February Sherwood Shine
Home of the Sherwood Superstars
Mission: We collaborate to create opportunities and experiences empowering Sherwood students to change the world now and in the future!
S.H.I.N.E.
Synergy: Stop, Collaborate & Listen
Harmony: Different beat but the same goal
Inquiry: Question, Investigate & Reason
Nobility: Be your best self
Efficiency: Your time is a gift, use it wisely
Happy February!
We have several events to look forward to in February, you can check them out below! From now on, I will not be emailing you this newsletter but you will get a link through text message. You do have the option to "opt out" of the text, but I hope this method will increase communication and ensure that everyone has access to this newsletter each month. You will also be getting weekly text reminders so you won't miss out on anything at Sherwood each week.
We have had lots of sickness, please make sure you dress your child appropriately (for the frigid temperatures), and make sure they are washing their hands often! Also, please make sure you are dropping your children off at 8:20 a.m. and no earlier. The doors are not open and students have no supervision sitting outside. We appreciate you helping up keep all students safe.
Again, we appreciate your support and THANK YOU for trusting us with your most prized possession-your children! It is an honor to serve your family and we love watching these children develop and learn!
This Month at Sherwood!
February
4 - Counselors Day-Celebrate Mrs. Knight & Mrs. Schindele!
12 - Sherwood PTA ‘Plan & Promote’ Meeting - Commons 6pm
12 - Storytime for future SuperStars w/Robin (Parents As Teachers) @ 3:45 p.m.
14- All Pro Dad Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.
15 - Valentine Parties
18 - No School - Presidents Day
21 - Breakfast with Mom @ 7:30 a.m.
26 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
28 - Family Game Night! Come find out more information about Proposition S-Safer Students, Stronger Schools, and play games with other Sherwood families!
Proposition S would fund 39 priority projects
Springfield voters will be asked April 2 to consider a $168 million bond proposal to fund 39 high-priority projects, which were recommended by a citizen’s task force to make our schools safer and stronger for students and staff.
The projects will renovate or reconstruct 6 schools, create safer entrances at 31 schools, plus add classroom space to expand preschool. Although, this proposal does not involve updates at Sherwood, this proposition would allow several other schools in Springfield to have a safe entry and updated facility just like our Sherwood Superstars!
Projects that would be funded by Proposition S include:
Secure entrances will be built or renovated at 31 schools
Renovation at Sunshine and Williams elementary schools and Hillcrest High School will address accessibility and security challenges, in addition to other improvements.
New schools will be constructed for Boyd and Delaware elementary schools and Jarrett Middle School, fixing all security and accessibility issues.
New storm shelters will be added to Boyd, Delaware, Williams and Sunshine elementary schools, Jarrett Middle School and the southwest early childhood center.
Classroom space will be added to expand preschool services in the district.
These school improvements would cost less than 10 cents a day in additional property taxes for a home with a market value of $100,000. This proposal requests an 18-cent increase to the debt-service levy, which would be phased in over two years: 9 cents in 2019 and an additional 9 cents in 2020.
Learn more about Proposition S at sps.org/PropS.
Sherwood Family Game Night!
Thursday, Feb 28, 2019, 06:00 PM
Sherwood Elementary School, South Golden Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
Register to Vote so Your Voice can be Heard!
Register to vote by March 6 to vote on Proposition S
There are only a few days left to register to vote in the April 2 election. Proposition S, which will fund 39 high-priority projects, is one of the issues on that will appear on the ballot
If you are not currently registered to vote in Greene County, you must do so by Wednesday, March 6.
The voter registration application may be obtained from the Greene County Clerk’s Office, 940 N. Boonville Ave., or accessed and printed here. You may also register to vote at each of Springfield Public Schools’ five high schools: Central High School, 423 E. Central St.; Glendale High School, 2727 S. Ingram Mill Road; Hillcrest High School, 3319 N. Grant Ave.; Kickapoo High School, 3710 S. Jefferson Ave.; and Parkview High School, 516 W. Meadowmere St. Please call the high school office before you visit to confirm that the person who registers voters will be available when you arrive.
Remember: Eligibility to vote on school-related issues (school board members, bonds, etc.) is based on the school district in which you live. If you live in the Springfield Public Schools attendance area you may vote on the proposal April 2. This is true even if your residence is outside the city limits of Springfield.
Moms & Doughnuts! Coming Soon!
Thursday, Feb 21, 2019, 07:30 AM
Sherwood Elementary School, South Golden Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
All Pro Dad Breakfast
Thursday, Feb 14, 2019, 07:30 AM
Sherwood Elementary School, South Golden Avenue, Springfield, MO, USA
As cold weather approaches please be aware of the following:
- Our doors do not open until 8:20 am, please do not drop your child off earlier than this, especially if the temperature is below 33 degrees.
- Students will still go outside for recess if the temperature and wind chill are 33 degrees or above. If the temperature and wind chill are between 30-32 degrees students may go out for a partial recess. Please send students to school with warm enough clothing for recess.
- During bad weather, If your child’s bus is more than 30 minutes late please call transportation at 523-0500.
- The district makes every effort to decide by 5 a.m. whether to cancel school. The decision to cancel is announced immediately via SPS Twitter and Facebook accounts, website and local news media. Parents will also receive an email alert. Parents who have signed up for Connect 5 will be notified via telephone message beginning at 6 a.m.
March & Beyond:
March
5 - Sherwood PTA ‘Plan & Promote’ Meeting - Commons 6pm
5 - Storytime for future SuperStars w/Robin (Parents As Teachers) @ 3:45 p.m.
7 - All Pro Dad Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.
8 - No School - Professional Day
11 - Spring Break Starts (ends 15th)
18 - School Resumes
22 - Sherwood’s Fun Night
26 - 4th Grade Play - My Little Mermaid - Springfield Little Theater
26 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
27 - 4th Grade Play - My Little Mermaid - Springfield Little Theater
28 - Sherwood PTA Rally seating starts @5pm - Gymnasium 5:30pm
28 Fifth Grade Concert - Gymnasium 6pm
April
2 - Sherwood PTA ‘Plan & Promote’ Meeting - Commons 6pm
8 - Assistant Principal Day
9 - Storytime for future SuperStars w/Robin (Parents As Teachers) @ 3:45 p.m.
8 - Book Fair Starts (ends 12th)
11 - STEM Family Night
15 - RIF Week (ends 17th)
18 - All Pro Dad Breakfast @ 7.30 a.m.
18 - Sherwood PTA Rally seating starts @5pm - Gymnasium 5:30pm
18 - Fourth Grade Concert - Gymnasium 6pm
19 - No School - Professional Day
22 - Little Caesar’s Fundraiser Starts
24 - Secretary’s Day
30 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
TBA - Spring Photos
May
1 - Principal Day
2- Skating Party at Skateland 6-8pm
6 - Nurses’ Day
6 - Teacher Appreciation Week (ends 10th)
9 - Sherwood PTA Rally seating starts @5pm - Gymnasium 5:30pm
9 - Kindergarten Concert Sherwood - Gymnasium 6pm
10 - 5th Grade Recognition/Promotion **Tentative
15 - Last Day of School ** Tentative
15 - Field Day **Tentative
**Depends on snow days
Every Friday is Sherwood Spirit Day! Wear a Sherwood Superstars T-shirt!