SMS Weekly Update

Thank you for your continued support of our SMS programs and staff. As Staff Appreciation Week approaches, it’s a great time to think about something you can do to help embolden the spirits of our dedicated and hard working staff. Through thick and thin, SMS staff is steadfast, because they truly care about the lives of our students and the greater community. Our staff is deserving of your recognition, so feel free to do something simple to brighten a staff member’s day; a little appreciation goes a long way!

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)

February 22

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

Additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar

and the revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.

February 6 -10

Help the PSO spoil our 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.

- SMS Parent Support Organization

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.

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 or more information.

If you did not have the chance to view last week’s District Newsletter, please click the following link for some important information:

Sherwood Schools: District Updates