9/4/2026

We had a great first week with our grade 9 students! Please see below for details of what we did this week and what’s coming up! 

ELA: This week in ELA student started working in the journal we will be using throughout the year. Students started an introduction to poetry with some creative writing. We also started our word work, with a review of the parts of speech. Next week we will start with a short story exploration and reading comprehension. 

Math: In Math this week, students started learning about exponents and how to calculate the values of them. They also learned how to evaluate powers with negative numbers. Next week, they will have a short assessment on Wednesday on these concepts and will start to learn the Laws of Exponents. 

Social Studies: In Social Studies this week, students began their study with a discussion of issues found in their communities. We went on a community walk where students were able to identify problems they saw and evidence of where the government has an impact. Next week, we will dive deeper into the federal government and its structure. 

Science: In Science this week, students learned about lab safety and WHMIS and they put these skills to the test by completing a penny drop experiment. Next week, students will start their first unit on chemistry discussing how they classify matter and describe its physical properties. There will also be a lab to apply these concepts in. Students received a lab safety contract this week, they need this signed by both themselves and their parent/guardian before they can participate in labs. 

Tests & Quizzes: 

• Math Quiz on Wednesday, Sept 9

Upcoming Dates & Reminders: 

Athletic tryout forms and sexual health consent forms have been sent home. Please check with your student to get these signed and brought back ASAP. 

• Wednesday Sept 9: Picture Day 
• Thursday Sept 10: Senior Boys Basketball Tryouts 
• Tuesday Sept 15: Senior Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Friday Sept 18: Terry Fox Run 
• Thursday Sept 24: Sherburger

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8/27/2026

Welcome to a new school year at Sherwood! We are so excited to welcome your child to Grade 9 and to have the opportunity to learn and grow together this year.

The Grade 9 teaching team is as follows. Please reach out at any time with questions or concerns! 

Our First Day

Our first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026. You will receive an email from your student’s homeroom teacher with what homeroom they are in and what classroom to meet in on Monday morning. 

Supervision begins at 7:40 a.m., and school starts at 7:55 a.m. Grade 9 students will enter and exit through the West Foyer Door. 

Arrival and Dismissal

Our regular school hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 7:55 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:55 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Morning supervision begins at 7:40 a.m.

Supplies 

Students in grades 7-9 are expected to bring their own school supplies to school and to class each day. Here is the essential list to start the year.  A pencil case they can carry their supplies in will be helpful. Please let us know if you require support in obtaining supplies. 

• Pencils
• Erasers
• Highlighters
• Binder
• Dividers
• Lined paper
• Hilroy lined journal (for learning lab)
• Scientific calculator (please label with student name) 
• Dry erase markers (Thin tip)

Throughout the year, students may also require: 

• Pencil Crayons
• Pencil Sharpener
• Fine-tip Sharpie
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
• Graph paper

A water bottle students can bring from class to class is also helpful, and all students REQUIRE indoor shoes for PE; Crocs or slippers are not permitted. 

Staying Connected

Grade 9 is a very important and fun year as we get ready for high school and celebrate the time students have spent at Sherwood. The Grade 9 team will regularly update the Grade 9 blog with what we are learning, classroom activities, important reminders, field trips, upcoming events, and dates to remember. Please reach out whenever you have a question, concern, or something you think would help us better support your child.