Sutherland Blog

Today was an ICA day at Sutherland middle school. All the kids were able to pick an activity that they liked and participate in it for the last hour of Friday. Due to rain some activities were stopped, but the kids had an hour to hang out with friends. Cornhole, flower pot decorating, art, and games were just a few of the fun activities kids chose to do for ICA.

Sutherland has it's very own magazine called The Toast of Sutherland. Magazines are composed by the Design Writing class and are released monthly.

Just a reminder that the SMS Zombie Run is May 16 th  at 6:00. If you are interested in running as a zombie or a human, the forms are in the office on the counter. If you are running as a zombie you have the option of dressing up as a zombie or for $5 extra you can have one of the volunteers zombify your face. Zombie Run t-shirt are also for sale for $10. The t-shirt are available even if you do not run the race, but want to help out in the fundraiser.  Just fill in the information about the t-shirt on the registration form.  All of the proceeds will go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  Please make all checks payable to Sutherland Middle School. Preregistration is available starting at 4:30 on May 16th. Please come early on race day to get your race number, instructions, and to get your face painted if you want that option.  Please try to have your registration done by 5:30.  The race will begin promptly at 6:00. http://www2.k12albemarle.org/school/SMS/Documents/Zombie%20R

There are still a few yearbooks for sale.  Yearbooks order forms can be found in the office or room C:10.  Don't wait until the end of the year to get the best Sutherland yearbook ever!

Eighth graders in extracurricular band, art, and chorus who applied took a special trip this weekend to DC. They were gone from Friday morning to Sunday evening. The kids went to art museums, a show at Ford's Theater, to see the National Symphonic Orchestra at the Kennedy Center, and explored the streets of DC during the Cherry Blossom Festival. The chorus and band kids also performed a number of pieces, singing and playing, at the train station. The art students are putting together a documentary of the trip which will be posted on the blog as soon as it is complete. Stay tuned!

134 7th grade students went on an overnight field trip to Triple C camp with the Green Adventure Project.  Here is a video with some of the many highlights.  Special shout-out to the Tuesday/Wednesday group who braved the rain and below freezing temperatures! 2014 Sutherland Field Trip to Triple C Camp

This Friday is the last dance open to all grades. So buy your tickets for 5 dollars each. There will be pizza, music, and a DJ who will play the latest tunes. This is your last chance to enjoy a Sutherland dance for this year! So come on out!

SAVE THE DATE! The eighth grade dance is right around the corner! The dance will take place on Saturday, May 10th from seven to ten in the evening. Come dressed your best and have a great time. There will be music, refreshments, and photos. We hope to see all of the eighth grade students there!