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.

This past week we celebrated Autism Awareness. I want to commend the parents and staff who organized the activities and created the videos for our school. It was so well thought out and truly uplifting. Please enjoy the photos and video from this week's celebration.

In other news, our District is seeking your input for next years priorities. This is called the Local Control and Accountability Plan. I am attaching a link and QR code so you can offer your input. We need your ideas and feedback ensure that decisions that are made reflect the needs of our school communities. Please see below. Thank you for taking the time to complete this surevey.

Go Otters!

Mrs. Horton

Shout Outs - To Monica Garnica, April Grover, Denise Ali, Mai Xiong, Monica Flores, Megan Mitchell, Jasmine McDaniels, Mr. Yates, Miss Fragoso, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Gul for their work on our Autism Awareness Week.

Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity

• Keep yourself and the bathrooms clean and germ free

• Take schoolwide drills and precautions seriously

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

Our buses need access to the red zone in front of the school (on Sutherland Street) - please do not use this space to park and wait for your students. The Shoe gate is for students who will be walking home. If you are in a car, please pull around and wait in the Car Gate line or park in the parking lot. Following these procedures will help keep our kids safe. Thanks.

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