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Eagle Update

Archer Glen Elementary | August 24, 2026

Eagle UpdateArcher Glen Elementary | August 24, 2026
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Welcome Back! Welcome Back!

Welcome to the start of an exciting new school year, Archer Glen Eagles!


We have been eagerly anticipating the return of familiar faces and the chance to welcome our new Eagles next week! We worked hard to get the building and materials ready for an incredible school year, and wanted to share a few reminders as families begin to prepare for the students' return next week.


Be sure to check your email Friday afternoon around 3:15 pm! Teachers will be sending out an email to greet students and provide information about their class this year.


On Monday, August 31st, we encourage all 1st through 5th grade families to join us for the Meet and Greet/Supply Night from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Information is shared below and we hope that you will be able to attend.


We have included upcoming important dates within this update so you can get them on your calendar. Please note that our 1:15 early release time on Wednesdays do not start until September 9th. The first day of school, Wednesday, September 2nd, will be a regular dismissal time at 2:15 pm.


This school year is going to be filled with exciting learning opportunities and fun activities! I look forward to seeing our students and families, hearing about all the summer adventures students experienced, watching new friendships develop and making amazing memories together.


See you next week!

Kindly,

Sarah

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

AUGUST

Friday 28 | Class welcome emails sent around 3:15 pm

Monday 31 | Meet & Greet Night, Grades 1-5 only, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm


SEPTEMBER

Tuesday 1 | Kinder Orientation, each 90 minute time slot is assigned by last name alpha order

  • 8:00 - 9:30 am - Last names starting with A-G
  • 10:00 - 11:30 am - Last names starting with H-P
  • 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Last names starting with Q-Z

Wednesday 2 | First Day of School - All Students, 7:55 am - 2:15 pm

Friday 4 | No School for Kindergarten Only (Grades 1-5 still attend)

Monday 7 | No School- Labor Day

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 | No School for Kindergarten Only (Grades 1-5 still attend)

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 | Kindergarten Family Conversations (see email from your Kinder teacher to sign up for a time)

Wednesday 9 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Monday 14 | Archer Glen PAC Meeting in PAC Portable at 4:00 pm

Wednesday 16 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Wednesday 23 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Thursday 24 | Elementary Back to School Night, 5:30-7:00 pm (more info to come soon)

Wednesday 30 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm


OCTOBER

Friday 2 | Archer Glen Fun Run! (more info to come soon)

Monday 5 | Archer Glen PAC Meeting in PAC Portable at 4:00 pm

Wednesday 7 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Friday 9 | No School- State Inservice Day

Wednesday 14 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Friday 16 | School Picture Day!

Meet and Greet Night Meet and Greet Night

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All 1st through 5th Grade students are invited to join our Meet and Greet Night, on Monday, August 31st. This will be an open house event from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and your family can attend any time during that two hour block. Your families will have time to see your child's classroom, meet their teachers, and drop off supplies.


If you ordered a supply kit in the spring they will be waiting for your child in their classroom. If you are purchasing your own supplies, a list of supplies for grades K-5 is linked here. Please note kindergarten students will bring their supplies with them to their orientation day (information for the kinder orientation day is shared below).


If your family needs help with supplies, please see the section below from the SHARE center and they would be more than happy to help!

Kindergarten Information Kindergarten Information

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In order to ensure that our kindergarten students and families have the best start to the year possible, we have a slightly different schedule for kindergarten the first few days of school. This schedule allows parents to get a more detailed welcome to Archer Glen and helps us establish kindergarten class lists that take into account the needs and strengths of each student. We also provide time for all families to meet with their assigned kindergarten teacher prior to the start of the school year. We realize that this schedule can be a bit confusing at first, but we've truly seen the benefits of using the "Ramp Up" model for the last 10+ years, and we hope your family will as well!


Linked here you will find our First Days of Kindergarten Newsletter that has detailed information about each day of the Ramp Up, as well as special no-school days for kindergarten. If you have any questions after looking it over, please feel free to reach out to our main office (contact information at the bottom of this newsletter).

First Day of School First Day of School

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Our first day of school for grades 1-5 will be Wednesday, September 2nd! Kindergarten will also attend a full day.


School begins at 7:55 am and information about drop off and pick up can be found below. Our school day ends at 2:15 pm, with the exception of early release Wednesdays (starting on September 9th) when school is dismissed at 1:15 pm. Please note, that the first day of school will not be an early release day.

Arrival and Dismissal Arrival and Dismissal

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Arrival - Students should arrive at school between 7:45 and 7:55 a.m. Classes begin at 7:55 a.m. Students can use either the Main Entrance or the Activities Entrance to enter the building starting at 7:45 a.m. Students arriving after 7:55 a.m. (tardy) should use the Main Entrance.


Vehicle Drop Off is along the main parking lot sidewalk. Students should exit vehicles from the passenger side. If students need additional assistance exiting the vehicle, vehicles should park in a parking spot so as to not disrupt the flow of traffic in the drop off lane. When exiting the parking lot, vehicles must turn RIGHT only. This helps keep traffic flowing. There is no student drop off in the bus lane. The bus lane must remain clear of all arrival traffic.


Dismissal - Students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m. from exterior classroom doors. On early release Wednesdays, students are released at 1:15 p.m. K-1 students who are walking home need to be picked up by a chaperone. Grades 1-5 can be picked up in the car line, but Kindergarten students must be picked up from the exterior classroom door. Kindergarten students will not be released to the car line by themselves.

Early Release Wednesdays Early Release Wednesdays

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As mentioned above, starting September 9th, each Wednesday will be an early release. All Sherwood schools release one hour early on these days. Early release Wednesdays provide our staff with an important opportunity to collaborate, review student data, and create plans for continued strong instruction throughout the year. We are very grateful for this valuable time, and throughout the year we will be sharing updates of things teachers are working on during their Wednesday collaboration time.

Start your year with Archer Glen Spirit Gear! Start your year with Archer Glen Spirit Gear!

Archer Glen's Back-to-School Spirit Wear Sale ends on 9/14! Help support Archer Glen and gear up for this school year! Save up to 35% sitewide on all items! Show your school pride and buy your spirit wear today! Shop now while savings last! Shop the Archer Glen Spirit Wear Store!

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School Breakfast and Lunch Information School Breakfast and Lunch Information

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Information about lunch and breakfast prices and menus can be found on our Nutrition Department web page linked here. You can also click the link here to find directions for adding money to your child's lunch account. If you would like to apply for our free and reduced lunch program please complete the application linked here.

School Calendar School Calendar

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The Sherwood School Board has approved our school calendar for the 26-27 school year. The calendar can be found on the district calendar webpage linked here.

Share Center and Back to School Resources and Supplies Share Center and Back to School Resources and Supplies

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The SHARE Center is here for all of your back-to-school needs! We have lots of clothing, shoes, backpacks and school supplies -- all ages and sizes!! Click on the link here to learn more about the resources they provide.


For an appointment at the SHARE Center, please contact:

Katie Bouska at kbouska@sherwood.k12.or.us or Ursula Pinto at upinto@sherwood.k12.or.us


You are also welcome to call the SHARE center at (503) 825-5087

Volunteers Volunteers

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The District will be welcoming volunteers back into our school buildings this year. All volunteers will need to complete and have an approved background check on file prior to volunteering (this must be done each school year). The background check process can take 7-10 business days, so please allow sufficient processing time if you are planning to volunteer for a specific event. Once your background check has cleared, please either create or update your HelpCounter account to sign up for volunteer opportunities at Archer Glen. More information on HelpCounter is below.

HelpCounter Volunteer Information HelpCounter Volunteer Information

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If you are looking to volunteer at Archer Glen this year, please sign up using the link shared here. If you are new to Archer Glen you will need to create a new login. Past volunteers can use their old sign in. (Please note that this link does not work well on your phone so you will need to use another device).


ALL parents will need to fill out their information again as the system gets updated each fall. The registration will ask some questions about volunteer preferences, please still answer the questions and select all activities you might be interested in learning more about!


You can find out more information about how to sign up for volunteer opportunities at Archer Glen using HelpCounter by visiting Archer Glen PAC's Instagram handle here.

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PAC Meeting, Monday, 9/14 PAC Meeting, Monday, 9/14

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Calling All Local Business Owners! Calling All Local Business Owners!

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AG PAC Facebook

Connect through PAC's Facebook page for the most up to date news, events, and volunteer opportunities.
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Archer Glen PAC

Check out the PAC website for information about PAC, how to get involved, and other important information.
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Background Check 26-27

All volunteers must complete an annual background check. Use this QR code to get started.

Helpful Information and Past Newsletters Helpful Information and Past Newsletters

Archer Glen Front Office: 503-825-5100

Archer Glen 24-hour Attendance Line: 503-825-5110

  • Sarah Woofter, Principal: swoofter@sherwood.k12.or.us
  • Jennifer Switzer, Administrative Assistant: jswitzer@sherwood.k12.or.us
  • Judy Morales, Attendance Secretary: jmorales@sherwood.k12.or.us
  • Laura Walhood, School Counselor: lwalhood@sherwood.k12.or.us

Helpful Information:

  • New! School Supply Lists for 2026-2027 (English)
  • New! School Supply Lists for 2026-2027 (Spanish)
  • Archer Glen Elementary homepage
  • Archer Glen PAC website
  • District website
  • Enrollment Information
  • School Lunch Menus
  • SHARE Center | (503) 825-5087
  • Sherwood Community Information
  • Sherwood School District Calendar
  • School Boundaries
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About us

Website: https://ag.sherwood.k12.or.us/
Location: 16155 SW Sunset Blvd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: (503) 825-5100

Jennifer Switzer
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