Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | September 29, 2023

Middleton UpdateMiddleton Elementary | September 29, 2023

Middleton Families,

What a great week! Our students earned their first reward for positive behaviors and celebrated with a recess with their buddy class. It was great to see our Middleton community playing together.


I had an opportunity to spend some time in our Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) classes this week. STEM education is focused on hands-on, problem-based learning and students also share how much they love STEM and the fantastic Mrs. Selby. Pictured below are some of our 1st grade students programming car robots. We are so lucky to have a high quality STEM program at Middleton! We hope you all enjoy the weekend.


With appreciation,

Mili Wilkinson

Upcoming Dates

October 3 | Picture Day

October 4 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 6 | Fun Run

October 11 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 12 | Middleton PAC Meeting @ Middleton Cafeteria, 4:00-5:00 PM

October 13 | Statewide Inservice/No School

October 17 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

October 18 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 24 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

October 25 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 26 | Conferences at 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

October 27 | Conferences at 8:00 AM-12:00 PM

October 31 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

November 1 | 1/2 Day, Dismissal at 11:00 AM

Event Information

Coffee Chat with the Principal

This year, Middleton will be hosting regular Coffee Chats with the Principal and all families are invited! Join us for our first meeting on October 17 at 8:00 am in Middleton Cafeteria. Coffee chats with the principal are informal gatherings, opportunities for families to ask questions, share their thoughts, and for us to connect as we partner together in education. You are welcome to bring your young children with you. We'll have some toys and coloring available for them. Coffee and snacks will be provided as well. Please RSVP using the button below so we can be sure to have enough treats for everyone.

When?

Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, 08:00 AM

Where?

Middleton Elementary School, Southwest Old Highway 99W, Sherwood, OR, USA

location_on Open maps
zoom_out_map

Celebrate Middleton Staff

Has a Middleton staff member gone above and beyond for you or your child? 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.
obob logo
zoom_out_map

OBOB Volunteers Needed

We are excited for our Middleton 3rd-5th grade students to have the opportunity to participate in the Oregon Battle of the Books competition again this year. The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) s a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program. Students are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. After reading the OBOB books student teams participate in comprehension "battles" against other Middleton teams. The team that performs best will have the opportunity to compete at the Regional Tournament. We are looking for a parent volunteer to lead OBOB in partnership with our Instructional Coach. If you are interested please reach out to Stacey Dolezal sdolezal@sherwood.k12.or.us for more information.

Yearbooks

We are looking for your First Day of School photos to put in our yearbook! Download the Treering app and upload your photos to share with us. Also, all yearbook orders save 10% when ordered by Oct 31!

clipart
zoom_out_map

Fun Run Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed for the Fun Run

Please take a look at the Signup Genius and help fill up these spots to help make a fun event for our kids. We also are looking for as many volunteers as possible to help with the bib pinning on Oct. 5th at 10:30am, Room 5 (conference room). We have 450 shirts to pin running bibs on so the more hands the faster it will be! Thank you for your help!

Fun Run

Fun Run will be held on Friday, October 6th in the Middleton parking lot. Families are invited to attend and cheer on their student and their classmates. Please check in at the check-in table.You will be given a visitor sticker to wear. Grade levels will run at the following times:


PreK and Kindergarten @ 8:15 - 8:40

1st Grade @ 8:50 - 9:15

5th Grade @ 9:25 - 9:50

3rd Grade @ 10:00 - 10:25

4th Grade @ 10:35 - 11:00

2nd Grade @ 11:15 - 11:40


Please make note that our front parking lot wil be open for morning drop off, but will closed to cars beginning at 8:00 am to 12:00 pm for the Fun Run. If you will be picking up your student duing this time you will need to park along the street or neighborhoods and walk up to the office to pick them up.

clipart
zoom_out_map

Picture Day

Picture Day will take place on October 3. Picture packets were sent home last Friday. You can also order online at mydorian.com/order

Handbook

Please review the Sherwood School District Handbook and Middleton Handbook Addendum for school and district policies and procedures.
clipart
zoom_out_map

Get Involved

Volunteering- There are many opportunities to volunteer at Middleton. All volunteers will need to a) complete a background check and b) submit a proof of vaccination or receive approval for a vaccination exception. A new background check must be completed for each school year.
  • Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks may take up to 10 days to process.
  • The state of Oregon no longer requires COVID vaccinations for PK-12 school volunteers.


PAC- Our parent volunteer group is a very important part of our school. We are in need of several volunteers to support upcoming events. If you are interested, reach out to middletonpacboard@gmail.com to learn more about how to get involved.

clipart
zoom_out_map

PreK

The Sherwood School District is excited to continue to offer Pre-Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023. We have spots still available at Middleton. Our inclusive Pre-Kindergarten programs have the goal of offering high-quality early learning education that promotes social-emotional learning and academic skills students need to be successful in school and beyond. Our current programs are inclusive, providing rich early learning opportunities for typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities. This will be a tuition-based program, with financial assistance available for families who qualify.


Please visit our District PreK Program webpage for specific details. If you are interested in having your child attend please complete the interest form linked here and we will follow up soon.


If you have any questions, please contact Amy Gillett, our district Early Learning Coordinator for assistance: agillett@sherwood.k12.or.us 503-825-5087.