Sherwood ES Weekly Update

Next week is a normal week of school (only two weeks left!)

HUGE THANK YOU to Mr. Gloff for organizing and facilitating today's field day. Kids had a great time. Thank you to all the staff and parents that supported the events.

Thank you to the PTA for organizing the Kona Ice Truck and supplying kids and staff with a well needed cold treat on a hot day.

All families with incoming kindergarten students, please make sure you have registered your child for next year.

Information on enrollment can be found at the link below. It is important that the school have updated registration numbers to plan for classes for the next year.

If you have questions or if you are not certain if your child is enrolled, please contact Ms. Rosales at rosillo_m_rosales@mcpsmd.org

Website: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/enroll/kindergarten.aspx

Please review the important information below for 5th grade promotion.

The parent sponsored promotion party will be held at Ashton Pool on Tuesday, June 13th from 2-5pm.

From the 5th grade team:

Wednesday, June 7th - Promotion Tickets will be distributed. Students will bring home an envelope with four (4) tickets for promotion - they will need to be shown at the door. Fifth graders do not need a ticket.

Thursday, June 8th - Wax Museum will be open from 9:45 - 10:50 and 12:20 - 2:45 Please come visit with historical figures across the ages.

Friday, June 9th - Grade 5 Pizza Party given by the 5th grade teachers. Students do not need to bring/order lunch unless they do not want to eat pizza.

Monday, June 12th - ChromeBook Collection - all 5th graders will turn in their ChromeBook, charger, and cases (if they have one). Students will be issued ChromeBooks in middle school.

Tuesday, June 13th - Promotion (remember your tickets) 9:45 - 11:00 with refreshments to follow.

Friday, June 16th - Last Day of School - Early Release Day

FAQ for Promotion

Can I get more tickets?

Possibly, this depends on whether or not extra tickets are turned in. We are asking that any extra tickets be returned to homeroom teachers, so we can redistribute to those who ask for extras.

Will grades K-4 be present at the promotion ceremony? The lower grades will not be in attendance, if you wish for a younger sibling to be there you will need to use one of your four tickets for them.

Can I take my child after the ceremony? Absolutely! Go out, have lunch, relax, enjoy the day, and your child’s accomplishments. Please sign your child out with their homeroom teacher.

After promotion, is there school the rest of the week for 5th graders? Although formal instruction is over, June 14th - June 16th are school days.

There will be so many people, where can I park? You can park in the Sherwood E.S. parking lot as long as there is room. Guests can also park across the street at the church. Please do not park in the bus lane or at the vet - you will be towed!

Time: 2-3:30pm
Date: Tuesday June 6 and Wednesday June 7
Location: Outside the front of the building
Cost: Lemonade and baked good for $5

Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge! offers kids and teens a chance to fill their summer with great books and fun activities. This year, we are partnering with local organizations that embody kindness, friendship, and unity within our community.

Website: https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/programs/summer-reading.html

• The additional yearbooks have been listed for sale on the SESPTA website:

  https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/store/items/741742

• 6/9 - PTA Summer Social

  Our final event of the school year, the Summer Social is coming up on Friday, June 9, 2023. Please use the link below to sign up to attend or volunteer.
  

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4faeae2ea0f8c34-sessummer

Website: https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/store/items/853151

Thank you for all your patience each day as we try to quickly move cars in and out in the carpool lane.

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.
• When crossing the crosswalk, please wait for the hand signals from staff that the carpool lane is safe to cross.
• During the day, please do not park in the bus loop from 11:30am-12:30pm due to bus pickups.

What: Optional Kindergarten Caregiver Meeting

When: Wednesday, July 19, 6:15 PM (Our back up date if needed is Thursday, July 27, 6:15PM)

Where: Sherwood Elementary School

More details:

• We will hold one summer caregiver meeting here at Sherwood Elementary School to present a variety of strategies to help you and your child prepare for kindergarten.
• 40 minute OPTIONAL meeting for parents only- no children please. Infants ok.
• If you are interested in attending, please complete this google form with your information.
• check your email closer to the date for confirmation and any changes
• Questions? Please contact: Pauline_W_Matthews@mcpsmd.org 240-740-0960

Website: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6KFVZo5_i4pTLp9vVPjcKgNbQAtE8ETaBWzUeJ1oj5d1foA/viewform

CALENDAR- NEW INFO IN BOLD

May

5/29 - No school, memorial day

June

6/2- Field Day at Sherwood

6/9- Summer Social

6/13 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

6/16 - Last day for students, early release day

July

7/19 - Optional Kindergarten Caregiver Meeting