Principal's Update

“Extended Learning” is a 30-minute block on our master schedule here at Hawks View. During this time, students are often participating in extension or intervention activities. As an extension activity, a group of 3rd grade girls organized, planned and presented to Mrs. Mitchell about their desire to build a school garden. These girls were thoughtful in their presentation, had it well organized and were able to respond to potential concerns/questions. While a larger school garden won’t take place during this school year, you’ll likely see the addition of some colorful flower pots around the school soon! Their enthusiasm and joy for gardening was evident!

The Hawks View Site Council has open positions for the 23-24 school year and we hope you will consider joining the team! Site Council meetings are held four times a year from 2:30 - 3:30. The purpose of the team is to provide feedback around school improvement goals and learn more about operations and systems within our school. Additionally, it's an opportunity to hear about recent and upcoming events happening in our building. The positions are open to any interested parent/guardians who will work alongside staff and the principal. If you are interested, please complete this form by May 26th. Thank you!

The Hawks View staff realizes that parents provide valuable information regarding their child’s placement. While we do not take requests for specific teachers, parent input will be carefully considered in the formation of classes for the 2023-2024 school year. Our class placement process is a collaborative one and our Placement Team takes into account a number of factors when forming classes: personalities, academic levels, learning styles, learning needs, and student compatibility. We look at each student as an individual and as a member of a diverse class. This information will be given careful consideration. Every effort will be made to provide the most appropriate educational setting for your child and to establish well-balanced classrooms.

This is not a teacher request form. We currently do not know teacher assignments for next year, so please do not base your feedback on a specific teacher.

Please complete this survey by 5 pm on Sunday, May 14th, 2023.

Just a reminder that as a part of our November School Board Meeting, the district updated our school calendar to reflect the following changes:

• Spring conferences have been canceled. Conference dates at elementary (May 11-12) will become full school days and we will have school next Thursday and Friday.

• Last day of school for K-11 students will move from Thursday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 13. Elementary students will be dismissed at 11:15 am on the 13th.

• June 15-16, 2023 will be District-wide Furlough days and all school facilities and buildings will be closed

An updated school calendar can be found by clicking on the link under Upcoming Dates at the top of the page.

Sign-ups are now open for this summer's Cheerleading Kids Camp, hosted by our very own SHS Bowmen Cheerleaders! This year's participants will learn chants, cheers, dances and basic stunting, and will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a halftime performance at an SHS Varsity football game next fall.

Dates: August 21-23, 9am-Noon *There will be a showcase for friends and family on August 23 at 11:45am*

Cost: $150 per child *includes a camp t-shirt and goodie bag*

Where: Sherwood High School Main Gym

For more information, see the flyer below. To register, please visit https://forms.gle/WHcGffJ27RVjANH39

Next week our district is hosting the final two Town Hall events on the topic of the proposed education levy (Measure #34-323):

• Facebook Live Town Hall on Monday, May 8 starting at 6pm; to participate, please visit our District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sherwoodschooldistrict88J/

• In-person Town Hall on Friday, May 12 starting at 9am at the Sherwood Police Station Community Room