Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | March 8, 2024

Middleton UpdateMiddleton Elementary | March 8, 2024

Middleton Families,

This week was filled with fun activities. Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade classrooms learned about composting with worms from Oregon Metro. Students learned about decomposition, composting, worm anatomy, and the elements living organisms need to survive. This hands-on presentation was a special treat! Hope you have a great weekend and we'll see you next week.


With appreciation,

Mili

Upcoming Dates

March 13 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

March 15 | Teacher Work Day/No School

March 20 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

March 25-29 | Spring Break

April 3 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

April 4 | Rescheduled Kindergarten Open House @ 3:30-6:00 PM

April 5 | Horseshoe Hop Family Dance @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Cafeteria

April 10 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

April 11 | PAC Meeting @ 4:00-5:00 PM, Cafeteria

April 11 | SMS 5th Grade Parent Night @ 6:00-7:30, SMS

April 17 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

April 24 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

April 26 | Family Movie Night

Electronic Report Cards- Starting Trimester 2

The Sherwood School District will provide families with electronic report cards for all students, starting with the report cards for Trimester 2. As we move to this paperless option, report card delivery to all families will default to "paperless-only," and paper report cards will no longer be mailed home.


Additionally, we will be implementing a new platform called ParentSquare to facilitate digital report card delivery. Once grades are finalized, you will receive a secure link by email/text to access your child’s report cards using the ParentSquare website or mobile app. Login instructions will come closer to the report card delivery date. Report cards will also continue to be available through ParentVUE.


If you would prefer to receive a paper copy of your child’s report card, you can opt out of the electronic-only option in your ParentVUE account. For opt-out instructions, please visit our website at https://sherwood.k12.or.us/electronic-report-cards/ or contact your school office for assistance.

Middleton PreK Enrollment Open

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We are excited to share that our Middleton PreK class is open for registration! Our PreK is open to students who are age 4 on or before September 1, 2024 and is taught by a certified teacher. More information about our PreK program, and information about interest forms can be found here.

Character Trait of the Month

Last month we recognized one student from each classroom that demonstrated kindness. This month, our character trait is optimism. Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future. Optimism is keeping your head up when you aren't winning a game or having a good attitude when you experience a challenge. At the end of the month teachers will select one student from their class that demonstrated optimism all month. All of the winners will receive a special certificate.

Join Us for our Annual Instructional Materials Review Night

Attention all parents, caregivers, and community members!


Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Instructional Materials Review Night! This special event is your chance to preview and provide feedback on the instructional materials being considered for adoption by our district.


Join us on March 12, 2024, anytime between 4:30-6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the District Office.


Your input is invaluable as we strive to select the best resources to support student learning. You’ll get:

  • A firsthand look at the piloted instructional materials for next school year

  • Opportunities to share your thoughts and suggestions

  • Collaborative discussions with fellow parents/caregivers and community members



We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Teaching & Learning Department at psalm@sherwood.k12.or.us.

2024-25 Kindergarten Families

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Check out this Kindergarten Special Edition Newsletter for all things Kindergarten. Please feel welcome to share this with any incoming Kindergarten families as well.

Celebrate Middleton Staff

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Has a Middleton staff member gone above and beyond for you or your child? We would love to hear about your experience and celebrate that staff member. You are invited to nominate any staff member in the building to be recognized using the super quick form linked here.

State Testing Notice

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 school front office by Friday, April 12 to best support our school with planning for this year's testing schedule:


Superintendent Search - Share Your Feedback With Our School Board!

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The SSD Board of Directors is seeking family, staff, and community feedback related to the hiring of the next superintendent for our district. Your feedback is important to our Board of Directors as they determine the essential superintendent qualities and qualifications that will guide the hiring process.

For those interested in sharing in-person feedback, we will be hosting a Community Feedback Forum on Monday, March 11, 6:30-8:00pm at the Archer Glen Cafeteria; all stakeholders are welcome.

Additionally, an anonymous feedback survey is now available (survey closes March 18). Please see the links below to complete this survey.

Get Involved

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Volunteering- There are many opportunities to volunteer at Middleton. All volunteers will need to a) complete a background check. A new background check must be completed for each school year.
  • Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks may take up to 10 days to process.
  • The state of Oregon no longer requires COVID vaccinations for PK-12 school volunteers.


PAC- Our parent volunteer group is a very important part of our school. We are in need of several volunteers to support upcoming events. If you are interested, reach out to middletonpacboard@gmail.com to learn more about how to get involved.

Community Based Events

There are many upcoming events and opportunities in Sherwood. To check them out, visit the Community-Based Events and Announcements page on the SSD Website.

Helpful Information

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