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August 14, 2020
Principal's Note: Welcome to Sherwood Mr. Saunders!
Please join me in welcoming our new associate principal, Mr. Kevin Saunders to Sherwood! ~Rachel
Good Afternoon Sherwood Families,
I would like to take a moment to say hello and introduce myself. Let me start by saying how thrilled I am to be here at Sherwood and North Shore School District 112. I am eager to devote my time and attention to the students, staff, and parents who are the foundation of this dynamic community. I believe in collaborative processes that intentionally leverage time and resources to provide students authentic learning experiences within and outside of the classroom. It is my goal to help facilitate an environment in which students, staff, and parents feel heard and supported in their learning. I cannot wait to meet all of you!
The 20-21 school year will be unforgettable, overwhelming at times, unpredictable, and challenging. But I know we will support each other and find success along the way.
Looking forward to the journey ahead.
Kevin
NSSD112 Reopening Updates
The most recent NSSD112 Reopening presentation can be found HERE.
Sherwood Specific Reopening Information
- ALL Sherwood students will have materials to pick up whether the student is enrolled in hybrid or virtual learning.
- An alphabetical pick-up schedule will be released soon!
Student Hybrid/Virtual Schedule
- Each grade level will follow a specific daily schedule.
- Each grade level will include 5 hours of learning.
- Students who receive specific services will be provided those services during the 5 hours of required learning.
- In addition to reading, writing and math, each grade level will participate in science, social studies, art, library, music, and physical education.
- Science and social studies will be delivered through asynchronous instruction.
- We are working on finalizing our virtual specials (art, library, music, PE) schedule of which will take place remotely for ALL Sherwood students. If you are participating in full remote learning, you will be joining your grade level Sherwood peers for virtual specials classes each day.
- Specials classes will include synchronous and asynchronous learning. Some days may include 2 synchronous special classes, while other days may include 1 synchronous specials class and 1 asynchronous specials class.
What will in-person hybrid classrooms look like?
- All students and staff will be wearing masks.
- Each classroom will have a maximum of 12 student desks/working spaces that will be spaced at least 6ft apart and/or have a sheet of plexiglass installed for more protection.
- Students will be able to move about the classroom while maintaining safe social distancing.
- Students will NOT share ANY materials.
- Classes will take place outside, weather permitting.
- Hallways will include traffic flow patterns on the floor.
- Classrooms, hallways and bathroom facilities will be cleaned by our sanitation specialists before school, between 10:55am - 12:55pm and after school.
Sherwood School Supplies 20-21
- If you need to purchase school supplies CLICK HERE for grade level lists.
- Hybrid Learning - please purchase all supplies.
- Virtual Learning - please purchase all supplies EXCEPT "Items to Bring From Home".
How can I view my child's Hybrid or Virtual AM/PM placement status in Infinite Campus?
- 10 Second Video: CLICK HERE
When will teacher assignments be released?
- On August 21st at 5pm, you will be able to view the name of your child's teacher in Infinite Campus.
How can I find out more information about Sherwood's PTO?
- Check out the Sherwood PTO website: CLICK HERE
Innovation Learning Information
Highland Park Library Event
Raising Antiracist Children: A Virtual Event
Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm-8:30pm.
Join racial healing facilitators, Sarah Dennis and Yvonnie DuBose, for a discussion on race, racism, and parenting. This session is for parents and caregivers eager to learn practical tools to go beyond "colorblindness" in talking to their children about race. This program will include a presentation and Q and A with the facilitators and booktalks from Youth Services librarians. Registration required. Register at https://www.hplibrary.org/event/4502667.
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Criar niños antirracistos: Un evento virtual
Miércoles, el 26 de agosto, 7pm-8:30pm.
Junte con moderadoras de reconciliación de la raza, Sarah Dennis y Yvonnie DuBose, por una discusión sobre la raza, el racismo, y la paternidad. Esta sesión es para padres y cuidadores quien quiere aprender métidos practicales para hablar con sus hijos sobre la raza. Este programa incluirá una presentación y tiempo para preguntar preguntas a las moderadoras. Las bibliotecarias compartirán libros relevantes. El programa estará en inglés. Se requiere registrarse. Registre a https://www.hplibrary.org/event/4502667.
Cub Scouts Pack 34
For more information contact: Andy Plasz, 312-343-5537, andrewplasz@sbcglobal.net or visit www.beascout.org.
Upcoming Dates
8/18/20
School Board Meeting @7pm
8/21/20
Teacher Assignment Communication @5pm
8/25/20
School Board Meeting @7pm
8/28/20
Student Material Pick-Up - Curbside @TBD
9/3/20
First Day of Student Attendance9/10/20
Sherwood Open House - Virtual @6pm - 7pm
Sherwood Elementary School
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