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Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet is a 4 Star school and a

Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Coming from elementary school to middle school is a very anxious time and we want to help alleviate those fears.

For the first time ever, Sherwood is offering a Jump Start Summer Camp! This will be a great time for all incoming 6th grade students to meet old and new friends, learn about class schedules, school rules, routines and procedures, meet former 6th grade students in a Q&A panel discussion, meet your new 6th grade teachers and much, much more!

To learn more about the What, When, Where, and Why and to print out the information sign up sheet click HERE.

All eighth graders received a LEAP Sample Items workbook today, Monday March 1^st. It was published by the Louisiana Department of Education and has a purple marble cover.

A LEAP Practice Test Hotline is available from March 15-April 9 from 5:00-7:00pm, Monday-Friday. Students and/or parents can call 1-877-453-2721 for help completing the practice tests.

March 23rd-Phase 1 LEAP ELA Writing and Math Constructed Response Items (This part of the LEAP is being given early because of the late scheduling of the rest of the LEAP and iLEAP testing. By having the constructed responses completed earlier students will be able to get their results before the school year ends in May.

April 12-16 LEAP and ILeap testing: All grade levels 

Beginning on Saturday March 6th and running until Sunday March 14th, the Citiplace location of Barnes and Noble Bookstore will be having a BOOK FAIR to support Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet.

As you make your book purchase all you need to do is let your cashier know the school's code and a portion of your purchase will go directly to Sherwood!

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE STORE?? YOU CAN SHOP ONLINE AND STILL HAVE THE MONEY SENT TO SHERWOOD!

Go to www.BN.com/bookfairs

• Click Already Signed Up for a Bookfair – Start Shopping Now
• Shop as usual
• On the payment page, check the box that says Check Here If This Is a Bookfair Order
• After checking the box, input our school code, 10135168, in the space provided
• Online shopping remains available five days after the in-store book fair ends

• The School's Code is: 10135168

CLICK on the PLAY button to hear this week's News Broadcast.  

(We have a lot going on this week. This broadcast lasts approximately 8 minutes)

To make things a little easier we post the A/B block schedule.   

Day Tuesday and Thursday

   Days Monday, Wednesday (early dismissal)and Friday

VIPS has put together a list of free tutoring services in our community. Now is the time to get in touch with one of these great organizations and get your child signed up. We have had students in the past use some of these sites and they say that it really helped them.

FREE TUTORING SITES LIST (PDF)

Sherwood is proud to announce that 8th grade student, Lindsey Tillery, has been chosen the East Baton Rouge Parish School System Middle School Student of the Year!

Lindsey is a well rounded student who is self motivated in everything she does. She excels academically, in leadership, in integrity and character.

Lindsey has plans on pursuing a career in the medical field upon her graduation from high school. We know that whatever she finally decides to do she will be very successful.

We are very proud of Lindsey and her accomplishments. We want to congratulate her and her parents for this very distinguished award.

 John Hopkins and Duke University Recognize Sherwood Students (read more)

Algebra End of Course Scores Are In and Sherwood Ranks Superior (read more)

Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet is the proud recipient of the prestigious Department of Education Blue Ribbon  Schools of Excellence Award.

Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet is one of only four middle schools in Louisiana that received this award for 2009 and one of only seven schools, (private, public, k-12) in Louisiana to receive this award.

Click here to read more of the press release…

Accelerated Curriculum	Electronic (online) textbooks	Wireless laptops
Computer Literacy	Forensic Science	Robotics
Pre Law	*Geometry	*Algebra I
*Physical Science	*French I & II	*Spanish I & II
Marine Science	Math and Science Labs	Art
Band, Choir and Strings	Partnership with LSU	Peer Helpers Leadership Class
Over 30 Clubs to join	Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Soccer and Swim Teams	Cheer and Dance Teams

We are still collecting items for our soldiers in Afghanistan. Check the Platoon Wish List for items that are being collected. They sent an email back thanking everyone for thinking of them and for all of the great items.

 At Sherwood Middle, we have many talented, knowledgeable and gifted teachers, support staff and admistrators who have a genuine desire to see your children succeed. And even though we would like to spotlight every one on our school staff, we do take the opportunity to highlight one each month.

  For the month of March, Sherwood is proud to announce the Most Valuable Professional. The worthy recipient Mrs. Olinde. 

Mrs. Olinde is the school's secretary but to put that as her only title may be misleading. As most of you know, the secretary's position is one of the most valuable positions in the school or in the workplace office. 

Mrs. Olinde started working back in 1974 in the Finance Business.  She had worked for CPA's and came to EBR school system in 1997 in Payroll/Benefits at Central Office.  Ms. Crawford hired Mrs. Olinde in February 2001 as the secretary here at Sherwood. When asked about Sherwood she replied, " I love my job, the students, and all the people that I work with."

Mrs. Olinde has been married for 27 years and has two children. She has a daughter Melissa, who is a Registered Nurse and a son who is going to college and working at Ruffino's. 

We are very grateful for the services and skills that Mrs. Olinde brings to our school's campus and we want to let her know that, "Mrs. Olinde...we appreciate everything that you do for our school family."

  Sherwood is proud to announce this year's Teacher of the Year. Mr. Alan Berthelot is this year's recipient. Mr. Berthelot joined Sherwood Middle in 2002 and has taught here for the past 8 years. He is a 6th grade Social Studies teacher and a 6th-8th grade Pre Law teacher.

Mr. Berthelot believes in the potential each and every one of the students at Sherwood has and he enjoys seeing them face their challenges and overcoming them. He is also an avid supporter of all Sherwood athletic teams and makes every effort to attend all games, meets, and matches.

Mr. Berthelot is a father of two and is also a grandfather of two. His family lives here in the Baton Rouge area and is a life long resident of East Baton Rouge parish. He attended EBR public schools since the 3rd grade and graduated from LSU in 2002 majoring in Elementary Educaction after having a 29 years career with Winn  Dixie.

Mr. Berthelot's message to all of his students is that we cannot learn if we refuse to be confused.  

Students were allowed to vote on which of their teachers did they consider were the 'Most Valuable Professional' for the 3rd nine weeks. And the winners are:

• Mrs. Badeaux- Forensics and Robotics 
• Mrs. Vicknair- Math
• Ms. Emily Defoe- Music/Choir
• Mr. Berthelot- Social Studies/Pre Law

Congratulations!

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Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet is proud to have as our Partners in Education...

                                (click logo to access website)

These companies are very generous in their support of our school, so we ask that you support them as well.

For information on Box Top for Education go to this great site!

www.BoxTops4Education.com

Want to support Sherwood financially and not do anything more than you are already doing? Click HERE to find out how!

(Click LOGOS to see how you can help our school!)

Check this out! ANOTHER way to shop AND donate money to Sherwood...all in one step!

CLICK on the PLAY button to hear this week's News Broadcast.  

Baton Rouge, LA (70815) Current Weather

CLICK on the PLAY button to hear the JUMP START SUMMER CAMP COMMERCIAL  

How can I support this community school?

Click VIPS logo to go

to volunteer site

Have suggestions? Click on 'Contact Us' and let us know!

For online gradebook.

Here is a Power Point presentation of the new Accelerated Reader (AR) program for ELA.

CLICK THE LOGO TO

PLACE YOUR ORDER!

Do you need a map to locate us?

Click Here!

In an effort to instill in our students the character traits that will help them become successful, the Postive Behavior Support team will be posting each week, three character traits that students can think about and apply in their lives.

• Gentleness vs Harshness

  Showing consideration and personal concern for others

• Responsibility vs Unreliability

  Knowing and doing what is expected of me

• Tolerance vs Prejudice

  Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development

Click HERE to see the entire list.

Sherwood is truly a RAD school, dude. We are Respectful, Accountable and Dedicated!

School Improvement Plan (Word)

CLICK ME!

(5th Edition Updated 2/15/2010)

Community Coffee UPC Labels

Collect them for $$$$$ for our school!

Click LOGO for FAQ about the program (PDF)

Check out how YOU can help Sherwood...easily

As we enter the flu season we want to make sure that we are doing everything that we can to lessen our chances of contracting this awful sickness. Click HERE to read our letter and reminders to parents and their children.

Student book bags will not be allowed on campus.

At Sherwood Middle we do not use hall lockers so students will not have any place to store book bags.  

The EBRPSS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or qualified disability.