Sherwood Elementary
February 2024
2023 - 2024 CALENDAR & EVENTS
Click on the following link for information regarding student holidays and school closures:
2023-2024 At A Glance Calendar.pdf (brevardschools.org)
For a more detailed schedule with interim and report card dates, visit:
School events will be posted in our newsletter, school calendar, and school website:
https://www.brevardschools.org/SherwoodES
UPCOMING DATES AND REMINDERS
February 5th-15th
PTO Friendship Grams Fundraiser
February 6th
6th Grade Exploration Station
Kennedy Space Center Field Trip
February 7th
5th Grade Brevard Symphony Orchestra
King Center Field Trip
February 12th
Mega Blast Fundraiser Kickoff!
February 14th
P.T.O. Meeting @3PM
February 15th
Interim Reports Issued & Posted to FOCUS
February 19th
President's Day
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
February 21st
3rd Grade Zoo Buddies Field Trip
Texas Roadhouse Chorus Fundraiser 4pm-8:30pm
(PALM BAY LOCATION ONLY)
February 22nd
S.A.C. Meeting @3PM
February 27th
P.B.I.S. Meeting @2:45pm (moved from February 15th)
March 2nd
Read Across America Day
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
March 4th
5th Grade Starbase Field Trip
CLUBS/TUTORING
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
Intermediate Strings
Ms. Godwin
Mondays and Wednesdays
7:20am-8:00am
Beginning Orchestra
Ms. Godwin
Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:20am-8:00am
Chorus
Ms. Godwin
Thursdays
2:30pm-3:30pm
Destination Mars
Mrs. Delena
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tuesday each month
2:30pm-4:00pm
Environmental Club
Ms. Ahern
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tuesday each month
2:30pm – 3:15pm
Future Problem Solvers
Mrs. Delena
Fridays
1:15pm – 2:30pm
Writing Club
Ms. Paul
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tuesday each month
2:30pm – 4:00pm
ACADEMIC SCHOOL PROGRAM
1st Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Estes-Math
Mrs. Strickland/Walker- ELA
2nd Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Delena-Math
Mrs. Wasser- ELA
3rd Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Gage-Math
Mrs. Caddell/Allen- ELA
4th Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Feeley-Math
Mrs. Hall- ELA
5th Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Dixon-Math (Mondays Only)
Mrs. Gates- ELA (Wednesdays Only)
6th Grade Mon. & Wed. 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Mrs. Milton-Math (Mondays Only)
Mrs. Allen- ELA (Wednesdays Only)
Please have alternative arrangements made for your child should a before/after school club/activity/tutoring be cancelled. A concerted effort will be made to let families know about cancellations in advance, however, clubs/activities may be cancelled the day of, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Friendship Grams
The PTO is excited to launch the Friendship Gram Fundraiser!! This fundraiser is designed to encourage the students to show their friends just how special they are! Friendship Grams will be for sale February 5th - February 15th . Grams are $1 each. The process is super easy!! Fill out the number of Friendship Grams you would like to purchase. Send in the form & amount due in an envelope or a Ziplock bag. Friendship grams will be delivered daily in the teachers’ boxes. Forms were sent home with students. If you need another copy you can request one from your child's teacher or you may print one from our PTO Page:
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires that a Local Educational Agency prepare and disseminate an annual Local Educational Agency report card and provide information on state, local, and school performance and progress in an understandable and uniform format. District and School grades provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school. Parents and the public can use the grades and their components to understand how well each district and/or school is serving its students. District and school grades for the 2022-2023 school year serve as an Informational Baseline using the new assessment cut scores. Scan the QR codes below to view the 2022-2023 to view the State, District, and School report cards. If you would like a printed copy or need translation assistance, please notify the front office. These reports can be translated into Spanish and Portuguese by using the Select Language option at the top left of each page. Select the preferred language from the drop-down menu.
La Ley de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de 1965 (ESEA), enmendada por la Ley Every Student Succeeds (ESSA), requiere que una Agencia Educativa Local prepare y difunda una boleta de calificaciones anual de la Agencia Educativa Local y proporcione información sobre el estado, la localidad y la escuela. desempeño y progreso en un formato comprensible y uniforme. Las calificaciones del distrito y de la escuela proporcionan una forma fácilmente comprensible de medir el rendimiento de una escuela. Los padres y el público pueden usar las calificaciones y sus componentes para comprender qué tan bien cada distrito y/o escuela está sirviendo a sus estudiantes. Las calificaciones del distrito y de la escuela para el año escolar 2022-2023 sirven como una línea de base informativa utilizando los nuevos puntajes de corte de evaluación.Escanee los códigos QR a continuación para ver el 2022-2023 para ver las boletas de calificaciones estatales, distritales y escolares. Si desea una copia impresa o necesita ayuda con la traducción, notifique a la oficina principal. Estos informes se pueden traducir al español y al portugués utilizando la opción Seleccionar idioma en la parte superior izquierda de cada página. Seleccione el idioma preferido en el menú desplegable.*
*Este documento se tradujo con Google Translate y es posible que no proporcione una traducción exacta. Las escuelas públicas de Brevard no hacen promesas, seguridades o garantías en cuanto a la exactitud de las traducciones proporcionadas.
District and School Report Card Notification
(Documents can be viewed on our Title I page as well)
Annual Youth Truth Survey
Dear Parents and Families,
We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to inform you that the next time you log into FOCUS, you will see a message asking for parent/guardian consent for the 2023-2024 Youth Truth Student Climate Survey. This survey is an important tool that helps us understand the school climate from the student's perspective. Your consent will allow your child to participate in this survey, as this is an opt-in survey.
If you do not have a FOCUS portal account, please reach out to your child's school for more information on accessing your FOCUS portal account.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Head Start Openings!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE A HEAD START PRE-APPLICATION FORM.
If you have any questions please contact:
TERRI M. BARLOW, Assistant Director
Brevard Public Schools Head Start
321.617.7786 ext. 31385 (o) | 321.977.0885 (c)
CLEARLAKE EDUCATION CENTER | 1225 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
F.A.S.T. PM2 Results
- The FAST Window has closed and results will be sent home with students 1/26/24.
- You may also access results online via the Parent FOCUS Portal.
- Please contact your child’s teacher if you would like to meet to discuss your child’s FAST PM2 results.
- Any parent/legal guardian that needs their child’s FAST PM2 results translated into their native language, please contact the front office.
- For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and help understanding the reports you are receiving, click here.
- If you have any questions and/or concerns, please email lavelle.danielle@brevardschools.org or 321-254-6424.
MEGABLAST Fundraiser
The money raised will be used for programs and supplies that will benefit our students and school. Students will celebrate their success at the Mega Blast Fitness event where students will challenge themselves at an interactive FUN ZONE and obstacle course, while enjoying time with their classmates.
Informational packets will be sent home Tuesday February 12th with students.
Interims Issued/Posted to FOCUS
Interims will be issued on February 15thth. A paper copy will be sent home with students. An electronic copy will be available through FOCUS as well. Please contact your child’s teacher should you have any questions about your child’s progress or if you need assistance accessing FOCUS.
Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day
COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION DONATION
Want to raise money for your school without having to bake anything, wash anything, or sell anything? Register your Community Credit Union Visa Credit or Debit Card and CCU will make a donation to the school of your choice. Urge your friends to do the same and together we can all make a difference. It doesn’t cost you anything. CCU makes the contribution!
HOW IT WORKS
Fill out the simple and secure online form at: www.ccuflorida.org/bucks CCU will give a donation to the school you choose.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Any CCU member age 13 or older who has a valid CCU Visa Credit Card or Debit Card. If you have more than one card, you can register them all.*
*One registration per card. Cards issued to Savings Accounts or Health Savings Accounts are not eligible. Program runs annually from August 1 through July 31 of each year. Registrations expire July 31 of each year. To generate a new donation, submit a new online registration after July 31. Program may be cancelled by CCU and program terms or amount of donation may be changed by CCU without notice. No member or card information will be provided to Brevard Public Schools or any third party.
¹Parent or legal guardian required as joint on account.
²New members receive $25 after 60 days if account has eStatements and has minimum of 10 debit transactions. Parent or legal guardian must be joint on Student Checking and give permission for debit card.
³New members receive $60 after 60 days if account has eStatements and has minimum of 10 debit transactions. ATM transactions do not count towards total of debit transactions. Accounts must be in good standing with NSF activity. Federally Insured by NCUA.
Ways to Get Involved!
Parent Teacher Organization (P.T.O.)
Parent involvement promotes student engagement. Be a part of building our school community! Our PTO hosts multiple family fun events during the school year. We need YOU to help make these events successful. If you are interested in joining the Sherwood PTO or volunteering for an event, complete the printable or electronic form below!
See Our PTO page for more information:
School Advisory Council (S.A.C.)
School Advisory Councils (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school and the community. The group shares responsibility for guiding the school toward continuous improvement. The SAC committee meets once a month to discuss school progress. All parents and community members are WELCOME. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMEBER TO ATTEND! :)
See Our SAC page for more information:
Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (P.B.I.S.)
We are a PBIS school. This means we have adopted a set of school wide expectations that define behavior expectations in and around our school campus and classrooms. When students are caught exhibiting one of these expectations, they earn Starbucks which can be redeemed for various rewards. Help us plan events/incentives that promote positive behavior within our school!
See Our PBIS page for more information:
https://www.brevardschools.org/domain/10484
If you would like to donate to our PBIS store please contact our guidance counselor at: winslow.anita@brevardschools.org
Make a Difference! Become a Mentor!
Mentoring is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have with Brevard Public Schools. Do you want to help out? Become a mentor! Follow the link to learn about how you can impact a student in our school. Meetings will happen during the school day on campus.
Learn about how to become a BPS Registered Volunteer here
or contact Mrs. Lavelle: lavelle.danielle@brevardschools.org
Sherwood Café (Parent Lunches)
We are welcoming you to join your student for lunch. Space is limited, so please ensure that you sign up quick. You can sign up to eat lunch with your student here.
We need Registered Volunteers to supervise parent lunches! Please consider supervising a shift!
School Clubs
We offer a variety of school clubs for students here at Sherwood. While club participation is for students only, we often need registered volunteers to chaperone competitions and/or performances. Clubs are also in need of materials should you like to donate.
If your child is participating in a club, you may contact the club organizer to see if volunteers are needed.
Language Translations
Translate into your native language with the following steps:
- Click on "Translate" at the top of the newsletter
- Click the arrow to the right of "Select Language"
- Choose your native language for translation
(SPANISH) Traduce a tu idioma nativo con los siguientes pasos:
- Haga clic en "Traducir" en la parte superior del boletín.
- Haga clic en la flecha a la derecha de "Seleccionar idioma"
- Elija su idioma nativo para la traducción