As we head into a new year, and our overall attendance is looking good, we will begin to focus on decreasing our number of tardies each day. All of our classrooms start with what we call "Soft Start" each morning. Students have choice in how they begin their day. While choices vary from classroom to classroom, some examples include: reading, coloring, drawing, playing a game with a friend, building with blocks or legos, etc. This allows for a smooth, easy start to the day, and gives kids the opportunity to engage with their friends and neighbors.
The school day begins at 7:55. This is an odd time, I know. :) Students who are in their classroom at 7:55 are considred on time. Anyone who arrives through the front doors after the bell rings at 7:55 is considered tardy and checks in at the office before going to class. "Soft Start" activities are from 7:45-8:00, so students who are tardy miss out on this slow start to the day and have to jump into whatever lesson the class has started when they arrive.
We continue to work on the traffic flow each morning, because we know this can contibute to on-time arrival. On dark, rainy days, traffic is heavier. Remember, you can drop your child(ren) off beginning at 7:30. Anyone who arrives before 7:45 will go to the cafeteria where we have adult supervision. Students are dismissed to their classrooms at 7:45 to begin their day. Traffic is light in the parking lot from 7:30 to 7:45 and drop-off is quick and smooth. Traffic picks up significantly after 7:45, so drop-off time increases. Thank you all for your help in making drop-off and pick-up smooth and safe!
Natasha
Look! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Middleton’s Staff Appreciation Week! Our staff appreciation week is Monday, February 3rd through Friday, February 7th. Flyers will come home in your student's Friday Folder on Friday 1/24. Our teachers and staff are truly superheroes in disguise and we want to give a big WOW! for all that they do! Our staff will be treated to many events and treats that are all superhero themed. There are many ways in which you can get involved that work best for you and your family. CLICK HERE for ways you can contribute to our staff lunch and coffee delivery next week. Please feel free to come up with your own ideas!! We always love creativity! Thank you SO incredibly much for helping to make this week extra special for our staff. We will be sure to share everything on social media!
January 17, 24, 31 | Chess Club @ 7:00 am
January 22, 29 | Early Release @ 1:15
January 20 | No School: MLK Day
January 24 | Middleton Family Movie Night
February 3-7 | Staff Appreciation Week
February 7 | Popcorn Friday
February 5, 12, 19, 26 | Early Release
February 7, 14, 21, 28 | Chess Club
February 13 | 5th Grade to Biztown
February 17 | President's Day, No School
February 18-21 | OBOB Battles
February 18-21 | Food Drive
February 21 | Horseshoe Hop
March 7 | End of 2nd Trimester
Website: https://me.sherwood.k12.or.us/
Location: 23505 Southwest Old Highway 99W, Sherwood, OR, USA
Phone: 503-825-5300