Eagle Update

OCTOBER

Friday 18 | 5th Grade Field Trip to Biztown

Friday 18 | School Picture Day

Wednesday 23 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Thursday 24 | Elementary Conferences, No School for Students

Thursday 24-25 | Scholastic Book Fair Family Shop

Friday 25 | Elementary Conferences, No School for Students

Wednesday 30 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

NOVEMBER

Friday 1 | No School For Students- Professional Development Day

Sunday 3 | Daylight Savings Time Ends

Wednesday 6 | Early Release- Students Dismissed at 1:15 pm

Thursday 7 | PAC Meeting at 7:55 - 8:55 am

Friday 8 | Fun Run Prize Day

October is always a busy month on campus - and it is already halfway over!

Fall Conferences are scheduled for October 24th and 25th. You should have received an email message from your child's teacher providing the link to sign up for a conference time on Thursday, October 11. Both days will be No School Days at the elementary level. We are excited to have a chance to share more about your child’s progress here at Archer Glen! Some families take the long weekend for vacations, but please be aware that teachers are not expected to schedule formal conference make-ups outside of these days. Thank you for understanding.

We are excited to host our fall harvest parties this year! Students will be allowed to wear costumes at school; however, the times for that will vary depending on the class. Your child's teacher will share those details as the date gets closer. Please know that all costumes need to be appropriate (no violence, weapons, fake blood, face masks, or full face paint) and, ideally, something that your child can take on and off fairly or completely independently. Each class will be running their own celebration and those may look different from class to class. In the event that party volunteers are needed, please know that all volunteers will need to have completed the volunteer items share in previous updates. Also note that background checks are taking 2-3 weeks to clear, so if you are hoping to volunteer at the end of the month, please complete those steps ASAP. More information to come from teachers soon!

Just a reminder that November 1 will be a No School day for students. This day is designated as a Professional Development Day for staff. We appreciate your support!

Kindly,

Sarah

If you are dropping your child off at school between 7:30-7:45am, we will have all students enter through the side activities door. Students who are not eating breakfast will walk into the gym from there. Thank you for your cooperation.

We know that there are lots of sick bugs out there right now, and we've had many questions from parents about when students can return to school after being sick. Below is our guide for when to keep students out of school. You can also click the link here to view a larger copy.

Thanks for your help in keeping our school community healthy!

Please join us for Family Shopping on both Thursday (10/24) and Friday (10/25) of Parent Teacher Conferences! The Book Fair will be open the following hours:

• Thursday, 10/24, 8:00am-8:00pm
• Friday, 10/25, 8:00am-12:00pm

The eWallet link will is now available. This is an easy, cashless way for students to shop at the Book Fair. For more information, you can visit the Book Fair Homepage

We are still looking for volunteers to help with set-up, cashiering and take down of the Book Fair. Please visit Help Counter to sign up!

Students will also have the opportunity to shop during their scheduled Library Time the week of 10/28-10/31.

Only a few spots left! Sign up here.

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.

November 9th, 2024 5pm-9pm @ the beautiful Chehalem Cultural Center

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!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

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. The opioid overdose crisis in Oregon has reached alarming proportions. Since 2019, the number of unintentional overdose deaths has skyrocketed, rising from 280 in 2019 to a staggering 1,392 in 2023. In this letter, we'll explain the dangers of opioids and what we're doing to keep our students safe.

What is an opioid? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, and many others.

Why are opioids so dangerous? Opioids slow down the actions of the body, such as breathing and heartbeat. Even a single dose of an opioid can cause severe respiratory depression (slowing or stopping of breathing), which can be fatal; taking opioids with alcohol or sedatives increases this risk. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid: a dose as small as a few grains of sand can make a person stop breathing within minutes.

What is naloxone? Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) blocks the effect of opioids on the body and restores breathing to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped to dangerous levels due to an overdose. Naloxone can quickly be delivered by a nasal spray or injection. Naloxone may be administered in emergency overdose situations, is safe for the person receiving the medication and has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system.

What is Sherwood School District doing? Our district provides comprehensive, developmentally appropriate drug and alcohol education. All schools will stock naloxone and necessary medical supplies. In addition, staff are trained to administer naloxone to any person suspected of experiencing an opioid overdose. Anytime naloxone is administered school staff will call 911 and immediately notify the student’s parents or guardian, if applicable.

What can you do as a parent? We understand that talking about opioid use with your child can be challenging. The US Drug Enforcement Administration: One Pill Can Kill Campaign has parent and caregiver resources that may be helpful. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also offers a Tips for Teens: Opioids handout you can share with your student.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Sherwood School District Health Services Department at health@sherwood.k12.or.us.

The District will be welcoming volunteers back into our school buildings this year. All volunteers will need to complete and have an approved background check on file prior to volunteering (this must be renewed each school year). The background check process can take 7-10 business days, so please allow sufficient processing time if you are planning to volunteer for a specific event.

Our Archer Glen Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is creating an updated email list for school information and other ways to support our school. If you are looking to volunteer at Archer Glen this year, please sign up using the link shared here. If you are new to Archer Glen you will need to create a new login. Past volunteers can use their old sign in. (Please note that this link does not work well on your phone so you will need to use another device).

ALL parents will need to fill out their information again as the system gets updated each fall. The registration will ask some questions about volunteer preferences, please still answer the questions and select all activities you might be interested in learning more about!

You can find out more information about how to sign up for volunteer opportunities at Archer Glen using HelpCounter by visiting Archer Glen PAC's Instagram handle here.

Archer Glen Front Office: 503-825-5100

Archer Glen 24-hour Attendance Line: 503-825-5110

• Sarah Woofter, Principal: swoofter@sherwood.k12.or.us
• Jennifer Switzer, Administrative Assistant: jswitzer@sherwood.k12.or.us
• Judy Morales, Attendance Secretary: jmorales@sherwood.k12.or.us
• Elisabeth Gardner, School Counselor: egardner@sherwood.k12.or.us

Previous Eagle Updates:

• Eagle Update, October 3, 2024
• Eagle Update, October 10, 2024

Helpful Information:

• Archer Glen Elementary homepage
  
• Archer Glen PAC website
• District website
• Enrollment Information
• Champions (after school child care)
• School Lunch Menus
• SHARE Center | (503) 825-5087
• Sherwood Community Information
• Sherwood School District Calendar
• School Boundaries

Website: https://ag.sherwood.k12.or.us/
Location: 16155 SW Sunset Blvd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Phone: (503) 825-5100