Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | March 1, 2024

Middleton UpdateMiddleton Elementary | March 1, 2024

Middleton Repair Project Update

I am excited to share with you that the repair work at Middleton is progressing well and we anticipate our PreK-2nd grade students being able to return to their Middleton classrooms on April 3. In order to allow our teachers time to pack up their current spaces, move, and set up their classrooms, there will be no school for PreK-2nd grade students on April 1 and 2. However, school will remain in session for all 3rd-5th grade students on those dates. We can’t wait to have everyone together again and plan to welcome our PreK-2nd grade students back with a Clap In on April 3. All Middleton families are invited to join us starting at 7:30 am as we cheer for our youngest students as they arrive. Bring your noisemakers, pom poms, bells, etc. It’s going to be lots of fun!


I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your unwavering support and understanding throughout this process. We really couldn’t ask for a better family community. Although this situation wasn’t ideal, your encouragement, positivity, and grace has meant the world to us and we appreciate you! Looking forward to having all of our Mustangs under one roof again on April 3!

Principal's Update

It was another great week with so many fun events. Wednesday was the 100th day of school. To celebrate, some of our Kindergarten students dressed up like they were 100 years old.


On Thursday, our 3rd Graders made us proud with their amazing music performance. It was such a treat!


February's Character Trait of the Month was Kindness and we recognzied one student from each class that demonstrated kindness all month. We are so proud of these students and how the positive impact they have on their classes.


Last, many of our 3rd-5th grade students participated in the Oregon Battle of the Books competition this week. All of the teams were well prepared and their knowledge of each book was pretty remarkable. Pool and bracket play wrapped up this week and the final battle will take place next Tuesday, March 5, at 1:15 PM in the cafeteria. Thank you to all of the families and coaches that have made OBOB possible this year.


With appreciation,

Mili

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100th Day of School

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100th Day of School

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3rd Grade Music Performance

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Kindness Character Trait of the Month Winners

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OBOB

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OBOB

Upcoming Dates

March 5 OBOB Finals Assembly @ 1:30 PM in Middleton Cafeteria

March 6 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

March 13 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

March 15 | Teacher Work Day/No School

March 20 | Early Release @ 1:15 PM

March 25-29 | Spring Break

April 4 | Rescheduled Kindergarten Open House @ 3:30-6:00 PM

2024-25 Kindergarten Families

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Check out this Kindergarten Special Edition Newsletter for all things Kindergarten. Please feel welcome to share this with any incoming Kindergarten families as well.

National School Breakfast Week March 4th-8th

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National School Breakfast Week celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. Studies show that students who eat school breakfast are more likely to:

  • Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math

  • Score higher on standardized tests

  • Have better concentration and memory

  • Be more alert

  • Maintain a healthy weight


Nutrition Services is celebrating by hosting a raffle contest! Next week, each student participating in School Breakfast will receive a raffle ticket (limit one entry per day). On Friday, we will draw the winner of this year's prize; a Pac-Man Pocket Player (provided by our partners at Domino's).


Happy National School Breakfast Week!

Join Us for our Annual Instructional Materials Review Night

Attention all parents, caregivers, and community members!


Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Instructional Materials Review Night! This special event is your chance to preview and provide feedback on the instructional materials being considered for adoption by our district.


Join us on March 12, 2024, anytime between 4:30-6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room at the District Office.


Your input is invaluable as we strive to select the best resources to support student learning. You’ll get:

  • A firsthand look at the piloted instructional materials for next school year

  • Opportunities to share your thoughts and suggestions

  • Collaborative discussions with fellow parents/caregivers and community members


We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Teaching & Learning Department at psalm@sherwood.k12.or.us.

Celebrate Middleton Staff

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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.

Get Involved

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Volunteering- There are many opportunities to volunteer at Middleton. All volunteers will need to a) complete a background check. 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.

Community Based Events

There are many upcoming events and opportunities in Sherwood. To check them out, visit the Community-Based Events and Announcements page on the SSD Website.

Helpful Information

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