Originally delivered on 11/18/2025 11:00 am

SUBJECT: The Bamboo Bulletin: Volume 11 - Panda Pizza & Bamboo Books

November 18, 2025

Hello Panda Parents and Guardians! Last week was both short and sweet, with the Veteran's Day holiday on Tuesday and ending with a very successful (and delicious) donut fundraiser for the 5th Graders' class gift to the school! 


Thank you to everyone who participated. Your efforts are helping the 5th Grade class at Sherwood raise the funds to donate a new tree at Sherwood once construction is complete. What a great way for the students to give back and leave their "paw" on the school! Special thanks to Anna Saliba and the 5th Grade Fundraising Team!

See our future 5th Grade fundraiser events coming soon!


To streamline our communications the Bamboo Bulletin will continue to come out 2xs a month, 1st week and 3rd week of each month.


This week is all about Pizza and Books! Two of our favorite things! Read on to learn more about our Pizza with the Principal event (tonight!) and Book Fair this week!


Dine & Donate: Pizza with the Principal

Pizza with the Principal? Yes, please! This is no normal Dine and Donate. Dine in or carry out some 'za at Alex's Washington Gardens at 256 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL., tonight, Tuesday, November 18th from 5pm to 7pm and hang out with Mr. Saunders who will be stopping by tables and maybe even handing out your to go order! 


20% of all carryout purchased as well as 20% of dine-in pizza orders will generously be donated to the Sherwood PTO to help fund future events and initiatives. 


Don't forget to say, "I'm with Sherwood" when ordering! 


Note- this is not a drop off event.

Sherwood Book Fair

Today all the students previewed the book fair in the school library and may have made a wish list to bring home. Starting today November 18 through November 20 students will be able to make purchases during their regularly scheduled library checkout time. 


Your student will find exciting books for every age and reading level provided by Anderson Books. Every purchase helps support our school! 

 

Pre-purchase orders closed yesterday Monday, November 17 so have your student bring Cash, a credit card (including Visa gift cards) or ApplePay to make a purchase. 

 

If your student will not be able to make their normally scheduled library time this week, please work with the student's teacher to see if the student can be rescheduled to attend the book fair at another time during November 18-20.


For those who loaded funds onto a Pre-paid Account, just a reminder that any remaining funds left on the Account at the conclusion of the Book Fair will be considered a donation to the PTO and will be used to purchase books for the Sherwood Library. 


Any time during the fair ending November 20th, you can purchase books directly from Anderson Books online at abcfairs.com. Just set up an account online and during check out select the "School Pick-up" option and enter "Sherwood" and "Highland Park" under School Name and School City in the Billing Details to ensure credit back to the school.


PTO Office Hours

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

**Will not be taking place 11/21, 11/28, 12/19, and 12/26.

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 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! 


NEW! Subscribe to the PTO Calendar! Stay in the Know. Click the link to sign up to receive automatic calendar updates and scroll down on the "Manage Subscriptions" page.   


Share Your Photos

We need your help to collect photos throughout the year! Using photos from our Sherwood events, please upload a group photo and include the student's name(s) and teacher's information whenever possible to assist our yearbook team. 


Scan the QR code or click the button below, and include code 17799 to upload your photos!

Yearbook Uploads Here
Lunch Solutions

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. Thank you for your cooperation! 


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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.**

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Save the Date!
Upcoming Events:


November 18-20: Book Fair

November 18: Dine and Donate, Alex's Washington Gardens

November 21: Early Release - 1:36pm

November 24-25: Parent Teacher Conferences (No Student Attendance)

November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break

December 4: General Sherwood PTO Meeting (open to all parents)



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