Sherwood Middle School
September 4, 2022 Update
Dear Sherwood Families,
We had a fantastic first week and were so excited to finally get a chance to welcome your child to Sherwood! Thank you for all your help ensuring that your child was ready for this transition!
This week we will take some time on Tuesday (Grade 6) and Wednesday (Grade 5) to review our core values and expectations with students. We are also excited to announce that Sherwood will have a musical this year! There is a meeting this Wednesday night at 6pm for students and parents to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Labor Day tomorrow and we look forward to seeing your child again on Tuesday!
Mr. Kelly
Mrs. Gablaski
Mrs. Gutekanst
First Week Photos
A Message From Mr. Kelly
This Week's Schedule
Monday, September 5th- No School - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6th: Day 4
- Grade Level Meeting- Grade 6
Wednesday, September 7th: Day 5
- Grade Level Meeting- Grade 5
- Sherwood Musical Meeting 6pm
Thursday, September 8th: Day 6
Friday, September 9th: Day 1
This Week's Lunch Schedule
The Sherwood Musical is Back-Meeting This Wednesday Night @ 6pm!
An informational meeting will be held for families and students on Wednesday, September 7th at 6pm in the band room at Sherwood about a new musical called Totally Awesome! A Superhero Musical that we are excited to bring to the stage in December of 2022.
Written in 2022 by local composer and playwright Stephen Murray, Totally Awesome! is a comedy about a family of Superheroes and the problems that they encounter being so, well...SUPER! There is a case of mistaken identity, some very un-special special effects, a game of pickleball, and of course there are a few singing villains, too! Something for everyone!
- Auditions will be on September 14th and 15th from 3-5pm at Sherwood Middle School in the Chorus Room.
- Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school from 3-4pm. There will be a few Saturday morning rehearsals, which will run from 9:30am to 12pm. All rehearsals (excluding tech week, the week of the shows in December) will be in the Chorus Room at Sherwood Middle School.
- The performances will be on Friday, December 2nd at 7pm and Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm in the Oak Middle School Auditorium.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Tracy Martino at tmartino@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us. We hope to see you there!
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is back again! Registration begins on 9/5/22. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
- Program Starts: 9/12/2022 and runs on Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm
- Program Fee: $175.00
- Financial assistance is available
- Contact: Katie Esposito katie.esposito@girlsontherun.org
Save the Dates
SEPTEMBER PTO MEETING: 9/12/22
We're kicking off another year with our first meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00PM in the Oak Media Center. We have a lot to talk about regarding the upcoming year and our efforts to support both Sherwood and Oak - we would love for you to join us as we work on plans and address fundraising options.The SMS PTO serves BOTH Sherwood and Oak and we would love to have parents from grade 5-8 join us.
SMS PTO FACEBOOK PAGE
The SMS PTO does not send notices home with students as you may have been used to in elementary school. Instead, we provide info via the weekly newsletters from Mr. Kelly and Mrs. Burak, and we post info, events, and other items of note via our Facebook page. Please be sure to find us and like us to keep up with us!
Sherwood Food Truck Night: 9/13/22
Join us on Tuesday, September 13th for food, music, games, and more! This event is open to students, staff, and families, so be sure to invite family & friends, skip the cooking & come hang out with us! Located behind the school on the blacktop @ 5-7pm. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event for our community!
Curriculum Nights
Please join us for this year’s Curriculum Nights held on:
Monday, September 19th 6:30-8:00pm (Grade 5)
Tuesday, September 20th 6:30-8:00pm (Grade 6)
These nights are a great way to learn more about the academic and extra curricular programming that is available here at Sherwood. It is also a way for you to meet your child's teachers and learn more about their school day and learning experiences. We look forward to seeing you!
Picture Day: Thursday 9/22/22
Picture Day will take place on Thursday, September 22nd.
All students will be photographed using green screen technology allowing you to choose which background you prefer. For best results, please refrain from wearing green clothing or accessories. Proofs will be sent home within a few days.
Important Reminders
School Hours
The school day runs from 8:00 am-2:35 pm each day. Students that arrive after 8:00 am are considered tardy.
Student Absence
All parents/guardians must inform the office if their child will be absent or late to school. SPS requires that you telephone us either the night before or first thing in the morning on the day of the child’s absence at 508-841-8670. If we have not received a call to report an absence, the school will be in contact with the parent to confirm the child’s safety.
Dismissal
If you are dismissing your child early, you must call the Main Office at 508-841-8670 (instead of emailing team teachers).
Bus Registration
Please click on This link for district information on transportation services and answers to your most frequently asked questions. Bus routes and stop information will be provided later in August before school re-opening.
Still Have Questions? Give Us a Call
Kristen Ward
Email: krward@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Helen Kvaracein
Email: hkvaracein@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670