Principal's Update

The 2024-2025 District calendar can be found here

Student hours: 7:55-2:15 (M, T, Th, F)

Student hours: 7:55-1:15 (W-Early Release)

Office hours: 7:45-3:30

Doors Open to Students: 7:30

December

Friday 6 | PAC Bingo Night @ 6:00 (Students must be accompanied by an adult)

Saturday & Sunday 7 & 8 | Bottle Drop Weekend 10-4:00

Tuesday 10 | Winter Choir Concert @ 6:30

Wednesday 11 | Early Release @ 1:15

Thursday 12 | PAC Meeting @ 5:30

Friday 13 | Last Day for Food Drive!

Monday 16 -20 | Spirit Week! More Info Coming Soon!

Wednesday 18 | Early Release @ 1:15

Mon 23-Fri 1/3 | Winter Break

January

Monday 6 | Professional Development Day - No School

Tuesday 7 | Welcome back!

Our Canned Food Drive kicked off this week. Our 5th grade committee has been busy sorting and counting the canned goods as we work to reach our goal of 6,000 items! It’s the season of giving and we are so grateful for all of the donations that have come in already!

Here’s a glimpse into PE this week. Kids were working on balance and coordination with balloons and learning the fundamentals of hockey. Our students are so fortunate to have extended PE time this year as it allows for more movement and skill building!

In support of our Character Trait of the Month (Gratitude), our PAC has helped to assemble a winter display in our building. Students and staff were able to write what they are grateful for on the snowflakes - it definitely adds cheer to our school! In addition, classrooms filled up their gratitude jars for the ways in which they are grateful.

Join us for Bingo Night, 6:00-7:30pm, tomorrow night! Bring your friends and family, test your luck, and see if you can shout “Bingo” first! One free Bingo board for every participant, with additional boards available at .50¢ each. Hot dogs, snacks, candy and water available for purchase. This is not a drop-off event, all students need to be accompanied by an adult.

Spanish flyer can be found HERE.

Do you need a little help getting things under the tree this year for your children? We have a “Holiday Shopping” experience set up for you!

Schedule an appointment today!

• Amy - 503-825-5087 agillett@sherwood.k12.or.us
• Ursula - 503-825-5085 upinto@sherwood.k12.or.us

During this season of gratefulness and giving, please consider donating to the Sherwood Education Foundation’s Clicking for Kids campaign. All monies raised go directly to fund teacher grants across the Sherwood School District. The campaign runs throughout December. Please CLICK this link Clicking for kids — SEF or visit our website to donate!

www.sherwoodeducationfoundation.org

Our lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, etc. Please remind your student(s) to go by and check for lost items. If you would like to come in and look, you are welcome to come in after the kids have left for the day at 2:30. All unclaimed items will be donated at winter break.

With the falling leaves and the changing temperatures, before long it will once again be time to plan for possible inclement weather days. In the event of school closures or delays related to weather, our district will use the following methods of communication:

• ParentSquare– This is a school-to-home communication tool that will send district or school-level alerts, newsletters, or announcements to the parent/guardian information on file with the school. If your email address or phone number has changed, please update your contact information with your child’s school office.

• District Website – All high-priority alerts will be posted to the main SSD website (look for a red or green alert bar at the top of the page).

• District Social Media – The District is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sherwoodschooldistrict88J or on Twitter at twitter.com/SherwoodSD

• FlashAlert – All emergency alerts and inclement weather closures/delays will be broadcast via FlashAlert. This is a free subscription service that alerts users via text or app notifications. Sign up at www.flashalert.net/signup or by downloading the FlashAlert app on your smartphone. If you have signed up for FlashAlert previously, please sign in to make sure your subscription is current. If you are not subscribed to our channel, you can search for “Sherwood Sch. Dist.” to sign up for our district’s alerts.

Please view the updated Parent/Student Handbook Addendum for 2024-2025 here. It can also be found on the Hawks View website under the School Info tab, and then Student Body Handbooks.

I want to draw your attention to the section regarding homework, as it pertains to absences. We realize that some families extend vacations during the holidays. Please know that teachers are not required to gather and send work for students to do while on vacation. Below is the language from the Handbook:

When a child is missing school for a family vacation, the teacher may decide whether sending home classroom activities and missed homework is relevant and/or appropriate. Parents should communicate and give teachers advanced notice regarding any planned absences.

Oregon is committed to preparing every learner with academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school. Oregon’s statewide assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are fully aligned to Oregon’s State Standards and provide students in grades 3-8 and 11, along with their families, one measure of academic achievement and growth.

Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and/or Mathematics by submitting an annual form. The opt out form will be provided at least 30 days prior to the start of testing. Testing will be in the spring. Specific testing windows will be shared at a later date.

The Annual Notice of Statewide Tests linked below provides additional information about state testing requirements.

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - English

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Spanish

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Simplified Chinese

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Traditional Chinese

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Korean

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Russian

Annual Notice of Statewide Tests - Vietnamese

Community-Based Events and Announcements - Check often for new events/sports info

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Hawks View PAC website

PAC Hawks Shop (Apparel)

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Sherwood School District Calendar 2024-2025

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Phone: (503) 825-5400