SMS Weekly Update
January 20, 2023
Dear Archers,
Another great week has come to an end, but we continue to have much to look forward to.
Please view the following information, also . . .
Upcoming Events
January 18
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
January 18 - 30th
SMS Sparrow Club Supply Drive (see details below)
January 25
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
January 27
Winter Movie Night, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
January 28
SSD Early Learning Fair (see details below)
February 1
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
February 6-10
Staff Appreciation Week
February 8
- Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
February 14
Valentine’s Day
February 15
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
February 20
Presidents Day - No School (possible inclement weather make-up day)
Additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar
and the revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.
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SMS Sparrow Club Supply Drive
Sherwood Middle School Sparrow Club is hosting a Cat Adoption Team supply drive in honor of our Sparrow, COOPER! Please join us in supporting our local organization to provide the shelter needed supplies for homeless cats and kittens. Donations can be dropped off at the front office at SMS from January 18-January 30th.
Needed supplies:
-7 lb. bags of dry cat food
-cat toys (all types but need to be new/unused)
-pet carriers
-blankets/cat beds
-Gerber Baby Foods 2nd Foods Meat, Chicken & Gravy, Mealtime for Baby, 2.5 Ounce Jar
-bowls/dishes for meals (slow feeders and regular)
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Staff Appreciation Week is Almost Here!
February 6 -10
Help PSO spoil the staff here at SMS.
We are asking for donations of school supplies that they are in great need of. You can shop from our Amazon wish list or grab items while you’re out and about. Some of the greatest needs mentioned were Post-it notes, batteries, tape of every kind, markers (dry erase or sharpie), Kleenex, and disinfecting wipes.
There will be a bin in the office to drop off donations from January 23rd-February 3rd. Thank you so much for your support.
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Immunization Review Reminders
2/1/23 Exclusion letters from the state will be mailed to students who are still out of compliance.
2/15/23 Exclusion Day - All students out of compliance are not able to attend school until their required Immunizations are up to date or the exemptions have been completed.
Medical and nonmedical exemptions are also allowed.
- To request a medical exemption from vaccine requirements, submit a signed statement from your child's physician.
- To request a nonmedical exemption from vaccine requirements, you must do one of the following: (1) Talk to your healthcare provider and get a signed Vaccine Education Certificate, fill out the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status, and turn in both forms to your child's school; or (2) Watch the Vaccine Education Module for parents at: https://www.oregon.gov/OHA/PH/PreventionWellness/VaccinesImmunization/GettingImmunized/Pages/non-medical-exemption.aspx and print out the Vaccine Education Certificate at the end of the module, fill out the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status, and turn in both forms to your child's school.