SMS Weekly Update

A big thank you to the SMS families who donated goodies, and to all those who helped make our Staff Appreciation Week so special. Shout out to the SMS Parent Support Organization for their amazing decorations, treats and more! Senestraro Orthodontics, thank you for providing a delicious lunch, and to Symposium Coffee for the drink cards, your gifts were much appreciated!

February 14

• Valentine’s Day

February 15

• Immunization Exclusion Day

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

February 17

• Neon Dance & Activity Day - Activity Schedule

February 20

• Presidents Day - No School (possible inclement weather make-up day)

February 22

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

February 26

• Outdoor School Open House, 4:00pm - 5:00pm (see below for more details)

March 1

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

March 8

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

March 9

• Spring Choir Concert, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Sherwood High School Auditorium

March 10

• End of Trimester 2

March 12

• Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 13

• Teacher Workday - No School

March 14

• Middle School Choral Festival, 9:00am - 12:00pm, Chehalem Cultural Center

March 15

• Early Release, dismissal at 2:20pm

Additional events may be viewed on the Sherwood Middle School Calendar

and the revised 2022-2023 District Calendar.

Valentine's Day is Tuesday, February 14th, and the Nutrition Services Team is celebrating by including a packaged cookie with each school lunch. Please be advised that these cookies contain soy, wheat, and eggs (and may contain milk, peanuts, or tree nuts), and will not be included with gluten-free meals or for students flagged with a severe peanut allergy.

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.

Saturday, February 25

Parenting and Mental Health, a morning workshop all about addressing the youth mental health crisis. It will feature presentations from both parents and youth who have dealt with mental health challenges, information on specific mental health challenges kids face, tools parents can use with children and families in their community, and talks from local mental health professionals who know what your kids are going through. The event is taking place at the Sherwood School District Office, in the multipurpose room.

The event is free, and open to parents, caregivers and other adults who interact with youth. It's not limited to parents of children with mental health conditions, because we believe a whole community should be knowledgeable about mental health!

Please view this flier for additional details.

Or click on the following link to register for the event:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parenting-and-mental-health-tickets-422928629917

May 23 - 26 (more details to come)

Open House on February 26, from 4-6 PM, at Trickle Creek Outdoor School

You are invited to come get a feel for all the fun outdoor learning that is right around the corner!

Although there will be three different sites for outdoor school this year, the open house for all sites will be held at Trickle Creek Outdoor School. Please view this flier for more details.

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

Please remind students that they need to be walking their bikes on the SMS campus. Recently we have noticed that students are riding quickly through crowds creating a safety concern. Remember, it is also the law for students on bikes and skateboards to wear a helmet until they are 16. Thank you for your partnership in keeping all students at SMS safe.

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.

The Sherwood School District Nutrition Services Department currently has two openings that could be perfect for stay-at-home-parents. Both positions are 4.25 hours per day, during school days (while kids are in school!). One position is at Hawks View Elementary and the other is at Sherwood High School.

If you are interested in job opportunities within the Sherwood School District, please visit https://sherwood.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx.

If you did not have the chance to view the most recent District Newsletter, please click the following link for some important information:

Sherwood Schools: District Updates