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Dear Sherwood Families,

It was great to see so many of you at our Open House this past Thursday. We are equally excited to welcome all of our students back this Tuesday!

Please do not worry if your child did not have an opportunity to bring their school supplies this week, they can bring them on the first day, or any day throughout the week.

We know that the beginning of a new school year can bring on a variety of feelings for both students and parents. Please remember that all of these feelings are normal and we will be here to help and support you and your child every step of the way.

Please review the updates below and call our Main Office at 508-841-8670 if you have any further questions.

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Mr. Kelly

Principal

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Mrs. Gablaski

Grade 5 Ast. Principal

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Mrs. Gutekanst

Grade 6 Ast. Principal

Students are allowed to enter the building at 7:30am.
Students who arrive prior to 7:45 report to the cafeteria.
Buses arrive at 7:45am
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:45-8:00 am.
Students who arrive after 7:45 report directly to homeroom (unless eating breakfast).
Students who arrive after 8:00am are tardy & need to enter the front of the building.
Students are dismissed at 2:35pm.
If you are dismissing your child early, you must call the Main Office.

Where Do i go on the first day of school?

Grade 5 and any new students will report to the gymnasium to meet their teachers.

Grade 6 students will report to their homeroom to meet their teachers.

ALL Students: REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR TEAM COLORS!!!

Don't worry, there will be plenty of adults around the building to help you figure out where you are supposed to go. :)

Student Pick Up/Drop Off

Student Drop Off is from 7:30-8:00 AM and Pick Up starts at 2:35pm.

There are many cars dropping off students, so we ask parents/guardians to stay in your car and allow your child to walk in the building on their own. This ensures everyone's safety.

Parents/guardians that are picking up their child need to print this Pick Up Sign and have it displayed on their windshield for staff to see. Thank you for your cooperation!

Important Reminders

School Hours

The school day runs from 8:00 am-2:35 pm each day. Students that arrive after 8:00 am are considered tardy.

Student Absence

All parents/guardians must inform the office if their child will be absent or late to school. SPS requires that you telephone us either the night before or first thing in the morning on the day of the child’s absence at 508-841-8670. If we have not received a call to report an absence, the school will be in contact with the parent to confirm the child’s safety.

Dismissal

If you are dismissing your child early, please call the Main Office at 508-841-8670 (instead of emailing team teachers).

Bus Registration

Please click on This link for district information on transportation services and answers to your most frequently asked questions. Bus routes and stop information will be provided later in August before school re-opening.

From the Nurses' Office

1. All medication orders must be renewed each school year. Medication orders and medications should be brought in on the first day of school. Medication orders may also be faxed to the nurse fax line at 508-841-8677.

2. Students are not allowed to transport/carry medications to school, except for Epipens and rescue inhalers that a student carries in their backpack as appropriate. Nurses

must be notified of any self-carry medications.

Medication order forms are located here.
Allergy Action Plans forms are located here.

Please reach out to us at any time with questions. We look forward to a healthy and happy school year! Linda Berard and Danielle Jusseaumme

Phone #: 508-841-8678

Fax#: 508-841-8677

Email: sherwoodnurses@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

SHREWSBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE SEEKING TO HIRE PARAPROFESSIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

We are very pleased that we are 99% fully staffed for teacher and other professional educator roles as we start the school year. Like in many employment sectors in the current economy, we are also working hard to fill certain open positions. If you or someone you know is interested in making a positive difference in the life of a child, please consider joining us as a paraprofessional in our schools. We are in need of: child-specific aides who work to support individual students with special learning needs; applied behavior analysis technicians who typically work to support individual students on the autism spectrum; and special education instructional assistants. Experience working with children is a plus but not required, and we will provide training. There are positions open at all grade spans, both full-time with benefits and part-time, and the hours are great for parents with children in school. For more information and to apply, please go to https://schools.shrewsburyma.gov/hr/currentopenings. Please forward this information along, including to local college students seeking part-time work and those considering a career change to education. If you have questions, please email Lindsey Stasiowski, Human Resources Manager, at lstasiowski@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us or call her at (508) 841-8483. Thank you!

Free Meals for Students

Meals are free for students for the 22-23 school year as a result of new state funding. This entitles each student to one free breakfast and one free lunch each day. Students must take the required meal components to get a free meal. A free breakfast must include a milk, fruit and a grain. A free lunch must include 3 of these 5 meals components (Protein, Milk, Grain, Fruit and Vegetable) and one component must be a fruit or vegetable. Students must take the required meal components to get a free meal.

Individual milks, extra slices of pizza, second lunches, and a la carte items are NOT free and must be purchased. Parents should ensure ample funds are in their student’s lunch account to purchase these items.

Adding Breakfast Availability at All Schools

Breakfast will be available at all schools starting this year. Breakfast will be available during the morning arrival time and before the start of the school day.

Free and Reduced Priced Meal Application—Why Apply?

Although meals are free for all students regardless of income, we encourage families who would otherwise qualify for free or reduced price meals [based upon household income/economic need] to complete the Free/Reduced Price Meal Application so as to potentially be eligible for free or reduced fees for busing, Extended School Care, or athletics. Click here to access that form.

Students Must Use the Pin-Pad System

Students must use their pin-pad in order to receive a free meal and/or purchase an a la carte item. This is how the district documents meals distributed and substantiates our claim for reimbursement from the government.

Other Questions?

For answers to a number of other related questions click here to access our Food Service Department webpage and our Frequently Asked Questions [FAQ] document.

Lunch and Snack information

The calendar for school lunch for the month of September is below and please find this link to SPS Food Services. Students may choose a free lunch from the cafeteria or bring their own from home. Please connect with your classroom teacher if you have questions about your child's lunch. Also, please send a snack in with your child each day. Teachers will build a short snack time into their daily schedule depending on what time their lunch block is.

Sherwood Food Truck Night

Join us on Tuesday, September 13th for food, music, games, and more! This event is open to students, staff, and families, so be sure to invite family & friends, skip the cooking & come hang out with us! Located behind the school on the blacktop @ 5-7pm. Thank you to our PTO for sponsoring this event for our community!

Curriculum Nights

Please join us for this year’s Curriculum Nights held on:

Monday, September 19th 6:30-8:00pm (Grade 5)
Tuesday, September 20th 6:30-8:00pm (Grade 6)

These nights are a great way to learn more about the academic and extra curricular programming that is available here at Sherwood. It is also a way for you to meet your child's teachers and learn more about their school day and learning experiences. We look forward to seeing you!

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