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Dear Sherwood Families and Staff,<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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With this winter season causing an unprecedented number of closures and delays for our District (at least in recent years), it is important to me to take a moment to share with you what we know so far about how we will address making up days this school year. \u00a0<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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Trust me when I say, since December\u2019s weather closures, our District leaders have engaged regularly in lengthy discussions about how best to serve students\u2019 needs for instructional time, while also honoring staff contracts, and creating the least inconvenience for the community. \u00a0We recognize that many families have plans for summer break that begin in June, so we will share as much as we can with you as decisions are made so that any impacts can be addressed as early as possible.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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As a District, there are a number of complex considerations when it comes to making up inclement weather days. \u00a0Every school level has different instructional minute requirements, and we need to balance the number of schools days within each trimester in order to provide enough days for delivery of content and conducting assessments. \u00a0Our approved 2016-17 District Calendar already included four more instructional days than the state requires. \u00a0Still, to comply with instructional time requirements, we will need to make up some days. \u00a0<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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There are many possible solutions that we are considering — none of them perfect, such as:<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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    Presidents\u2019 Day: \u00a0As it is not a holiday on our calendar, but rather, is currently a non-contract day, this is a likely scenario.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Moving the end of Trimester 2 to one week later and adding days at end of school year in June: \u00a0As challenging as adding days in June will be for all, this is the most effective way to add instructional time. \u00a0Further, it allows us to keep a roughly equal number of school days in both Trimesters 2 and 3, which is critical, especially at the high school level. \u00a0\u00a0<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Changing some early release days to full school days: \u00a0Early release days are essential for staff collaboration and professional development and have a direct impact on the quality of instruction, and ultimately the achievement of our students. \u00a0<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


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    Whatever our decision becomes, the District is required to get Board approval to amend our calendar for 2016-17. \u00a0Before this week\u2019s snow storm – and before the three closures that have since occurred – \u00a0our strategy was to propose to the Board of Directors at the January 11th Board meeting, that we use Presidents\u2019 Day as a make-up day. \u00a0Doing so would have provided enough minutes to avoid adding days in June. \u00a0However, with the closures this week, additional make-up days are now required. <\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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    The District is now creating a proposal for the Board\u2019s consideration at next week\u2019s Board meeting on January 18 (rescheduled from January 11). \u00a0With their own children in Sherwood Schools, our Board members share your concerns as parents and will advocate for the best way to resolve making up days that will take everyone\u2019s needs into consideration, including students, their families, and staff.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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    On behalf of our District staff, administration, and Board of Directors, we are grateful for your support and patience as we thoughtfully address this unique challenge. \u00a0As always, we will communicate with you as soon as possible any decisions made regarding making up inclement weather days.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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    In the meantime, I hope you and your families are staying safe and warm.<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n


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    All the best,<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n

    Heather Cordie<\/font><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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