SIS News and Celebrations

Way to be helpful, accountable, and respectful Camden, Aiden, and Austin! We are proud of you!

Parents,

Please give a shoutout to a teacher or staff member that has deserves recognition for a job well done! Please answer a few simple questions on the link below. I share this with teachers in the weekly letter I send to them.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Go out to the Sheridan Recreation Center to take a walk and visit the Sheridan Community Story Trial. The Story Trail is sponsored by SIS/SES, City of Sheridan, and Platinum Roofing.

The Child Safety Matters program empowers children to spot and respond to bullying, cyberbullying, child abuse, and digital dangers. Most importantly, it teaches that adults are responsible for their safety, but there are things they can do to help adults keep them safe. The program is based on the latest research and has been reviewed and endorsed by national experts.

This program is being presented by the Monique Burr Foundation for Children. The goal of the program is to keep your child safe. An OPT-OUT form went home in folders. This will only be returned if you DO NOT want your child to participate in the 30-minute program on October 22 or 23.

National School Bus Safety Week is October 21-25, 2024. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging drivers to slow down and be aware of school buses and school zones in their communities.

Please try to avoid appointment on these days if possible

October 23: 4th/5th Grade Writing

October 24: 3rd Grade Writing

November 4-6: 4th/5th Reading, Math, and Science

November 12-14: 3rd Reading, Math, and Science

Thank you, Relyance Bank, for sponsoring the Kindness Cart! Thank you for supporting our schools and our community!

SIS students visit the Jacket Store monthly. Students have an opportunity to earn Jacket Bucks for attendance, reading, and behavior!

Our car line is moving much quicker now that we all have the hang of it! Please do not drop students off in other parking lots to walk over to SIS. We do not have the staff to man every crosswalk near our school, so for the safety of all kids, please come through our car drop off-line. Also, just a reminder, the front drive is for bus traffic not car traffic. Thanks for your help in this safety matter.

Just a friendly reminder that we are a peanut/tree-nut free campus. This includes all items brought in lunch boxes and snacks!

If you are riding the bus for the first time or even a previous bus rider, remember our expectations of the bus.

We had a great week at SIS! We spent a lot of time going over behavior expectations. We are excited and ready for a great year!

Car tags are required daily to pick up students. You will be asked to come inside if you do not have your car tag. Each additional car tag needed will cost $1.00. Those will be available in the office to parents and guardians.

Chartwell's will begin serving snacks Tuesday, Septermber 4!

Click the link or scan the barcode to access the online SSD Handbook.

We always welcome you to SIS for lunch. Due to the limited seating in the cafeteria, we are taking reservations during lunch at school. Please call Michelle or Laura at 870-942-7488 to make your reservation. We will take reservations one week at a time. One family per table, please.

October

21-25- National School Bus Safety Week

22-Report Cards home

22-23- Child Safety Matters (Online Safety Presentation)

23- 4th/5th Grade ATLAS Writing Test

24-3rd Grade ATLAS Writing Test

25- Teacher Professional Development (Non-Student Day)

28-Nov 1- Red Ribbon Week

Healthy Snack & Beverage Ideas*

▪ Water

▪ 100% fruit juice with no added sugar

▪ Fat-free or low fat milk

▪ Fruit smoothies (made with frozen fruit with no added sugar and fat-free or low fat yogurt)

▪ 100% fruit juice slushes with no added sugar

▪ Fresh fruit – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fresh vegetables – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fat-free or low fat yogurt (alone or as dip for fruits or vegetables)

▪ Yogurt parfaits (fat-free or low fat yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal or granola as topping)

▪ Canned fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frozen fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frosty fruits – freeze your own fruit (frozen grapes make a great summer treat!)

▪ Dried fruit with no added sugar

▪ ▪ Whole grain crackers

▪ Low-fat cheese (serve with fruit or whole grain crackers)

▪ Hummus (serve with vegetables or whole grain crackers)

▪ Small whole grain waffles or pancakes topped with fruit or nut or seed butter

▪ Whole grain pretzels (soft or crunchy)

▪ Low-fat or air-popped popcorn (no added butter or salt)

▪ Graham crackers

▪▪ Pizza (on whole grain crust with low fat cheese and lean protein or vegetable toppings)

▪ Roll-ups on whole grain tortillas (fill with a lean protein such as ham or turkey, low fat cheese, hummus, nut or seed butter and jelly or vegetables)

▪ Fat-free or low fat pudding

▪ Bean quesadillas or burritos made with whole grain tortillas with salsa

▪ Whole grain cereal bars

▪ Baked whole grain tortilla chips with salsa or bean dip

▪ Baked chips (small portions)

*Check ingredient statements and nutrition information to ensure items meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Ensure food allergies of any participants are known before serving any food item.

Email: teresaknight@sheridanschools.org
Website: www.sheridanschools.org
Location: 708 Ridge Drive, Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: 870-942-7488