Middleton Update
Middleton Elementary | April 7, 2023
Upcoming Dates
April 12 | Early Release @ 1:15 pm
April 14 | Talent Show (Assembly @ 9:00 am, Evening Performance @ 6:00 pm)
April 19 | Early Release @ 1:15 pm
April 26 | Early Release @ 1:15 pm
Talent Show
Middleton's in person Talent Show is back!
- Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Performances: Friday, April 14 (9:00 am Assembly, 6:00 pm Evening Performance)
- Families are invited to attend any of the performances
- Please contact Farrah Burke, farrahburke@gmail.com, with questions.
Emergency Drills
All schools in our District will be participating in emergency drills April 24 - May 5. Middleton will be participating in a Secure drill. These drills are an essential part of our emergency preparedness, and help students and staff to practice specific protocols that would occur in an emergency situation. Practice drills such as these are also an opportunity for our administrators and staff to collaborate with the Sherwood Police Department. You may notice increased police presence if you are on/near campus during a lockdown drill, as SPD officers do participate in these drills.
During a lockdown drill, staff and students are secured inside the building. No one will be allowed to enter or exit the campus until the drill has been completed.
For more information on District emergency response protocols and communication, please visit the SSD website here
Middleton Attendance Emails
Kona Ice is coming to Middleton Today, Rain or Shine! Cash and Cards Accepted.
Character Trait of the Month: Generosity
The Character Trait of April is Generosity! Generosity is the quality of being kind and generous. “Generosity is what keeps the things we own from owning us.” ~Anonymous. Generosity isn’t about what you have to give, it’s what have left, your availability to serve others. Let’s teach our kids to be generous, kids often think they have nothing to give, we can show them otherwise! If you need ideas for your child let PAC Volunteer coordinator Melissa Horton know @ middletonpacboard@gmail.com
Kindergarten Registration
Registration for our incoming Kindergarten class is available online using the link below. Incoming Kindergarten students must turn 5 prior to September 1. Registering early helps the school and district start planning for the fall.
Online Kindergarten Registration
During online registration, new families will create a Sherwood ParentVUE account. Parents of current and former Sherwood students will log in with their existing ParentVUE account. Please call the Middleton front office at 503-825-5300 if you have any questions.
Paper Registration
Families are also welcome to register using paper registration. Paper registration packets can be picked up from the Middleton front office.
Welcome Kindergarten Newsletter
2023 Proposed Education Levy Information
There will also be two more Town Hall meetings on the topic of the levy; community members are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn more about the levy and ask questions:
- Tuesday, April 18 – 5:30-7:00pm at the Archer Glen Elementary Cafeteria
- Friday, May 12 – 9:00-10:30am at the Sherwood Police Department Community Room
Pre-Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24
Pre-Kindergarten applications are open at Hawks View, Middleton, and Ridges! Our programs provide high quality early learning opportunities for typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities.
There are 20 slots available at each site. The registration form can be found here. For more information or questions contact Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us.
Volunteering
- Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks may take up to 10 days to process.
- Proof of vaccination are submitted to the Middleton front office in person or via email (mwunnicke@sherwood.k12.or.us). This can be done on the first day of volunteering. Vaccination exception forms, if needed, can be found here: Medical Exception Request or Religious Exception Request. Completed exception forms are emailed to Steve Emmert at semmert@sherwood.k12.or.us. Exceptions may take up to 14 days to process.
PAX Parent Workshop
PAX Tools is a collection of evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to improve cooperation and self-regulation with youth. PAX Tools draws on decades of science to create strategies that support parents, youth workers, and other caring adults to create a nurturing environment that ultimately helps kids thrive!
Join us April 11th from 5 to 7 pm at Hawks View to learn about PAX tools. Contact Alyssa Thompson to RSVP athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us.
NAMI Community Presentation
The SHARE Center is happy to partner with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to host a morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.
Join us at the District Office on April 22nd at 9am-1pm for a day of learning and community with NAMI. NAMI has presented in neighboring school districts and is a non-profit organization that works to educate the community on Mental Health awareness.
Student Services Parent Partnership
Student Services will be hosting a Parent Partnership meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 4:00pm-5:30pm at the District Office located at 21920 SW Sherwood Blvd. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about school-based disability services and network with professionals and parents who have a passion for supporting students with disabilities. Our April meeting will be focused on Section 504. Please RSVP via email to Angela Thiemann athiemann@sherwood.k12.or.us.
Family Connection Center
Do you have or a child age birth-to-6 years old and live in the Sherwood Community? Come join us on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm for our drop-in community time in the Family Connection Center, Portable 42 at Hawks View. This is a chance for you and your child to come together with other children and parents of similar ages to play, build connections and community. Please email Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us for more information.
Community-Based Events and Announcements
Helpful Information
Middleton Front Office: 503-825-5300
Previous Middleton Updates
Helpful Links for Incoming Kindergarten Families