Middleton Update

Middleton Elementary | October 12, 2023

Middleton UpdateMiddleton Elementary | October 12, 2023

Middleton Families,

It's been a quick week but a great one. Students in the Skills Center got in the fall spirit when the pumpkin patch came to Middleton. Each student selected and decorated their own pumpkin. It was a blast!

We hope you enjoy the long weekend and look forward to seeing you next week.


With appreciation,

Mili

Upcoming Dates

October 13 | Statewide Inservice/No School

October 17 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

October 18 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 25 | Scholastic Book Fair Begins for students during Library time

October 24 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

October 25 | Early Release at 1:15 PM

October 26 | Conferences at 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Book Fair Open 8:00 AM-7:30 PM

October 27 | Conferences at 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Book Fair Open 8:00 AM-10:00 AM

October 31 | Choir Practice at 2:20 PM

November 1 | 1/2 Day, Dismissal at 11:00 AM

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Conferences

Fall Conferences will take place on October 26th (K-5th) from 8am-8pm and October 27th (K-5th) from 8am-12pm. PreK conferences will occur on October 26th from 10am-6pm. There will not be school on these days. Teachers will be sending conference sign ups via email this afternoon. Families will be able to choose if they prefer an in-person or virtual conference. We are excited to see you all for conferences.

Great Oregon ShakeOut Earthquake Drills - October 19

The annual Great Oregon ShakeOut is part of an international safety preparedness program, where millions of people worldwide participate in earthquake drills on the same day. This year’s earthquake drills will be held on October 19, and for all of Oregon will be held at 10:19am. All schools and district facilities will participate in this annual drill, and this is the first of two earthquake drills that will be practiced by our locations this year.


For more information on the Great Oregon Shakeout, please visit https://www.shakeout.org/oregon/.

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Fall Parties

Fall parties will take place on October 31st. Teachers will be communicating additional details about their individual parties. Students may bring a costume in their backpack to change into for the party. Costumes should be easy for students to put on by themselves, comply with the school dress code, and not be violent in nature. Please keep masks, weapons, fake blood, and costume makeup at home. Families are invited to volunteer at their child's party. All adults attending classroom parties will need to complete the process below ahead of time:

a) Complete a background check and b) submit a proof of vaccination or receive approval for a vaccination exception.

  • Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks are currently taking 2+ weeks to process.

Event Information

Coffee Chat with the Principal

This year, Middleton will be hosting monthly Coffee Chats with the Principal and all families are invited! Join us for our first meeting on October 17 at 8:00 am in Middleton Cafeteria. Coffee chats with the principal are informal gatherings, opportunities for families to ask questions, share their thoughts, and for us to connect as we partner together in education. You are welcome to bring your young children with you. We'll have some toys available for them to play with. Coffee and snacks will be providede as well. Please RSVP using the button below so we can be sure to have enough treats for everyone.

When?

Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023, 08:00 AM

Where?

Middleton Elementary School, Southwest Old Highway 99W, Sherwood, OR, USA

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Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon!


  • October 23rd-27th | Students will be able to shop during their scheduled library time.
  • October 26th | Parents can shop during Conferences from 8:00am - 7:30 pm.
  • October 26th | Parents can shop during Conferences from 8:00am - 10:00 am.

Destiny Library System Notifications

As part of our ongoing effort to increase communication between schools and families surrounding literacy, families will now begin to receive a weekly message sharing a list of what your student checked out. This message will come out every Thursday at 4pm.


At this time we are only able to send the email to the student and the first parent/guardian listed in Synergy. We’re working with our partners include the first four parents/guardians in Synergy. Thank you for your ongoing partnership!

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Celebrate Middleton Staff

Has a Middleton staff member gone above and beyond for you or your child? We would love to hear about your experience and celebrate that staff member. You are invited to nominate any staff member in the building to be recognized using the super quick form linked here.
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National School Bus Safety Week Info - October 16-20

Next week is National School Bus Safety Week! Our district’s Transportation Services Department prides themselves on their consistent focus on safety, which includes:

  • Safety systems and upgrades on our fleet of school buses

  • Ongoing training for bus drivers -- not only on safe driving practices, but also on safety topics such as first aid and CPR!

  • Annual school bus evacuation drills for all district students, ensuring that even those students who may only ride buses occasionally (such as for field trips) are also aware of bus safety procedures


In honor of this week, students are invited to participate in the annual National School Bus Safety Poster Contest hosted by the National Association for Pupil Transportation. For more information and contest rules, please visit https://www.napt.org/postercontest. For more information about our Transportation Services, please visit https://sherwood.k12.or.us/departments/transportation/.

Freaky Friday - October 20 at Sherwood Middle School

All district students and families are invited to this year's Freaky Friday event at Sherwood Middle School on October 20, happening 5:00-8:00pm. This year's event will include lots of family-friendly games, an all new haunted maze, and a raffle, plus lots of food and prizes!


Game tickets are $1 each, or $25 for an unlimited games bracelet, and will be available for sale at the event by cash, card, Venmo or ApplePay. This event is hosted by the SMS Parent Support Organization (PSO).

Volunteer Background Checks

Every volunteer in Sherwood School District must have a criminal background check completed each school year (July 1-June 30). Background checks take 7-10 business days to process. Background checks are required for each school year, so background checks completed prior to July 1, 2023 are not valid for the 23-24 school year.


Once your background checks clear, names are added to the approved volunteer list for all SSD schools. Please note: no approval notice goes out to cleared volunteers, so if you have questions about your submission or want to confirm your background check has been processed and approved, please contact the office of the school you would like to volunteer


To complete the volunteer approval process for 2023-24, please complete the form below:

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Get Involved

Volunteering- There are many opportunities to volunteer at Middleton. All volunteers will need to a) complete a background check and b) submit a proof of vaccination or receive approval for a vaccination exception. A new background check must be completed for each school year.
  • Background checks are completed online: Background Check Forms. Background checks may take up to 10 days to process.
  • The state of Oregon no longer requires COVID vaccinations for PK-12 school volunteers.


PAC- Our parent volunteer group is a very important part of our school. We are in need of several volunteers to support upcoming events. If you are interested, reach out to middletonpacboard@gmail.com to learn more about how to get involved.

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PreK

The Sherwood School District is excited to continue to offer Pre-Kindergarten in the Fall of 2023. We have spots still available at Middleton. Our inclusive Pre-Kindergarten programs have the goal of offering high-quality early learning education that promotes social-emotional learning and academic skills students need to be successful in school and beyond. Our current programs are inclusive, providing rich early learning opportunities for typically developing children and children with developmental delays and disabilities. This will be a tuition-based program, with financial assistance available for families who qualify.


Please visit our District PreK Program webpage for specific details. If you are interested in having your child attend please complete the interest form linked here and we will follow up soon.


If you have any questions, please contact Amy Gillett, our district Early Learning Coordinator for assistance: agillett@sherwood.k12.or.us 503-825-5087.

Community Based Events

There are many upcoming events and opportunities in Sherwood. To check them out, visit the Community-Based Events and Announcements page on the SSD Website.