KNIGHT NEWS

• Thurs. 11/14: Social Media Awareness Presentation for Parents - TOMORROW!
• Mon. 11/18 - Fri. 11/22: Student Council's Spirit Week
• Wed. 11/20: Senior Luncheon
• Fri. 12/14: State-wide Pajama Day for CT Children's Hospital

According to a 2022 survey, the average daily screen use among tweens (ages 8 to 12) is five hours and 33 minutes. Such usage has implications. Youth who use social media more than 3 hours a day are more at risk for mental health problems, including depression and anxiety and are more susceptible to potentially dangerous interactions.

Please join us at the CT State Police DARE unit’s Social Media Awareness workshop TOMORROW, November 14th at 6:30 pm for parents to learn more about how we can better protect our children. Childcare will be available in the gym. Email the main office to confirm your attendance at mainoffice@shermanschool.com

Here are the color assignments for each grade level:

Prek & Kindergarten: Red - Blood Cancer

1st grade: Black- Skin Cancer

2nd grade: Green - Liver Cancer

3rd grade: Red and White - Head and Neck Cancer

4th grade: Yellow - Bone Cancer

5th grade: Orange - Leukemia

6th grade: Purple - Pancreatic Cancer

7th grade: Pink - Breast Cancer

8th grade: Gold - Childhood Cancer

Our 8th graders faced a variety of challenges during their trip to Adventure Park in Bridgeport, CT, but they worked as a team supporting one another. Their behavior was so good it inspired Park Manager Chris Moon to call the school to compliment them. He shared that “the 8th grade Sherman students were exemplary! They were considerate and supportive of one another and they took the directions seriously. They were fantastic! I maybe make calls like this once a year so that really should tell you how great they were.” Thank you, Mr. Moon, for recognizing our students and thank you to our 8th graders for representing our school and town so well!

Dear Sherman Families,

This year's SPTO Harvest Fest was a great success. On behalf of myself and the entire SPTO, a huge heartfelt “Thank You”. Being that this was my first year chairing this event, I have a newfound appreciation for all of the individuals that came before me and made it look so easy. I am also grateful to all of the volunteers, generous organizations and local businesses that have made and continue to make Harvest Fest possible. You are all the heart of this event and our community. Many thanks to the following individuals, families, organizations and businesses…

• The McNerney Family
• Erin Bonner
• Lauren English
• Christy Bonaiuto
• The Vogt Family
• The Knowles Family
• Joanna Ribisl
• The Adams Family/Adams Water Systems
• Andrea Schmitt
• Jeffrey Fong
• Sara Grant
• Lindsay Accosta
• The Woodage Family
• Stephanie Rich
• Jill Humphreys
• Kristyn Maher
• Lisa Leonard
• Kayla Cataldo
• Gabrielle Cataldo
• The Wiggins Family
• Stefanie Foster
• Kevin Fitzpatrick
• Sacred Grounds
• Sherman RTC
• Sherman DTC
• The American Pie Company
• Sherman IGA
• Sherman Park and Rec.
• Sherman Volunteer Fire Department
• Sherman BSA
• Sherman Cub Scout Pack 84
• New Milford Rings End
• New Milford Agway
• New Milford Dairy Queen

Again, thank you to all and hope to see you at next year's Harvest Fest.

Warmly,

Nicole Zegley

The SPTO's annual Senior Luncheon is on Wednesday, November 20th! Donations are needed to make this wonderful event a success. Click the flyer below to help or donate!

Click the form below to sign up! Forms are due by THIS FRIDAY, November 15th.

Sponsored by the SPTO, all proceeds go directly to the Visual Arts program!

Honoring our Heroes: A Heartwarming Tribute on Veterans Day! 🇺🇸✨

From the moving speeches to the incredible performances by our band and chorus, our school came together in a beautiful display of gratitude and respect. Check out the photo gallery below from Sarah Wiggins, who truly captured the essence of this special event!

The Sherman Holiday Gift Drive is gearing up for another great holiday season! Stop by Sherman Social​ Services and review the “wish lists” on our Giving Tree. Whether you want to purchase a gift for a family​ with children or an elderly resident, your gift will mean a lot to the household you help.​

We have made the Gift Drive easy this year by requesting gift cards only, not wrapped presents. Gift​ cards can be in any amount you would like. The program is completely confidential and anonymous. You​ won’t know who you are giving to and the​ recipient will not know who gave – but holiday joy will be​ shared.

The deadline for dropping off gift cards is Dec. 6, Friday. This early deadline enables our families and seniors to get some holiday shopping done before Christmas.​ For more information on the Sherman Holiday Gift Drive, call Sherman Social Services at 860-354-2414,​ ext. 2.

6th grader Garrett volunteered to help continue the "Start with Hello" program by welcoming our students to the month of November!

Dr. Corso invited the HRRA (Recycling Association) in to 5th Grade Science to discuss "what is/what's not" recyclable!

So many students had a slime-tastic time at the first Squelch Club meeting!

Mr. Rianhard and his 2nd grade STEAM class invited Dr. Corso’s 5th grade science to hear stories written by 2nd grade about plants!

Grade 8 Science students invited grades K, 1, 2 down to the lab to learn about Newton's 3 Laws of Motion!

and we rounded out the week by celebrating our amazing School Psychologist, Dr. Badger, for School Psychologist appreciation week!

Join the Sherman Library the last Tuesday of every month to chat about the teen collection, share ideas for teen programs, and plan opportunities to earn volunteer hours. For 9th-12th graders. This drop-off program will meet for approximately 1 hour. Registration recommended.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/3x3oEJQ6jd75Ad3V9

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