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December 11, 2020
Student Material Pick Up
Next week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will be asking families to come to Sherwood for a materials pick up between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm. This pickup will be for all Sherwood students.
Tables will be set up outside the main office doors on which you will find individually labeled bags organized by teacher.
You do NOT need to return any materials at this time.
Please email Kevin Saunders (ksaunders@nssd112.org) with any questions.
Wash your hands.
Wear a mask.
Watch your distance.
Stay safe everyone!
Panda Pride,
Rachel & Kevin
Advanced Learning Opportunities (ALO) Classes
Check This Out! Library News from Mrs. Weiss
Book Check Out
All families are welcome to request and pick up books from our Sherwood library! Our Curbside Pick-Up is easy and convenient to use. Requested books will be labeled and placed in our Curbside Pick-Up bin in the office vestibule available for pick up Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:00. Please use THIS FORM to request books for pick up next week to get some great books to read over winter break!
iREAD
Stay tuned for details on our VIRTUAL iREAD competition this year. iREAD will run from Jan.9- Feb.3.
Save the date: iREAD Virtual Kick-Off will be Saturday, January 9th.
HOUR OF CODE
Our students practiced and learned some coding principles during library this week for Hour of Code Week. All classes were able to experience some games to build their coding skills on hourofcode.com and are encouraged to continue exploring the coding games on this site.
Building Resilience During a Pandemic
Sherwood Yearbook Portraits
We are uncertain if the district will have in-person portraits done this year so in order to create a yearbook, we need your help! We are asking YOU to submit a portrait of your child following the guidelines in this video:
Video on how to take/select and submit PORTRAITS:
https://yearbookdiscoveries.com/hj-eshare/parents/
**IMPORTANT: Please enter your child's name AS YOU WANT IT TO APPEAR IN THE YEARBOOK! Also, please add the TEACHER LAST NAME ONLY (ie, Phillips, Tuegel) without Ms./Mrs. so it is sorted into the correct classroom.
Here is the link to submit your portraits (and to submit general photos):
Direct Link to eShare:
http://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=SherwoodYB
School code: SherwoodYB (case sensitive)
DEADLINE: Please submit portraits by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th (the Friday before winter break). If photos are not submitted for your child, we will place their name on the page under "Not pictured."
Guidelines & How to take a great portrait:
* Color portraits only
* Plain/neutral background
* Full face view facing forward
* Clothing and jewelry must fit school dress code
* No filters or added features on your portrait
* No hand signs or objects in the portrait
We are working hard to be creative with a yearbook this year and we are relying on our parents and staff to help more than ever! Thank you in advance for your support.
If you have questions after watching the video, please email Laura at msulaura@gmail.com
Thank you,
The Yearbook Committee
Sherwood PTO
PTO Memberships
Memberships are still for sale - Membership is $30/family. This includes access to the Paperless PTO App for 2 devices. IF you need access on additional devices, additional "keys" can be purchased for $4/each. (Membership funds are used to help support our events, programs, teachers and school.) Membership does NOT include classroom gifts.
Birthday Books
You can purchase birthday books through the PTO Website.
D112 PTO Council Virtual Food Drive for Moraine Township Food Pantry
During this challenging year, the Moraine Township Food Pantry needs our support more than ever. Each year our PTO does multiple food drives.
The food pantry is not able to accept physical food donations at this time so please consider making a monetary donation equal to what you would typically spend on our PTO food drives.
You can make a credit card donation at: https://www.morainetownship.org/super/pantry.html.
Thank you for your support of our community!
We NEED YOU!
The Sherwood PTO needs a few parent volunteers. If you are interested in finding out more, PLEASE let us know! You don't need to make a huge commitment. Every little bit of help really makes a difference in the amount, and quality of help, we can provide to Sherwood and our students. It's also a great way to get to know some other parent volunteers. Please consider donating a small amount of your time this year. THANK YOU!
For information, or to volunteer, please reach out to one of your PTO Co-Presidents:
Jennifer Rubenstein JLHOOS@yahoo.com or Alison Kaye alisonkaye@comcast.net
Please think of Sherwood if you shop on Amazon this season...
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Upcoming Dates
12/14 - 12/18
MAP Makeups
(If you child needs to make up a MAP test, you will be contacted by Mr. Saunders soon!)
12/17/20
Silly Sock Day
12/19 - 1/3
Winter Break
1/4/21
School Resumes
1/18/21
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2/14/21
Valentine's Day
2/15/21
No School - Presidents Day
Sherwood Elementary School
Supervision Begins @8:20
AM Session 8:36am - 10:51am
(There will be asynchronous learning between sessions)
Supervision Begins @12:36
PM Session 12:51pm - 3:06pm
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