School Update:

Looking Ahead: 2025-2026 School Budget (RAM) and Planning for Sherwood School

As we begin preparations for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to provide our school community with an update on the Resource Allocation Method (RAM) and what it means for Sherwood School.

Currently, Sherwood serves 360 students with the support of 20 dedicated teachers, 2 Education Assistants, and a range of skilled support staff who contribute to the daily success and well-being of our learners. In alignment with the Calgary Board of Education’s mission to “nurture each student as a lifelong learner and citizen through rich learning experiences and supportive relationships,” our team remains steadfast in creating a learning environment where all students can thrive.

Looking ahead, we are anticipating a decrease in both student enrolment and funding. Projections for the 2025-2026 school year estimate an enrolment of approximately 325 students. As a result, we expect staffing to reflect this shift, with 17 teachers, potentially one Education Assistant, and continued support from essential staff members.

While these changes present challenges, our commitment to student success remains unchanged. Guided by the CBE’s vision of “each student, in every school, succeeding,” we are exploring innovative and thoughtful ways to continue delivering high-quality learning experiences. We are focused on ensuring that every student continues to feel supported, engaged, and inspired at Sherwood School.

Student Vote

As part of our commitment to fostering civic engagement and responsible citizenship, students will have the opportunity to participate in Student Vote, a parallel election program coinciding with the upcoming Federal Election. 

• Through this program, students will:
  Research and learn about the election process, political parties, and local candidates.
• Engage in classroom discussions and activities to better understand the election process.
• Cast a vote for the candidate of their choice in a mock election based on their own informed opinions. 

While the results of our Student Vote will not count toward the official election, this experience is a valuable way for students to develop critical thinking skills, understand democratic processes, and recognize the importance of participating in elections. 

Book Donations

Spring Cleaning? Trying to declutter? We can help… we’re looking for donations of gently used books for our upcoming used book sale. Proceeds from the sale will go towards updating our collection in the Sherwood Learning Commons. Books can be dropped off at the office.  Thanks so much for your support! 

Sherwood Parent Association/School Council Update

Next School Council Meeting: April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm. If you would like to join online, please email sherwoodschoolcouncil@gmail.com for details. See our School Council page for the agenda.

Future Council Meeting Dates: May 12, 2025

Next Sherwood Parent Association Meeting: April 14, 2025 at 6:30pm. If you would like to join online, please email sherwoodschoolcouncil@gmail.com for details. See our School Council page for the agenda.

Future Council Meeting Dates: May 12, 2025

Papa John's Pizza Fundraiser April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2025: Every Thursday in April, Papa Johns Pizza and Sherwood School want to make a dinner date with you! Not only will you be feeding your family, but you will also be helping the school raise money!

You will receive 15% off any regular menu priced online order using promo code SHERWOOD15 AND Papa Johns Pizza will donate 15% of the sales from this code to Sherwood School.

It is a rewarding feeling for Papa Johns Pizza to give back to our community. It is also an inspiration to have parents, friends, students and teachers coming together to support our schools. We look forward to a successful fundraising event!

Enter Promo Code: SHERWOOD15

15% off any regular menu priced order at papajohns.ca

Offer valid for online orders only at:

Riverbend: Unit 362, 8338 18 St SE,

Kingsland: Unit 212, 7337 Macleod Trail SE

Order online at papajohns.ca or through the Papa Johns app.

Bottle Drive

Healthy Hunger:  https://healthyhunger.ca/

Remember to place your orders 5 days before the lunch event.  Once the order is closed no changes or cancellations can be accepted.  Please remember that no food should be ordered from Skip the Dishes Door Dash etc, or any other restaurant on that day, for distribution to our students – let’s make this event special by enjoying the food available from Healthy Hunger and place your order before the deadline

Upcoming Dates

April 12 Community Bottle Drive

April 14 School Council/Association Meeting online at 6:30pm 

April 15 Grade 4 Worms Love Leftovers 

April 18 Good Friday - No School 

April 21 No School-Professional Development Day 

April 28 Federal Election (Sherwood is a voting location)