Panda Prints
September 13, 2019
Principal's Note: Calm Classroom
I am so happy to have this opportunity to share information with you regarding a wonderful new school-wide program that we are implementing called “Calm Classroom”.
The Calm Classroom program is a research-based curriculum that is currently being implemented in the Chicago Public Schools and throughout the United States. Calm Classroom empowers pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school staff to lead a very simple, organized system of techniques that help manage stress and develop self awareness, mental focus, and emotional calm within students. The curriculum consists of breathing, stretching, relaxation and concentration techniques, that last for 30 seconds to three minutes, and are taught during quiet classroom transitions 3 times each day.
Practicing Calm Classroom techniques regularly provides an opportunity for school staff and students to experience a calm school and classroom environment, a relaxed body, and a calm and clear mind. In addition, the Calm Classroom program has demonstrated extraordinary success in reducing disciplinary referrals and student misconduct, as well as improving standardized test scores.
Calm Classroom will provide our students with simple life skills that can help them feel calm while facing every day stressful situations in school and beyond. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please feel free to visit the organization’s website at: www.calmclassroom.com. If you have any questions regarding this new program, please feel free to contact me.
Panda Pride,
Rachel
Walk & Bike to School 10/2/19
Wednesday, October 2nd is National Bike/Walk to School Day. Please consider having your student participate in this event if possible. For more information on National Bike/Walk to School day, please CLICK HERE.
Upcoming Dates
9/16/19
PTO Chipotle Night @4pm-8pm
9/17/19
School Board Meeting @7pm District Office
9/27/19
Early Release @1:36pm
9/30/19
No School - Rosh Hashana
10/2/19
Walk/Bike to School
10/5/19
FUNd Run @8am Ravinia Festival
10/9/19
No School - Yom Kippur
10/14/19
No School - Columbus
10/15/19
No School - Institute Day
Sherwood Elementary School
Sherwood School Hours
Regular Day
8:36am - 3:13pm
(First Bell @8:34am; Second Bell @8:36am)
Early Release
8:36am - 1:36pm
(First Bell @8:34am; Second Bell @8:36am)
Email: rfilippi@nssd112.org
Website: https://www.nssd112.org/sherwood
Location: 1900 Stratford Road, Highland Park, IL, USA
Phone: 224-765-3800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherwood.es.5
Twitter: @SherwoodPandas