZysUfaKmg4t1crCpIQf_Qvj0cgNe/view?usp=sharing

Take some time to review our Title I School Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy. If you are interested in providing feedback or have some questions please attend our SSC meeting in September. Thanks.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Shh02CgK5_tkOBt2k2dyj3f7f2t1UD231E3CYwZ1UWA/edit?usp=sharing