We hope that you and your family are enjoying the weekend!
Thank you to our PTO and our parent volunteers for making our Sherwood Night Out such a huge success. We are already looking forward to hosting another event like this soon!
Wishing a Happy Diwali to all those in our community celebrating this sacred holiday on Monday. May it bring hope, universal compassion, peace, and unity to all!
MCAS Scores Will Arrive in the Mail This Week
MCAS scores will be arriving in the mail this week. As a reminder, MCAS data is used to inform our practices and refine and strengthen teaching and learning across the district. Given the unique challenges of the last few years, the Massachusetts Department of Secondary and Elementary Education noted that overall performance across the state was lower than typical years. This is also the case with our school and district data. Our teaching teams and administrative teams will continue to use the MCAS data as one of several measures to continuously monitor and support the growth of all students. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or grade level administrator if you have any questions.
Ski Club Signs Ups Now Open
Please be advised that this program is not a learn-to ski-program. The majority of our students are experienced skiers and have previously participated in learn-to-ski lessons.
We strongly encourage you to make sure your child has learned to ski prior to joining ski club as we are only permitted one adult chaperone to every ten skiers and skiers are expected to be fairly independent while at the mountain.
We hope you consider taking advantage of this winter opportunity! Sign up Here
Email Ski Club Advisor Mr. Tom Angell with questions: tangell@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Picture Retakes November 2nd
Picture Retakes will be on Wednesday, November 2nd for any students that was absent or is interested in having a retake. There is a $3 fee for retakes. Students can bring the money to school on that day. If you are ordering your child’s original pictures please have your order form in by November 1st.
Sherwood Students Participate in STEM Week
Sherwood students recently participated in the STEM Week kick-off event at Burncoat High School in Worcester. The team explained to Lt. Governor Karyn Polito their robot design and how they worked as a team to solve problems. The team members who participated include Abrar Haq (6 Navy), Cullen Bautista (6 Teal), Joshua Lee (6 Blue), and Vishrut Vijay Bhaskar (5 Red).
Check Out This New Resource for Students
Shrewsbury Public Schools has launched a new initiative for our students at Sherwood Middle School, Oak Middle School and Shrewsbury High School called School Pulse.
SchoolPulse is a Positive Psychology tool that provides weekly inspirational podcasts, check-ins, and the best Positive Psychology skills available. This will be done through text, three times a week.Participation is voluntary. Your child’s responses are completely anonymous (meaning we do not have their personal cell number or any personal information).
If you are interested, have your child try this out on their phone by
- Scan the QR Code in the image.
- Text: SHERWOODMS to 78573
- Visit: https://schoolpulse.org/schools/SHERWOODMS/
Parent Teacher Conferences Reminders
A reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Conferences will be held in person this year unless a parent or guardian requests a Zoom meeting.
Here at the middle school level, not all parents will receive an invitation to have a conference. This is different from the elementary level where most families typically meet with the teacher on the day of Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will reach out to you if they feel as though they have a specific concern about your child that they need to bring to your attention.
Please know that if you do not receive an email to meet with your child’s teacher on Parent Conference Day, you can always reach out separately to ask questions or set up a time to meet with your child’s teacher.
SHERWOOD FALL NIGHT OUT
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time & donated concessions for Friday's FALL NIGHT OUT. We had a fantastic time and we truly appreciate all the support and effort so that we could host this fun night for our Sherwood students!
We plan to host 2 more of these events later in the school year, and we look forward to your continued support!
SHERWOOD SPELLING BEE
The annual Sherwood Spelling Bee will be on Friday, December 9th at 6:00PM at Sherwood. Registration is limited to 50 participants, with a $20 registration fee. The winner of the Sherwood event will go on to participate in a regional final where the winner of the regional event will have the opportunity to go on to the National Spelling Bee in Washington DC.
Please see this link for more information and registration: https://bit.ly/SherwoodBee2022
NOVEMBER PTO MEETING
The November PTO meeting will be on Monday, November 7th, @ 7PM in the Oak Media Center. We have many items to discuss and plan, and would love more input as well as volunteers to help make these happen! We are a singular PTO that serves both Sherwood and Oak and welcome families from both schools to join us.
Upcoming events and fundraisers include:
Fair Trade Caravans fundraiser, Danielson Florist holiday wreath sales, Sherwood and Oak Spelling Bees, and much more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/828627531919108
UPCOMING EVENTS
FAIR TRADE CARAVANS - Begins November 11th with delivery before the holidays. Order unique, high-quality products such as coffee and tea, chocolate, jewelry, and handmade crafts. These purchases benefit farmers and artisans who are socially and economically marginalized, and make great holiday gifts!
DANIELSON FLOWERS HOLIDAY WREATH SALES - Begins November 16th with pick-up on 11/27 (delivery available for add'l charge). Order a festive holiday wreath made locally by Danielson and support both this fantastic business and the SMS PTO. Wreaths will be available in 3 sizes, and with or without bows.
Additional Reminders
Student Absence
All parents/guardians must inform the office if their child will be absent or late to school. SPS requires that you telephone us either the night before or first thing in the morning on the day of the child’s absence at 508-841-8670. If we have not received a call to report an absence, the school will be in contact with the parent to confirm the child’s safety.
Dismissal
If you are dismissing your child early, you must call the Main Office at 508-841-8670 (instead of emailing team teachers).
Anonymous School Safety Tip Line
This anonymous form can be used to submit information that may be helpful in ensuring the safety of students, faculty, and property of the Shrewsbury Public Schools in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The form creates an electronic email alert to several staff members of the Shrewsbury Public Schools. It does not go to the Shrewsbury Police Department.
Staff email alerts are generally monitored Monday through Friday during business hours of 8am to 4:30pm. If the information you have is TIME SENSITIVE, please call 911 for assistance. If you wish to speak to a representative from the Shrewsbury Police Department and your concern is not urgent you can reach them 24/7 by calling 508-841-8577.
Kristen Ward
Email: krward@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Helen Kvaracein
Email: hkvaracein@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us
Location: 28 Sherwood Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8670
Sherwood Middle School
