SIS News and Celebrations

According to the organization’s web site, “Capturing Kids' Hearts recognizes schools/districts that go the extra mile each day to build an environment where students and staff feel safe and connected. We celebrate these district leaders and campus staff members who implement and model the Capturing Kids' Hearts Process.”

Teacher Appreciation is this week! Please bring items that you signed up for on the sign-up sheet! Thanks in advance for showing our teachers how much we appreciate them!

SMS will host a rising 6th grade family night, on Monday, May 6th, from 6:00 - 7:30. Administrators and counselors will share information regarding scheduling, 6th grade daily routines/expectations, and answer any questions regarding middle school. Families are invited to walk through the building, visit our club information tables, and enjoy artwork created by our SMS students in the fine arts hall gallery walk. Rising 6th graders and their families will enter through the front entrance of the SMS building and gather in the cafeteria. There will be two, thirty-minute presentations in the cafeteria, with the first beginning at 6:00 pm.

Fantastic tickets are given throughout the week when students are going above and beyond at SIS! All tickets are entered into a drawing for weekly winners. Each student, who receives a fantastic coupon, gets a Jacket Buck for the Jacket Store. The winners receive an additional Jacket Buck! Great job, Anna, Illana, and Brayden!

SIS 5th Grade students attended the annual Law Day Reception at the Grant County Court House. Thank you to the Grant County Bar Association for hosting this event. The students got a first-hand look at the courtroom and had an opportunity to hear from our Circuit Judge Stephen Shirron, District Judge Billy Gibson, local attorney Lauren Manatt, and Mayor Cain Nattin. Thank you to all for providing this opportunity to our kids.

Congratulations to Vinny (1st) and Howie (2nd) for winning the 2024 Law Day Poster Contest! Great job, guys!

Let's wear green on Monday, May 6 to support Mental Health Awareness Week!

Let's pull together for a great school-wide project! It will be a grade level competition! Send all the pop tabs you have this month!

Parents,

Please give a shoutout to a teacher or staff member that has deserves recognition for a job well done! Please answer a few simple questions on the link below. I share this with teachers in the weekly letter I send to them. Please keep sharing!

• Please do not allow your students to exit your vehicle in the morning drop off-line until you reach the sidewalk. For safety purposes, we want to be able to see all students as they exit cars.
• Please make sure water bottle have a secure lid, and they only have water in them.
• Please do not block the gate entry as you come into the car rider line. Please move to the far left and fill up all rows.
• Please pull all the way forward in the morning and afternoon car line. This allows more cars in the parking lot and less traffic on the street.

We always welcome you to SIS for lunch. Due to the limited seating in the cafeteria, we are taking reservations during lunch at school. Please call Michelle or Katie at 870-942-7488 to make your reservation. We will take reservations one week at a time. One family per table, please.

May

6-5th Grade visits SMS

6-Rising 6th Grade Parent Night at SMS (6:00 PM-7:30PM)

8-9- NWEA Maps Testing

13-SHS Senior Walk

21- SIS Snow Cone Day

22- SIS Field Day

Sheridan School District urges families who may qualify for the Free and Reduced Meal Program to apply right away. Use the QR code or clink the link: https://www.sheridanschools.org/article/1198511

Click the link or scan the barcode to access the online SSD Handbook.

Healthy Snack & Beverage Ideas*

▪ Water

▪ 100% fruit juice with no added sugar

▪ Fat-free or low fat milk

▪ Fruit smoothies (made with frozen fruit with no added sugar and fat-free or low fat yogurt)

▪ 100% fruit juice slushes with no added sugar

▪ Fresh fruit – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fresh vegetables – trays, salads or kabobs

▪ Fat-free or low fat yogurt (alone or as dip for fruits or vegetables)

▪ Yogurt parfaits (fat-free or low fat yogurt, fruit and whole grain cereal or granola as topping)

▪ Canned fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frozen fruit or fruit cups (in water, 100% fruit juice or light syrup)

▪ Frosty fruits – freeze your own fruit (frozen grapes make a great summer treat!)

▪ Dried fruit with no added sugar

▪ ▪ Whole grain crackers

▪ Low-fat cheese (serve with fruit or whole grain crackers)

▪ Hummus (serve with vegetables or whole grain crackers)

▪ Small whole grain waffles or pancakes topped with fruit or nut or seed butter

▪ Whole grain pretzels (soft or crunchy)

▪ Low-fat or air-popped popcorn (no added butter or salt)

▪ Graham crackers

▪▪ Pizza (on whole grain crust with low fat cheese and lean protein or vegetable toppings)

▪ Roll-ups on whole grain tortillas (fill with a lean protein such as ham or turkey, low fat cheese, hummus, nut or seed butter and jelly or vegetables)

▪ Fat-free or low fat pudding

▪ Bean quesadillas or burritos made with whole grain tortillas with salsa

▪ Whole grain cereal bars

▪ Baked whole grain tortilla chips with salsa or bean dip

▪ Baked chips (small portions)

*Check ingredient statements and nutrition information to ensure items meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Ensure food allergies of any participants are known before serving any food item.

Email: teresaknight@sheridanschools.org
Website: www.sheridanschools.org
Location: 708 Ridge Drive, Sheridan, AR 72150
Phone: 870-942-7488