Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | January 27, 2023

Upcoming Dates

FEBRUARY

February 1 | Early Release @ 1:15

February 8 | Early Release @ 1:15

February 15 | Early Release @ 1:15

February 20 President's Day / No School

February 22 | Early Release @ 1:15

February 24 | Dental Screenings (more info. below)

February 28 | Vision Screenings

February 28 | Family STEM Night @ Ridges Elementary, 6:00 pm - 7:00pm

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SSD Community Forum

The Sherwood School District will be hosting a Community Forum on the topic of a potential education levy next Monday. Community members are invited to attend this forum to learn more about the education levy, ask questions, and share feedback.

Date: Monday, January 30th

Location: Ridges Elementary Community Room (next to main front entrance)

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

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Kindergarten Open House

Save the date! Kindergarten Open House will take place on March 2 from 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm. More information will be coming in the coming weeks.

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Middleton Spelling Bee

3rd-5th grade students had the opportunity to participate in classroom Spelling Bees in early January. The top spellers will be competing in the School Spelling Bee on Friday, February 3 at 1:00 in the Middleton cafeteria. Families are invited to attend and will need to check in at the front office. We look forward to seeing you.

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Staff Appreciation Week

Please see attached flyer from the Middleton PAC for details for Staff Appreciation week coming up Feb 6-10! This year, PAC is asking Middleton families to help supply a few of the items needed for appreciation week. See sign up genius for ways to help make this a special week for our staff! Staff favorites are linked for your reference as well.

OHA Information on "Caring for Your Teeth"

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Character Trait of the Month

January's Character Trait is Responsibility. Being responsible means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your actions. A responsible person looks out for the well-being of others and understands we have a party to play in making the world a better place. What a great time of year to start fresh with new goals of being more responsible. Teach your kids ways they can be responsible in your home, school, and our community. If you need ideas to teach responsibility with books to read, family activities, or community events let PAC Volunteer coordinator Melissa Horton know. gmpschorton@gmail.com

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Volunteering

There are many opportunities to volunteer at Middleton. All volunteers will need to a) complete a background check and b) submit a proof of vaccination or receive approval for a vaccination exception.

Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks may take up to 10 days to process.
Proof of vaccination are submitted to the Middleton front office in person or via email (mwunnicke@sherwood.k12.or.us). This can be done on the first day of volunteering. Vaccination exception forms, if needed, can be found here: Medical Exception Request or Religious Exception Request. Completed exception forms are emailed to Steve Emmert at semmert@sherwood.k12.or.us. Exceptions may take up to 14 days to process.

Resources for Parents of Early Learners

Are you the parent of a child age 0-5? If so, please see the flyers below for more information on upcoming events specifically for parents of early learners!

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School Board Recognition Month

The Sherwood School District is joining Oregon's other 196 school districts in celebrating January as "School Board Recognition Month." As volunteers, our school board members spend countless hours year-round working to serve the students, staff, parents, and community members of Sherwood, with a focus on providing the best possible education opportunities for K-12 learners in our district. Please join us in thanking our Board of Directors for their dedication and service to our schools!

Community-Based Events and Announcements

The Sherwood School District has a Community-Based webpage on the Sherwood School District website with information and links for all Sherwood area sports and events. Please click on Community for a direct link to the webpage.