Sherwood Student Leadership Update - Walking the Archer Way 

I hope you're enjoying the fall season as we settle into October! We recently held a meeting with the Principal Advisors and Peer Mediators, where our student leaders shared their thoughts and ideas with myself and Ms. McMahon-Stoker, our new Assistant Principal. Here are some of the exciting highlights they discussed:

• More playground upgrades, including the addition of swings and a slide
• Expanding field trips and extracurricular activities
• Improving how students treat each other, with a focus on reducing unkind words and gossiping
• Organizing culture and diversity activities to celebrate multiculturalism

We're very proud of our Peer Mediators who are did some learning and role play in preparation to help younger Archers resolve conflicts. As students have voiced concerns about unkind language and gossip, they discussed how as peer mediators they will be confidential empathetic listeners and help students speak with kind words, even when angry and stick to the facts. Gossip can harm our school because spreading half-truths and misinformation can damage relationships. We encourage families to emphasizing the importance of kindness and honesty in our interactions. As always, thank you for everything you do to support student learning at Sherwood.

Temporary Leadership Coverage

Dr Munroe will be away for a brief period due to a family responsibility. During the absence (Oct. 9-11, 14 &15), Rolf Haensel, a retired principal with a wealth of experience, will be stepping in.  Rolf is well-prepared to support Ms McMahon-Stoker and ensure Sherwood continues to run smoothly., and Dr Munroe will remain available by email if needed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The Mustard Seed

This month we have some exciting new programs starting, one being an early literacy program with CanLearn called Magic Carpet Ride, another is a mental health socioemotional skill development program from youth grades 7-9 called Teen Talk also offered by CanLearn

Kaitlin Henczel
Site Lead
Direct: 587.582.9496 The Mustard Seed
2385 74 Ave SE Calgary, AB T2C 5W8 
TheSeed.ca

Reminder

Sherwood is excited to have Basketball back at our school.  CBE Students are welcome to watch the first HOME game. All students who wish to attend other games MUST be accompanied by their own Legal Guardian. Students cannot be under the supervision of someone else’s Guardian, it must be their own or they will be asked to leave. All students must be under the direct supervision of their own Guardian at all away games.

Dates of Significance

"The CBE prioritizes respect for diversity and creating welcoming, caring, respectful and safe inclusive environments for all students and families. Here at Sherwood, we have honoured and recognized our unique community with events such as Terry Fox, Orange Shirt Day, Pink Shirt Day, Hats on for Mental Health Remembrance Day, Black History month, and so on. 

The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated. This calendar identifies some of the significant days of recognition and celebration to the CBE community. Additional dates may be added over time as they are identified.

Please see the instructional and unique setting calendar pages for non-operational days and breaks during the school year.

Happenings

Basketball  

• Mon.  SR. Boys   3:00pm - 4:30pm
• Tues. JR. Boys    7:00am - 8:00am
• Tues. SR Girls     3:00pm - 4:30pm
• Wed.  JR. Boys    3:00pm – 4:30pm
• Thurs. SR. Boys   7:00am - 8:00am
• Thurs. SR Girls    3:00am - 4:30pm