S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

 

—> 2012 – 2013 PTA BOARD

 

On April 17^th the Sherman PTA Members voted in the 2012-2013 board. Here are the new slate of officers who will be helping to serve our community next year:

 

• President: Melissa Mountain
• VP Events: Shandra McHale
• VP Communications: Gaylen Kimbell
• Secretary: Melanie Stanczyk
• Treasurer: Marc Andrews
• Auditor: David Parker
• Historian: Tatjana Eggert-Reich
• Financial Secretary: Jennifer Isaacson

 

 

The board has also made the following appointments:

 

• Parliamentarian: Bob Vernon
• Fundraising Chair: Courtney Damkroger
• Green Team Chair: Paul Manasian
• Membership Outreach Chair: Christine Colon
• Supporting VP Events: Paula Perdue
• Supporting VP Communications: Patricia Kruger (Pending Ratification)

 

We’d like to take a moment to thank all the outgoing participants of our 2011-2012 board and thank them for their service to Sherman: Jennifer Derrick, Pamela Low, Amanda Pike, and Stephanie Zeppa.

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

-       TODAY: Family Garden Day

 

Please bring a picnic lunch to the last Family Garden Day of the year.  We’ll be weeding, cleaning and spiffing the garden up for our annual Garden Party on May 12.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       May 1: Green Team Meeting, 8AM 

-       May 4: Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00-3:30

This event still needs volunteer help, can you? http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GardenPartyDescriptionAndSignUps

-       May 6: Sherman’s Shark Run

This year’s Shark Run is just around the corner! Here are some important reminders!

 

• Every family member is encouraged to run in this fun fundraiser.  Encourage your friends, family, coworkers, colleagues, and neighbors to sponsor you and your child’s efforts in running the Shark Run.
• Shark Run is Sunday, May 6th from 10am – 12pm at Washington High School
• Volunteers are still needed, check out the sign up here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/AnnualSharkRun

 

 

Email Christine Colon or Pam Low for more information – christine@flairbridesmaid.com, lowpamela@gmail.com

 

-       May 7-11: Teacher Appreciation Week

 

Watch for updates from your room parents!

 

-       May 7– 11: Scholastic Book Fair

 

-       May 10: SSC (School Site Council) Meeting, 6:15PM

 

-       May 12: SAVE THE DATE — 4^th Annual Sherman Garden Party

 

Please join us for our annual Garden Party. We’ll have food, poetry readings, the Trashion Show, and music.  And we’ll be honoring Linda Myers for her amazing contributions to the garden program.

 

GLO is starting to make costumes for the Trashion Show. All families are welcome to come to our costume-making sessions on Fridays in room 300 but any non-GLO students must be accompanied by an adult. You may also make costumes at home and participate on May 12th. AND we will even have recycled hat making on the day of so that you can make last minute costumes and still walk down the runway.

 

We also wanted to ask if you had any of the following materials lying around, or if you could collect them in the upcoming weeks, we would LOVE to use them for the Trashion Show.

 

- Paper Bags           – Plastic bags              – Packing materials                – Cardboard boxes             – Bottles

- Caps                        – Lids                          – Corks                                      - Toilet paper rolls

- Fabric or clothing, curtains, sheets, etc

 

ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF

 

Any donations can come to room 300. Thanks soooo much!

 

 

-        FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Kindergarten Orientation on May 4^th

We need food donations! If you are able to provide food, drinks or plates for the Orientation, please sign up at http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/KindergartenOrientation The Volunteer Room will be open at drop off to leave your goodies. We could also use one or two additional volunteers for the event—just email Courtney, address below. Once again, thank you for your support! Courtney Damkroger (cdamkroger@hotmail.com)

 

-       Don’t forget about your class’ Stop, Drop and Go Sign Ups: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/StopDropGo

 

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

 

-       Sports Basement Shark Run Rally & Shopping Fundraiser, May 3^rd  Join us between 5-7PM at the Presidio Sports Basement for FREE snacks, drinks, beer/wine & enter a FREE RAFFLE for $50 Sports Basement gift card (must be present to win). Register for the run and pick-up your Shark Run t-shirts! You’ll get 10% off purchases as usual, and Sports Basement will offer a SPECIAL RATE of 10% BACK to Sherman PTA during this event!

 

-       Access to Adventure, Saturday, May 5, 12-3pm. Explore fitness and fun for kids with special health care needs or disabilities. Read more on SharkNet’s Special Education Advisory Council Page.

 

-       Summer School Plans? Still making summer plans? Check out SharkNet’s Summer School page for ideas. A new camp for gardening and cooking was just added! http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SummerCamps

-       Raise Funds and Lose LBS! The “Sherman Shark Running Club” is now up and running-or walking (either is fine). Meet at the warming hut on Saturday at 8:00 AM with running shoes and water.  We will have a 5 k course map and a 2k course map for those who want to run/walk with kids.   Donations will be collected before the run (suggest $3 and up).  Rain or shine, we will be there.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Support Sherman and prevent lost stuff. As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and an ever-growing lost and found, Sherman is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colorful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!

Iron-ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials – whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Sent to you within 24 hours of ordering! Visit http://www.shermanelem.mabelslabels.com to place your order and Sherman earns 20% of what you spend!

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

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—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Apr 17: Walk to School Wednesday / Klean Kanteen Bottles are Here

Sherman Shark Klean Kanteen bottles have arrived!  We will be distributing them on Wednesday via the kids’ backpacks, so if you per-ordered keep your eyes out for bottles on Wednesday.

If you did not pre-order they will be for sale on Wednesday morning at assembly and at future Sherman events (Kids bottles $15, adult thermal bottles $20).  We’ll also be selling “cafe caps” for the adult bottles which make it easier to drink from the bottle while on the go ($4 per cap, $5.99 on Amazon). Teacher appreciation week is coming up and these bottles would make great gifts for our hard-working teachers (at the pre-order price of $17).

Also, a reminder that Wednesday is Walk to School Wednesday.  Treats and stickers for all walkers (including students who park a few blocks away and walk).

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Green Team Chair Paul Manasian at manasian@gmail.com.

-       Apr 21: PLAYWORKS Run 4 Recess

Please remember that the Playworks Run 4 Recess event is happening THIS SATURDAY, 21 April around Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park. We have already surpassed the amount of Sherman runners from last year, but I’m still looking for more of you to participate. You can choose to do the 5K, the 1 Mile Fun Run (great for kids), or buy a family pack. I will have additional forms in the office. Please return all forms to Ms. Agnes by Friday, 20 April.

(To print form from online, go to http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/PlayworksRunForRecessPage)

100% of registration fee BENEFITS SHERMAN PTA!!!

Thanks from Coach Alex

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Apr 23: NO SCHOOL – Professional Service Day

 

-       Apr 26: SSC (School Site Council) Meeting

 

-       Apr 28: Garden Work Day

 

-       May 6: Sherman’s Shark Run

This year’s Shark Run is just around the corner! Here are some important reminders!

 

• Every family member is encouraged to run in this fun fundraiser.  Encourage your friends, family, coworkers, colleagues, and neighbors to sponsor you and your child’s efforts in running the Shark Run.
• Shark Run is Sunday, May 6th from 10am – 12pm at Washington High School
• Volunteers are still needed, check out the sign up here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/AnnualSharkRun

 

 

Email Christine Colon or Pam Low for more information – christine@flairbridesmaid.com, lowpamela@gmail.com

 

 

-       May 12: SAVE THE DATE — 4^th Annual Sherman Garden Party

 

We at GLO are starting to make costumes for the Trashion Show, part of the May 12 Garden Party. All families are welcome to come to our costume-making sessions on Fridays in room 300 but any non-GLO students must be accompanied by an adult. You may also make costumes at home and participate on May 12th. AND we will even have recycled hat making on the day of so that you can make last minute costumes and still walk down the runway.

 

We also wanted to ask if you had any of the following materials lying around, or if you could collect them in the upcoming weeks, we would LOVE to use them for the Trashion Show.

 

- Paper Bags           – Plastic bags              – Packing materials                – Cardboard boxes             – Bottles

- Caps                        – Lids                          – Corks                                      - Toilet paper rolls

- Fabric or clothing, curtains, sheets, etc

 

ANYTHING ELSE YOU CAN THINK OF

 

Any donations can come to room 300. Thanks soooo much!

 

 

-        FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Kindergarten Orientation

Remember how helpful it was when you and your new student attended the Sherman Kinder Orientation? You bought your first Shark sweatshirt? Met that nice Kindergarten teacher while you took your child to see their classroom? Well, we need volunteers for Kindergarten Orientation 2012! The orientation will be held Friday, May 4th from 2 to 4 pm. We need greeters, volunteers for sign in, people to man PTA and Sharkwear tables. Please contact Courtney Damkroger at cdamkroger@hotmail.com or Kayla Lee at kaylalee1006@gmail.com to sign up!

 

-       Don’t forget about your class’ Stop, Drop and Go Sign Ups: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/StopDropGo

 

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

 

-       Access to Adventure, Saturday, May 5, 12-3pm. Explore fitness and fun for kids with special health care needs or disabilities. Read more on SharkNet’s Special Education Advisory Council Page.

 

 

-       Summer School Plans? Still making summer plans? Check out SharkNet’s Summer School page for ideas. A new camp for gardening and cooking was just added! http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SummerCamps

-       Raise Funds and Lose LBS! The “Sherman Shark Running Club” is now up and running-or walking (either is fine). Meet at the warming hut on Saturday April 14, at 8:00 AM with running shoes and water.  We will have a 5 k course map and a 2k course map for those who want to run/walk with kids.   Donations will be collected before the run (suggest $3 and up).  Rain or shine, we will be there.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Support Sherman and prevent lost stuff. As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and an ever-growing lost and found, Sherman is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colorful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!

Iron-ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials – whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Sent to you within 24 hours of ordering! Visit http://www.shermanelem.mabelslabels.com to place your order and Sherman earns 20% of what you spend!

 

-       Box Tops Update!

 

Great Job, Sherman Sharks!  To date, we have received 6,852 ($685.20) Box Tops and 1,650 Labels For Education.  The class that collected the most labels on the last collection date will win a pizza party or an ice cream party.  Please continue to send labels as often as you like to your teachers.   Get your box tops in! Thank you for making a difference!

 

1st	Rabbitt/Sparks/Walker	207/208		988
2nd	Lew	304		849
3rd	Shew	203		769
4th	Dobay	303		768
5th	Acquarelli	309		665

 

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

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—> CONGRATS

 

On Thursday March 29th, Sherman was among nine public elementary schools in San Francisco that received the 2012 California Distinguished Schools designation!

The 387 schools were recognized for innovative programs helping to close the achievement gap between the test scores of black and Hispanic students and their white and Asian peers.

You can see more details in the San Francisco Examiner here: Closing the gap: SF schools earn state laurels

 

Congrats to Sherman and many thanks to the group of teachers and parent volunteers who helped with the onsite verification!

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Apr 10: ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) Meeting, 8AM

-       Apr 10: “Including Samuel” Screening, 6:30PM

Schedule: 6-6:30 refreshments/potluck, 6:30-7:30 movie screening, 7:30-7:50 moderated discussion by Support for Families. A fabulous movie for the entire Sherman community held AT Sherman. You can RSVP for the event and potluck here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/IncludingSamuel

 

-       Apr 12: Poem in Your Pocket Day

Bring a poem to share at school!

-       Apr 13: Spring Picture Day

Details were already sent home in mail folders. See office if you need an extra order form. NOTE: No make-ups will be provided.

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Apr 17: PTA Meeting + Election for 2012-13 Board, 6:15 PM

Agenda To include:

VOTE to approve the slate of officers for PTA Board 2012-13

VOTE to amend by-laws to include an elected Financial Secretary as a PTA Board officer

VOTE to update Standing Rules to include complete list of appointed Chairs to PTA Board

Sign-up for CHILDCARE & POTLUCK on SharkNet: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ParentTeacherAssociation

-       Apr 21: PLAYWORKS Run 4 Recess

The PLAYWORKS Run 4 Recess event is less than two weeks away.

We are still trying to reach the goal of having at least 50 Sherman runners, so if you haven’t signed up yet – do it! Last year’s run was a huge success, and this year’s is shaping up to be even bigger. Remember, you can sign up for the 5K around Stow Lake for $25 per entry, or the 1 mile Fun Run for $15 per. Additionally, your family can get a group pack for $60. Playworks will provide some games and activities for kids who attend but are not running.

Registration form available here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/PlayworksRunForRecessPage

ALL MONEY WE RAISE FROM SHERMAN RUNNERS GOES DIRECTLY TO SHERMAN PTA!!

All students took home a registration packet before Spring Break, and additional forms are available in the office. Make checks payable to Sherman PTA and return your form to Ms. Agnes.

-       May 6: Sherman’s Shark Run

Two runs this year will benefit Sherman: Playworks’ Run for Recess (above) and Sherman Shark Fun Run!

This year Sherman’s Shark Run will be at Washington High School on 30th Avenue between Geary & Anza. Race packets will be sent home soon… time to secure those sponsorships! Tee-shirt orders will also be sent home this week! For more information, seethe SharkNet page here:

http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/AnnualSharkRun

 

 

-       May 12: SAVE THE DATE — 4^th Annual Sherman Garden Party

 

-        FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Kindergarten Orientation

Remember how helpful it was when you and your new student attended the Sherman Kinder Orientation? You bought your first Shark sweatshirt? Met that nice Kindergarten teacher while you took your child to see their classroom? Well, we need volunteers for Kindergarten Orientation 2012! The orientation will be held Friday, May 4th from 2 to 4 pm. We need greeters, volunteers for sign in, people to man PTA and Sharkwear tables. Please contact Courtney Damkroger at cdamkroger@hotmail.com or Kayla Lee at kaylalee1006@gmail.com to sign up!

 

-       Don’t forget about your class’ Stop, Drop and Go Sign Ups: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/StopDropGo

 

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

 

-       Have you seen the new campaign commercial for “Our Children Our Future” Nov 2012 ballot measure (with potential to bring $365,498 to Sherman Elementary in 2013-14)? Share it with your friends on Facebook! Or click HERE.

We are looking for stories! Why are you supportive of this initiative? Write it up and take a picture, or make a quick video of yourself with your phone and send it to SF PTA (communications@sfpta.org)! It will be posted on the campaign website.

 

-       Access to Adventure, Saturday, May 5, 12-3pm. Explore fitness and fun for kids with special health care needs or disabilities. Read more on SharkNet’s Special Education Advisory Council Page.

 

 

-       Summer School Plans? Still making summer plans? Check out SharkNet’s Summer School page for ideas. A new camp for gardening and cooking was just added! http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SummerCamps

-       Raise Funds and Lose LBS! The “Sherman Shark Running Club” is now up and running-or walking (either is fine). Meet at the warming hut on Saturday April 14, at 8:00 AM with running shoes and water.  We will have a 5 k course map and a 2k course map for those who want to run/walk with kids.   Donations will be collected before the run (suggest $3 and up).  Rain or shine, we will be there.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

-       Support Sherman and prevent lost stuff. As a way to target the problem of lost belongings and an ever-growing lost and found, Sherman is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels, a company with all types of labels that are colorful, indestructible, easy-to-use and fun!

Iron-ons, Stickies, Bag Tags, Allergy Alert labels & more! Personalize your labels with names, nicknames, initials – whatever you choose. Cool icons help even little ones identify their own belongings. Dishwasher, microwave, laundry & kid tested! Sent to you within 24 hours of ordering! Visit http://www.shermanelem.mabelslabels.com to place your order and Sherman earns 20% of what you spend!

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

 

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Feb 23: SSC (School Site Council) Meeting, 6:15PM

Agenda: 2012- 2013 budget

-       Feb 24: Principal’s Coffee, 8-9AM

Agenda: 2012- 2013 budget

-       Feb 24: Sherman Online Auction Open for Bidding, 8AM

Sherman’s FIRST online auction opens this Friday for bidding! Our Online Auction Team has done a great job prepping the site and we’re excited for you to check it out AND BID! Send the link to all your family and friends to help increase the foot traffic!  http://auctions.readysetauction.com/shermanelementary/home

The online auction closes on March 7^th so log in and bid! As an extra perk, Classroom Artwork that will be available at the Community Auction on Mar 10^th is now mostly previewed online!

-       Feb 24: Black History Month “Greeter” and “Readers”

Please join in celebration of African American writers and illustrators and inspire a love for reading as we welcome volunteer readers to Sherman. “The Great African American Read In,” in recognition of Black History Month, is sponsored by Second District PTA, SF EdFund, SFUSD, Citizen Hope, SF Noir and New Vision Works.

What we NEED: one parent volunteer to GREET other volunteer readers arriving to Sherman at 7:50am on Friday morning, direct them where to sign-in, where the classroom they will read to is, and to generally be helpful!

Sherman parents are also welcome to be READERS on this day. Please email your name and contact info to Michelle Parker michdparker@gmail.com as soon as you can.

-       Feb 26: Family Garden Day, 10AM-2PM

Any amount of time you can give this Sunday to help with the maintenance needs in the garden is greatly appreciated. You do not need to be there at 10am or stay until 2pm. You can come at any time and leave when you need to. Just remember to pack up the family, a picnic lunch and grab your hat, sunscreen and garden gloves and join us in the garden for a fun-filled day of helping our school and building community. Please pass the word along to your friends who might not be aware of this opportunity. For more info: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

-       Feb 29: Talent Show, 4:30

Our talent show starts at 4:30 in the Auditorium.  It will go until around 6:30 and after there will be an Auction Art Preview Party in the cafeteria with refreshments provided. Contact Beth or Becca at GLO if you have any questions!

-       Mar 2: Read Aloud / Pajama Day

If you would like to read in a classroom, contact Clare Watsky, Sherman Librarian, at 749-3530, ext 109 or watskyc@sfusd.edu.

-       Mar 2: Family Science and  Movie Night

Thanks to Mark Bunger for pulling together a star-studded line-up of volunteer scientists (including one of our very own Sherman Kinder Dad’s Piotr Stanczyk.) Science event starts at 4:30 followed by the movie “Tangled” at 6:00 pm. Volunteers are needed for the science and movie portions of the evening, so please contact Mark Bunger (mark@bunger.org) or Tatjana Eggert-Reich (ter@jutils.com), respectively.

-       Mar 2: Auction RSVPs Due

All Sherman Families should have received an invitation to the Auction in the mail last week. If you did not there are extra copies in the office or you can contact Shandra McHale @ srica@mac.com. You can return RSVP cards to the office or buy tickets online here: https://auctions.readysetauction.com/shermanelementary/tickets/buy

Information on our auctions can be found here: http://www.shermanschool.org/auctionitems.php

-       Apr/May: Get ready to RUN and have some FUN!

Two runs this year will benefit Sherman: Playworks’ Run for Recess and Sherman Shark Fun Run!

”Run for Recess” is Sat, 4/21 and takes place around Stowe Lake. Fees are $25/person for the 5K, or $15/person for the fun run. The best part of this fundraiser is that 100% of REGISTRATION FEE FROM SHERMAN FAMILIES GOES DIRECTLY TO SHERMAN SCHOOL! In order for this to happen, runners must fill out a hard copy of the registration and return it with their check or money to Ms. Agnes in the office. Our goal this year is AT LEAST 50 runners. Form and info:  http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/PlayworksRunForRecessPage

Sherman Shark Fun Run is Sun, 5/6. Stay tuned for details and let Pam Low (lowpamela@gmail.com) know if you would like to volunteer.

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Auction Volunteers! We’re lining up volunteers to help with online auction fulfillment and auction set up day of! Please take a look at our auction page and sign up to help! http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionVolunteersPage

-       Sherman’s Tech Team Needs Help! If you have IT or web skills or are simply interested in technology at Sherman, please join the PTA’s Technology Committee (meeting date/time TBA). Agenda will include databases, website update, SharkNet and more. Please contact Melissa.Mountain@gmail.com.

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

 

-       Stop Drop & Go is up and running! If dropping off your child to Sherman in a car, please use Union Street drop-off. PULL FORWARD in the line, STAY IN YOUR CAR, and have the kids’ BACKPACKS READY TO GO! Thank you for your cooperation to make drop-off safe and efficient. Don’t forget to sign-up for your class’s week to volunteer in the morning:  http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/StopDropGo

Any questions, contact Nina Paolucci @ ninapaolucci@yahoo.com. Many Thanks to Nina for helping Sherman get this program started!

 

 

-       Are you a NERT? (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) FREE training in disaster and emergency preparedness skills will be offered to the Sherman and extended Marina community. This class needs a minimum of 30 people, and there are currently 20 surrounding community members signed-up to participate. Having a few disaster prepared Sherman PTA members would be great! Location: Sherman Elementary! Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21,(no class 3/28), Apr 4, 11 2012). For more info: http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879. To register for the class, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.

 

-       CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Pick-up FRESH LOCAL VEGGIES when you pick-up your child at Sherman! We need 10 more families to sign-up for our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Comes to $25/grocery bag (6 deliveries every other week) for awesome unique healthy vegetables to serve to your family. Also supports the GLO cooking class program by donating a free bag of veggies for every 10 sign-ups. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard#csa__community_supported_agriculture_. Return form and payment to Becca Vershbow’s (GLO) mailbox in the office.

 

-       Creative Arts Charter School is asking for donations after their school suffered extensive water and smoke damage during a fire on Dec. 22, 2011.  As a result, the school lost 6 classrooms including the school’s art studio, cafeteria and library.  Additionally they lost computers, sports equipment, games, art supplies and office supplies.  For more information please go to www.creativeartscharter.org/news/fire.asp    There will be a large canisters in the office or hallway at Sherman where you can drop off donations or you can contact the school at  donations@creativeartscharter.org.  and deliver the supplies yourself.  If anyone can help deliver any donations to Creative Arts Charter School, please contact Pam Low at lowpamela@gmail.com Let’s show support for another San Francisco Public School.

 

 

-       FREE Summer Resource Fair

 

Saturday, March 3
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Concourse Exhibition Center
8th & Brannan Streets

 

Join families with children of all ages at this fun, free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and families.

Entertainment • Giveaways • Workshops • Demonstrations 

Information about:
Camps • Classes • Arts • Sports • Teen Opportunities 

More info about exhibitors, entertainment and activities at www.SFKids.org.

Presented by the SFkids.org, SFUSD Student Support Services, Department, and the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families.

 

 

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

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—> UPDATES

 

Auction Donations. This week, we crossed the $105k mark for donations and just have $20k to go… A huge thanks for all the final pushes to secure auction items and coordinate count me ins!

 

We need to have all remaining donations THIS WEEK THURSDAY in order to guarantee they can make the catalog print cut-off, so please try to get them turned in. We’ll still accept remaining donations next week, but they cannot be guaranteed to get into the catalog. See the auction page for details on how to help or what’s been procured so far http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionPage

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Feb 15: PTA Member’s Meeting, 6:15 PM

In this month’s meeting we’ll review the results of the recent parent survey. With looming budget cuts in our future, you’ll want to understand the data that is helping the School Site Council and PTA to determine where to apply budget. Childcare is available and can be signed up for here: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ChildcareSignup

-       Feb 17 – 20: NO SCHOOL – Furlough Day + President’s Day Holiday

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

-       Feb 21: ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) Meeting, 8-9AM

-       Feb 23: SSC (School Site Council) Meeting, 6:15PM

-       Feb 24: Principal’s Coffee, 8-9AM

-       Feb 24: Sherman Online Auction Open for Bidding

Get ready to start bidding. The online auction opens for bidding in less than 2 weeks! To preview what’s going to be up for ONLINE auction you can click here: http://auctions.readysetauction.com/shermanelementary/home

Send the link to your friends and family!

-       Mar 2: Auction RSVPs Due

All Sherman Families should have received an invitation to the Auction in the mail this week. If you did not please contact Shandra McHale @ srica@mac.com. You can return RSVP cards to the office or buy online here: https://auctions.readysetauction.com/shermanelementary/tickets/buy

Information on our auctions can be found here: http://www.shermanschool.org/auctionitems.php

-       Apr/May: Get ready to RUN and have some FUN!

Two runs this year will benefit Sherman: Playworks’ Run for Recess and Sherman Shark Fun Run!

”Run for Recess” is Sat, 4/21 and takes place around Stowe Lake. Fees are $25/person for the 5K, or $15/person for the fun run. The best part of this fundraiser is that 100% of REGISTRATION FEE FROM SHERMAN FAMILIES GOES DIRECTLY TO SHERMAN SCHOOL! In order for this to happen, runners must fill out a hard copy of the registration and return it with their check or money to Ms. Agnes in the office. Our goal this year is AT LEAST 50 runners. Form and info:  http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/PlayworksRunForRecessPage

Sherman Shark Fun Run is Sun, 5/6. Stay tuned for details and let Pam Low (lowpamela@gmail.com) know if you would like to volunteer.

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Auction Volunteers! We’re lining up volunteers to help with online auction fulfillment and auction set up day of! Please take a look at our auction page and sign up to help! http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionVolunteersPage

-       Sherman’s Tech Team Needs Help! If you have IT or web skills or are simply interested in technology at Sherman, please join the PTA’s Technology Committee (meeting date/time TBA). Agenda will include databases, website update, SharkNet and more. Please contact Melissa.Mountain@gmail.com.

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

 

-       Are you a NERT? (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) FREE training in disaster and emergency preparedness skills will be offered to the Sherman and extended Marina community. This class needs a minimum of 30 people, and there are currently 20 surrounding community members signed-up to participate. Having a few disaster prepared Sherman PTA members would be great! Location: Sherman Elementary! Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21,(no class 3/28), Apr 4, 11 2012). For more info: http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879. To register for the class, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.

 

-       The “Stop Drop & Go” morning drop-off program has a launch date! Tuesday, February 21st. This program needs the cooperation and help from the Sherman parent community to help make Union Street morning drop-off time safe and efficient. Look for an email from your Room Parent, or go ahead and sign-up to volunteer here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman#stop_drop___go__begins_tuesday__feb_21st_

Feel free to participate during your class’s assigned week or any morning. No training necessary. Just encourage cars to pull up to the curb, PULL FORWARD, and open car doors for students! Easy!

 

-       CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Pick-up FRESH LOCAL VEGGIES when you pick-up your child at Sherman! We need 10 more families to sign-up for our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. Comes to $25/grocery bag (6 deliveries every other week) for awesome unique healthy vegetables to serve to your family. Also supports the GLO cooking class program by donating a free bag of veggies for every 10 sign-ups. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard#csa__community_supported_agriculture_. Return form and payment to Becca Vershbow’s (GLO) mailbox in the office.

 

-       Creative Arts Charter School is asking for donations after their school suffered extensive water and smoke damage during a fire on Dec. 22, 2011.  As a result, the school lost 6 classrooms including the school’s art studio, cafeteria and library.  Additionally they lost computers, sports equipment, games, art supplies and office supplies.  For more information please go to www.creativeartscharter.org/news/fire.asp    There will be a large canisters in the office or hallway at Sherman where you can drop off donations or you can contact the school at  donations@creativeartscharter.org.  and deliver the supplies yourself.  If anyone can help deliver any donations to Creative Arts Charter School, please contact Pam Low at lowpamela@gmail.com Let’s show support for another San Francisco Public School.

 

 

-       FREE Summer Resource Fair

 

Saturday, March 3
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Concourse Exhibition Center
8th & Brannan Streets

 

Join families with children of all ages at this fun, free showcase of summer activities for children, youth, and families.

Entertainment • Giveaways • Workshops • Demonstrations 

Information about:
Camps • Classes • Arts • Sports • Teen Opportunities 

More info about exhibitors, entertainment and activities at www.SFKids.org.

Presented by the SFkids.org, SFUSD Student Support Services, Department, and the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Boxtops + Labels For Education Update.

 

Next Collection Date will be on Wednesday, 2/15/12.  Thanks for making a difference!

 

Top 5 Classes as of 1/13/12
1st	Lew	304		802
2nd	Rabbitt/Sparks/Walker	207/208		632
3rd	Dobay	303		602
4th	Acquarelli	309		470
5th	Mar	209		399

 

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

The PTA would like to once again congratulate Principal Shenkan-Rich and her husband on the arrival of their beautiful little girl, Isabel (Izzie) Melanie Rich. Izzie was born on January 20^th at 11:34am, weighing 6 pounds 13.5 ounces and measuring 19.5 inches in length.

We wish the new family all the best!

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Jan 26 : PTA Members Meeting, 6:15 PM

What’s at THIS Thursday’s PTA meeting?

• Loads of announcements
• VOTE to approve this year’s Nominating Committee members
• VOTE on financial decisions– it’s in your hands!
• Learn what’s going on in your child’s enrichment classes. Understand the programs that your PTA dollars support! You will hear directly from your child’s educators including Ms. Lujan (Computer), Ms. Marissa (Art), Ms. Watsky (Library), and a rep from the Reading Partners program.

 

Sign-up for CHILDCARE HERE ASAP!

Let us know what POTLUCK ITEM YOU CAN SHARE HERE!.

-       STILL UNDERWAY!!! JUST 5 DAYS LEFT! Jan 16 – 31: Paper Drive

Our Sharks need paper, and our goal was to try and secure 1,300 reams by the end of the month! At last count Ms. Shew’s class in the lead with 91 reams and Ms. Lau in second with 39!

Bring in a ream or ship a case to the office, whichever is easiest! Paper should be shipped to: 1651 Union Street, SF, CA 94123 (Attn: Agnes/Your Child’s Name/Room Number).  8.5 x 11 white or colored, copy or multipurpose paper.  Recycled paper is OK and preferred. Prizes for the classrooms and grades with the most reams collected! Remember: whether shipping or dropping off, please mark with your child’s classroom number so they get credit. Contact Denise Wells with questions @ abcdwells@gmail.com.

 

-       ALSO STILL UNDERWAYY!!! Annual Fund

 

By now you’ve seen the latest request for annual fund donations, complete with donation form and envelope. Please help the PTA close the drive as soon as possible by donating now! We’ve raised about $90,000 and need approximately $50,000 more to meet our current budget needs!  Information on the Annual Fund can be found here (it’s information for Grandparents too http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/FundraisingCommittee#annual_fund for more information. Or contact Courtney Damkroger cdamkroger@hotmail.com with questions.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Jan 28: Family Garden Day, 10AM – 2PM

Watch online for details: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

-       Feb 1: Auction Donation Procurement Deadline!

By now you should have received both a Save the Date card and procurement information packet for Sherman’s 7^th Annual Auction. In addition to marking your calendars, we hope you’ll take some time to consider how you can help secure donations for our Auction.

The BAD news is that we are a week away from our procurement deadline and still have some serious procuring to do. To date, our fantastic Procurement Team has secured over $50k in donations, HOWEVER we estimate that we need to secure approx. $125k to yield what we need from the event!

The GOOD news is there are so many ways you can help secure donations in this last week! How can you help? Please see the Auction page here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionPage

You can also contact  our Procurement Chair Erica Hunt (ericahunt@sbcglobal.net) or overall Auction Chair Shandra McHale (srica@mac.com)  with questions or if you are in need of ideas!

LASTLY, CHECK IT OUT: A listing of the fabulous auction items to date is now up on SharkNet on the auction page as well! It can be found under the section “HOW CAN YOU HELP?” (wink, wink J)

 

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Are you a statistician or do you know one? We need a volunteer statistician to crunch the numbers from this year’s Sherman Elementary Survey. Contact Melissa Mountain (melissa.mountain@gmail.com)

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

-       Crossing Guards. Crossing guards are here for all our safety! Please remember to use the cross walks (it’s the law!) and to be respectful of the efforts that James & Marilyn put in every morning and afternoon to keep us safe as we cross the street. Give a “hello and thank you” to James on the east & Marilyn on the west corner next time they help you and your kids to cross the street safely!

 

-       Helping a School in Need!: Creative Arts Charter School is asking for donations after their school suffered extensive water and smoke damage during a fire on Dec. 22, 2011.  As a result, the school lost 6 classrooms including the school’s art studio, cafeteria and library.  Additionally they lost computers, sports equipment, art supplies and office supplies.  For more information please go to www.creativeartscharter.org/news/fire.asp    There will be a large canisters in the office or hallway at Sherman where you can drop off donations or you can contact the school at  donations@creativeartscharter.org.  and deliver the supplies yourself.  If anyone can help deliver any donations to Creative Arts Charter School, please contact Pam Low at lowpamela@gmail.com Let’s show support for another San Francisco Public School.

 

 

-       SFUSD 2012 – 2013 Calendar:  First day of instruction for the coming school year (2012-2013) is Monday, August 20! For full details check out 2012-2013 SFUSD Instructional Calendar.

 

 

-       Are you a NERT? (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) FREE training in disaster and emergency preparedness skills will be offered to the Sherman and extended Marina community. Location: Sherman Elementary! Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21,(no class 3/28), Apr 4, 11 2012). For more info: http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879. To register for the class, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.

 

 

-       Plan ahead! Sherman will be the host location for an SFUSD childcare option during the April 6, 2012 Furlough Day.

 

 

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Jan 16 – 30: Paper Drive

Our Sharks are getting low on paper so we’re bringing back Sherman’s Annual Paper Drive. Our goal is 1,300 reams in three weeks! Bring in a ream or ship a case to the office, whichever is easiest! Paper should be shipped to: 1651 Union Street, SF, CA 94123 (Attn: Agnes/Your Child’s Name/Room Number).  8.5 x 11 white or colored, copy or multipurpose paper.  Recycled paper is OK and preferred. Prizes for the classrooms and grades with the most reams collected! Remember: whether shipping or dropping off, please mark with your child’s classroom number so they get credit. Contact Denise Wells with questions @ abcdwells@gmail.com.

-       Jan 18: Walk To School Day

This month’s Walk to School Day is on Wednesday, January 18.  Everyone is encouraged to walk to school (even if you drive to a place to walk to school!) and connect with others in your area to walk together.  Get to know your walking buddies, get some fresh air and, best of all, each kid gets a healthy snack, an “I Walked to School” sticker, and a place in a group photo of all the student walkers.  The target arrival time is 9:40 when snacking and stickers will begin.  We’ll walk rain or shine (or fog) unless it’s REALLY raining. Please contact any member of the Green Team if you have questions: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

-       Jan 18: Auction Procurement All-Hands, 8AM

We’re 3 weeks from our procurement deadline for the auction and are still in desperate need of donations. Information on how you can help will be coming to you in homework folders this week and we’re asking that all members of the community join our all-hands meeting this week to learn more about how you can help in our final procurement push! Contact Erica Hunt (ericahunt@sbcglobal.net) or Shandra McHale (srica@mac.com) if you have questions!

-       Jan 18: Spelling Bee, 1PM

Each of the 3rd – 5th grade classrooms sends a class speller to compete for Sherman ultimate speller and then they go to compete in the Scripps Spelling Bee. Wish our spellers good luck!

-       Jan 19: School Site Council (SSC), 6:15 PM

-       Jan 20: Chinese New Year Tee-Shirt /Sweatshirt Orders DUE

Order forms were sent home in hmework folders today! Be sure to get your order in soon, it’s a tight deadline . The green, red, and yellow dragon will be printed on the front of a white long sleeved t-shirt or hoodie sweatshirt.  Sherman will be printed in red on the sleeve.

 

To order, please complete and return form to your child’s classroom teacher with the total payment.

 

Questions: contact Erica Hunt at ericahunt@sbcglobal.net, Mrs. Lew in room 304 or Ms. Aquarelli in room 309.

 

-       Jan 20: Kindergarten Principal’s Coffee: 8 AM

Kindergarten Principal Coffee, Friday, January 20 8AM, Teachers’ Lounge. Ms. Shenkan-Rich wants to be sure to connect one last time with her kindergarten parents before taking off for maternity leave. The BUDGET PROCESS can be confusing and daunting, so join Ms. Shenkan-Rich and PTA Board members for an enlightening discussion over some coffee and treats. (Other classrooms welcome.)

 

-       Annual Fund is UNDERWAY!!!

 

You’ve probably seen the hallway progress signs for the Annual Fund and wonderer, is it too late? It’s not! There is still time to donate to the Annual Fund. Please participate if you can!

 

Go to: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/FundraisingCommittee#annual_fund for information and online giving. See Courtney Damkroger cdamkroger@hotmail.com with questions.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Jan 23: NO SCHOOL – Lunar New Year

-       Jan 26 : PTA Members Meeting, 6:15 PM

RSVP for Childcare on Sharknet: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ChildcareSignup

-       Jan 28: Family Garden Day, 10AM – 2PM

Watch online for details: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

 

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Are you a statistician or do you know one? We need a volunteer statistician to crunch the numbers from this year’s Sherman Elementary Survey. Contact Melissa Mountain (melissa.mountain@gmail.com)

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

-       Helping a School in Need!: Creative Arts Charter School is asking for donations after their school suffered extensive water and smoke damage during a fire on Dec. 22, 2011.  As a result, the school lost 6 classrooms including the school’s art studio, cafeteria and library.  Additionally they lost computers, sports equipment, art supplies and office supplies.  For more information please go to www.creativeartscharter.org/news/fire.asp    There will be a large canisters in the office or hallway at Sherman where you can drop off donations or you can contact the school at  donations@creativeartscharter.org.  and deliver the supplies yourself.  If anyone can help deliver any donations to Creative Arts Charter School, please contact Pam Low at lowpamela@gmail.com Let’s show support for another San Francisco Public School.

 

 

-       Check-out Shark Net‘s “Principal’s Corner.” Did you miss Ms. Shenkan-Rich’s last Principal Coffee on the State of Our School? Or want to read what other teachers had to say about Sherman after Visitors’ Day? Or want a short introduction on the three substitute principals? Visit Shark Net: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/PrincipalsCorner

 

 

-       SFUSD 2012 – 2013 Calendar:  First day of instruction for the coming school year (2012-2013) is Monday, August 20! For full details check out 2012-2013 SFUSD Instructional Calendar.

 

 

-       The Bay Area Environmental Education Resource Fair – BAEER Fair 35

 

Conference on Engaging Youth In the Environment

Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael

 

The BAEER Fair promotes environmental education and the resources available to teachers and the general public throughout the Bay Area.  The event is designed to provide learning and networking opportunities for teachers, community educators, students, families, and all concerned about the environment we share.  The BAEER Fair features 75 exhibitors and 16 workshops and is a special project of the Lawrence Hall of Science. Linda Myers will be giving one of the workshop presentations “Garden Speak: K – 5 Language and Lessons in the Garden” at 3PM.  Open a window into the world of garden education, its ever-increasing role in the fabric of experiential education and its challenge to the world’s urban kids to care for, learn from, and respect their natural environment. Using innovative crossing of CA curriculum standards inside the garden gate, we will engage in role-play activities, nature poetry writing and observation. Families are invited to attend. General Admission is $12, Youth is $8 and Children under 6 are free! Please come on down and support our wonderful Garden Educator and our Sherman Garden Education program!

 

-       Are you a NERT? (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) FREE training in disaster and emergency preparedness skills will be offered to the Sherman and extended Marina community. Location: Sherman Elementary! Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21,(no class 3/28), Apr 4, 11 2012). For more info: http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879. To register for the class, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.

 

-       Childcare at PTA Meetings: The next PTA Member Meeting is Thursday, January 26 at 6:15 PM. Sign-up here: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ChildcareSignup. Childcare is available, and donations are requested in order to compensate the childcare professionals. Your children’s safety is priority! Please check-in and check-out your child (do not let them do this themselves!). Thank you for reminding your child that the childcare professional is in charge, and that they need to inform the childcare professionals if they need to use the restroom or leave the area for any reason. Kid food (usually meatless organic spaghetti) is generously donated by parents Bonita Andrews & Lisa Miller Sage.

 

 

-       Plan ahead! Sherman will be the host location for an SFUSD childcare option during the April 6, 2012 Furlough Day.

 

 

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

Hello Sherman Families –

It’s a new year and we’re back in full swing at Sherman! (We can tell by the increased length in the newsletter

We hope that everyone had a restful break and good first week back!

As always, there are lots of great activities, volunteer events and tidbits discussed below, so be sure to take a look at what’s happening at Sherman in the New Year!

Thank you!
The Sherman PTA

 

 

—> THANK YOUS

 

-       Thanks to Holly Carver & Kris Van Giesen (and children Kol and Elle) for hosting the Parent and Teacher Social this past weekend. Thanks to all the fabulous cooks and bakers for sharing your talents as well! We had a blast!

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

-       Jan 13: Principal’s Coffee, 8AM

 

This will be Principal Shenkan-Rich’s last coffee this year, so you won’t want to miss. She plans to review the state of our school including reflections from 2011 and next steps in 2012.

 

-       Jan 13: Box Top Collection + Update

 

Way to go, Sherman Sharks!  To date, we have collected 5,430 labels.  Please submit labels as often as you like to your classroom’s teachers.  The next collection date will be Friday, 1/13/12.   To earn more for our school, please enter ongoing sweepstakes at btfe.com.   Thank you for making a difference! Classrooms in the lead include:

 

1. Lew (304) with 757 boxtops
2. Rabbit/Sparks/Walker (207/208) with 567 boxtops
3. Dobay (303) with 538 boxtops
4. Kishimoto (212) with 350 box tops
5. Acquarelli (309) with 336 box tops

 

-       Annual Fund is UNDERWAY!!!

 

You’ve probably seen the hallway progress signs for the Annual Fund and wonderer, is it too late? It’s not! There is still time to donate to the Annual Fund. Please participate if you can!

 

Go to: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/FundraisingCommittee#annual_fund for information and online giving. See Courtney Damkroger cdamkroger@hotmail.com with questions.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Jan 16: NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King Day

-       Jan 16 – 30: Paper Drive

Our Sharks are getting low on paper so we’re bringing back Sherman’s Annual Paper Drive. Our goal is 1,300 reams in three weeks! Bring in a ream or ship a case to the office, whichever is easiest! Paper should be shipped to: 1651 Union Street, SF, CA 94123 (Attn: Agnes/Your Child’s Name/Room Number).  8.5 x 11 white or colored, copy or multipurpose paper.  Recycled paper is OK and preferred. Prizes for the classrooms and grades with the most reams collected! Remember: whether shipping or dropping off, please mark with your child’s classroom number so they get credit. Contact Denise Wells with questions @ abcdwells@gmail.com.

-       Jan 17: Report Cards

Report cards can be expected after January 16th. Teachers will be completing reading level assessments upon return from break, and would like to include this information in the next round of report cards.

-       Jan 18: Walk To School Day

This month’s Walk to School Day is on Wednesday, January 18.  Everyone is encouraged to walk to school (even if you drive to a place to walk to school!) and connect with others in your area to walk together.  Get to know your walking buddies, get some fresh air and, best of all, each kid gets a healthy snack, an “I Walked to School” sticker, and a place in a group photo of all the student walkers.  The target arrival time is 7:40 when snacking and stickers will begin.  We’ll walk rain or shine (or fog) unless it’s REALLY raining. Please contact any member of the Green Team if you have questions: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

-       Jan 18: Auction Procurement All-Hands, 8AM

We’re 3 weeks from our procurement deadline for the auction and are still in desperate need of donations. Information on how you can help will be coming to you in homework folders this week and we’re asking that all members of the community join our all-hands meeting next week to learn more about how you can help in our final procurement push! Contact Erica Hunt (ericahunt@sbcglobal.net) or Shandra McHale (srica@mac.com) if you have questions!

-       Jan 18: Spelling Bee, 1PM

Each of the 3rd – 5th grade classrooms sends a class speller to compete for Sherman ultimate speller and then they go to compete in the Scripps Spelling Bee. Wish our spellers good luck!

-       Jan 19: School Site Council (SSC), 6:15 PM

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

-       Lice Police! Sherman’s Lice Detective Team checked about half the school this past Thursday and will continue check of the remaining classrooms on Monday, January 9. Several cases of lice were discovered, and affected classrooms were notified. Please remember to check your child’s head regularly and to alert the office if you have a confirmed case. We can always use more Detectives– please contact Melissa (melissa.mountain@gmail.com) to join the Lice Detective team.

 

-       Are you a NERT? (Neighborhood Emergency Response Team) FREE training in disaster and emergency preparedness skills will be offered to the Sherman and extended Marina community. Location: Sherman Elementary! Wednesdays from 6:30pm – 9:30pm on Feb 29, March 7, 14, 21,(no class 3/28), Apr 4, 11 2012). For more info: http://www.sf-fire.org/index.aspx?page=879. To register for the class, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024.

 

-       Childcare at PTA Meetings: The next PTA Member Meeting is Thursday, January 26 at 6:15 PM. Sign-up here: http://info.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ChildcareSignup. Childcare is available, and donations are requested in order to compensate the childcare professionals. Your children’s safety is priority! Please check-in and check-out your child (do not let them do this themselves!). Thank you for reminding your child that the childcare professional is in charge, and that they need to inform the childcare professionals if they need to use the restroom or leave the area for any reason. Kid food (usually meatless organic spaghetti) is generously donated by parents Bonita Andrews & Lisa Miller Sage.

 

-       Plan ahead!

 

• Sherman will be the host location for an SFUSD childcare option during the April 6, 2012 Furlough Day.

 

• SFUSD has announced the first day of instruction for the 2012-13 school year: Monday, August 20

 

 

-       GLO Afterschool Classes. Afterschool classes coordinated by GLO (2-3pm) has posted flier describing the classes and the enrollment form available on SharkNet. The 8 week session is from 1/10/12 – 3/1/12. Includes Yoga, Spanish, Tree Frog Teks, Guitar, Martial Arts, Chess, Cartoon Drawing. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GloPage

 

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Did you know you can make money for our school by registering your Safeway, Visa or Mastercard with eScrip? Next time you search vacation flights and accommodations on Travelocity, if you enter through the “Box Tops Marketplace,” Sherman will receive a percentage of the sale! Were you aware that Sports Basement gives Sherman 5% of your purchases if you mention the school (and 10% discount)? For more information on these and other painless ways to help boost our budget and help your children, please contact Courtney Damkroger, PTA Fundraising Chair (cdamkroger@hotmail.com).

 

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

-       Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

Hello Sherman Families –

 

 

We hope to see you all at the fun events at Sherman this week, including the Winter Extravaganza and Bazaar, details below.

 

Just a friendly reminder that Winter Break starts NEXT week and there will be no school December 19 – Jan 2.

 

 

Enjoy the holidays!
The Sherman PTA

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

-       Dec 13: Author Kathryn Otoshi’s visits Sherman

We’re so lucky to have Author of our Sherman Books of the Month “One” & “Zero” visit our school this Tuesday. She will be presenting her new book “Simon and the Sock Monster” The schedule will be as follows:

• 8:15 – 9:15 3rd – 5th
• 9:30 – 10:15 K – 2

-       Dec 13: Winter Extravaganza

Mark your calendars for this musical treat, starting with GLO performances at 4 PM and performances by classroom starting at approximately 6PM.

Also, Roam is donating a % of sales to Sherman starting at 2PM same day 12/13, so conveniently located a block away for dinner before or after the show!

-       Dec 15: Deadline for submissions to Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Poster Contest

For complete details please see SharkNet: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/WritingPosterContest

 

High level details on what’s involved:

 

Essay: What does treating people equally mean? Describe some examples of people not being treated equally? What would you do at school to encourage your classmates to treat everyone equally?

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRIZES in addition to trophies (Special K-1st grade award $25 if winner selected)

1st Prize………………….$60.00

2nd Prize…………………$40.00

3rd Prize………………….$20.00

 

Poster Theme: Create a poster that encourages students in your school to practice equality toward others or create a poster that shows what a world without equality looks like and what a world with equality looks like. There will be two SFUSD Elementary School Winners! Each Elementary winner will receive a trophy certificate and $25.00.

GOOD LUCK!

-       Dec 15: The Winter Bazaar is HERE!!!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR WINTER BAZAAR!

 

à Wed, 12/14, 6PM (or whenever you can get there).  Sort Bazaar items and set up the sales tables.  Pizza provided.

 

à  Thu, 12/15, 10-1PM:  Staff a sales table. 1 hour increments.  12-1 especially in need!

 

Winter Bazaar  Classroom Sale Schedule

 

8:00-8:30            Kindergartens

8:35-9:05            1st Grades

9:15-9:30            Recess K-5

9:35-9:55            2nd  Grades

10:00-10:20       3rd Grades

10:25-10:45        4th Grades

10:50-11:10        5th Grades

11:20-12:00        Lunch/Adult shopping

12:00-12:25        4th/5th Grade 2nd round

12:25-12:45        2nd/3rd Grade 2nd round

12:45-1:05          K/1st grade revisits

1:05-1:50            Bazaar closes/clean up

 

Take a look at SharkNet to see where you can give an hour or so. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/WinterBazaar

 

 

-       Dec 16: Special Assemblies

 

• 10:30  – 11:15 After-school plays

 

• 12:00 4th / 5th grade poetry slam

 

 

-       LAST DAYS for the Holiday Food Drive!!! Closes 12/16…

 

Sherman is once again participating in a holiday food drive to help families in need. Watch for bins in the hallway and bring in a can or two (or ten) to help show Sherman’s support of our extended community. Many thanks to Ms. Dobay for organizing.

 

 

-       Annual Fund is UNDERWAY!!!

 

COLD? Donate to the Annual Fund and grab a beanie thanks to Kindergarten parents Denise and Bill Wells. These stylish beanies are available while supplies last to folks donating to the Sherman Annual Fund!

 

How about a nice bottle of wine for the holidays? Those who have donated to the Annual Fund will be eligible for the last wine drawing this Friday, December 16th at morning assembly, thanks to Andrea and Kevin Joe! Donate now and you’ll be entered for the drawing this Friday!

 

Go to: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/FundraisingCommittee#annual_fund for information and online giving. See Courtney Damkroger cdamkroger@hotmail.com with questions.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

 

-       Dec 19 – Jan 2: NO SCHOOL, Winter Holiday Break

-       Jan 7: Sherman Parent Teacher Social, 6PM

Join us for the Parent and Teacher Potluck Social on January 7, 2012 at 6pm at the home of Holly Carver and Kris Van Giesen.  Come relax and mingle with Sherman parents and teachers and celebrate the New Year.  More details to come.  Please RSVP with Pam Low at lowpamela@gmail.com.   Please bring a dish and beverage of your choice to share.   Sign ups for food and drinks will be posted on Sharknet.  Start looking for your babysitters now.   Holly and Kris live at 1322 Baker Street (between Geary and Post.  There is on-street parking or you can park for free in the Kaiser lot located on the north side of Geary between Baker and Broderick.  

-       Jan 10: Special Screening of “Including Samuel”, 6-9PM

The Sherman community is invited to attend a FREE screening of “Including Samuel” from 6-9 PM at the Aquarium of the Bay Theater at Fisherman’s Wharf. This is a film about including people with disabilities. More details can be found at www.includingsamuel.com/about/about-the-film.aspx.

-       Report Cards

Report cards can be expected January 16th. Report cards will not be received before Winter Break this year. Teachers will be completing reading level assessments upon return from break, and would like to include this information in the next round of report cards.

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

-       A friendly request from Sherman’s Green Team: If your classroom is hosting a holiday party this week, please help your teacher to separate waste into compost, recyclables, and landfill. Three separate bags and a trip to the Garden’s waste area is all it takes! And don’t forget to help out teachers and our children’s health by limiting the amount of sugar (example: avoid juice boxes which also add to landfill). Happy Holidays!

 

-       Auction Volunteers! If you missed the Sherman Auction kick off  (including the Children’s Art and Procurement kickoffs) and are interested in participating, please contact Shandra Rica-McHale at srica@mac.com or visit our SharkNet page here for more details: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionPage

 

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

-       PTA Board Member Changes. The Board would like to welcome Gaylen Kimbell who has been confirmed as Parliamentarian to start January 2012. Current PTA Board Parliamentarian, Leila Langlois, is heading to London with her family and we would like to say thank you for all she and her family has done for Sherman to date! We look forward to seeing them back soon!

 

-       GLO Afterschool Classes. Afterschool classes coordinated by GLO (2-3pm) has posted flier describing the classes and the enrollment form available on SharkNet. The 8 week session is from 1/10/12 – 3/1/12. Includes Yoga, Spanish, Tree Frog Teks, Guitar, Martial Arts, Chess, Cartoon Drawing. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GloPage

 

-       Miss the Teacher’s College Parent Training last week? For those that missed the Teachers’ College Parent Training this past week, check out SharkNet’s Parenting & Advocacy section on the PTA Info Page to download the PowerPoint presentation for helpful hints and resources on becoming a reading partner with your child. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/ParentTeacherAssociation#parenting_and_advocacy

 

-       Drop-off area extended! The SF Municipal Transportation Agency approved the request for extension of our Union St passenger loading zone by three parking spaces to the west during pick-up and drop-off hours. This will aid in improving the traffic flow during drop-off and pick-up hours and the safety of our students. Many thanks to Sherman parents Nina Paolucci, Nancy Kirshner-Rodriguez, Leiasa Beckham, Melissa Mountain and to Principal Shenkan-Rich for making this a reality.

 

-       Exciting offer from DonorsChoose.org: Starting this minute, when someone makes a donation to your projects and enters the match code SPARK, they’ll be matched dollar for dollar by our Board of Directors! Get started today:

 

• Donors must enter SPARK during check-out where it says “I have a gift or match code” – and voila! The donation is automatically doubled.
• If you don’t have a project listed, friends and family can still send you a DonorsChoose.org gift card – we’ll match the gift card and send you double the funds!
• Some restrictions apply for the match code, so read the full details on our website.
• Donations paid for by check, gift card (including Groupons), or DonorsChoose.org account credits are NOT eligible to be matched. Any donation made with a credit card (including payments via PayPal or Amazon Payments), using the match code, will be matched.

 

-       Before you buy your child a new winter coat, check for their old one in Sherman’s LOST AND FOUND.  The items in the Lost & Found are multiplying at an alarming rate. There are jackets galore, as well as hats, a few pair of pants, headbands, plastic lunch containers, lunch bags and likely a few  other odds and ends. We would like to get as much as we can claimed and back with their rightful owners! If you have not labeled your children’s clothing, backpacks, lunch bags, shirts and pants, please do not forget to do so.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Holidays? Gift Giving? Shop for the Holidays through the Sherman School website! It earns us money and it’s easy for you! Go to shermanschool.org, upper right hand corner of the website click on Sherman Shopper and go to it! Make holiday shopping a breeze for you and a money earner for your children!

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).

 

 

 

 

S H E R M A N   P T A   N E W S L E T T E R

 

Hello Sherman Families –

 

Doing some seasonal shopping this month? We wanted to highlight that the Sherman Shopper link on http://www.shermanschool.org/shopping.php has been updated to reflect many of the online shopping options that give back to Sherman. This site makes it easy to get to things you need and make some money for Sherman as well! Pass it on to family and friends who could benefit…

 

In addition, if you are in the need of some hardware gifts we wanted to highlight that Cole Hardware is having their 50^th anniversary sale TODAY and offering 25% off purchases and will donate 5% back to Sherman. For info see: http://www.colehardware.com/. Be sure to tell them we sent you!

 

With all the year end-hustle don’t forget to take some time to enjoy some of the fun events at Sherman next week, including the Winter Extravaganza and Bazaar, details below.

 

Have a great week!
The Sherman PTA

 

 

—> HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

-       It’s Inclusive Schools Week

 

 

Inclusive Schools Week (12/5 – 12/12) offers an opportunity to celebrate inclusive practices and inclusive schools. The website http://inclusiveschools.org/inclusive-schools-week/ provides information on how you can participate at your school. The website also has an excellent resource section designed to highlight practical strategies and advice that teachers, school administrators, students, and family members can use to create more inclusive homes, school, and communities.

 

-       Dec 7: Walk To School Day

Walk with your family and neighbors or find one of the nodes

closest to you, including:

1) Intersection at Octavia/Jackson

2) Intersection at Union/Leavenworth

3) Intersection at Union/Webster

 

Parents and children will be at these locations at 7:15 AM and then leave promptly at 7:20 AM.

Prizes and refreshments starting at 7:30 AM on Wednesday in the garden for those who walk to school.

 

-       Dec 8: Special Education Workshop, 6-7:30PM

Come talk to Special Education staff and learn more about delivery of services and the assignment process. Irving G. Breyer Board Meeting Room, 555 Franklin St.

-       Dec 8: SSC (School Site Council) Meeting, 6:15PM

-       Dec 10: Family Garden Day, 10AM-2PM

Details can be found here: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/GreenSchoolYard

 

-       Holiday Food Drive is UNDERWAY!!! through 12/16

 

Sherman is once again participating in a holiday food drive to help families in need. Watch for bins in the hallway and bring in a can or two (or ten) to help show Sherman’s support of our extended community. Many thanks to Ms. Dobay for organizing.

 

 

-       Annual Fund is UNDERWAY!!!

 

The Sherman Annual Fund is climbing, but we haven’t reached our goal yet! As of December 2nd we collected $54,000 in donations. Our goal is $142,000. We’re a third of the way there, thanks to all of you who have donated! We are learning that the coming year will be a very bad budget year and we must be prepared. Please, please, please donate to the annual fund now! Go to: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/FundraisingCommittee#annual_fund for information and online giving. See Courtney Damkroger cdamkroger@hotmail.com with questions.

 

—> NEXT WEEK AND BEYOND

-       Dec 13: Winter Extravaganza

Mark your calendars for this musical treat, starting with GLO performances at 4 PM and performances by classroom starting at approximately 6PM. Keep an eye out for a flier with more details.

Also, Roam is donating a % of sales to Sherman starting at 2PM same day 12/13, so conveniently located for dinner before or after the show!

-       Dec 15: Deadline for submissions to Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay and Poster Contest

For complete details please see SharkNet: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/WritingPosterContest

 

High level details on what’s involved:

 

Essay: What does treating people equally mean? Describe some examples of people not being treated equally? What would you do at school to encourage your classmates to treat everyone equally?

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRIZES in addition to trophies (Special K-1st grade award $25 if winner selected)

1st Prize………………….$60.00

2nd Prize…………………$40.00

3rd Prize………………….$20.00

 

Poster Theme: Create a poster that encourages students in your school to practice equality toward others or create a poster that shows what a world without equality looks like and what a world with equality looks like. There will be two SFUSD Elementary School Winners! Each Elementary winner will receive a trophy certificate and $25.00.

GOOD LUCK!

-       Dec 15: The Winter Bazaar is COMING!!! And we still need help!

As the Winter Bazaar draws closer we still need volunteers to help out. There are a lot of spaces available for setting up the night before the event (Miriam’s favorite Bazaar-related activity). That happens on Wed. night, 12/14, from 6-8. The more the merrier! As an incentive, you get free pizza, so you don’t have to worry about dinner. And the kids can come and help too (and get a sneak preview of the next day’s goodies).

 

Take a look at SharkNet to see where you can give an hour or so. http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/WinterBazaar

 

-       Dec 19 – 30: NO SCHOOL, Winter Holiday Break

-       Report Cards

Report cards can be expected January 16th. Report cards will not be received before Winter Break this year. Teachers will be completing reading level assessments upon return from break, and would like to include this information in the next round of report cards.

-       FUTURE Events

All future Sherman events can be found on our Google calendar: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/SchoolCalendarPage

 

—> CAN YOU HELP?

 

-       WANTED: A Sherman community member to coordinate the PTA Social scheduled for January 7, 2012. This fun evening event is for Sherman adults and is typically held in a home, or could be held in an area restaurant. The Coordinator would need to secure a location, advertise the event to our community and help with the planning details. Contact Pamela Low for details at: lowpamela@gmail.com

 

-       Auction Volunteers! If you missed the Sherman Auction kick off  (including the Children’s Art and Procurement kickoffs) and are interested in participating, please contact Shandra Rica-McHale at srica@mac.com or visit our SharkNet page here for more details: http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/2012AuctionPage

 

-       Beyond what may be listed above, the latest volunteer needs and sign-ups can be found here:http://sharknet.shermanschool.org/sherman/wiki.cgi/VolunteerSherman

 

—> OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS

-       Open House at the Marine Mammal Center THIS SATURDAY, 10AM – 5PM. For details on the Home for the Holidays event, please see: http://tmmc.marinemammalcenter.org/site/Calendar/1930584320?view=Detail&id=101381 Event is great for families and admission is free!

-       Exciting offer from DonorsChoose.org: Starting this minute, when someone makes a donation to your projects and enters the match code SPARK, they’ll be matched dollar for dollar by our Board of Directors! Get started today:

 

• Donors must enter SPARK during check-out where it says “I have a gift or match code” – and voila! The donation is automatically doubled.
• If you don’t have a project listed, friends and family can still send you a DonorsChoose.org gift card – we’ll match the gift card and send you double the funds!
• Some restrictions apply for the match code, so read the full details on our website.
• Donations paid for by check, gift card (including Groupons), or DonorsChoose.org account credits are NOT eligible to be matched. Any donation made with a credit card (including payments via PayPal or Amazon Payments), using the match code, will be matched.

 

-       Before you buy your child a new winter coat, check for their old one in Sherman’s LOST AND FOUND.  The items in the Lost & Found are multiplying at an alarming rate. There are jackets galore, as well as hats, a few pair of pants, headbands, plastic lunch containers, lunch bags and likely a few  other odds and ends. We would like to get as much as we can claimed and back with their rightful owners! If you have not labeled your children’s clothing, backpacks, lunch bags, shirts and pants, please do not forget to do so.

 

—> “EASY” FUNDRAISING

 

-       Holidays? Gift Giving? Shop for the Holidays through the Sherman School website! It earns us money and it’s easy for you! Go to shermanschool.org, upper right hand corner of the website click on Sherman Shopper and go to it! Make holiday shopping a breeze for you and a money earner for your children!

 

 

—> NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK

Have feedback on this newsletter? Please email Shandra McHale, PTA Communications VP (srica@mac.com).