Elementary Field Day
2024-06-03
Elementary students will have a chance to participate in a school Field Day (student only) on June 3rd!
Fifth grade will assist Mrs. Stuckey in hosting the event for grades K-4th. Fifth grade will be rewarded for their hard work with a trip to Snyder Park concluding the event. All students will be given a popsicle (juice based, dye free) at the end of their Field Day session.* Please send students with a water bottle & dressed in athletic wear. Leggings must have shorts/skirts worn over them.
*For students with special dietary requirements, please contact the office in advance for accommodations.

Elementary Classroom Takeover (Student Only Event)
2024-06-04 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
On June 4th, students in KG-5th grade will get to participate in a classroom takeover event! Immediately following the morning assembly, each grade will get to spend time in the classroom they will have next year, ask questions with the teacher, and participate in some other fun activities. This will be a fantastic way of getting ready for the next year and help with any new classroom nerves!

End of Trimester 3
2024-06-05

Last Day of School (Middle School Only)
2024-06-05

8th Grade Clap Out
2024-06-05 07:55 - 08:15
We will be celebrating our 8th grade students with a clap out on Wednesday, June 5th. Following the morning assembly, all students, teachers and staff will clap out 8th grade as they transition for the last time at SCS. Parent/Guardians of our current 8th graders are invited to attend, please see the email sent for the details.
Congrats to our 8th grade class!

8th Grade Promotion
2024-06-05 17:30 - 18:30
We invite all 8th grade families to join us for the promotion of Sherwood Charter School’s 8th grade students!
Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
5:30 pm to 6:30
Sherwood Charter School Auditorium
A promotion reception will be hosted by the PAC & 7th grade families immediately following the ceremony in the gym.
*If your student is participating in the ceremony, please have them dress in uniform or nicer and arrive to Mrs. Iliscupidez’s classroom no later than 5:15 pm. They will be walking over to the auditorium as a class for the ceremony.

Last Day of School (Elementary Only) – Half Day
2024-06-06
Students should arrive at school in uniform or nicer clothing at normal time (7:40-7:55 am), with morning car line drop off as usual.
For afternoon pick up, please note that there will be NO dismissal through car line on this day. Parents must park and check into the office to pick up their student no later than noon if not picking up their student following the Stepping Stones Ceremony.

Morning Car Line: 7:40-7:55 am, normal drop off
Afternoon Car Line: 11:30-12:00 pm, must check out student from office

Stepping Stones Ceremony
2024-06-06
Each year at SCS we celebrate the completion of the elementary grades with a “Stepping Stones Ceremony.” The Stepping Stones Ceremony is a tradition where the teacher speaks about the class and the students. Students are given a stone memento with their grade to signify completing the year followed by a symbolic advancement to the next grade. It is a wonderful closure and the stones become keepsakes that they collect every year.
All families are encouraged to attend the Stepping Stones Ceremony for their student’s grade. Students should arrive at school in uniform or nicer clothing at normal time (7:40-7:55 am), with morning car line drop off as usual. Students will remain with their class until their ceremony. Parents should arrive a few minutes before their student’s grade is scheduled to begin. Once the whole class has advanced to the next grade level, families will be directed into the school gym where they should check out their student with the designated staff member. After your student has been checked out, there will be a brief opportunity to take pictures before officially starting summer. If you are unable to attend the Stepping Stones event and will not be picking up your student directly after the ceremony, please note that there will be NO dismissal through car line on this day. Parents must park and check into the office to pick up student beginning at 11:30 and no later than noon. See the schedule below:

8:20 – Doors open for Kindergarten Graduation seating
8:30-9:00 – Kindergarten Graduation
9:00-9:15 – Transition to Stepping Stones Ceremonies
9:15-9:35 – First Grade
9:40-10:00 – Second Grade
10:05-10:25 – Third Grade
10:30-10:50 – Fourth Grade
10:50-11:00 – Transition to Fifth Grade Promotion
11:00-11:30 – Fifth Grade Promotion
11:30-12:00 – Wrap Up and Dismissal

Kindergarten Graduation and 5th Grade Promotion
2024-06-06
The Kindergarten Graduation and 5th Grade Promotion will take place during the Stepping Stones Ceremony. Please see details here.

2024-2025 Summer Lottery Pre-Application Deadline by Noon
2024-06-07 12:00
Pre-Applications for the kindergarten-8th grade Summer Lottery are due by noon on June 7th. See more information on the Enrollment page here.

Summer Lottery
2024-06-10
If deemed necessary, the kindergarten-8th grade Summer Lottery will be held at the Board of Director’s Meeting. See more information on the Board of Director’s page.

Board of Director’s Meeting
2024-06-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:00
See more information on the Board of Director’s page.

Meet and Greet
2024-08-29 13:00 - 15:00
We hope everyone can join us on Thursday, August 29th for the Meet and Greet event! It is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, see the classroom, drop off school supplies and get the first day jitters out – before the first day of school!
When you arrive, please head straight to your child’s classroom to drop off school supplies. In the classroom you will receive a meet and greet packet with your checklist of things to do. Be sure to visit the gym to pick up your car line tags for the year! See suggested arrival times below:
Student last name A-H: 1:00-2:00 pm
Student last name J-Z: 2:00-3:00 pm

6th Grade and New Student Information Session
2024-08-29 15:15 - 15:45
We are excited to welcome you and your incoming 6th grader or new 7th or 8th grader to SCS Leadership Academy for the 2024-25 school year! To help ease the transition and ensure you have all the information you need, we would like to invite you to a quick informational meeting following the Meet and Greet Event on August 29th from 3:15 to 3:45 PM in the Humanities classroom. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this school year, meet key staff members, and ask any questions you may have as the school year begins. Students are welcome but not required to attend. Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

No School – Labor Day
2024-09-02

First Day of School – Kinder and 6th Grade Only (Half Day)
2024-09-03
The first day for Kindergarten and 6th grade is on Tuesday, September 3rd. This day will be a half day, with drop off beginning at 7:40 am and pick up beginning at 11:30 am. On this day, kinder and 6th grade students will be able to get comfortable in their classrooms, meet their teachers, learn about car line and get familiar with the campus before all students start the next day. Students will not have lunch on this day but should bring a snack, and uniform dress should be worn.
Morning Drop Off
On the kindergartener’s first day, kindergarten families should park on campus (parking will be available in the lower parking lot & overflow parking is available in the upper recess parking lot). Please arrive outside of the school office between 7:40 and 8:00 am to escort your student inside the building.
On 6th grade’s first day, 6th grade families should drop off following normal car line procedures between 7:40 and 8:00 am.
Afternoon Pick Up
Parents should plan on picking up their student through normal afternoon car line, beginning at 11:30 am on September 3rd.

First Day of School
2024-09-04
The first day of school will be on September 4th. School is in session Monday-Thursday 8:00 am—3:30 pm (check the school calendar for holiday and closure dates).

Back to School Night
2024-09-12 17:15 - 20:00
Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 12th for parent/guardians only. We are excited to share our curriculum information with you and have you meet our wonderful teachers. Below is the schedule, we will conclude the evening at 8:00 pm.
Middle School
5:05 pm Arrival Time
Middle School Parents/Guardians should start at the Leadership Academy portables and upon arriving check in at your students home room classroom (classrooms will be labeled). Families will have a chance to rotate through all Middle School presentations listed below beginning at 5:15 pm.
5:15 – 6:15 pm Middle School Presentations:
Mr. Winningham: Math, Grading & Synergy; Ms. Knee: Art, Electives & HEART Skills
Mrs. Ilis: Humanities, Planners & Conferences; Mr. Lamb: PE, Uniforms & Schedules
Mrs. Barchers: Science, Communication & Student Accountability; Mrs. DuPriest: Band, Houses & Field Trips
Principal, School Board, PAC Presentation at Auditorium
6:30-6:55 pm
All parents/guardians are invited to the Auditorium for a whole school presentation from Ms. Raboli, the SCS Board and the Parent Advisory Committee.
Elementary
Elementary classes will hold two sessions for those with multiple students in your student’s classroom. You do not need to attend both sessions as they will contain the same information.
7:00—7:25 pm – First Session
7:30 – 7:55 pm – Repeat of the First Session (for families with multiple students)

Picture Day
2024-09-23
Picture day is on Monday, September 23rd! You can place pre-orders for picture packages online beginning September 2nd, click here to order.

For picture day, students must wear uniform or nicer attire – please no jeans. All students will get their picture taken as part of their school record, even if you chose not to order any photos.

Cougar Run 2024
2024-09-26
On September 26th, students will take part in the Cougar Run, a fun run event to help raise money for SCS! Pledge Packets will be sent home by backpack mail with instructions so be sure to watch your students backpack.
Learn more about the event, make your donation, and find other resources here.

Free Dress Day
2024-09-26
Free dress days are the last Thursday of each month for all students. Common-sense guidelines apply such as no torn-out jeans, no clothes with inappropriate graphic or logos, or anything that promotes violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, racism or gang affiliation, no costume items, etc. Prohibited articles of clothing include but are not limited to:

Pajamas, yoga pants, sweatpants, and joggers (except on “Pajama Day”)
Trench coats or capes
Tank tops and spaghetti or thin strap tops
Bare midriff, or see-through clothing
Form-fitting pants cannot be worn alone and must follow uniform guidelines as described in section 1(b)(iii) of the uniform policy at all times.

It is imperative that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, or cultural observance. Any such clothing items are not allowed, and students inappropriately dressed on free dress day will be asked to change. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring a change of clothes.
If in doubt as to whether an item is appropriate, send back-up clothing in the event your child is asked to change. Younger students are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes in their backpacks in case of accidents.

Field Trip - 5th Grade
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10

Executive Session of the Board
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00
See details on the Board of Director’s page here.

Cougar Run Free Dress Week – Whole School
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-17
Congratulations! Students have reached the 15K fundraising goal in the 2024 Cougar Run! The whole school has earned a bonus free dress week set for October 14th– 17th!
Common-sense guidelines apply such as no torn-out jeans, no clothes with inappropriate graphic or logos, or anything that promotes violence, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, racism or gang affiliation, no costume items, etc. Prohibited articles of clothing include but are not limited to:
Pajamas, yoga pants, sweatpants, and joggers (except on “Pajama Day”)
Trench coats or capes
Tank tops and spaghetti or thin strap tops
Bare midriff, or see-through clothing
Form-fitting pants cannot be worn alone and must follow uniform guidelines as described in section 1(b)(iii) of the uniform policy at all times.
It is imperative that student attire does not contribute to a hostile or intimidating atmosphere for any student, and that dress code enforcement does not reinforce or increase marginalization or oppression of any group based on race, sex, gender, identity, religion, ethnicity, or cultural observance. Any such clothing items are not allowed, and students inappropriately dressed on free dress day will be asked to change. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring a change of clothes.
If in doubt as to whether an item is appropriate, send back-up clothing in the event your child is asked to change. Younger students are also encouraged to bring a change of clothes in their backpacks in case of accidents.

Field Trip - Middle School
2024-10-17

Field Trip - Kindergarten
2024-10-21

Field Trip - 1st Grade
2024-10-22

Harvest Festival
2024-10-23
We are excited to invite you to the SCS Harvest Festival on October 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm!
Join us for games, food, and fun! Tickets are $1 each at the event or you can pre-purchase a Harvest Game Pass for $15 (pass is good for one round of each game, food is not included). Harvest Passes are also available at the event.
We are also excited to have Blazing Taco, Ziggy Pop Kettle Corn, and Sweet Day Cotton Candy confirmed for our event. Thank you to the vendors who are donating a percentage of sales made back to our school!

If you feel that you are unable to participate in this event due to financial hardship, please contact the office.
Costumes should follow school guidelines and should not include accessories such as guns, knives, swords, pitchforks or any other items that make them scary, gory, or violent. No costume masks. Please pay careful attention to the appropriateness of the costume for the school environment.
Interested in volunteering?
We need volunteers to run this event! Sign ups are open for running the games the day of, please sign up using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4DA9AB2EA5FB6-52424369-scsharvest#/
