Looking for Parent Volunteers for Lunch, Recess, and the Shark Supercenter
We will be holding parent volunteer trainings during the following times this week.
Tuesday, September 19th at 8:10am in the Media Center
Thursday, September 21st, at 4:15pm in the Media Center
All volunteers must have completed the MCPS child abuse and neglect modules within the past three years.
At the training, we will discuss the different opportunities for volunteering during lunch, recess, or helping run the Shark Supercenter Store and begin signing up for different times during the months of September and October.
Parents who are unable to attend the parent volunteer training should contact Mr. Vaughn-Smith at matthew_d_vaughn-smith@mcpsmd.org
Afterschool Programs at Sherwood Elementary
Please see the list below of afterschool activities currently offered at Sherwood Elementary School by external vendors. Sherwood ES and the Sherwood PTA do not directly run the clubs. Parent volunteers help coordinate the activities and are present during after school activity days to assist with logistics and attendance. If you are interested in volunteering to support afterschool activities, please email Mr. Jefferson at: jason_a_jefferson@mcpsmd.org
SES FALL 2023 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
*Any scholarship/ financial assistance opportunities you would need to reach out to the company directly.
Tuesday
Drama Club: 4-5pm
Company: Drama Kids Inc.
October 3rd-Jan 9th
$275
Ages 5 and up
Registration link:
Indoor Soccer: 4-5pm
Company: Little Stars Soccer
Nov 7th-Dec 19th
$120
Grades K-2
Registration link:
Thursday
Art Club: 4-5:30pm
Company: Creative Adventures, Inc.
September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2
$190
All Grades
Registration link:
https://www.artinyou.com/registration
Indoor Soccer: 4-5pm
Company: Little Stars Soccer
Nov 9th-Dec 21st
$120
Grades 3-5
Registration link:
Friday
Yoga Club: 3:45-5pm
Company: Shining Kids Yoga
Sept 29th-Nov 17th
$160
All grades
Registration link:
www.shiningkidsyoga.com/registration
Chess Club: 4-5pm
Company: Magnus Chess Academy
October 6th-December 15th
$203
All grades
Registration link:
Daily Schedule including Recess and Lunch
Please see the schedule below for daily times for recess and lunch by grade level and program.
This year, recess is before lunch to encourage students to eat a full healthy lunch. Recess and lunch have also been expanded by 5 minutes to give students a full 30 minutes after transitioning from different locations.
During the recess blocks where grades 1 and 2, or grades 3 and 4 are together, students will rotate between the playgrounds, blacktop, and field areas throughout the week.
Transportation Information
Phone: 240-740-2606
Email: Gregory_R_Walker@mcpsmd.org
Cafeteria Updates and Purchasing School Meals
Overview
Free Meals are No Longer Available for ALL Students, due to the end of Federal USDA waivers.
Meal Prices for School Year 2023-2024:
Breakfast for All Schools: $1.30
Elementary Lunch: $2.55
MySchoolBucks is an optional service for parents to view recent purchases and make prepayments to your child’s cafeteria account for breakfast, lunch and a la carte meals via the Internet with a credit/debit card. This service is offered as a convenience for interested families. By creating a secure online account, parents can manage their child’s account.
MySchoolBucks instructions:
English | español | 中文 | français | tiếng Việt | 한국어 | አማርኛ
Free and Reduced Meals
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income.
They may also qualify if they are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Medicaid benefits.
Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-price Meals for the current school year.
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will eat for free!
Apply online for free and reduced meals at MySchoolApps.com (translations available on the website) Click here for an English video tutorial.
Special Meal Plans
Does your child require a special meal plan, related to a medical condition or food allergy? You must complete the Special Dietary Needs Form and email it to DFNSOffice@mcpsmd.org. You can access the form in English | español | français | 中文 | Portuguese | 한국어 | tiếng Việt | አማርኛ
Website: http://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS
Carpool Safety
Some general reminders to help everything work safely and efficiently.
- Please pull all the way up to the end of the carpool lane to allow as many cars as possible to pick up or drop off at once.
- When entering the driveway, please be patient and take turns with cars turning from the left and the right. Please be extra careful turning left onto route 108 when exiting the parking lot.
- When crossing the crosswalk, please wait for the hand signals from staff that the carpool lane is safe to cross.
- Please do not enter the bus loop lane during arrival or dismissal.
- During the day, please do not park in the bus loop from 11:30am-12:30pm due to bus pickups.
- Please do not block any of the lanes.
PTA Updates
PTA Newsletter - The Frenzy - August 2023 Back to School
https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/sends/45aef06c-9aa9-41aa-a946-9a23c4f9b391/view/
Events:
September 29th – PTA Movie Night at SES - The Super Mario Bros Movie.
October 3rd - First General Body PTA Meeting
Link to upload First Day of School pictures and more for the yearbook http://tinyurl.com/sesyearbookphotos
The PTA is currently doing a Spirit Wear Preorder which closes on September 15th: https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/store
We are always looking for volunteers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe07uYwFp6U5YPbHmqhEE7N37K4l97JloQPIZoKeO0tQY2S0Q/viewform?pli=1
We are looking for volunteers to help us run Trunk or Treat in October! Please reach out directly at info@sesptamd.org
The PTA email address is: info@sesptamd.org
Update for "Fun"raiser with SG Moco -
Help us Fundraise with SG Moco!
The SGMoCo FUN-Raiser is off to a great start! Make sure to place your order BEFORE October 15th using the code SHARKS23 at SGMOCO.com. Congratulations to Ticona Fillah on placing the FIRST ORDER! She is getting an upgrade of Sign Lighting to ensure her sign glows at night!
Get your orders in NOW! More SURPRISE Prizes will be announced next week as we reach more FUN-Raising Milestones!
Make sure to check in with your child to see which lucky class received the HOORAY for SES Shark sign in their Classroom this week! ONE Lucky Class with the most FUN-Raiser orders is announced every FRIDAY
Website: https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/store/items/853151
Saturday School
Saturday School provides academic tutoring and instruction with certified
teachers in a nurturing and supportive environment. The program is
aligned with the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) curriculum.
This support is offered every Saturday.
MCPS students Grades K through 12 may attend after registering for
Saturday School for $85 per year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Website: saturdayschool.org
Health Room Information
Health room staff plan to be available beginning August 23, 2023. Forms may be submitted over the summer by:
a) Emailing to Lisa Rocco, Health Room Tech at lisa_j_rocco@mcpsmd.org
b) Fax: 301-924-3294
c) Mail: 1401 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
d) Drop off to the health room beginning August 23, 2023
Please Note: - Health room staff will NOT be monitoring health forms sent to the nurse's email and/or school over the summer; forms will be reviewed when health staff return in August 2023.Commonly Used Forms Included Below:
Medication Authorization Form,
