Originally delivered on 10/14/2025 11:00 am

SUBJECT: The Bamboo Bulletin: Volume 8-Pandas with Purpose (10.14.25)

October 14, 2025

Happy Tuesday!


Thank you for supporting our PTO and Sherwood teachers at McTeacher Night! It was incredible seeing the restaurant full of the Sherwood community! We were able to raise $1477.90 from that night! The money we raised will go directly to support the PTO!


Spiritwear will be delivered to Sherwood today! Please check your child's backpack for your order! Thank you to Brittany Wilkow and Stephani Briskman for sorting the orders and passing them out!


Room Parent Still Needed!!

To ensure the success of each classroom at Sherwood, we need 2 room parent volunteers for each classroom. We are still short on some volunteers and need your help. The following rooms still need volunteers:


-Zwrin (1 Vacancy)


Room Parent Volunteers partner with Sherwood Teachers to volunteer in the classroom (E.g., Holiday Door decorating and service projects), communicate school/class happenings to class parents/guardians via email/text chains, and take opportunities to show appreciation to our teachers throughout the school year.

More Ways to get involved!

The PTO is continuing to grow, and we want you to be a part of it! Your time and skills are greatly appreciated in whatever capacity you can give. Besides the many volunteer opportunities throughout the year, the following PTO officer position is open for the 2025/2026 school year.


The following position is currently open:

Back to School Bash Chair [1 Vacancy] - This volunteer must not be a fifth-grade parent. The Back to School Bash Chair would coordinate with Mr. Saunders and Ms. Bertana on the Back to School Bash. They would hire vendors for the event, design signage, and assist with advertising the event. They would also work with co-presidents on this event.


Please contact Stephani Briskman or Michelle Brown (sherwoodptocopresidents@gmail.com) for more information. 

Sherwood PTO Board Information
Join Here
Fall Fest!

Join us on October 25 from 2-4 pm for Sherwood PTO's Fall Fest! This is a free event for our Sherwood community! We are asking for a donation to the Moriane Food Pantry upon entering. They need salad dressing, oil, seasonings, condiments, and pasta sauce. A low sensory time will be available from 2-2:20 (only available for children with sensory needs at this time). Enjoy slides, a donut truck, a haunted house, and fall-themed arts and crafts projects!

As always, the PTO is seeking parent volunteers for this event. Please click the button below to volunteer or sign up on our website.

Calling all Haunted Parents!

Join Us for a Spooktacular Haunted House!


Get ready for frights and delights during our Fall Fest Event! We need parent volunteers to dress up, help manage, and run the Haunted House. Join us for a fun-filled night of Halloween spirit!


Please email Marni Morris at marnimorris22@gmail.com or sign up on our website to volunteer!

Sherwood PTO Volunteer Opportunities
Halloween Service Project

Instead of a class party, Sherwood students will work with their buddies on Halloween on a service project to benefit our community. Students will assemble food care packages and cards for The Day of Giving charity event, in partnership with the NSD112 initiative.


Thank you to Michelle Vaynman for organizing, and Samantha Elias, Jonathan Weiss, Nadia Ori, Adelina Hung, Jenna Rogers, Anna Wenger, Sarah Lerman, Marnie Price, Deanna Arthur, Mandi Baker, Anna Saliba, Rachel Califf, Megan Gulotta, Shari Schacter, and Tracy Woelfle for helping make this service project a success! 

Volunteer Here
Boo Boxes Now on Sale!


Calling all Sherwood Families! It's time for...Boo Boxes!


Boo a friend, neighbor, or teacher! Each box is $10, and boxes include nut-free candy and a fun surprise! Boo Boxes will be delivered to the recipient's house by the Sherwood PTO. 


Order yours on our website or click the button below!

Order your Boo Box
PTO Office Hours

Join the Sherwood PTO Co-Presidents on Friday afternoons from 1-4 pm at Double Cup to come share ideas, chat with members of the PTO, or check in to see what's happening! Open to all Sherwood families and staff.

Join us for Panda Spirit Fridays!

Now that we've received our spirit wear, let's create school unity and pride by wearing our Sherwood gear on Fridays! Don't forget to take a picture and tag us on Instagram!

Behind the Bamboo
Did you know about your PTO?

Did you know that the PTO actively organizes programs and events to enrich our students' learning and generate essential funds for our school? The money we raise directly enables us to provide teacher grants, fulfill teacher wish lists, and support field trips and assemblies, among many other important initiatives! 

Do you work full-time and don't have availability during school hours to volunteer? We have plenty of opportunities to volunteer, regardless of your schedule. You can volunteer to distribute birthday signs, set up or take down an event, or volunteer for an actual event! If you're interested in volunteering but don't know where to start, please don't hesitate to contact Stephani or Michelle at sherwoodptocopresidents@gmail.com.  


Without volunteers, we cannot run successful events! Your involvement makes a difference!



Sherwood's 11th Annual Pumpkin Book Character Contest!

Join in on the FUN and decorate a pumpkin for Sherwood's 11th Annual pumpkin book character contest!


How to Participate:

Choose a fictional book character.

  • Get a pumpkin. It can be real or fake. (Real pumpkins must be fresh and uncut.
    Any pumpkins that are punctured or deteriorating will be sent home.)
  • Decorate your pumpkin to look like a book character. You may use paint, duct tape, or any items of your choice. Carved pumpkins will not be accepted
  • ARTIFICIAL pumpkins need to be turned in on Wednesday, October 22, Thursday, October 23, or Friday, October 24.
  • Real pumpkins must be turned in on Monday, October 27, or Tuesday, October 28, only.
  • Entry forms will be given to participating students. Please bring completed forms in with your pumpkin.
  • Students will vote for their favorite pumpkins from October 28 to 30 during their library class. Winners will be announced on October 31 and will receive a gift basket and gift card.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the student whose pumpkin receives the most votes in the following age groups: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and FAMILY(students who receive a lot of help from their parents or families/siblings who complete one pumpkin together.)

Pumpkins will be displayed outside the school during the Halloween parade, weather permitting. Students will take pumpkins home at the end of the day on Friday, October 31.

Any unclaimed pumpkins will be disposed of on the following day.


Have fun! We can't wait to see all of these amazing pumpkins!

Lunch Solutions

Sherwood PTO proudly partners with Lunch Solutions to offer convenient, pre-purchased hot lunch options from local restaurants, available five days a week. To ensure your child enjoys their meals, place your orders by Thursday at 10:00 a.m. for the following week.

Need to make adjustments? You can easily modify your order on the "Orders and Payments" screen, as long as changes are made by Thursday at 10:00 a.m. of the previous week.

If your child is absent on a day when lunch has been ordered, simply call the school by 10:00 a.m. if you’d like to pick up their lunch. If we don’t receive your call, we will donate the lunch to a student in need. Thank you for your cooperation! 


Order Lunch Solutions Hot Lunch
PANDA BIRTHDAY SIGNS

Make your child's day by purchasing our Panda Birthday Signs! For $25, we will come to your house the night before your child's birthday and decorate your lawn with the signs. They will be up all day, so be sure to take plenty of pictures with them, and don't forget to share on our Instagram— and don't worry about removal! We have you covered. It's a great way to celebrate your child's birthday AND support the Sherwood PTO in the process!!


**Please remember to enter your child's birthday and address in the box provided on the form, and order at least two weeks prior to the date requested.**

Thank You Sponsors!
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Save the Date!
Upcoming Events:

October 25: Fall Fest (2-4 pm)

October 31: Halloween Service Project

November 14: Book Fair Set-Up

NEW! November 14: PANDA-monium: Parent Dodgeball Tournament (6-8 pm)

November 17-19: Book Fair



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