Sherwood Middle School
September 6, 2021 Update
Dear Sherwood Families,
We hope you have been enjoying this Labor Day weekend and Happy Rosh Hashanah to those celebrating the Jewish New Year on Tuesday.
We had a fantastic first week and were so excited to finally get a chance to welcome your child to Sherwood! We spent time as community this week learning new routines and building relationships. We will continue to spend time this week helping your child adjust to our building, schedule, and routines.
Please reach out to your child's team teacher, grade level administrators, or adjustment counselors if you have any questions or are in need of any support.
We look forward to seeing your child agin on Tuesday!
Jonathan Kelly
Email: jkelly@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Website: https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/sherwood
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Karen Gutekanst
Email: kgutekanst@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Website: https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/sherwood
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Heather Gablaski
Email: hgablaski@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Website: https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/sherwood
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
A Message From Mr. Kelly
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 508-841-8690. 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, please call the Main Office at 508-841-8670 (instead of emailing team teachers).
Lunch is Available and Free For All Students
A reminder that lunch is available everyday and is free to ALL students this year.
Bus Registration is Still Available
School Bus assignments are now available in your Powerschool Parent Portal.
If you have issues with your bus information or still need to register, please click here. This link also has all of the district information on transportation services and answers to your most frequently asked questions.
Health and Safety Guidelines
Please make sure your child comes to school wearing the proper type of mask each day. Masks with vents, gaiters, and bandanas are not an acceptable form of face covering for school Covid-19 guidelines.
Technology Support
If students or families are having trouble with your iPad you can get tech support at ParentTechSupport@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us. Please remember that Team teachers are not immediately available for this support as they have students in class.
This Week's Schedule
Monday, September 6th- No School - Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 7th: Day 3- Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 8th: Day 4
Thursday, September 9th: Day 5
Friday, September 10th: Day 6
This Week's Lunch Menu
You can also find this month's full lunch menu here.
Parent & Guardian Drop Off & Pick Up
Thank you for your help & patience following our Parent/Guardian Pick up/Drop off procedures.
Please review the procedures & map below to ensure the safety of our students and families.
Parent & Guardian Drop Off Times
Students can be dropped off between 7:30-8:00am. Students who arrive after 8:00 am need to enter the building near the Main Office. Students who arrive prior to 7:45 am report to the cafeteria. Students who arrive after 7:45 am report directly to homeroom. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:45 am-8:10 am.
Parent Pick Up & Drop Off Location
Parent/Guardian Pick Up/Drop Off takes place at the Crescent Street side of the building only (see map below) Please do not drop off or pick up your child in front of the school or near Oak Middle School.
Parent & Guardian Pick Up Sign
Parents/guardians that are picking up their child need to print this Pick Up Sign and have it displayed on their windshield for staff to see. Thank you for your cooperation!
Important Upcoming Dates
BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY PICNIC: 9/14/21
Please join the SMS PTO on Tuesday, September 14th, from 5-7PM at Sherwood for our Sherwood Back To School Family Picnic! We'll have food trucks including Say Cheese, Moe's Streets Eats, and Kona Ice! Bring the family, bring a chair, bring a lawn game, and hang out and meet and visit with fellow Sherwood families. Feel free to bring a picnic or enjoy something from one of the food trucks at the event. After a hiatus from this event last year, we are pleased to bring this back for 2021! We are looking forward to seeing you there!
CURRICULUM NIGHTS: 9/20/21 & 9/21/21
Please join us for this year’s Curriculum Nights held on:
Monday, September 20th 6:00-7:30pm (Grade 5)
Tuesday, September 21st 6:00-7:30pm (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!
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Recently, the Shrewsbury School Committee unanimously approved a set of COVID-19 mitigation protocols for the opening of the school year, which can be found here.
FAQ DOCUMENT
In response to inquiries and to provide even more detailed information, we are providing a Frequently Asked Questions document to you. I hope that this information is helpful as you prepare for the new school year. Please click here to view the FAQ document.
INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR
In addition, we are holding an informational webinar for families at 4:30pm on Monday, August 30 to provide information about our COVID-19 mitigation protocols and to answer questions. The webinar panel will include Dr. Andrea Ciaranello, an infectious disease specialist from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School; Dr. Timothy Gibson, our school physician who practices pediatrics at UMass Memorial Hospital and is on the faculty of the UMass Medical School; and Noelle Freeman, our Director of School Nursing. To join the webinar, go to this link: https://shrewsburyps.zoom.us/j/86710024601.
MORE INFORMATION FOUND AT SHREWSBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEBSITE
We are excited about the start of the new school year next week! The first day of school is September 1 for Grades 1-12 and September 2 for Preschool and Kindergarten. Please go to our website at https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov if you are looking for information about transportation, summer reading, school hours, etc., as you finalize your planning for the return to school. Please also note that due to important staff meetings and training, the School Department's Central Office at the Shrewsbury Town Hall will open at 9:30am on Monday, August 30 and at 11:30am on Tuesday, August 31.
From the Nurses Office
Please Contact Us With Any Health Related Questions or Concerns
Phone: 508-841-8678
Fax: 508-841-8677
Linda Berard, BSN, RN
Sherwood Middle School Nurse
lberard@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Kristin Franger, BSN, RN, NCSN
Sherwood Middle School Nurse
Still Have Questions? We're Here to Help
Please call our Main Office and our Administrative Assistants will help you.
Helen Kvaracein
Email: hkvaracein@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Kristen Ward
Email: krward@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670