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KNIGHT NEWS
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May 15, 2024
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βοΈ Important Notes & Reminders
- In order to participate in after school activities, students must be present in school for a minimum of three consecutive hours. β° Students who exceed 9 absences must provide a doctor's note if a student is absent for illness, regardless of the length of the absence. All absences must be called in at 860-355-3793, ext 9.
- Remember to pay lunch balances/add money to your lunch accountsπ°
- A reminder for those that drop off/pick up: Children two to five years old or weighing less than 40 pounds must use a child restraint that has a five-point harness. Children five to eight years old or weighing between 40-60 pounds must use a booster seat or a five-point harness.
- Please note that the school playgrounds (both the pirate ship play area and the playground by the cafeteria area) are NOT open to the public during school hours (8:05am-3:25pm). The playground is available for public use AFTER school is dismissed.
βοΈ Upcoming Events
Final Day for Library Book Exchange
Friday, May 24th is going to be the last day for library book exchange. That will hopefully give us time to get all of the books back before school ends. Classes will still come to Library during their scheduled times for reading and activities.
Fine Arts Car Wash
Come on out to support Sherman Fine Arts at our annual car wash! The SPTO is looking for volunteers to wash/dry/hold signs. Click HERE to sign up!
Smarter Balanced (SBAC) and NGSS Assessments
Sherman students in grades 3-8 are participating in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) and the NGSS Assessments this week to check their understanding of grade level Math, English Language Arts, and Science skills. Students in grades K-8 will also complete their final iReady diagnostics to measure growth throughout the year.
As a reminder, no personal electronic devices can be in their possession during testing. Cell phones, smart watches, fitbits and airpods will be collected by the teachers and βparkedβ during this time.
Standardized assessments are one piece of data that teachers use to ensure that students are successfully achieving grade level benchmarks. In some cases, they may be used as one variable in placing students in classes with prerequisites, such as Algebra or honors classes at the high school level. As a school, the data are used for Sherman to understand whether our curriculum is adequately preparing students to succeed according to state and national level learning standards. Lastly, the State of Connecticut uses the data as one variable on our Sherman School Report Card, in particular when identifying a School of Distinction.
We value you as partners in your childβs education and will share the findings of these assessments with you. You can help support your child by ensuring they have a good nightβs sleep and healthy breakfast during our assessment window.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Dr. Fildes at 860-355-3793 x315 or via email at fildesk@shermanschool.com.
Yearbook Sales
Use Yearbook ID Code: 9437424
SAVE THE DATE(S)!
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Awards & Graduation π
Awards Night: Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm
8th Grade Graduation: Wednesday, June 12 at 6pm
2024-2025 School-Wide Calendar
At last month's Regular Meeting, the Board of Education approved next year's calendar. Click the attachment below to download a copy!
βοΈ Happening In Our Classrooms...
Two of our wonderful 4th graders recently left inspirational notes throughout our Library, inviting students to read and enjoy different types of books!
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3rd grader Scarlett made an origami hat for our Library Dragon, Freddie. Now Freddie is all set for summer reading outside! Thank you, Scarlett!
8th graders learned about how forces work on the playground with Dr. Corso!
During Mrs. Reynold's Baking WEE lat week, students made cake pops!
Here are some candids from last week's Middle School Semi-Formal π€©
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βοΈ From Our Community...
Sherman Summer Camp
Signups will be in person and ONLINE beginning May 18th! Having trouble paying for camp? Sherman Social Services can help pay for families who are income eligible. Call 860-354-2414 ext. 2 to see if you are eligible. All calls are confidential.
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Sherman Library - The Hangout
Tweens and Teens are welcome to gather at the Sherman library to munch on some snacks, socialize, and craft. This month, we will craft our own glitter/waterbead calm down jars!
Click HERE to register!
Sherman Library - Silent Book Club
Drop by the Sherman Library on the last Tuesday of every month between 4:30pm-5:30pm for Silent Book Club! Snacks will be provided. Recommended for ages 10+. If your child is not 10+, but would like to participate, please reach out to slkids@biblio.org.
Click HERE to register!
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