November is here and so are colder temperatures. Please make sure to send jackets with names written on the inside. We have a lot of coats and pullovers in our lost and found right now. If your child is missing one, please remind them to check the rack outside of the gym.

Remember to follow the Sheridan School District Facebook page to see all of the pictures we post throughout the week!

November

• 6 - Monthly Morning Meeting
• 6 - 5th Grade Chess Tournament
• 6 - 10 - Coin Wars for Thanksgiving Food Baskets
• 6 - 16 - Canned Food Drive
• 7- 3rd Grade field trip to Family Farm
• 9 - 3rd/4th Grade Chess Tournament
• 10 - Veterans Day Breakfast @ EEM and Parade @ EEM->EEE->EEI
• 15 - Fall Picture Makeup Day
• 17 - Progress Report Grades Sent Home
• 18 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break

Please help us out by completing the survey linked below.

• We have a few different competitions going on in November. You will start seeing all of these on social media and in flyers sent home. We will have our traditional Coin Wars by homeroom just like at EEE. This money will be used by the PTO to create food baskets for East End student families in need for Thanksgiving meals. Then we will have the annual canned food drive with Grace Church that will also coincide with the SSD Food Drive. All canned food collected will go to the same place and stay in our community.
• We will be participating in celebrating Veteran's Day. Be on the lookout for more information to come.
• All water bottles need to have a closing lid and only contain water
• We will be enforcing the dress code in the handbook. Please review the guidelines.

Please make sure that you follow the traffic flow to ensure that ALL students stay safe, and the lines move quickly.

• Pay close attention to our SRO and staff directions during drop off and dismissal. We have have a few close calls with drivers not paying attention to our traffic directors.
• We close the gate at 9:30 a.m. and do not open it until 2:15 p.m. We do have an alarm set and will open it as soon as possible. This is a safety measure for our students.
• Leave space for buses to exit the pull through and stop far enough back (behind the mailbox on the right) so bus drivers can exit onto Sawmill
• In the morning, you will not be able to turn left onto Sawmill from 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Have your tag available and in full view so we can keep the line moving

Immunization Reminder

Letters have been sent home for students that are missing immunizations. These immunizations should be obtained by October 1st. Jacket Health and Wellness can provide these for students if needed by appointments only. On the letter there is a QR code that takes you to the website to make an appointment and fill out the enrollment paperwork. Please let me know if you have any questions.

OTC Medications

SSD policy states that over-the-counter medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen, Benadryl, etc.) cannot be given at school without a doctor's order. See page 165 of the student handbook. If you need the form sent home with your child, please let me know and I can provide it. As a reminder, students cannot carry medication on their person. All medications must be given to the nurse or administration by an adult.

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.

• You can schedule a meeting with either administrator by emailing us. Dr. Binz - amberbinz@sheridanschools.org or Mrs. Teague - lianeteague@sheridanschools.org.
• If you are in the neighborhood, stop by and introduce yourself!

Email: amberbinz@sheridanschools.org
Website: https://www.sheridanschools.org/o/east-end-intermediate
Location: 2505 West Sawmill Road, Little Rock, AR, USA
Phone: (501) 888-1477
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanSD37/