SMS Weekly Update

Freaky Friday is Upon Us!

Our Freaky Friday family event is happening today at 5:00 pm.

Enter if you dare... Through the SMS Activities Entrance, and explore the Spooktacular sights, delicious treats, and exciting games.

Students must show their I.D. or StudentVue (no exceptions) along with their dance ticket upon reentry for the student dance, happening from 8pm to 9:30pm.

Important reminder: Non-Medical, costume masks are not permitted at tonight's event due to safety concerns. All weapons and look-alikes, such as squirt guns, may not be brought, possessed, used, or hidden on school property.

We hope you will join us for this night of festivities!

Earlier this week the PE team partnered with our PSO and put on the first annual Monster Dash. Students completed an obstacle course out on the track with parent volunteers hiding and jumping out in order to surprise students. It was such a treat to watch and the students had a blast!

It has also been fun to continue to see the exciting options that students are choosing for Flex. We love enjoying the Eras Tour excitement that Suzanne Gilmer is bringing to the counseling center. Angi Scott's class enjoyed Playdough and movie time, and Brittany Patterson hosted watercolors.

Take a look at some highlight photos below.

October 25

• Early Release, Dismissal at 2:26 pm

October 26

• Conferences, 4:45pm - 8:00pm, SMS Gym and Commons

October 27

• Conferences, 8:00am - 12:00pm, SMS Gym and Commons

November 1

• Half Day for Students, Dismissal at 12:00 pm

November 3

• Student of the Month Breakfast

November 9

• Veterans Day Breakfast

November 10

• Veterans Day Holiday - No School

November 15

• Early Release, Dismissal at 2:26 pm

November 20 -24

• Thanksgiving Break - No School

Additional events may be viewed on the SMS Calendar and the District Calendar.

Front Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:45pm

Student Hours: 8:45 am - 3:26 pm (Except on scheduled Early Release days)

Doors Open to Students: 8:30 am (Main Entrance and Activities Entrance)

October 26, 4:45pm - 8:00pm

October 27, 8:00am - 12:00pm

Conferences will be done in the "Arena Style" again this year, where parents and guardians are invited to drop-in for unscheduled meetings with their students teachers. Families are invited to come and discuss their student during any of these conference times.

Want to more about standards-based grading? Need assistance using technology platforms such as ParentVue or Canvas? Our district Teaching & Learning staff will be hosting tables during our conferences to provide extra support and answer questions on these topics.

Cold and flu season is here and we are already out of supplies! If you are able to donate, please bring disinfecting wipes and facial tissues to the front office. There will also be a table set up at Conferences for drop-off of these items. Thank you!

We had a great initial Builders Club turnout and are looking forward to keeping the momentum going. The Builders Club is a casual, friendly place for middle school students to gain leadership experience and engage in volunteer opportunities throughout our local and global community. Participants will also have the opportunity to be part of Kiwanis, an international volunteer organization that continues into high school and beyond.

We had some additional information that we would like to share with you, especially because some of the dates are fast approaching.

UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS

Friday, Oct. 20 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Volunteers attending Freaky Friday can distribute information about supporting UNICEF USA Start Strong: Zambia Overview

Saturday, Oct. 28 Kiwanis One Day…Adopt-a-Road Kiwanis volunteers will be meeting at 10:30 am in the parking lot of Sherwood Middle School to beautify Meineke Road. You are welcome to attend. Dress for the weather and bring gloves if you have any.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Trick or Treaters can distribute information about how to support UNICEF USA Start Strong: Zambia. Overview

Thursday, Nov. 2 After School Meeting W27 3:30-4:20 (Permission Form)

Thursday, Nov. 16 After School Meeting W27 3:30-4:20 (Permission Form)

Linked is a Kiwanis newsletter that has additional information about Kiwanis, including information about the Key Club at Sherwood High School and the Builders Club at Sherwood Middle School.

If your student is interested in helping, "build a better future", there are two ways they can participate. They can sign up to attend an activity during Choice Flex. We will also meet after school on the 1st and Third Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in room W27. There will be an activity bus. Again, participation in Builders Club, both the after school activities and Choice Flex Programs, are entirely optional and students can do any combination that works best for them.

Students staying after school must complete the linked Builders Club permission form.

"I ordered new coats for my kids and for convenience I had them shipped to their school's lost and found section". Does this sound familiar?

The Builders Club recently tackled our school’s Lost & Found.

If your student is missing a favorite hoodie, jacket, water bottle, or lunch box, encourage them to check the newly organized lost and found in the lower commons.

We visit historical sites in NYC, Washington DC & Pennsylvania, as well as go to a baseball game and a Broadway play. This is truly a great trip; one where memories are made, 8th graders expand their knowledge of the world around them, and so many sites are seen!

Flyers are available in the front office. You can also email smsgoeseast@gmail.com for more information. Deadline to register is November 1. We need a minimum of 20 students to sign-up or the trip could be potentially cancelled.

This is a non-school sponsored event.

Our next Student of the Month Breakfast will be held on November 3rd. This month's theme is Communication. Students will be selected next week and the families of selected students will be notified on October 27th.

Sherwood Middle School Leadership is inviting you to celebrate a Veteran in your life. On Thursday, November 9th, there will be Sherwood Middle School's continued tradition of a Veteran's Day Breakfast; where we can recognize and celebrate those who have served in our Armed Forces.

Whether you have a relative, or even a close family friend, we encourage you to take this opportunity. If you don't know anyone personally who has served, a student can still have the chance to adopt a Veteran of our Sherwood Community.

Please take a look at the Veterans Day Brunch slide show (linked here) for more information and how you can sign up to be a part of this amazing event! On the last slide of the presentation will be links where you can sign a Veteran up for the breakfast, or opt to volunteer to adopt a Veteran for the breakfast.

We look forward to celebrating the amazing Veterans of our community with you!

Join us for the next Student Services Parent Partnership meeting on Wednesday, October 25th from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Sherwood School District Office! These meetings provide an opportunity to build positive connections and learn more about special education and Section 504. Please RSVP to Angela Thiemann at 503-825-5035 or athiemann@sherwood.k12.or.us.