Panda Prints
April 2, 2021
Dear Sherwood Community,
We are all set for our return to full in-person learning on Tuesday, April 6th! In order to celebrate, we are encouraging our entire Sherwood community to show their spirit on Tuesday. Please join us for a Sherwood Spirit Wear Day. This includes all Sherwood clothing, any panda apparel, or blue outfits you can find! We are beyond excited to see so many of our students back in the building.
See you on Tuesday in your best Sherwood Spirit gear!
Wash your hands.
Wear a mask.
Watch your distance.
Stay safe everyone!
Panda Pride,
Rachel & Kevin
A Message from Dr. Colin
Dear North Shore School District 112 Families:
We are excited to welcome students back full-time over the next two weeks! As shared at the Board meeting last night, we are offering weekly COVID-19 PRC testing. We highly encourage all families to opt into this opportunity as the goal is to further reduce, prevent the spread and increase school community safety.
Testing is voluntary and will require consent to participate. If a child were to test positive, the District will consult with the Lake County Health Department and refer to the IDPH Interim Exclusion Guidance.
For information on the screening please refer to the below documents.
- FAQ
- Consent Form
- IMPORTANT: when using a cell phone device Turn OFF the Mobile-Friendly button and click OK (to see the complete text)
- IMPORTANT: When signing type your initials and draw your signature in the text box
If you wish to have your child(ren) participate in the COVID-19 screening, a consent form will need to be completed for each child. To participate in the screening the week of April 5, the consent form must be completed by April 5, 2021. The consent will remain open for the remainder of the school year and must be completed by Sunday to participate in the following week.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Holly Colin if you have further questions.
Best,
Holly
Holly Colin, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
A Message from Ms. Donelan
Hello Sherwood families and welcome back!
- a pencil with eraser
- markers and/or crayons
- glue stick
- scissors
- an art smock (an apron, old t-shirt, or button down shirt)
Thank you from the bottom of my art heart for making art happen virtually for your children this year. I can't wait to create art with everyone in real life!
Melinda Lou Donelan, Art Teacher
Sherwood Snack Information
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
The Highland Park Police Department is partnering with Lake County Children's Advocacy Center to help spread awareness and to provide community resources geared towards the protection our the children in our community.
REEL 112 Film Festival May 2021
Did you know that the 112 Education Foundation has been sponsoring a middle school film festival since 2016?! Since its inception, the film festival has involved hundreds of District 112 student filmmakers - some have even gone on to premiere films at Google headquarters and international film festivals in Las Vegas and India!
This year, for the first time ever, the REEL 112 Film Festival will include submissions from all grade levels and also District 112 staff. This is the 112 Education Foundation’s 25th year anniversary and we want to celebrate their support of students and creative endeavors!
All films must be submitted by Friday, April 9th. The 2021 virtual REEL 112 Film Festival will take place on Monday, May 24, 2021. Start time TBD. Keep an eye out for updated information over the coming weeks!
If students are interested in creating and submitting an original film, please carefully review the enclosed documents:
We look forward to celebrating creativity and filmmaking with you during our festival in May!
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Helen Weiss at hweiss@nssd112.org.
Support Sherwood PTO on April 5th!
Sherwood PTO
YEARBOOK SALES ARE OPEN!!
Sales will be open through Thursday, April 8, 2021. Each book is $25 and will include the student's First & Last Name, and also their GRADE, on the cover. Parents will need to type in the name(s) of their students, and grade(s), when ordering. Use our school code when ordering: 17799
Please see Principal Filippi if you would like to see if you can use the Sherwood Angel Fund to help you make your purchase.
Books will be distributed at the end of the school year.
To purchase your HISTORIC Sherwood 2021 Yearbook please click HERE! Yearbook sales can be also be placed by calling the publisher at 866-287-3096.
PTO Volunteers
We are still looking for PTO Volunteers for next year! If you might be interested in joining our PTO Board, the following position is currently open. Please email Jennifer Rubenstein (jlhoos@yahoo.com) if you have questions, or might be interested. We're happy to provide you with more information about this role!
- Secretary:
- Keeps records of attendance, meeting minutes, and votes of the General and Executive meetings
- Provides the prior meeting's minutes to the board for approval at all meetings
- Custodian of the PTO corporate records
- Coordinates life event gifts for teachers and staff (babies, weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Coordinates staff appreciation day gifts (principals, nurses, etc.)
- Performs other duties as may be delegated by the Co-Presidents
5th Grade Gift
It's a long-standing tradition at Sherwood Elementary for the FIFTH GRADERS to raise funds throughout their final year at school and then leave a gift for future students.
Normally the fundraising takes place in person (during the lunch hour, at recess, etc.), but we are getting creative this year! Earth Day Flower Pots and Mother's Day cards are now on sale!
Currently, there is an ongoing fundraiser selling greeting cards. Click here for more information...
We hope you will support us, and we look forward to announcing our gift at the end of the year, including a philanthropic component. Please watch for some fun, upcoming fundraisers, to support this tradition AND our school!
Cards are $3 each or 2/$5.
Birthday Yard Signs
Have a Birthday Coming up?
No Problem, we've got you covered!
Sherwood Birthday Lawn Signs!
Everyone loves a Panda Party on your lawn!
Click here for more details.
Click here to order!
Upcoming Dates
4/5/21
No School - Remote Planning Day
4/6/21
K-5 Pivot to Full Day In-Person/Virtual Learning
5/5/21
Cinco de Mayo - Spirit Day - Colorful Clothes
Sherwood Elementary School
Supervision Begins @8:20
School Starts @8:36am
School Ends @3:13pm
Attendance Line: 224-765-3805
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