SMS Weekly Update

We hope you had a wonderful Spring Break, and are settling back in the school routine. We have had a great week here at SMS and are looking forward to some fun upcoming events.

April 10

• Langer’s Bowling Band Fundraiser, Langer’s Entertainment Center

April 11

• Outdoor School Family Information Night, 6:00pm, SMS Commons

• PAX Parent Workshop, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Hawks View Elementary

April 12

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

April 14

• Outdoor School Opt Out Deadline

• Honor Band

April 15

• Honor Band

April 19

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

April 21

• Spring Staff vs. Student Volleyball Game

• Outdoor School Forms Deadline

April 22

• NAMI Community Presentation, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, District Office

• OMEA District 14 Solo Ensemble

April 25-28

• ELA Testing

April 26

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20 pm

• Student Services Parent Partnership Meeting, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, District Office

April 28

• Pentagames Competition

• Progress Reporting Period 3 Ends

Additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar

and the Revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.

Starting April 3rd 2023: In order to increase efficiency during student pick up and drop off, the small parking lot (as shown below marked with an X) will be closed from 7:30 am - 9:00 am, and 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership in making our parking lots as safe and effective as possible!

Please note the map below.

Oregon's Statewide Assessments in science, mathematics, and English language arts will begin in April for students in grades 3-8. Scheduled testing will take place during the school day. For additional information on the State Assessments from the Oregon Department of Education, please review the following link.

While no single test can give a complete picture of your child’s progress, statewide tests provide information to students and families, as well as to educators and administrators about what educational approaches are working and where additional resources are needed. Your child’s participation is important to ensure schools and districts receive the targeted resources they need to help all students succeed. Districts are rated on their participation levels as well as student performance on this exam.

Oregon law (ORS 329.479) permits parents and adult students to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting a form to the school the student attends. If you decide to opt your child out of the math and/or ELA state assessments, please submit the following form to your child’s teacher or the front office by April 7, 2023 to best support our school with planning.

• English combined 30-day notice and opt-out form

• ​Spanish combined 30-day notice and opt-out form

• Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)

• Vietnamese, Russian, German, French

• Tagalog, Japanese, Korean, Arabic

Northwest Outdoor School and Sherwood Middle School will host a Family Information Night on April 11th, at 6 PM, in the SMS Commons. This will be an opportunity to obtain more information and ask questions regarding Outdoor School. There will also be time after the event to talk with an Outdoor School Official if you have questions of a personal nature.

Remember, April 14th is the deadline to opt your 6th grader out of Outdoor School this year.

Questions? Contact Associate Principal Nick Sidlin Nsidlin@sherwood.k12.or.us

(503) 825 - 5506

PAX Tools is a collection of evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to improve cooperation and self-regulation with youth. PAX Tools draws on decades of science to create strategies that support parents, youth workers, and other caring adults to create a nurturing environment that ultimately helps kids thrive!

Join us April 11th from 5 to 7 pm at Hawks View to learn about PAX tools. Contact Alyssa Thompson to RSVP athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us.

The SHARE Center is happy to partner with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to host a morning of mental health education, support, and resources for parents of school-age youth.

Join us at the District Office on April 22nd at 9am-1pm for a day of learning and community with NAMI. NAMI has presented in neighboring school districts and is a non-profit organization that works to educate the community on Mental Health awareness.

Student Services will be hosting a Parent Partnership meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 4:00pm-5:30pm at the District Office located at 21920 SW Sherwood Blvd. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about school-based disability services and network with professionals and parents who have a passion for supporting students with disabilities. Our April meeting will be focused on Section 504. Please RSVP via email to Angela Thiemann athiemann@sherwood.k12.or.us.

April 28, 2023

This is a math competition for 7th and 8th graders, composed of both individual and team events. If you're interested in representing SMS in this competition please see Ms. Grimm for more information.

Incoming Freshmen, your love and support of Sherwood is needed! Join Bowmen Cheer next year! Bowmen Cheer Tryouts are scheduled and we are looking for athletes to join us! Our cheerleaders are sideline and competitive athletes who embody school spirit for SHS and our community. Regardless of prior experience levels, you can tryout and see if cheer is for you.

Tryout Clinics are May 10, 11, and 12, 5:30-8:00 PM at SHS

Tryout Day is one of: May 16, 17, or 18 5:00-8:00 PM at SHS

Complete this interest form and additional information and a Tryout Packet will be emailed to you. We look forward to seeing you. Go Bowmen!

Bowmen Cheer Tryout Interest Form

Are you looking for more information about the proposed education levy for our school district? Visit www.sherwood.k12.or.us/levy for information and updates about Measure #34-323 on the May 16, 2023 ballot.

There will also be two more Town Hall meetings on the topic of the levy; community members are encouraged to attend these meetings to learn more about the levy and ask questions:

• Tuesday, April 18 – 5:30-7:00pm at the Archer Glen Elementary Cafeteria
• Friday, May 12 – 9:00-10:30am at the Sherwood Police Department Community Room

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 more information.

Pre-Kindergarten applications are open at Hawks View, Middleton, and Ridges! Our programs provide high quality early learning opportunities for typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities.

There are 20 slots available at each site. The registration form can be found here. For more information or questions contact Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us.

Do you have or a child age birth-to-6 years old and live in the Sherwood Community? Come join us on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm for our drop-in community time in the Family Connection Center, Portable 42 at Hawks View. This is a chance for you and your child to come together with other children and parents of similar ages to play, build connections and community. Please email Alyssa Thompson at athompson@sherwood.k12.or.us for more information.