Our newest 1st grade M.I.N.D Club members!
Our newest 2nd grade M.I.N.D Club members!
Our newest 3rd grade M.I.N.D Club members!!!
A message from Sullivan School Superintendent, Ted Walk, to parents, community, and staff: With the new development of confirmed COVID-19 cases in our region, Sullivan Schools will not have student attendance on Monday, March 16th. We understand the additional hardship this causes for our students, families, and community, and this was a difficult decision. Teachers and staff will have an Institute Day. Packets for continuity of learning will be emailed to all students and parents and also be available for pickup from 10am-6pm on Tuesday for those who would prefer a paper copy. Packets for SES students (and 3rd/4th grade iPads) can be picked up in the SES cafeteria, and packets for SMS/SHS students can be picked up in the Commons. SMS/SHS students and parents will have access to lockers at this time as well. SES students can pick up medication from 10am-6pm on Tuesday in the SES office, and SMS/SHS students can pick up medication during this time in the SMS office. After this time, no students or parents will have access to the building for the duration of the closure. No meal will be served on Monday, March 16th, but we are working on system for meal delivery to pick-up points around town for the other days of the closure to facilitate the process for students who may not be able to come to the school for meals. Specific meal details will be provided as they are finalized. This is a very dynamic issue, and we apologize for the changes and alterations to previous plans. Please know that our students and community are our priority as we make these difficult decisions.
Starting today, Parents have access to monitor your student's iPad usage 24/7. Please see the following link for information. http://screen.guide/school/821B7
Also,video tutorials are available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLTHVutaljrzkHPotUmPLi9NFNBwgDVr2N&v=bXI3G9waJVM
Update on Sullivan Food Service during closure: Meals will be available at SES from 9-11am starting Tuesday, 3/17. We will have other pick-up points in the community as well, but these are being finalized. Specific information will be communicated tomorrow.
Please click the link for an update from the Sullivan School District Superintendent Mr. Ted Walk. 3/14/2020. https://5il.co/dpz5
The SHS Swimming Banquet originally scheduled for 3/17 and the SHS Boys Basketball, Dance Team, and Winter Cheer Banquet originally scheduled for 3/18 have been postponed. A reschedule date will be determined at a later time.
Effective this evening, starting at 6 p.m. all Sullivan School activities will be postponed until further notice. This includes practices, games, or any other extracurricular event (including the Morp dance and SAT practice test). Please stay tuned for any further updates.
Governor Pritzker has announced that all Illinois Public Schools will be closed from Tuesday, March 17th, through, Monday, March 30th. Sullivan Schools may run an altered schedule on Monday, March 16th. Any student may be called in and excused on Monday, March 16th, at parent/guardian discretion. More information about Monday’s schedule will be released as soon as it is available.
The Decatur Show Choir Premiere scheduled for this Saturday March 14th at Millikin University has been cancelled.
Some updated scheduling changes:
1. The IHSA has cancelled Scholastic Bowl Sectionals scheduled for this Saturday March 14th along with their other remaining winter sports tournaments. These will not be rescheduled by the IHSA.
2. Charleston High School has decided to cancel their Indoor Track Invites on Saturday 3/14 and Saturday 3/21. Because of this, our girls and boys track teams will not be attending.
3. Heritage High School has decided to cancel our JV and Varsity Baseball games scheduled on 3/25 so we will not be playing on that date.
Additional scheduling updates will be provided as they possibly occur.
SES students be bringing home Art to Remember order forms this week. Orders and payment will be due on Tuesday, March 24th. Please return to your student's teacher or the SES office.
Congratulations to the SHS Scholastic Bowl team on defeating Altamont, Okaw Valley, and Neoga to win the IHSA Class 1A Scholastic Bowl Regional! #onetribe!
Just a reminder on some upcoming sports banquets: The SHS Girls Basketball Banquet will be held on Monday March 9th at 6:30 PM at the VFW Hall in Sullivan. The SHS Boys Basketball, SHS Winter Cheer, and SHS Dance Team Banquet will be held on Wednesday March 18th at 6:30 PM at the VFW Hall in Sullivan.
Students in 3rd and 4th grade were challenged to read 5 of the 20 books nominated for the Illinois Bluestem Award. An outstanding 48 students achieved or exceeded that goal and were invited to a voting party. Third grader, Emma Drake, read all 20 nominated titles!
Eight of Sullivan Elementary School's third graders had the opportunity to attend an Illinois Music Education Association music festival on Wednesday at EIU. SES's very own Mrs. Leach organized and led the event for students from all over the area! Our students had a blast learning how to drum, creatively move, and play the mallets.
Attention all families of incoming kindergarten students! Sullivan Elementary School's kindergarten orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00PM. Come and join us to learn more about what to expect next school year, and what all to begin preparing for.
Some things to consider and plan for include:
1-All students will need an up-to-date school physical with vaccinations prior to starting school.
2-All students will need an eye exam prior to October 15th, 2020.
3-All students will need a dental exam by May 15th, 2021.
Please call the elementary school office with any questions. We look forward to meeting our incoming families in April!
Mayor Glazebrook presented fourth grader, David Eaton, with a certificate this morning recognizing David for "Investing in Sullivan". David took it upon himself to pick up several bags of trash along Patterson Road. Sullivan Elementary students and staff are so proud of you David! #onetribe
New 1st grade M.I.N.D Club members!
