SMS Weekly Update

Over the past several weeks, Leadership classes have been raising money for Camp Attitude. They have been collecting money for raffle basket prizes. The prizes were spectacular and sought-after in a big way. One prize students could purchase was the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face; a huge deal and so much fun to watch!

• OUTDOOR SCHOOL:

  • If your 6th-grader has Mr. Shields or Mrs. Voss for Science, you will be headed to Outdoor School this coming Tuesday!

  • If your 6th-grader has Mrs. Janes for Science, you will NOT leave for ODS next week. You will depart the week after. (Information will be sent to you next week through email from Mrs. Janes.)

  • If you have questions about ODS, please contact your 6th-grader’s Science teacher.

  
  

  STATE TESTING:

  • Flier of information

May 12

• Yearbook Orders Due

May 14-17

• Outdoor School

May 15

• Early Release 2:26pm
• SSD Board Meeting 7:00pm

May 21-24

• Outdoor School

May 22

• Early Release 2:26pm

May 27

• Memorial Day - No School

June 5

• SSD Board Meeting 7:00pm

June 12

• 8th Grade Promotion 4:00pm-5:30pm

Additional events may be viewed on the SMS Calendar and the District Calendar.

Front Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:45pm

Student Hours: 8:45 am - 3:26 pm (Except on scheduled Early Release days)

Doors Open to Students: 8:30 am (Main Entrance and Activities Entrance)

This Tuesday our first group of sixth graders will head to Outdoor School. This is an exciting time of year for our students and we are so excited to see them explore their science curriculum in a fun and engaging way. Families have received a lot of information from their student(s) science teacher, and we wanted to ensure that all of that information was in one easy to read place as you make last minute preparations to head to camp.

Please click the links below for information about ODS for your student:

As the weather has been getting nicer we have seen an uptick in squirt guns on campus. They are not allowed to be on campus. The district policy is listed below.

Weapons

All weapons and look-alikes, such as squirt guns, may not be brought, possessed, used, or hidden on school property. Consequences may include suspension, expulsion, and referral to law enforcement. These weapons include, but are not limited to:

• Firearms.

• Air-Soft pellet guns/BB Guns.

• Knives of any size.

• Metal knuckles.

• Straight or blade razors.

• Explosives or fireworks.

• Noxious, irritating, or poisonous gases.

• Drugs.

• Other items intended or used to harm, threaten, or harass people.

If you find a potentially dangerous item, do not touch it; tell the office or a teacher immediately.

Please click here for additional District information regarding Weapons.

We have collected a lot of things in our lost & found. Please remind your student to check for anything that they may be missing. All items left after 5/17 will be donated.

If you have ordered, please login to ensure you selected your students flight time teacher.

Allergy season is among us! Our current stock of tissues and disinfecting wipes has been cleared out as students and staff power through allergy season. Any donations of disinfecting wipes or tissue would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be dropped off in the main office of the school. Thank you!

Has a SMS staff member gone above and beyond for you or your student this year? 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.

This spring, the Ride 360 app that our district uses to provide families with student transportation information will be replaced by a new app called My Ride K-12. This new app can be downloaded now in the Apple and Android app stores at the links below.

• My Ride K-12 – Apple App Store (iOS)
• My Ride K-12 – Google Play Store (Android)

The Ride360 app will be discontinued during the month of May. In order to continue receiving up-to-date information about your student's bus transportation, you will need to download the My Ride K-12 app as soon as possible.

Once you have downloaded the new My Ride K-12 app, you will use your existing Ride360 log-in credentials to access the new app. No further sign-up is needed - all of your student's information, including route, will automatically transfer over to the new app!

For questions or assistance with the new My Ride K-12 app, please contact our Transportation Department at 503-825-5900 or by email at transport@sherwood.k12.or.us

Save the date for this year's Spring Fest event at SHS! Friday, May 10, 5-7:30pm at the SHS stadium field. Unlimited access wristbands are available for $25, or single tickets are $1 each. Wristbands are available for advanced purchase now at https://schoolpay.com/link/shsspringfest24.

Does your student enjoy riding horses and would like to be part of the competitive team at the high school? If so, we would love to talk with your family about preparing to join the team as competitive members when they enter high school. We are hosting an Open Barn Night for you to learn more. We are also able to accept a limited number of 8th grade noncompeting grooms. The SHS Equestrian Team is part of the Oregon High School Equestrian Teams (OHSET) organization and welcomes beginning through advanced riders. There's a variety of events from gaming, cows and performance to choose from. You can learn more about OHSET by visiting www.OHSET. org and contact us at sherwoodohset@gmail.com.