SMS Weekly Update
February 3, 2023
Dear Archers,
Upcoming Events
February 6-10
Staff Appreciation Week
Candy Gram Sales (see details below)
February 8
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
February 14
Valentine’s Day
February 15
- Immunization Exclusion Day
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
February 20
Presidents Day - No School (possible inclement weather make-up day)
February 22
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
March 1
Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm
Additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar
and the revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.
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Leadership Candy Gram Sales Begin Monday!
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Sparrow Club Supply Drive - Final Week
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State Testing
Oregon's Statewide Assessments in science, mathematics, and English language arts will begin in April for students in grades 3-8. Scheduled testing will take place during the school day. For additional information on the State Assessments from the Oregon Department of Education, please review the following link.
While no single test can give a complete picture of your child’s progress, statewide tests provide information to students and families, as well as to educators and administrators about what educational approaches are working and where additional resources are needed. Your child’s participation is important to ensure schools and districts receive the targeted resources they need to help all students succeed. Districts are rated on their participation levels as well as student performance on this exam.
Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting a form to the school the student attends. If you decide to opt your child out of the math and/or ELA state assessments, please submit the following form to your child’s teacher or the front office by April 7, 2023 to best support our school with planning.
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SRO Reminder: Helmets and Bikes
Please remind students that they need to be walking their bikes on the SMS campus. Recently we have noticed that students are riding quickly through crowds creating a safety concern. Remember, it is also the law for students on bikes and skateboards to wear a helmet until they are 16. Thank you for your partnership in keeping all students at SMS safe.
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Immunization - Exclusion Day is Approaching
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.
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Job Opportunities with SSD - Nutrition Services
The Sherwood School District Nutrition Services Department currently has two openings that could be perfect for stay-at-home-parents. Both positions are 4.25 hours per day, during school days (while kids are in school!). One position is at Hawks View Elementary and the other is at Sherwood High School.
If you are interested in job opportunities within the Sherwood School District, please visit https://sherwood.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx.
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Sherwood School District Updates
If you did not have the chance to view the most recent District Newsletter, please click the following link for some important information:
Sherwood Schools: District Updates