Sherwood Middle School
April 23, 2023 Update
Dear Sherwood Community,
We hope you had a safe and restful break and enjoyed time with your family and friends!
It is hard to believe that we are getting ready for the final stretch of the school year. We will be taking time this week to meet with students by grade level to remind them of our learning expectations and appropriate behaviors so that we can finish the year strong!
Please join us in reminding your child of the need to follow our core values and learning expectations each day. We appreciate your partnership and know that we are a stronger community as a result.
Lastly, just a reminder to review the team placement information below for next year as the deadlines are fast approaching (current Grade 6 parents is this Friday, April 28th).
We look forward to welcoming your child back to school tomorrow!
Jon, Heather, and Karen
A message from Mr. Kelly
This Week's Photos
Congratulations to the Oak (and former Sherwood) Select Band, Select Choir, and Select Orchestra who were recognized at the School Committee Meeting last week for their recent performance at the MICAA Festival. Special thanks to Mr. Clark, Mr. Uglialoro, and Mr. Lennox for inspiring and supporting our students! They also recently performed at Mechanics Hall in Worcester over the break! Way to go!
This Week's Schedule
Monday, April 24th: Day 5
Tuesday, April 25th: Day 6, Grade 6 MeetingWednesday, April 26th: Day 1, Grade 5 Meeting
Thursday, April 27th: Day 2
Friday, April 28th: Day 3, Team Placement for Current Grade 6 Parents Due
This Week's Lunch Schedule
**NEW**
Yearbooks on Sale Now
- The cost of the yearbook is $29.
- Online ordering will run through Monday May 8, 2023.
- Order here: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/sherwoodmiddleschool
PTO NeedS Help With Teacher Appreciation Week
TIME FOR LUNCH - SPONSOR A TEACHER
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8-12) is coming up and the PTO needs your help!
Rather than asking for donations and drop-offs, the PTO is asking you to sponsor a teacher lunch and we'll take care of the rest! A $15 donation will provide a lunch, beverage, and treat for 1 teacher. Sign-ups include slots for Sherwood and Oak teachers.
Please see the sign-up for donation instructions. https://bit.ly/SOlunch23 Thank you for your support, and for letting us do the work for you!
The Community Outreach Crew needs your help!
The Community Outreach Crew is sponsoring aToiletry Kit Donation Drive. You can donate toothbrushes, trial size toothpaste, trial size shampoo, conditioners, soap, small hairbrushes, etc. The collection box will be located in the Main Lobby. We will be making toiletry kit donation bags to give to the Friendly House in Worcester. We will be accepting donations from April 24 - 28th. Our last drive was very successful thanks to your tremendous generosity! We thank you in advance for your help with this drive!
REMINDERS
Team Placement for Next Year
- Placement Letter for Current Grade 5 Families: Due Monday, May 15th
- Placement Letter for Current Grade 6 Families: Due Friday, April 28th
Bus Registration Open 2023-24
Bus registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Please go to the parent portal and register for your children's school bus right away. Please refer to this link for more information.
Middle School Volleyball Clinic
Youth Field Hockey Spring Clinic
Summer Enrichment Programs
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Shrewsbury Public Schools is pleased to bring back the popular Summer Enrichment Program. The full course catalog is available for preview on our website.
Program Schedule: Monday-Thursday for four weeks: June 26-29, July 10-13, July 17-20, July 24-27
Grades: for students who will be entering Kindergarten - grade 8 in the fall of 2023 (students must be 5 years old by 8/31/23)
Location: Sherwood Middle School
Transportation: Families must provide their own transportation
Schedule and Cost: Families may choose half-day or full-day option.
- Morning session 8:30-11:30 - $80 per week
- Afternoon session 12:00-3:00 - $80 per week
- Extended Hours 3:00-6:00 - $80 per week
- Early Drop off 7:00-8:30 - $40 per week
- Students staying for a full day will bring a lunch and be supervised from 11:30-12:00
A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The balance will be charged June 1st. Families who qualify for free or reduced lunch will get a 50% discount off their total registration. Use coupon code SUMMER50 at checkout. All discounts will be verified with food services. For more information, contact Karen Isaacson, Director of Extended Learning 508841-8727
PTO NEWS
FOOD TRUCK NIGHT!
The PTO will be hosting a Food Truck night on Tuesday May 16th from 5-7PM! We will have the following food trucks, and entertainment will be provided by DJ Tim! Please join us for this fun and delicious event! This event is being held behind Sherwood. While some vendors may accept cards, please note some may prefer cash. **Rain date is Tuesday, May 23rd.**
MAY & JUNE PTO MEETINGS
The last 2 PTO Meetings of the year will be on:
Monday, May 1st @ 7PM. (https://www.facebook.com/events/774469280474390)
Monday, June 12th @7PM (https://www.facebook.com/events/170511719157305)
Please join us as we wrap up our year & begin to discuss our fundraising for the 2023-24 school year! **The PTO is looking for members to join and help fill roles, including co-president and communications, as we have current members leaving at the end of the school year. The SMS PTO serves both Sherwood and Oak and we welcome parents from grades 5-8!
UPCOMING DATES
May 1st: May PTO Meeting @ 7PM
May 8-12: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 16th: Food Truck Night 5-7PM (behind Sherwood)
May 23rd: Rain date for Food Truck Night
June 12th: June PTO Meeting @ 7PM
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, May 2nd: Early Release 11:35am Dismissal
Wednesday, May 3rd: Math MCAS
Thursday, May 4th: Math MCAS
Monday, May 8th: End of Cycle 5, Last Day to Order Yearbooks
Tuesday, May 9th: Start of Cycle 6
Wednesday, May 10th: 6th Grade Field Trip (entire grade)
Thursday, May 11th: Science MCAS (Grade 5 only)
Friday, May 12th: Science MCAS (Grade 5 only)
Tuesday, May 16th: Food Truck Community Night @ 5pm
Monday, May 22nd- Tuesday, June 6th: Grade 5 Field Trip (by team)
Monday, May 29th: Memorial Day No School
Monday, June 5th: 6th Grade Spring Concert @ Oak
Tuesday, June 6th: 5th Grade Spring Concert @ Oak
Wednesday, June 14th: Field Day (Rain Date: Thursday, June 15th)
Friday, June 16th: Yearbook Signing
Monday, June 19th: Juneteenth Holiday: No School
Wednesday, June 21st: Last Day of School 11:35am Dismissal
Additional Reminders
ABSENT/TARDY
If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the Child Safe line (508-841-8670) by 8:00am. You may also call the day or night before. An automated phone call goes out every morning at 9:15 and if we do not receive a message by 8:00am you will receive a phone call. This is a child safety procedure that is in place to ensure the well- being of all of our students.
DISMISSAL
If you are dismissing your child early, you must call the Main Office at 508-841-8670 (instead of emailing team teachers).
LATE BUS
We are now offering a FREE late bus services for all Sherwood students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The buses will depart from Sherwood at 4:00pm.
- There are three bus routes with centralized stops coming from each campus. Please look at the middle schools map to decide which route and stop is best for your family.
- Times are approximate and the actual time your child gets off the bus may be different from the time posted in the schedule.
- Parents are responsible for making arrangements for their students to get home from the centralized bus stops.
- Families will need to sign up for the late bus via the middle schools Google form by noon on the day your child will take the bus.
Please contact April Yu (transportation@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us) with questions.