SSD Families: Please tap on the link for important information regarding the implementation of Virtual Fridays during the fall semester. https://bit.ly/3iV2Anm
SSD is One of Four Arkansas School Districts to Receive Funding to Operate School-Based Health Center: https://bit.ly/30UTFfF
SHS Families: The Homecoming ceremony will be postponed due to the number of students being quarantined at this time. As we've seen this week, our numbers can change quickly, so the new date for the ceremony is to be determined. We will continue to monitor the number of active cases and the number of students who are quarantined. We will do our best to schedule a date that will work best for our students. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
SSD Families: Pursuant to updated regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Sheridan School District has revised the Student Sexual Harassment Policy (4.27 of the Board Policy Manual). Tap on the link to view the updated policy. For additional Title IX information, go to the SSD Website's Main Menu and click on Title IX. If you would like a paper copy of this policy, please contact your student's campus. https://bit.ly/3jJmUt5
Can't wait to see the finished product! SHS Senior Nickolaus Lane is planing this red oak board to make an epoxy resin river bench. #AgMechanics #CTE #YJNation #MakeItCount
Just a few things Ms. Donnelly's students are doing today in #AgMechanics ....
#CTE #Welding #YJNation #MakeItCount #SHSLife
Reminder for SSD Families:
Tomorrow (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.
At the Senior Night football game, we recognized the 2020 Indoor Track State Champs! They were excited to get their state championship rings! #YJNation #MakeItCount
SIS 5th Grade has been harvesting sweet potatoes in the school garden! Thank you to Brad McGinley & Master Gardeners at the Grant Co Extension Office for helping us. Around 1000 lbs were harvested! Students will enjoy the prepared sweet potatoes in the cafeteria soon.
#YJNation is currently recruiting substitute teachers! If you're interested, please call 1-800-641-0140 or apply at ess.com.
Big thanks to our cafeteria staff for providing frozen meals for our students to take home so they could have a school meal during our virtual day tomorrow! We appreciate all they do for our students! #makeitcount #yjnation
Our Stop The Bleed kits arrived this week and will be delivered to each of our campuses. SRO Joe Scott provides Stop the Bleed training for all of our staff and has begun training our high school students. Now all students will receive the training before they graduate. For more info on Stop the Bleed, go to StoptheBleed.org
SSD Families:
REMINDER This Friday (Oct. 2) will be a VIRTUAL DAY for all students. Students will have assignments for remote learning, but there will be no LIVE instruction (online or onsite).
Tomorrow (Oct. 1), our cafeteria staff will prepare frozen meals for our students to take home, so they can have a school meal during our Virtual Day. Any student will have the option to take one home at no charge.
Reminder for SSD Families: We will have EARLY DISMISSAL tomorrow (9/28) at 1:30 PM for all students. P/T Conferences will be held virtually for Grades 6 - 12.
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.
SSD Virtual Families: We have added some helpful Canvas tutorial videos to our website. Go to MENU, then hover over CANVAS, and click on CANVAS VIDEO TUTORIALS. The following links take you to suggested videos that will help you with virtual learning.
1) Create a Parent Account and Set Up Notifications in Canvas: https://bit.ly/3cEl7TC.
2) Quick Canvas Parent App Tour: https://bit.ly/3cz1zjb.
3) Student Navigation in Canvas: https://bit.ly/3i1RDjC.
4) Observer (Parent) Navigation in Canvas: https://bit.ly/3cv2MIB.
Mr. Broadaway’s engineering students are learning g-code to program the CNC Supra Mill machine, which can be used for product development and engraving.
The Lady Jacket Golf Team finished second at the conference golf championships held at Mystic Creek golf course in El Dorado. Leading the team was the overall conference champion (Medalist) Emma Hester. The number two player Magan McClain. The other members were Alexis Peck and Catherine Williams. Playing in a downpour they where able to defeat Lake Hamilton by three strokes for second . The finish qualifies the Lady Jackets for the state tournament to be held at Big Creek Country Club in Mountain Home on Monday, 9-28.
SSD Families (Virtual): The SSD Curriculum Team will host two Virtual Learning Workshops next week to provide assistance for virtual learners and their parents. We will provide basic training on the Canvas Learning Management System and answer any questions you may have.
Please see details below for the two sessions:
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6 - 7 PM
Sheridan High School Cafeteria
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 - 7 PM
East End Middle School Cafeteria
Seating is limited, so you must sign up to attend. If these workshops fill up, we will plan additional sessions to assist our families. If you are unable to sign up because the sessions are already full, email alisagray@sheridanschools.org to be placed on a waiting list.
Tap on the link to sign up for one of our workshops.
https://bit.ly/3hwLImo
SSD Families: Please take a moment to read these important announcements regarding upcoming virtual/digital days and COVID-19 protocols.
Virtual & Digital Days: https://bit.ly/33HOqAH
COVID-19 Protocols & COVID-19 Dashboard: https://bit.ly/3iwH1Kq