Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | November 9, 2023

Middleton Update Middleton Elementary | November 9, 2023

Middleton Families,

This week was a quick one, but full of lots of learning! Our 1st grade students participated in an onsite OMSI field trip while our 3rd grade students traveled to Portland and visited OMSI in person. Our students earned their next Golden Horseshoe Goal. Next Friday, November 16 will be bring a stuffed animal to school day. Teachers will be communicating with families directly about what this will look like in each classroom.


Professional Learning Communities

Each Wednesday when school releases an hour early, our teachers gather together to collaborate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). This time is used to analyze student data, adjust curricula scope and sequence, and plan enrichment and supports for students. For example, our 2nd grade team is currently engaged in a PLC cycle focused on Reading. Each week, they analyze 2nd grade student data and develop targeted lessons to meet students where they are. The teachers group students and provide intervention, enrichment, and extensions during Extended Learning Time. Weekly PLCs have allowed them to respond to their students need in a timely and targeted fashion and we are so grateful for this important time.


With appreciation,

Mili

Upcoming Dates

November 9 | PAC Meeting, Middleton Cafeteria @ 4:00-5:00 PM

November 10 | Veteran's Day/No School

November 14 | Choir Practice

November 14 | Picture Retakes

November 20-24 | No School

November 30 | End of Trimester 1

December 1 | Teacher Workday/No School

December 6 | Winter Choir Concert @ 6:00-7:00 PM

December 18- January 3 | Winter Break/ No School

Picture Retakes

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Picture Retakes will take place on Tuesday, November 14. If your student missed picture day or you would like to have their photo taken again please have your student bring their original photos to return.

Middleton Toy Drive Starting Next Week!

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Middleton has partnered with Sherwood 4 Kids Sake and the Sherwood Elks club to bring gifts to local Sherwood families in need. Gift tags for Sherwood 4 Kids Sake will be available to sign up for before and after school later next week or in the office by the volunteer check in station. For The Sherwood Elks club, bring in any toy of choice. All donations need to be brought back by December 8th , unwrapped and with the tag attached please. The toy bin will be located inside the school next to the gym. To learn more about Sherwood 4 Kids Sake or make a monetary donation click HERE. If you have any questions, you can reach out to our Toy Drive Coordinator, Melissa Horton at gmpschorton@gmail.com

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.

Nutrition Services Update: Milk for School Lunches

The Nutrition Services Department was recently notified by our milk vendor that they will be experiencing shortages due to supply chain issues for milk cartons, which could impact the availability of milk options for our school lunches in the coming weeks. This may mean that there will only be one flavor of milk option (instead of the standard two) or that juice may be served as an alternative as needed.


All cafeterias will continue to offer milk as usual until we are affected by the shortage. Juice has been ordered as a backup in the event that milk is not available to offer. Many school districts will be affected by this supply chain shortage, so it is a possibility that juice may also become unavailable due to higher demand.


We will continue to update families as we learn more information from our vendor. Thank you for your understanding.

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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