Sherman Weekly Newsletter
October 1, 2018
Sherman Stars - Working Together for a Bright Future!
Principal's Message
Hi Sherman Families:
This week was Safety Week at Sherman. We held practice drills throughout the week, and all of our students performed exceptionally well during each one of these drills. Thank you for any support you provided your student during this week as we practiced our number one priority at Sherman - being safe.
The Sherman River Run is next Friday, October 5. Please join us on this Fall night to celebrate and support our Sherman Community. Learn more about the River Run and how to sign up below. This event is coordinated by our Sherman Steering Committee (SSC). Our SSC consists of parents and staff members who work collaboratively to enrich all types of experiences for our Sherman students. The SSC meets one time per month, and we are always looking to engage more people in this important work. Please consider attending the next meeting on Tuesday, October 9th at 6 p.m. in the Sherman Library to learn more.
Enjoy the weekend!!!
Sincerely,
Joel Dimock
(715) 852-4810
Sherman Star River Run
T-Shirt Pick up will be on Thursday, October 4th at Sherman Elementary from 3:45 pm-5:30 pm or Owen Park on Friday, October 5th starting at 5 pm.
Glow-in-the-Dark apparel, makeup, and accessories are encouraged! Each participant will receive a glow necklace as a part of their registration. Additional items may be purchased on-site for an additional fee. All proceeds benefit Sherman Elementary School.
**Please remember that this is a family event. Families MUST accompany their children. There will not be staff supervision.
Your time is much appreciated!
Royal Credit Union School $ense Opens this Month!
Starting October 18, Royal Credit Union School $ense will be open at Sherman every Thursday during lunch! Student team members have been hired from 5th-grade classes and are being trained to help young savers with their deposits.
Why should we save with Royal School $ense?
Saving at school is fun!
Kids earn a prize for every fourth deposit!
It’s easy to bring a deposit to school each week!
It’s a great way to raise money for the school!
How does saving at school help raise money for Sherman?
Your school earns $250 for every 500 deposits. Last year Royal Credit Union donated $750 to your school, because of student deposits!
How can I get my student started saving at school?
There are two easy ways to get started:
1. Open accounts online by using this link https://www.rcu.org/youth-and-community/school-sense and clicking Apply Now. –or –
2. Stop by any Royal Credit Union office, and our friendly team members will be happy to help!
Bonus! When you sign your child up for a new School $ense account, Royal deposits the first $5!
If my child already has a Royal Credit Union account, how can they start saving with School $ense?
Good news – your student is ready to save at school! Just email us at schoolsense@rcu.org with your student’s full name, teacher name, and grade, and we will deliver a new pouch to them at school.
We welcome your questions about Royal School $ense and how you can get your child started saving at school. Please contact Diana Rohlik at 715-855-5471 or diana.rohlik@rcu.org
Family Advisory Council
The Family Advisory Council (formerly Parent Advisory Council) is made up of two family representatives from the early learning school, two representatives for each elementary school, three representatives from each middle school, and four representatives from each high school in the Eau Claire Area School District. The FAC fosters communication between families and school district administration. We believe communication is necessary for quality and excellence in our children’s education.
Parent Input
As members prepare for the upcoming academic year, we need your help. The Family Advisory Council would like to receive agenda items for discussion and review. Please contact your school FAC representative with items that we can research for discussion. The Family Advisory Council is there to help families and administrators with concerns. WE WANT YOUR INPUT.
What We Do
The FAC presents the concerns, opinions, questions, and perspectives of families to the superintendent and school administrators. While the FAC does not make decisions on policies, we do make recommendations to the Eau Claire School Board. This feedback enables the administration to make informed decisions about District-wide issues.
When and Where?
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month beginning in October through May.
¨ Meetings start at 7 p.m. and are approximately two hours
¨ Meeting are held at the Administration Building at 500 Main Street in Room 137
For more information about FAC please go HERE
Free & Reduced Meals
This is just a reminder to apply for free or reduced meals for children if you think your family may qualify. Application forms are available at the district office or at our Sherman school office. Information is kept strictly confidential. Information about eligibility (including income guidelines) can be found HERE.
Families may be wondering if they need to fill out an application this year if their child was approved last year. The answer from the website reads as follows:
"Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and the first few days of this school year, through October 16, 2018. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year. If you do not send in a new application that is approved by the school or you have not been notified that your child is eligible for free meals, your child will be charged the full price for meals.”
Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
Who are we?
ECASD Families working together to support children with a variety of educational, health and social needs.
Mission Statement:
SEPTA collaborates with parents, teachers, staff, and administration to advocate for each and every student. Everyone benefits when we work together!
SEPTA is all EARS E ducation A dvocacy R esources S upport For all individuals with visible and invisible needs. You do not need to have a child receiving special education services to be a member of SEPTA.
Meeting Purpose:
Introduction of the SEPTA structure, brainstorm ideas and connect with parents from throughout the area.
Who can join us? Anyone! Parents, teachers, aides, staff, community or anyone who has questions or ideas regarding special education.
For more information and meeting schedules/locations, please go to the SEPTA page on the ECASD website linked HERE.
Sherman Steering Committee (SSC)
The SSC is made up of parents and staff members who are passionate about making your child(ren)’s experience at Sherman Elementary the best it can be. However, we cannot do this alone! We have a meeting once a month; everyone is encouraged to join! Grandparents are also invited to participate!
Please come and learn how you can share your talents with the Sherman Steering Committee by attending the first meeting of the 2018-2019 school year on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in the Sherman LMC.
Email: shermanfundraisers@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ShermanSteeringCommittee/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShermanSteeringCommittee/
Sherman Steering Committee Culver's Nights:
Our next Culver's night will be October 8, 2018
Culver's would like to welcome all Sherman families and friends to stop in for a meal and help raise funds for the SSC. All you have to do is eat at the Culver's at 2525 Folsom Street in Eau Claire, WI. The second Monday of each month anytime from 10:00 am-10:00 pm while using a voucher that has been sent home with your child. (There will be new vouchers each month.) Culver's will then donate 10 % of all sales from the vouchers to the SSC.
*Please remember to bring your voucher with you when you go to Culvers the second Monday of each month and have the Culver's employee sign the voucher when you place your order to ensure that Sherman's SSC receives credit for your purchase. Feel free to make copies of the voucher and hand them out to everyone you know! Thank you!
Please help!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities For Sherman
->River Run at Owen Park: Friday, October 5 from 5:00-6:45 pm or 6:45-8:00 pm (8 SPOTS LEFT)
->Fall bookfair: Thursday, October 25. 2 hours shifts between 2:00 pm-8:00 pm (8 SPOTS LEFT)
->SSC Spooktacular: Friday, October 19. 5:30-7:00 pm or 7:00--8:00 pm (4 SPOTS LEFT)
There are three ways to sign up
1. Use Shermans online sign up HERE!
2. Email Samantha Zappa at szappa@ecasd.us
3. Call Samantha Zappa at 715-852-4807
Potential Volunteers are required to complete two forms:
(Valid for one school year) PINK FORM
Volunteer Disclosure/Release of Information E-mail Consent Form
(Valid for three calendar years) WHITE FORM
*Please request any required forms from your child's teacher, office staff, or the Partnership Coordinator or print them and send them back to school in your child's folder.
**If you do not have access to the internet or email, you may request a paper version of the Disclosure/Release of Information form from the school at any time.
Weekend Kids Meals
We are happy to inform you that Sherman Elementary School will begin offering the Weekend Kid’s Meals Program starting in September. This program is provided through Feed My People Food Bank.
• The purpose of the program is to provide food for your child over the weekend.
• There are no income guidelines or requirements. Anyone is welcome to participate in this program. The food is at NO COST to you or your child.
• If you choose to enroll your child, he/she will receive a plastic bag each Friday with food for breakfast and lunch for him/her for Saturday and Sunday, plus snacks and fresh fruit.
**Please be aware that peanut products are often distributed; so, we apologize that we cannot provide Kid’s Meals to those students who have peanut and other food allergies need to take extreme caution.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Samantha Zappa at 715-852-4807 or szappa@ecasd.us
Upcoming events at Sherman
10/2: Grade 2 Field Trip
10/3: National Youth Science Day Grades 2-5 (After school)
10/3: Vision Re-screen
10/4: Sherman River Run Packet Pick up (3:45 pm-5:30 pm-After school)
10/5: Sherman River Run
10/8: Culver's night
10/8-10/12: After School Robotics Club Grades 4&5
Odyssey of the Mind – Looking for the Creative and the Dramatic and the Mechanic
This year the Gifted Education Department will once again provide students the opportunity to participate in programming to help develop the creative, dramatic, and artistic talents for students in all grade levels within the Eau Claire Area School District. Students have the option to participate in an after-school program called Odyssey of the Mind.
Odyssey of the Mind is the original creative problem-solving program and one of the largest and most successful worldwide! It was founded 37 years ago and has been active in Wisconsin for over 30+ years.
Odyssey of the Mind in the Eau Claire Area School District relies heavily on parent volunteers to provide coaching for elementary teams. If you are interested in forming and/or coaching a team at your elementary school, contact me for more information. I can coordinate a parent night to help recruit more coaches and students for teams.
All teams attend the state competition in Madison on March 23, 2019. Transportation is provided, and the celebration is awesome.
We have a Parent Interest meeting on Thursday, October 18th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the District Office. Come one, come all!
There will be training for Odyssey of the Mind coaches on Saturday, November 3rd from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at NorthStar Middle School. Contact Michelle Kooiker, District Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator, for more information at 715-852-3110.
Sherman Elementary School
Eau Claire Area School District
Website: http://www.ecasd.us/District/Home
Location: 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI, USA
Phone: 715-852-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ECASD/
Twitter: @ecasdsuper
Sherman Elementary School Mission:
To prepare ALL students for post-secondary success!
Sherman Elementary School Vision:
At Sherman, in partnership with families and the community, we are dedicated to engage learners in a focused and respectful environment where all staff and students work collaboratively to achieve at high levels.