Student Photo Day
We will share the online code with families once the photos are ready for view and purchase online.
Upcoming Field Trips
Some upcoming trips for families to be aware of are listed below
10/17- Skate Park (3rd Grade)
10/19- Gaver Farm (5th Grade)
10/25 - Strathmore trip (5th Grade)
11/3 - Agricultural Trip (4th Grade)
11/3- Butler’s Farm (1st Grade)
Please pay online whenever possible. Online payments are easier to the school to process than cash payments.
Join MCPS for Virtual Operating Budget Forum on Oct. 19
Join Us for Virtual Operating Budget Forum on Oct. 19
Join MCPS leadership to learn more about the 2024–2025 operating budget from 6:30–8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. This event will be a virtual forum about the process for the upcoming budget, and will include breakout sessions to engage in discussion.
This event will be livestreamed on the MCPS homepage. Click here to attend.Acompáñenos para un foro virtual de presupuesto operativo el 19 de octubre.
Acompáñe al liderazgo de MCPS para aprender más sobre el presupuesto operativo 2024-2025 de 6:30 a 8 p.m. el jueves, 19 de octubre. Este evento será un foro virtual sobre el proceso para el próximo presupuesto e incluirá sesiones de trabajo para participar en la discusión. El evento se transmitirá en vivo en la página de inicio de MCPS. Haga clic aquí para asistir.
Mental Health Awareness Week Set for Oct. 30–Nov. 4
Mental Health Awareness Week Set for Oct. 30–Nov. 4
MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host free events the week of Oct. 30–Nov. 4 to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on a variety of issues. A culminating virtual resource fair and expert panel will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4.
From 6–8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Richard Montgomery High School, former professional football player turned mental health expert and advocate, Dr. Jay Barnett, will speak in-person to students about the importance of mental health, breaking down stigma and seeking help. Read more.La Semana de Concientización Sobre la Salud Mental está programada del 30 de oct. al 4 de nov.
MCPS y la Asociación de Psicólogos Escolares del Condado de Montgomery (MCSPA, por sus siglas en inglés) organizarán eventos gratuitos la semana del 30 de octubre al 4 de noviembre para darle a los jóvenes y sus familias la oportunidad de escuchar a expertos en salud mental sobre una variedad de temas. Se llevará a cabo una feria virtual culminante de recursos y un panel de expertos el sábado 4 de noviembre.
El miércoles, 1º de noviembre de 6-8 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria Richard Montgomery, el Dr. Jay Barnett, exjugador de fútbol americano convertido en experto y defensor de la salud mental, hablará con los estudiantes sobre la importancia de la salud mental, cómo acabar con el estigma y buscar ayuda. Leer más.
PTA Updates
Spirit Week - We will have our Fall Spirit Week from October 23rd-27th! Here are the theme days:
M - Sherwood Spirit/Class Colors Day
T - Pajama Day
W - Mismatch Day
Th - College Shirt/Sports Jersey Day
F - Wear Fall Colors
SESPTA Trunk Or Treat - October 27th - We need volunteers to help at and families to decorate trunks for Trunk or Treat in October! Students can drop off candy to donate in the collection bin in the front office.
Please also RSVP to attend so we have enough candy! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAEAE2EA0F8C34-sestrunk1
Movie Night! - We have another movie night coming up on November 3rd at 6pm. The students voted, and their movie pick is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend, and if you are able to volunteer your time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAEAE2EA0F8C34-44912264-sherwood#/
Food and Coat Drive - The PTA will be hosting a food and coat drive to support our Sharks and Olney area families during the winter season. The drive will run from October 27th (collection bin at Trunk or Treat) through November 11th. Please bring non-perishable food and new or gently used coats of all sizes to Trunk or Treat, Movie Night, or you can bring it to school and leave it in the bin in the front office. Please also check this Signup Genius link for specific size needs, if you are able to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAEAE2EA0F8C34-45215320-fall#/
PTA Calendar Updates/Additions!
November 7th - Quarter Dance Celebration (during school hours)
November 9th - Student assembly (during school hours) with Corey the Dribbler
November 15th - Restaurant night at California Tortilla
Help us Fundraise with SG Moco!
The SGMoCo FUN-Raiser ends this Sunday! Make sure to place your order BEFORE midnight on October 15th using the code SHARKS23 at SGMOCO.com. (You can pre-order a sign for a future event - orders accepted into 2024!)
Sherman the Shark will be swimming to Ms. Bykowski's Class for his last swimming adventure! Thank you to all the families that have helped to raise funds to support the PTA. Final sales using the SHARKS23 CODE must be in by Midnight on October 15th.
We are always looking for volunteers: https://forms.gle/QR3FJXoj3NTz2ro1A
Staff and School wish lists coming soon to our website!
The PTA email address is: info@sesptamd.org
The PTA website: www.sesptamd.org
Website: https://sherwoodelem.memberhub.com/store/items/853151
Looking for Parent Volunteers for Lunch, Recess, and the Shark Supercenter
Thank you to those who attended our training this week.
Parents who are unable to attend the parent volunteer training who wish to volunteeer should contact Mr. Vaughn-Smith at matthew_d_vaughn-smith@mcpsmd.org
Afterschool Programs at Sherwood Elementary
Please see the list below of afterschool activities currently offered at Sherwood Elementary School by external vendors. Sherwood ES and the Sherwood PTA do not directly run the clubs. Parent volunteers help coordinate the activities and are present during after school activity days to assist with logistics and attendance. If you are interested in volunteering to support afterschool activities, please email Mr. Jefferson at: jason_a_jefferson@mcpsmd.org
SES FALL 2023 AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
*Any scholarship/ financial assistance opportunities you would need to reach out to the company directly.
Tuesday
Drama Club: 4-5pm
Company: Drama Kids Inc.
October 3rd-Jan 9th
$275
Ages 5 and up
Registration link:
Indoor Soccer: 4-5pm
Company: Little Stars Soccer
Nov 7th-Dec 19th
$120
Grades K-2
Registration link:
Thursday
Art Club: 4-5:30pm
Company: Creative Adventures, Inc.
September 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2
$190
All Grades
Registration link:
https://www.artinyou.com/registration
Indoor Soccer: 4-5pm
Company: Little Stars Soccer
Nov 9th-Dec 21st
$120
Grades 3-5
Registration link:
Friday
Yoga Club: 3:45-5pm
Company: Shining Kids Yoga
Sept 29th-Nov 17th
$160
All grades
Registration link:
www.shiningkidsyoga.com/registration
Chess Club: 4-5pm
Company: Magnus Chess Academy
October 6th-December 15th
$203
All grades
Registration link:
Daily Schedule including Recess and Lunch
Please see the schedule below for daily times for recess and lunch by grade level and program.
This year, recess is before lunch to encourage students to eat a full healthy lunch. Recess and lunch have also been expanded by 5 minutes to give students a full 30 minutes after transitioning from different locations.
During the recess blocks where grades 1 and 2, or grades 3 and 4 are together, students will rotate between the playgrounds, blacktop, and field areas throughout the week.
Transportation Information
Phone: 240-740-2606
Email: Gregory_R_Walker@mcpsmd.org
Cafeteria Updates and Purchasing School Meals
Overview
Free Meals are No Longer Available for ALL Students, due to the end of Federal USDA waivers.
Meal Prices for School Year 2023-2024:
Breakfast for All Schools: $1.30
Elementary Lunch: $2.55
MySchoolBucks is an optional service for parents to view recent purchases and make prepayments to your child’s cafeteria account for breakfast, lunch and a la carte meals via the Internet with a credit/debit card. This service is offered as a convenience for interested families. By creating a secure online account, parents can manage their child’s account.
MySchoolBucks instructions:
English | español | 中文 | français | tiếng Việt | 한국어 | አማርኛ
Free and Reduced Meals
Students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household size and income.
They may also qualify if they are receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Medicaid benefits.
Families may apply for meal benefits by completing an Application for Free and Reduced-price Meals for the current school year.
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will eat for free!
Apply online for free and reduced meals at MySchoolApps.com (translations available on the website) Click here for an English video tutorial.
Special Meal Plans
Does your child require a special meal plan, related to a medical condition or food allergy? You must complete the Special Dietary Needs Form and email it to DFNSOffice@mcpsmd.org. You can access the form in English | español | français | 中文 | Portuguese | 한국어 | tiếng Việt | አማርኛ
Website: http://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/food-and-nutrition/meal-payments/#FARMS
Carpool Safety
Some general reminders to help everything work safely and efficiently.
- Please pull all the way up to the end of the carpool lane to allow as many cars as possible to pick up or drop off at once.
- When entering the driveway, please be patient and take turns with cars turning from the left and the right. Please be extra careful turning left onto route 108 when exiting the parking lot.
- When crossing the crosswalk, please wait for the hand signals from staff that the carpool lane is safe to cross.
- Please do not enter the bus loop lane during arrival or dismissal.
- During the day, please do not park in the bus loop from 11:30am-12:30pm due to bus pickups.
- Please do not block any of the lanes.
Saturday School
Saturday School provides academic tutoring and instruction with certified
teachers in a nurturing and supportive environment. The program is
aligned with the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) curriculum.
This support is offered every Saturday.
MCPS students Grades K through 12 may attend after registering for
Saturday School for $85 per year ($40 for students who receive FARMS).
Website: saturdayschool.org
Health Room Information
Health room staff plan to be available beginning August 23, 2023. Forms may be submitted over the summer by:
a) Emailing to Lisa Rocco, Health Room Tech at lisa_j_rocco@mcpsmd.org
b) Fax: 301-924-3294
c) Mail: 1401 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
d) Drop off to the health room beginning August 23, 2023
Please Note: - Health room staff will NOT be monitoring health forms sent to the nurse's email and/or school over the summer; forms will be reviewed when health staff return in August 2023.Commonly Used Forms Included Below:
Medication Authorization Form,
Running Calendar
CALENDAR- NEW INFO IN BOLD
September
9/25 - No School for Students
October
10/9 - No School for Students
10/27 - Fall Festival in Classrooms
November
11/1 - No School for Students
11/7 - End of Quarter Celebration
11/10 - Open House
11/20 - Early Release Day
11/21 - Early Release Day
11/22 - No School for Students