Sherman Elementary School

09/18/2026

Hello Sherman 5th Grade Families, your student will receive a new computer early next week.
Please make sure that they come to school with their current computer AND their charger on Monday, 9/21 to turn them in.
Thank you for your help.

09/11/2026

Hello Sherman Families! I hope your student/s have had a wonderful start to the school year!
Our fall picture day is Tuesday, October 6th. The Picture ID is EVTT3FJNP.
Lifetouch ordering sheets will come home with students early next week.
Have a wonderful weekend!

09/01/2026

Will your student ride a school bus to and/or from school? If you have not already downloaded the app My Ride, please do so. This app allows families to access secure data for their child's bus stop location, route and pickup time from their phone.
Setting up My Ride:
Once you download My Ride, search for Tacoma Public Schools and register for an account. After you confirm your email, log in again and add/link your student/s. (You will need your child's student ID)

09/01/2026

Hello Sherman Families, you may have heard that the Beyond The Bell after school program is now offered through Tacoma Public Schools.
Please visit the TPS website for more information such as registration dates, class offerings and fee schedules.

Beyond the Bell & Club B - Tacoma Public Schools serves students in Pierce County, Fircrest, University Place, Ruston, Lakewood, Federal Way, Puyallup and the surrounding area.

08/31/2026

Hello Sherman Tigers! We hope that each of you have had an amazing summer break and are excited to return to school next week!
Here are some important reminders and new information.

NEW- Drop Off Location: You may now drop off your student through the bus drive through zone on Cheynne Street. This is for morning drop off only. Please DO NOT park in this area to allow this to be a drop and go seamless experience and safety for our students. Drop off in front of the main entrance will NOT be allowed. Please continue around to the bus drop off zone. This is again for the safety of our students and crossing staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

NEW- Credit Card Convenience Fees - The district has implemented credit card convenience fees this year to help offset the fees they must pay. This fee will be added when you use a credit card for purchases or payments through MySchoolBucks or in the Sherman Office. (this does not apply to debit cards) The fee schedule is:
Transaction Type Transaction Amount Fee
Online Any amount 4.95% of total
In-person $3.00 and less $0.50
In-person $3.01-$100.00 $2.00
In-person $Over $100.00 $10.00

School Supplies -
You may donate $30.00 for school supplies for the entire year! Your teacher will receive $26.00 and each of our 4 specialists will recieve $1.00 of your donation. Teachers prefer this if it is possible for you.
You have the option of providing school supplies to your students classroom. Please reach out to the teacher for a list of items that are most useful for the school year.

Wed. Sept. 2nd - Meet & Greet on the Sherman field from 4-5:00pm.

Wed. Sept. 9th First day of School: No Late start today, we will follow our regular schedule with school beginning at 8:40am.

Sept. 14th - First day of school for TK & Kindergarten.

Picture Days:
Fall Picture Day- Tues. Oct. 6th- ALL students will have their picture taken.
Picture Retake Day- Fri. Nov. 13th - Only students who need to have retakes will attend.
Class Photo Day- Tues. Feb. 2nd
Spring Photos- Tues. Mar. 30th - All students will have their photo taken.
Order forms and information will come home as soon as we receive it from Lifetouch.

We look forward to seeing all of our students, new and returning

06/16/2026

No Late Start Tomorrow/last day of school.
Early Release at 11:55 a.m.

06/10/2026

As the school year draws to a close, and we prepare for the upcoming school year, Ms. Michelle is busy enrolling our new kindergarteners!
If you haven't enrolled your child, please jump onto the TPS web site as soon as possible to complete it!

06/03/2026

Hello Sherman Families,
We have a lot going on over the next 10 days!
Tonight: 6/3 - Kinder & 5th Grade Concert 6:00pm
6/4 - Truman Middle School Visit for those attending Truman next year 9:00am
6/4 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
6/5 - Tiger Trot 9:00am-11:00am
6/5 - 5th Grade Celebration Activity Day 1:00pm-3:00pm
6/8 - Grad Walk!! 2:30pm Congratulations Grads!!
6/9 - STEAM Assembly 10:00am - Families welcome
6/11 - Mason Middle School Visit for student attending Mason next year 9:00am
6/12 - PTSA sponsored Family Carnival 6:00-8:00pm
6/15 - 5th Grade Promotion 2:00-3:00pm - Families encouraged to attend!! Whoop Whoop!! Congratulations to our 5th graders
6/17 - Last Day of School!! Early release at 11:55am

Have a GREAT Summer!!

05/06/2026

Bike & Roll to school today! Meet at Puget Park at 8:45am.

04/24/2026

One of Mrs. Jaskar's clubs, The Little Leaders for Good club, is collecting items for people experiencing homelessness in Tacoma. They are collecting hygiene items to donate to Tacoma Rescue Mission.
The drive will be from Monday May 4th through Friday May 15th.
Items can be dropped off in a collection bin in the office.
Items needed:
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Liquid Body Soap
Lotion
Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo
Conditioner
Travel-Sized Hygiene Items
Full-Sized Bath Towels

Thank you for your support!