May 17

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

May 19

• Camp Attitude and Sparrow Club Assembly

May 22

• Outdoor School Luggage Drop Off, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, SMS Parking Lot

May 23-26

• Outdoor School (see additional information below)

• 8th Grade Science Testing

May 24

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

May 25

• 5th Graders Tour SMS

May 25

• Last Day to Check out SMS Library Books

May 29

• Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL

May 31

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

• Talent Show Dress Rehearsal

• Parent Night for Incoming Families, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, SMS Main Gym

June 1

• SMS Talent Show - Activity Day

June 2

• 8th Grade Visit to the High School

June 5

• 8th Grade Band Fun Night!

• Marching Band Information Meeting

June 6

• 6th and 7th Grade Forecasting is Due

June 7

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

• Chromebook and Charger Check-in - Make sure to bring your devices today!

• 5th Grade Forecasting is Due

• SMS Bands Finale Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, SHS Auditorium

June 8

• SMS Talent Show - Activity Day

• SMS Choir Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, SHS Auditorium

June 9

• Final Deadline for Library and Classroom Books, Textbooks and Chromebooks - All items not returned by this date will be recorded as lost and fines will be assessed.

June 12

• Last Day of School for 8th Grade

June 13

• Last Day of School for Students - Half Day

• 8th Grade Promotion, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, SMS Stadium

• 8th Grade Dance, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, SMS Commons

June 14

• Teacher Work Day - NO CLASSES - Enjoy your summer!

The A/B Day Schedule and additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar and the Revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.

With the warmer weather we have noticed an uptick of students bringing toy squirt guns onto the SMS campus. As a reminder, the Sherwood School District Handbook states, "All weapons and look-alikes, such as squirt guns, may not be brought, possessed, used, or hidden on school property. Consequences may include suspension, expulsion, and referral to law enforcement." Please help us to ensure that your student is not bringing any look-alikes or squirt guns onto our campus. Thank you.

The Sherwood Nutrition Department has received new Oregon Farm-to-School Grant funding. These funds will be used to partner with a local business to provide sushi as a lunch option once a week. The protein in the sushi will be fully cooked, tempura shrimp. This entrée will be pre-packaged and sealed upon arrival, significantly minimizing the opportunity for cross-contamination of shellfish allergens. School nurses have also been made aware of this addition to the menu. If you have any questions about this addition, please contact the Nutrition Services department at nutrition@sherwood.k12.or.us.

This week the Oregon Department of Education and OHA announced major updates to the current COVID-19 policies for K-12. First, effective now, a five-day period of isolation for those infected with COVID-19 will no longer be required in K-12 settings. Students with positive COVID cases will now fall under similar “when to stay home” guidance as other illnesses, which is that your ill child can return to school when they have been fever-free for 24 hours and shown overall symptom improvement. Families with sick children are encouraged to contact the school office with any questions about illness and absences.

The other major change is that effective June 17, the vaccine requirement for school staff and volunteers will be lifted. We will be opening volunteer registration for the 2023-24 school year starting July 1 -- watch for an upcoming email from our district with more information on the volunteer background check and clearance process for next year.

Please note that all volunteers in schools between now and the end of the current school year are still under the vaccine requirement through June 16. Volunteer background checks for the current 2022-23 school year will close on June 5, 2023, so any parents/guardians planning to volunteer for end-of-the-year school events must complete the volunteer form by that date. For volunteer forms, please visit our website at https://sherwood.k12.or.us/resources/volunteer-opportunities/

Attendance is one of the most important factors for academic success. Studies have shown that students who regularly attend school are less likely to struggle academically as they move through middle and high school. At the same time, there are several uncontrollable factors that can make coming to school difficult, from illness, to family events, to mental health. We understand that these factors can impact a student’s attendance.

The Sherwood School District has been working on helping to inform families of their student’s attendance rates this year via electronic communications. Starting in May of 2023, all families will receive a new version of this communication, which is a preview of what we will be using during the 2023-2024 school year. This electronic communication will be sent to every family at the trimester progress report, and final grades.

When your family receives these electronic attendance letters, there is no action required on your family’s part.

We are here to partner with you! If you feel there is any way we can support your student in their attendance, please reach out to an administrator.

(Grade 6) Nick Sidlin, (503) 825-5506, nsidlin@sherwood.k12.or.us

(Grade 7) Kyle Virding (503) 825-5504, kvirding@sherwood.k12.or.us

(Grade 8) Emily Anderson, (503) 825-5505, eanderson@sherwood.k12.or.us

Oregon's Statewide Assessments in science, mathematics, and English language arts is underway 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. 8th grade Science requires a separate form.

English combined 30-day notice and opt-out form

• 8th grade Science opt-out form

• ​Spanish combined 30-day notice and opt-out form

• Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)

• Vietnamese, Russian, German, French

• Tagalog, Japanese, Korean, Arabic

View the following flyers to see how you can support Cooper this month!

The Teaching and Learning Department will be hosting an Instructional Materials Community Review Night on May 16, 2023, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the District Office. The focus will include instructional materials for Language Arts and Secondary Math. Community members interested in reviewing the materials are encouraged to stop by at their convenience. Staff members will be available to answer questions and discuss the proposed materials.

Sherwood High School will be hosting its second annual Spring Fest on Friday May 19th, 5-7:30pm at the SHS Stadium Field. Admission is free, and all Sherwood residents are invited. Come join in on the fun!

Forecasting for 23-24 is right around the corner. Forecasting is much later this year due to waiting on the Levy as that affects our scheduling for next year. Incoming 5th graders will receive their forecasting sheets during Parent Night on May 31st and those need to be completed and turned in to their classroom teachers by June 7th. Current 6th and 7th graders will receive their forecasting sheets during Flight Time on May 30th and will need to have those completed and turned into the front office by June 6th. The timeline is very short and close to the end of the school year. We will not be forecasting in August so students need to make sure they complete their forms and turn them in on time or their electives will be chosen for them. Any questions and/or concerns please reach out to the Registrar, Allison Kopp at akopp@sherwood.k12.or.us or at 503-825-5520.

Important Dates

5th Grade Visit to SMS: 5/25/23

5th Grade Parent Night: 5/31/23

5th Grade Forecasting Due: 6/7/23

6th/7th Forecasting Given Out: 5/30/23

6th/7th Forecasting Due: 6/6/23

We could really use help from parents to submit more photos of 6th graders & 8th graders, as well as Spring Sports/activity photos. Small group photos and selfies are good options.

Also there are many yearbook orders where the flight time teacher is not indicated so if those could be added by parents in their account that will ensure the book gets to their student.

The leadership class is organizing a signing party so it’s important that yearbooks are ordered asap so that they will arrive in time for that.

Order your 2022-2023 SMS Yearbook now. You can begin personalizing your yearbook right away with back to school photos, fall sports/activities, summer vacation memories etc. Click here for more information.

Looking for fun and engaging summer activities for your child? Check out the variety of summer camps being offered this year by our SHS Athletics teams and coaches! For information on all of this year’s SHS summer camp opportunities, please visit https://shs.sherwood.k12.or.us/athletics-activities/summer-camps/

Pre-Kindergarten applications are open at Hawks View, Middleton, and Ridges! Our programs provide high quality early learning opportunities for typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities.

There are 20 slots available at each site. The registration form can be found here. For more information or questions contact Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us.

Do you have or a child age birth-to-6 years old and live in the Sherwood Community? Come join us on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm for our drop-in community time in the Family Connection Center, Portable 42 at Hawks View. This is a chance for you and your child to come together with other children and parents of similar ages to play, build connections and community. Please email Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us for more information.