Members of our Sutherland Community:

I hope you are enjoying the summer break and looking forward to the 2018 – 2019 school year.  I cannot express how excited both Art Stow and I are to be joining the Sutherland community. Personally, I am so excited to be returning to middle school. It is such a unique time for our students and one filled with so many possibilities.  There is an energy in a middle school that cannot be replicated anywhere, and I can think of no better place to be!

We have already had the opportunity to meet with many wonderful staff members and have learned so much about the Sutherland community. It has been apparent to both Art and I how committed our teachers are to our students’ success.  We are thrilled to be joining a community of learners that is engaged in practices that support learning for all of our students, and works hard to ensure that our learning experiences are meaningful.

We are looking forward to meeting and learning more about our students and their families as the school year begins in August. In the next couple of weeks, we will be sending out invitations for meet and greet opportunities to engage in conversations so that we may get to know you and your families.  

A couple of informational items you may find of importance included on our website is the 2018 - 2019 School Supply List, Middle School Vaccination requirements, and the link to sign up for our digital newsletter “Sutherland Matters”.  Please note: if your child is a sixth grader or new to Albemarle County Public schools and does not have the proper vaccinations before August 22, 2018, they may not begin school.

Thank you for all you do to support our learning community.  Please feel free to reach out to us any time. We look forward to getting to know you, the school, and the community throughout this year and to continue the wonderful work that is happening at Sutherland Middle School. 

Enjoy the rest of of your summer!

Sincerely,

Ms. Megan J. Wood

Principal