December Sherwood Shine
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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 Holidays!
What a WONDERFUL first semester at Sherwood! I am enjoying getting to know your children and each family! We have lots of fun events planned at Sherwood this month, however we will not be having and All Pro Dads Breakfast, to allow time for families during this busy season. Here are a few reminders:
- If you would like your child to take advantage of the Tooth Truck, please return the form that went home last week.
- Please remember to follow our car line norms in the mornings and afternoons. We appreciate everyone modeling kindness for their children as we utilize the parking lot each day.
- Report cards will go home after Winter Break. Please make sure your child has all work turned in by Thursday, December 20th, so teachers can enter grades.
- Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade.
- By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
- Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.
- When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
Holiday Sweater Day! Please send your child in their favorite holiday sweater on Wednesday, December 19th!
Winter Parties: Thursday, December 20th @ Various Times
This year, parties will last all day in the gym! We hope this will allow you to attend each child's party if you have more than 1 child who attends Sherwood. Each grade level will have their class party during their specials time. The class party schedule is here:
9-10: 5th grade
10-11: 4th grade
11-12: 2nd grade
12:30-1:30: Kindergarten
1:30-2:30: First grade
2:30-3:30: Third grade
- There will be a snack station, dance station, bounce house, craft station and game station. Students will rotate through each station for the hour they have parties. All 4 grade level classes will be together for that hour.
- Parent volunteers will assist with the stations.
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.
December and Beyond at Sherwood...
December
4 - Storytime for future SuperStars w/Robin (Parents As Teachers) @ 3:45 p.m.
11 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
13- Sherwood PTA Rally seating starts @5pm - Gymnasium 5:30pm
13 - First Grade Concert - Gymnasium 6pm
17 - Snowman Shop opens (closes 20th)
19 - Snowman Shop Family Night - Location to be Announced 5pm
19 - Instagram Photo Family Candid Day
Holiday Sweater Day! All S's wear their favorite holiday sweater or shirt!
20 - Winter Parties
21 - Winter Break Starts (ends Jan 2)
January & Beyond:
January
3 - School Resumes @8:20am
8 - Sherwood PTA ‘Plan & Promote’ Meeting - Commons 6pm
8 - Storytime for future SuperStars w/Robin (Parents As Teachers) @ 3:45 p.m.
13 - Clothing Drive Starts
14 - RIF week (ends 16th)
17- All Pro Dad Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m.
17 - Family Game Night - All-School 6pm
20 - Reflections Showcase - Springfield Art Museum 2-4pm
21 - No School - Martin Luther King Day
29 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
February
4 - Counselors Day
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
26 - Kindergarten Preparation for future SuperStars w/ Robin (PAT) @ 5:30 p.m.
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!