Sheridan Grade School

Enjoy our video of the day... Have a great weekend everyone!

https://video214.com/custom-player/OxAAZwnW5UMZKQijGUTVJA

Here are some important upcoming dates...

Feb 20, 2026 Half-Day Institute
Feb 26, 2026 Board Meeting

March Dates:
Mar 3, 2026 Spring Pictures
Mar 13, 2026 Half-Day Institute
Mar 13, 2026 3rd Quarter Ends
Mar 18, 2026 Kindergarten Round Up 3-6 PM
Mar 19, 2026 Board Meeting 7 pm
Mar 20, 2026 1:00 Early Dismissal
Mar 23, 2026 -Mar 27, 2026 No School Spring Break

April Dates:
Apr 3, 2026 No School-Good Friday
Apr 6, 2026- Apr 17, 2026 IAR State Testing
Apr 7, 2026 PTO Meeting
Apr 8, 2026 2nd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 9, 2026 3rd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 10, 2026 11:15 Dismissal
Apr 11, 2026 FFA Pork Chop Dinner
Apr 15, 2026 2nd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 16, 2026 3rd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 22, 2026 2nd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 23, 2026 3rd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 24, 2026 1:00 Dismissal
Apr 27, 2026- May 8, 2026 Aimsweb/MAP Testing
Apr 29, 2026 Young Authors Conference @ Starved Rock
Apr 29, 2026 2nd Grade YMCA Swimming
Apr 30, 2026 3rd Grade YMCA Swimming

It’s time for the 2026 5Essentials Parent Survey! Your input matters greatly to us. By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you help guide our decisions and strengthen our school for all students and families. We grow better together! Please use the following link, http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/

Also see the flyers for two events one this afternoon at the Rowe Library at 3 pm. Join the Rowe Library for Rowe-zilla and learn dinosaurs and their bones like a real paleontologist . The other is for April 18th, please join Sheridan Grade School's PTO and even some of our very own staff members as we Run/Walk a 5K for Autism Awareness. A fun day for a great cause!

Happy Friday, families!

🎉 We hope you’ve all had a wonderful week. Wishing you a great weekend filled with fun and relaxation. Enjoy the Super Bowl this Sunday!

Be sure to check out our Video of the Week here:

https://video214.com/custom-player/WlfngtWBUDlZPayZmrooHg 📹

Have a fantastic weekend! 🏈✨

Families of Sheridan,

We’ve got your Monday morning covered ☕️
The PTO will be serving up cold brew happiness inside the front door during morning drop-off 7:45–8:15 on Monday, February 9th.
Drop your kids ➡️ grab yourself a coffee ➡️ start the day winning.
Because mornings are better when caffeine is involved 😌


Adventure is calling! 🏕️✨
Curious about Boy Scouts? Come check out what Scouting has to offer at Recruitment Night! From outdoor fun to leadership skills and lifelong friendships, there’s something for every future adventurer.
📅 Tuesday, February 10th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Sheridan Grade School Cafeteria
See the attached flyer for all the details—and come see what the Scouts are all about! 🧭🔥


💘 Valentine’s Day Party Alert! 💘
Our classrooms will be spreading the love on Thursday, February 12th from 1:30–2:30 PM with Valentine’s Day parties full of fun, treats, and smiles.
Parents are welcome to take their child home after the party—lucky kids! 💌
A quick note for our amazing room parents: please refrain from bringing younger siblings, so we can keep the focus on our classroom celebrations.
Questions? Don’t be shy—reach out to your child’s teacher and they’ll be happy to help.
We can’t wait to celebrate! 💕🍬


📢 Friendly Reminder! 📢
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13 or Monday, February 16 🎉
Enjoy the long weekend, rest up, and we’ll see everyone back refreshed after the break! 😊

Good Afternoon Families,

Enjoy this video of the week... Click HERE (Weekly Video)

On Monday, February 2nd we will celebrate our 100th Day of School. Have students wear NEON or BRIGHT colors to school for a special/fun 100th day celebration !!!


February Dates:

Feb 2, 2026- 100th Day of School "WEAR NEON/BRIGHT COLORS"

Feb 3, 2026- PTO Meeting 3PM

Feb 12, 2026- Valentine’s Day Parties 1:30-2:30

Feb 13, 2026- No School

Feb 16, 2026- No School- Presidents’ Day

Feb 20, 2026- Half-Day Institute

Feb 26, 2026- Board Meeting


March Dates:

Mar 3, 2026- Spring Pictures

Mar 13, 2026- Half-Day Institute

Mar 13, 2026- 3rd Quarter Ends

Mar 18, 2026- Kindergarten Round Up 3-6 PM

Mar 20, 2026- 1:00 Early Dismissal

Mar 23, 2026 -Mar 27, 2026- No School Spring Break


Have a wonderful weekend everyone !



Miss Dralle

Brrr! 🥶 Due to extreme cold weather warnings, we will use an E-Learning Day on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Students should complete the assignments shared by their teachers, and families can contact classroom teachers with any questions.

For safety reasons, all PeeWee Basketball activities are canceled for Friday, January 23, 2026.

Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll see everyone soon!

Dear Families,

As we come to the close of this first half of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust. Your children bring joy, laughter, and purpose to our days, and it is truly a privilege to be part of their learning journey.

The Christmas season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. We hope the days ahead are filled with peace, warmth, and special moments shared with loved ones. Whether your break is busy or quiet, we wish you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the magic of the season.

As we look ahead to the New Year, we are filled with excitement and optimism. The second half of the school year brings new opportunities for growth, learning, and celebration, and we cannot wait to continue this journey alongside your children. There is so much to look forward to, and we are grateful to share it with such a wonderful school community.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a joyful start to 2026. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for a great second half of the year.



Enjoy this Fun Filled Weekly Video Recap... https://animoto.com/custom-player/lnX8LAi1Nq7Wb2HjbYnizw



With warmest wishes,

Megan Dralle
Principal

Dear Families,


As we head into the weekend, we want to remind everyone that very cold weather is expected. Please be sure your child comes to school dressed warmly—coats, hats, and gloves will help keep everyone safe and comfortable during arrival, dismissal, and recess. We will most likely be inside on Monday with the projected temperatures, but should be okay for the remainder of the week



We are also excited to share our Weekly Recap Video, highlighting all the wonderful learning and activities from this week. We hope you enjoy watching it together at home! (https://animoto.com/custom-player/yAKpAPzRKbNMfOwd44lxgA)



Below are our upcoming calendar items as we move into a festive and busy stretch of the school year:


Upcoming Events


December 17, 2025 – PTO Santa’s Workshop (8:00–11:00 AM)



December 18, 2025 – Polar Express / Hot Cocoa / PJ Day


December 19, 2025 – Room Parties 10:05-11:05/ 1 PM Dismissal

2nd Quarter Ends- Report cards will be sent home Tuesday, January 6th .



December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026 – Winter Break

January 5, 2025 - No students (Institute Day)

School resumes January 6, 2025



Thank you for your continued support. Stay warm, and enjoy the recap video!

Miss Dralle



Weekly Recap Video...

https://animoto.com/custom-player/MCGKS6fIZ7cmiWLqG73zHA


December Outlook

Dec 9, 2025 K-4 Winter Concert @ Serena Vintage Gym 6:15 pm

Dec 10, 2025 Santa Paws/RUBY SHIRTS

Dec 12, 2025 1:00 Dismissal

Dec 17, 2025 PTO Santa’s Workshop (8am - 11am)

Dec 18, 2025 Polar Express/PJ Day

Dec 19, 2025 2nd Quarter Ends (Report Cards will go home after break)

Dec 20, 2025- Jan 5, 2025- Winter Break (School Resumes January 6th)