STUDENT ABSENCE:

If your student is going to be absent, please call the office at (253)571-5488 to notify the school.  You can also email your absence information to the office staff at mailto:mpaschi@tacoma.k12.wa.us or mailto:spasket@tacoma.k12.wa.us.

PLANNED ABSENCE:

If you are planning on an extended absence (more than 3 days) for your student, please fill out the form below and submit to the office.

PlannedAbsenceForm.pdf

For more information about the TPS Beyond the Bell Program, click on the button below:

Beyond the Bell - Tacoma Public Schools (tacomaschools.org)

Sherman Elementary is Striving To Help Make The World a More Equitable Place

There has never been a more relevant time to help our school community succeed in their efforts to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sherman Elementary believes that an organization that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion creates an environment that respects and values individual difference along varying dimensions.

LINKS FROM JAHMAD CANLEY:
Website:
https://www.embracerace.org/
Videos:
https://www.king5.com/video/news/local/race-and-parenting-part-1/281-8109480?jwsource=em
https://www.king5.com/video/news/local/race-and-parenting-part-2/281-8117071?jwsource=em
https://www.king5.com/video/news/race-parenting-episode-3/281-8124410?jwsource=em
https://www.king5.com/video/news/race-parenting-episode-4/281-8131540?jwsource=em

Click this link to log into the Family App:

https://family.tpsapps.org/

Quick Tutorial for TPS Family App:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSkHjSOKn6k

Family App

Families are required to complete a daily COVID-19 health screening form on in-person learning days

When students return to school in person, parents must complete a short COVID-19 health screening form every day the student is in a school building. This is a new state requirement of all school districts across the state. 

The easiest way to complete that form is online. Completing the Family App registration process below allows you to access the daily online COVID-19 health screening form from a laptop, tablet or mobile device.

Registration steps:  

• Register by entering the email your child’s school has on file for you. (Tip: Only use the Chrome web browser on any device; or update to the latest iOS version (14+) on your Apple device.)
   
• Once that’s complete, you’ll receive an invitation in your email to complete the process.  

If you don’t receive the invitation email, check your email spam link or junk mail folders for an email from “Microsoft Invitation.” You can also contact your child’s school to verify or update the email address you use with Tacoma Public Schools.  

How to complete the daily health screening

On your child’s first day in a school building, you can access the COVID-19 screening form from a laptop, tablet or mobile device at https://family.tpsapps.org/or www.tacomaschools.org.

(Paper forms in English and other languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Khmer, Russian and Ukranian, will also be available at schools.) 

What questions are on the daily COVID-19 health screening form?

• Does your student have any of these COVID-19 symptoms that you cannot attribute to another condition? (List of symptoms is included on form.)
   
• Within the past 14 days, has a public health or medical professional told your student to self-monitor, self-isolate, or self-quarantine because of concerns about COVID-19 infection?
   
• Has your student been in close contact during the past two weeks (14 days) with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 or has COVID-like symptoms? Why does the state require this daily COVID-19 health screening form?
   
• Is your student currently under isolation for having tested positive for COVID-19?

Why does the state require this daily COVID-19 health screening form?

All students entering a Tacoma Public Schools building must complete this health attestation survey each day the student is onsite. The health screening form, as required by Department of Health and Labor and Industries guidelines, will be used by building administrators and their designees to track who is in the building and respond to and monitor those who report COVID symptoms or exposure.

Please click on the below link to view the Sherman Elementary Parent/Student Handbook for the 2022-2023 School Year:

Parent_StudentHandbook2022-2023Sherman06302022.pdf

Hopefully our Musical Theatre productions will restart in the 2021-2022 school year.  Check back to this page to view rehearsal practice schedule and cast specific information!

Click on the button below to get instructions on how to pay a fee/invoice in MySchool Bucks:

HowtopayafeeinMySchoolBucks.pdf

Weekly newsletter from our Principal, Christian Jordan.

Check back soon for more information on our Winter 2021 PBL!

As your elected PTSA board members, we are committed to serving our Sherman community.  Please feel free to contact us!

PTSA Website:  http://shermanptsa.org

Find Sherman Elementary on Facebook under the name Sherman Elementary School.  We post all flyers and school related information on the page.

https://www.facebook.com/ShermanSTEAM

Find Sherman Elementary on Twitter under the name shermanSTEAM (@ShermanSTEAM).

https://twitter.com/shermansteam?lang=en

Dear Sherman STEAM Families,

Knowing that school supplies can often cost $100 or more, Sherman Elementary has instituted a program that simplifies and economizes this age old tradition.  We are asking that families pay a flat donation of $25.00 per child.  The only extra money we'll ask for will be to cover field trip expenses.  Your child will still need to bring their own backpack and a labeled water bottle.

Supplies will depend on individual classroom teacher needs.  They may include:

• Pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers
• Notebook paper, journals, spiral notebooks
• Glue, rulers, protractors
• Folders, binders, thumb drives

The $25.00 fee can now be paid online through www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can also pay by check, credit card or exact cash in the office starting in late-August  2022. 

If families are able to donate a little extra, that will help out other families who might not be able to afford the fee.  

The Tiger Times:  a student written and produced newspaper for our Sherman STEAM Community.

TigerTimes-May-June2021.pdf

 TigerTimes-April2021.pdf

TigerTimes-March2021.pdf

TigerTimes-February2021.pdf

TigerTimes-January2021.pdf

TigerTimes-December2020.pdf

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

Sherman Uniform Dress Standards reflect pride and unity, and demonstrate that school is a place to study and learn.  Our Sherman Uniform Dress Standards support student safety and promote a focused, orderly school climate.  

Sherman students are required to wear uniform clothing every day (except for special ASB events – e.g. crazy hair day, etc.). 

EVERY Friday is designated as a free-dress day!                                             

All clothing must be neat in appearance, in good repair, no holes, and worn appropriately. The fit and/or style of the clothing should not be tight, revealing, or oversized.

SHIRTS

A.   T-shirts/Polo style and Button-up.

B.   Colors:  plain, ANY solid color is acceptable

C.   Sherman Spirit-Wear and/or Club Shirts (e.g. - ASB, Glee Club, Young Ambassadors, etc.)

D.   No logos are acceptable on shirts- except Sherman Elementary School logo tops purchased from school.

PANTS

A.  Any of the following are acceptable:  JEANS, LEGGINGS, SHORTS, SKIRTS, SKORTS, JUMPERS, AND CAPRIS

B.    Must be fitted, plain in style, and hemmed neatly.  No adornments (patches, holes, stripes, or any other decorations).

C.   The length of short skirts, skorts, and shorts must pass the fingertip length test (with arms down at the sides, the bottom of the garment must be at/or below the finger tips).

SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/VESTS

A.   Plain, solid in color

B.   No logos, except Sherman Wear

SHOES

A.   Shoes should be appropriate for all school activities – no flip-flops, no heels, no shoes without a back strap or slipper-like footwear allowed.

Sherman Spirit Wear can be ordered at most school events through the PTSA.  Please contact the PTSA via their Facebook Page (Sherman Elementary PTSA, Tacoma, WA) or website (shermanptsa.com) if you have any questions.

NOTE:  The administration and staff reserve the right to determine the suitability of questionable styles or accessories.  Students will be required to correct uniform violations before attending classes.

Please refer to School Board Policy No. 3224 if you have more questions regarding Student Uniforms and Student Dress Codes.

Sherman Families,

Please take a moment to watch the Sherman Elementary salute to our Veterans!  Thank you to all our Veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom.

VeteransDay2021final.mp4

For more information on TPS Whole Child program, click on the below button:

Tacoma Whole Child - Tacoma Public Schools (tacomaschools.org)