SMS Weekly Update

Dear SMS Family,

SMS will host drop-in parent teacher conferences on Thursday, October 24 from 4:30 PM-8:00 PM and again on Friday, October 25 from 10:00AM-12:00PM. There will be pre-scheduled conferences for some families from 8:00 AM-10:00 AM on Friday and teachers or teams will reach out to you in advance if you are invited to a pre-scheduled meeting. There will also be an information table for any questions related to Standards Based Grading. We are excited to make connections with families and share the incredible work that students have been doing with our community next week.

On a more serious note, in an effort to help educate our Sherwood families about the national concern regarding the use of opioids and the increase in overdose deaths of individuals regarding fentanyl exposure or use, our school and district would like you all to read this notification letter that covers information about opioids as well as the benefits of having Naloxone on our school campuses.

Lastly, we are eagerly looking forward to our Freaky Friday Carnival event tomorrow from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. This is a fantastic event for middle school and elementary students and we welcome the entire community to come join us and enjoy the event at SMS.

Sincerely,

Andy

Oct. 18

• Picture Retakes
• Freaky Friday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Freaky Friday Dance 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm SMS Students Only

Oct. 24

• Conferences 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Arena Style

Oct. 25

• NO SCHOOL

• Conferences 8:00 am - 10:00 am (teacher scheduled)
• Conferences 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Arena Style

Oct. 30

• Mod Pizza fundraiser (Online Checkout code: MODGIVES 25)

Nov. 1

• No School
• Professional Development Day

Additional events may be viewed on the SMS Calendar and the District Calendar.

Front Office 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

Student Hours 8:45 am - 3:26 pm (M/T/Th/F)

Student Hours 8:45 am - 2:26 pm (W-Early Release)

Doors Open to Students 8:30 am

We have a Kia key fob in the office on a distinguishable key chain. If you can describe the key chain, we would like to get the fob back to you. Please call our office, 503-825-5500 for assistance.

This year, Sherwood Middle School is excited to team up with TMG Cares, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting our community, to launch a Sock Drive for Foster Kids.

Starting on Monday October 21 through November 8, SMS Flight Time classes will participate by collecting both youth and adult-sized socks. We invite community members to contribute by dropping off new socks at the SMS front office. Students will bring socks to their Flight Time classes, ensuring that we gather as many contributions as possible!

Let's make this sock drive a huge success and show our support for foster children!

This project is in honor of Isaac Schweitzer, as part of our commitment to community service through our Sherwood Middle School Service Club.

Each year, Nov. 1 marks the beginning of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in Mexico. The holiday is a day of remembrance for those who have passed away. The belief is that on this day, the spirits of the dead return to the living world to visit their families. To honor their loved ones, families commemorate the day by creating ofrendas, the Spanish word for offerings, for Día de los Muertos. In recognition of this holiday, and Hispanic Heritage Month recently concluding, the Latino Student Club will be celebrating at SMS by decorating and displaying an ofrenda for loved family members and pets. We would like to offer this opportunity to any and all students in the SMS community. Please see the attached picture for an example of the type of ofrenda that we would like to display. Students may bring your Shoebox Ofrenda to Señora Pruitt in Room W32. Please bring them before Friday, October 25th in order to be displayed.Room W32. You can bring them any time but the deadline to display will be Friday, October 25th

To enhance our students' physical education experience, the SMS PE department is looking to add ping pong tables to our equipment inventory. If you have a ping pong table in good working condition that you no longer use, please consider donating it to our program. We are able to come pick up the tables at your location. Please contact dgrubb@sherwood.k12.or.us to make arrangements. Thank you for your support!

You can support SMS Events & Leadership by eating MOD Pizza! On Wednesday, October 30th, let MOD Pizza staff members know you are there for the SMS Fundraiser OR, if order online, with the code: MODGIVES25. This event is valid for the entire day!

• Coming Soon--Scholastic Book Fair
• OBOB books are here! have your student visit the Media Center for more information and to check out this year's titles.
• Please remind your students to come to school each day with a fully charged Chromebook.

This year our school district will continue to focus on improving student attendance to help our students have the best possible school experience. Your child's regular attendance in school encourages academic and social-emotional success.

Missed days add up quickly: When a student misses as few as two days a month, that’s 10% of the school year. This can make catching up or feeling connected feel overwhelming. Students with solid attendance are much more likely to be successful and have a positive school experience - starting as young as kindergarten!

We will send attendance notifications home each trimester to all families so you are aware of your child’s current/overall attendance rate. We will also communicate with families regarding attendance concerns. We appreciate your partnership and want to see your child at school each day!

Here are a few of the resources available to help support your child/family with regular attendance:

• In need of assistance with food, clothing, or school supplies? Contact our SHARE Center today at 503-825-5087, or email our Family Resource Coordinator Amy Gillett at agillett@sherwood.k12.or.us.

• Does your child have a recurring illness or dental issue, and need access to care? Contact our Health Services Department at 503-825-5093 or health@sherwood.k12.or.us for referrals to community resources or to speak with one of our school nurses.

• Is your child in need of support for their mental/emotional health? Contact our Mental Health Coordinator Chelsie Vukovich at 503-825-5034 or cvukovich@sherwood.k12.or.us.

Does your child need greater academic support? Reach out directly to your child’s teacher(s), or contact your school’s office for assistance.

Do any of the below items look familiar to you? We are busting at the seams. All items remaining will be donated after conferences on Oct. 25.

It is very helpful if you label your student's lunch boxes, water bottles and clothes. We make multiple attempts to get the items back to your student when we find labeled items!

We are looking for a parent volunteer to help out with our Tabletop Gaming Club. It is held on Tuesdays from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information, please call Kristi at 503-825-5510. You will need to have a background check for this year and can be done here.

Would you like to volunteer during our lunches to help in the lunchroom, help check-out recess equipment or supervise the game room? We are looking for two parents to help every lunch period. Please review this sign-up and make sure you have a current background check.

National School Lunch Week celebrates the importance of a nutritious school lunch in fueling students for success. In the 2023-2024 School Year alone, the SSD Nutrition Team served over 217,000 meals to our students. That is a lot of meals!

The Nutrition Team is celebrating by hosting a raffle contest. Next week, each student participating in School Lunch will receive a raffle entry (limit one entry per day). On Friday, we will announce the winner of this year’s prize, an Instax Mini Polaroid Camera (courtesy of our industry partners).

Happy National School Lunch Week!

We are looking for volunteers for Freaky Friday. You will need to have already completed a background check.

We need more volunteers for Freaky Friday! We promise you that you will have so much fun helping kids and parents have fun!

Buy your Freaky Friday tickets today and pick them up at the event! Just scan the QR code in the infographic and you can complete your purchase.

We are looking for photos to use in the yearbook. Photos can be shared in Treering designated folders via the app or website. If you need help sharing, contact Alison.jedan@treering.com.

Monthly themes:

October: Freaky Friday

September: 1st day of school & fall sports and activities

Yearbooks are 10% off through October so purchase NOW and customize anytime throughout the year. Must be purchased by May 1st to get your book in time for the end of year signing events.

*ALL STUDENTS MUST SELECT YOUR 24-25 FLIGHT TIME TEACHER FROM THE DROP DOWN BOX WHEN ORDERING. This can be found in Student/Parent Vue.

Incoming SMS new students: Your school code is 101612219220699 which is different from your elementary school treering code. You can still login under the same treering account but will add your SMS code to purchase and customize your 2 FREE pages in your book. This code is also shown on the flyer. On Facebook: "Sherwood Middle School PSO" shares Yearbook info throughout the year as well as the SMS Newsletter.

It's time for the 2024 SHS Booster Club Annual Auction. This year, come ready to WIN BIG for our Bowmen athletes with the addition of a Casino Night! This unforgettable evening will feature classic Casino Games, delicious food and drinks, incredible casino prizes and auction items, plus excellent company, all in support of our Student-Athletes.

November 9th, 2024 5pm-9pm @ the beautiful Chehalem Cultural Center

Individual tickets are $80 each or grab your friends and buy a table for 8 for $600 ($40 discount!) - this includes dinner and drinks plus $10 of script to get you started!

Get your tickets today!!

https://fundraiser.bid/SHSBoosterClub2024

You can also Pre-Register for the Blackjack Tournament and Texas Hold 'Em Tournaments - all on the website.

Can't make it for the big night? Participate in our online Auction Nov. 4th-9th!

Questions? Contact haley.ellis@sherwoodboosterclub.com

See you November 9th!

LET'S GO BOWMEN!

“SHARE is a place for families to seek information, resources, and support services. The SHARE Center’s purpose is to strengthen community partnerships and decrease barriers related to student success, thereby improving the ability of all children and families to engage fully in a positive school experience”. - SHARE Center, Sherwood School District (please visit this page for more information)

If you need support obtaining school supplies, please reach out to the Share Center.