Middleton Update

October 10, 2024

Middleton UpdateOctober 10, 2024

Dear Middleton Families,

What a successful Fun Run Day! The weather was perfect, the kids had a blast, and we only had a few tumbles and skinned knees! Thank you for coming to cheer us on, and for donating and collecting money. And thank you to all who voluneetered to make it a successful event. HUGE THANK YOU to our PAC for all of their hard work. This is a BIG event, and we are so grateful for the amazing parents at Middleton.


Enjoy the extra day off tomorrow!

Natasha

Scholastic Book Fair

We need volunteers for our Scholastic Book Fair! Please click HERE to see all the opportunites to help.


The Scholastic Book Fair is from October 21st to October 25th. The book fair is a temporary event that brings books from many publishers, including new best sellers, classics and exclusive titles to encourage reading and raise money for our school library. We will also have posters and fun items for purchase. Each class will visit the Book Fair during their library time on Monday, Tuesday or Wednseday. Families are welcome to stop by and shop on Thursday between 8:00 am and 7:30 pm and Friday from 8:00-10:00 am during our conference days.

Art Literacy

Art Literacy lessons start MONDAY, and we need your help! To help with a fun art project, sign up HERE (must have a completed background check on file). Lead teachers must have permission from our art literacy team, but helpers are always welcome! If there are already three people signed up for the classroom you’d like to help with, you are still welcome to attend without signing up. Questions? Contact Kristin at art@middletonpac.org.

Safety Drills

Over the last few years, Sherwood School District has worked diligently to establish comprehensive safety protocols and emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in the unlikely event of an emergency.


Over the next few weeks, all schools will conduct emergency drills in order to give our students and staff an opportunity to practice. We want parents to be aware of our drills so you can visit with your children at home too if you'd like.


On Tuesday, October 15th, Middleton will practice a Lock Down Drill at 9:00 am. Other district administrators, and possibly the Sherwood Police, will be on-site to observe and provide feedback for our drill. If you are around our campus during the time of our drill, please do not be alarmed by the increased police or admin presence. If you arrive during a drill, you will not be allowed to enter and students will not be allowed to exit until the drill concludes. Please plan ahead accordingly.


For more information about our district’s emergency procedures, visit our webpage link here.

👇*DISTRICT UPDATES*👇

National School Lunch Week

National School Lunch Week (October 14-18) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school lunch in fueling students for success. In the 2023-24 School Year alone, the SSD Nutrition Team served over 217,000 meals to our students. That's a lot!


The Nutrition Team is celebrating by hosting a raffle contest. Next week, each student participating in School Lunch will receive a raffle entry (one entry per day). On Friday, we will announce the winner of this year’s prize, a pair of wireless Mandalorian headphones (courtesy of our industry partners). Happy National School Lunch Week!

Great Oregon Shakeout

The annual Great Oregon ShakeOut is part of an international safety preparedness program, where millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills on the same day. This year’s drill will be held on October 17 at 10:17 am for all of Oregon. All Sherwood schools will participate. For more information on the Great Oregon Shakeout, please visit https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/.

District Playdates

Our district is hosting free play dates at the District Office from 8-10 am on Wednesdays throughout the year. Play dates are open to families with young children ages 0 to 4. For more information, please see the flyer linked here.

PAX Tools

Do you want to reduce conflict? Have better relationships? Help your children manage their own behavior? You need PAX Tools! Join us for a FREE upcoming workshop on November 4th. More information HERE.

REQUIRED NOTIFICATION: What Parents Need to Know about Naloxone & Opioid Safety

At Sherwood School District, we care deeply about the safety and well-being of all our students. With the rise in opioid use, including fentanyl, we want to keep our community informed. Click HERE for more information.

SHS Booster Club Auction

GET READY! It's time for the 2024 SHS Booster Club Annual Auction. This year, come ready to WIN BIG for our Bowmen athletes with the addition of a Casino Night! This unforgettable evening will feature classic Casino Games, delicious food and drinks, incredible casino prizes and auction items, plus excellent company, all in support of our Student-Athletes.


When: November 9th, 2024 5pm-9pm

Where: Chehalem Cultural Center

Ticket Information: Individual tickets are $80 each or grab your friends and buy a table for 8 for $600 ($40 discount!) - this includes dinner and drinks plus $10 of script to get you started! Get your tickets today!! https://fundraiser.bid/SHSBoosterClub2024 You can also Pre-Register for the Blackjack Tournament and Texas Hold 'Em Tournaments - all on the website.


Can't make it for the big night? Participate in our online Auction Nov. 4th-9th!


Questions? Contact haley.ellis@sherwoodboosterclub.com. See you November 9th!

LET'S GO BOWMEN!

Upcoming Dates

October 16, 23, 30 | Early Release @ 1:15

October 11 | No School: Statewide Inservice Day

October 18 | Popcorn Friday

October 18 | Chess Club Begins

October 24 & 25 | Conferences | No School

November 1 | Professional Development Day: No School

November 8 | Popcorn Friday

November 11 | Veteran's Day: No School

November 15 | Picture Retakes

November 15 | Bingo Night

November 18-December 6 | Toy & Gift Drive

November 22 | Teacher Work Day: No School

November 25-29 | Thanksgiving Break

Helpful Information

Previous Middleton Updates

Natasha Edinger