We are so proud of our Sheridan Intermediate School spellers!! They will proudly represent SIS today at the Grant County Spelling Bee! Great job!!
Sherri DeSoto and Angie Walters (GT facilitators) and Summer Williams (GT Coordinator) were recently awarded the annual Arkansas Securities Department Grant that will be used to support 5th grade GT classes' Stock Market Game endeavors. The grant, which totaled almost $900 for our schools, is intended to support investment education for Arkansas students.
Congratulations to these AMAZING nominees for the 2021 Grant County Chamber of Commerce Elementary Teacher of the Year! Thank you for all you do for the #YJNation!
SIS Families: As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Arkansas Department of Education in partnership with the Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has developed a Parent/Guardian Survey to gather input from families throughout the state on what is working now and what may be considered for the future in education as it relates to the pandemic.
Below are links to the survey in English and Español. We encourage you to provide your feedback by completing the survey before Nov. 20.
English: https://bit.ly/36KmMEH
Español: https://bit.ly/2IvjP2y
3rd - 5th Grade Parents:
EEI and SIS will host their first round of spelling bees using a virtual test that enables all students to compete fairly. If you would like your child (blended or virtual) to participate, please register ASAP at https://online-test.spellingbee.com so that we can assign the correct tests and begin testing next week. Virtual students will be allowed to test at home, and blended students will test using the same format at school. Please note that the campus and county spelling bees will be held in person. More information can be found in this letter: https://bit.ly/2H1gg3u
Veterans Day is next week! #YJNation, let's celebrate our veterans by wearing red, white, and blue on November 11! Post your pictures and words of appreciation/tributes to veterans using #YJVeteransDay!
SIS Families: Since our campus receives Title I funding from the federal government, each year we are required to share information with our families about how this funding is used. Since we are not able to have a Parent Night this fall due to COVID-19, we are sending you this information electronically. Tap on the link to view the Title I presentation. https://bit.ly/2GBNohW
Reminder for SSD Families:
Sept. 28
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades 6 - 12.
Oct. 2
We will have a VIRTUAL DAY for all students. Students will be given assignments for remote learning, but there will be no LIVE instruction (online or onsite).
Oct. 5
We will have EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades PK - 5.
SIS Families:
Now that both our virtual and onsite students have begun using the Canvas Learning Management System, it's time for parents to create an Observer account in Canvas. With an Observer account, you can track your student's learning progress and receive messages from his/her teachers. To get started, you will first need to log into your student's account. If your student does not know his/her account information, please call our front office. Tap on the parent video below for step-by-step instructions.
Parent Video - https://youtu.be/o9_8Pcu5QGg
Also, the Sheridan School District is now accepting applications for Verizon Internet hotspots from households within the district that do not have access to the Internet. Access the application below.
English - https://forms.gle/XpVwnJSRxk25BCoQ9
Español - https://forms.gle/djVejS3M5kYzq4x9A
SIS Families: We wanted to take a moment to say a few things about the Canvas Learning Management System. Students will access their online work through the Canvas LMS. For Virtual (online) students, all of their announcements, assignments, teacher communications, etc. will happen through this platform. For Blended (onsite) students, teachers will provide face-to-face instruction and activities, as well as online assignments and communications through Canvas. Students can access Canvas at http://sheridanschools.instructure.com/login/saml and log in with their school Google account username and password from the previous school year.
Virtual Students: If your virtual student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, please contact our office on Monday.
Blended Students: If your student is new to the district or you don't know your Google username and password, your student will get this information at school.
We will send more information about how parents can monitor their students progress in Canvas soon.
For helpful Canvas tutorial videos, go to https://bit.ly/32h9ooX.
The first day of school is right around the corner. Tap on the following link to view 10 Things You Can Do to Prepare for Returning to School.
English: https://bit.ly/31LPm5K
Español: https://bit.ly/3kK5opy
SIS students, your teachers and staff made this video for you! ❤️ #YJNation #InThisTogether
https://youtu.be/3YDg0VUgVfo
The SIS 5th-6th grade chess team won 1st place at today’s regional tournament. 6th grader Eli Wolfe won the 1st place individual trophy. He was undefeated all day. Congratulations!! Great job!
SIS FAMILIES:
Congratulations to our February Students of the month! Great job on your hard work!!
SIS Families: SIS will be celebrating Read Across America Week and Dr Seuss's Birthday March 2-6. Follow the schedule for our fun activities!
SIS 3rd and 4th Grade FAMILIES:
Mark your calendar for March 6! It is time for the annual 3rd and 4th grade Blast!!
6:00-8:00 PM- parents must sign child in and out of event. Hope to see you all!
Ukuleles in the SIS music room
SIS Families: SIS will be celebrating Read Across America Week and Dr Seuss's Birthday March 2-6. Follow the schedule for our fun activities!
SIS Families: SISSY will be celebrating Read Across America Week and Dr Seuss's Birthday March 2-6. Follow the schedule for our fun activities!
SIS 6th graders are having a blast sculpting their clay animals, and 3rd graders are learning about Monochromatic color schemes while creating a winter scene.
