The Sherwood School District is offering Full Day Kindergarten in 2012-13.  Parents are welcome pick up kindergarten registration packets beginning Monday, April 9 in the main office of their home school.

Full Day Kindergarten registration will begin on Thursday, April 26.  All parents who drop off their completed registration packets on April 26 anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. are said to have a reserved spot in a full day program.  Any registrations received after April 26 will be put on a waiting list.

For more information about full day Kindergarten registration, visit the main office of your Sherwood school.

Sherwood Elementary School Reference Guide

Archer Glen Elementary
16155 SW Sunset Blvd.
Sherwood, OR 97140

Edy Ridge Elementary
21427 SW Copper Terrace
Sherwood, OR 97140

Hopkins Elementary
21920 SW Sherwood Blvd.
Sherwood, OR 97140

Middleton Elementary
23505 SW Old Hwy 99W
Sherwood, OR 97140

It’s that time again, the second annual Liam’s $6 Club school wide fundraiser at Edy Ridge Elementary School.  All the proceeds raised go towards helping kids at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  Last year, I wrote about my boys and their idea to hold a bake sale in honor of their friend Liam to raise money for his campaign.

After much success getting their baked goods out there, they raised around $500 dollars and in the process burnt out the “As Seen on TV” Brownie Baking Pan (that is a good thing) that Mason so excitedly received from Santa that Christmas.  It was fun experience for our boys to do something together for such a great friend and cause – many proud mamma moments and my house smelled wonderful with all that baking going on the the background!

This year turned out a bit different. While we were convinced that they’d continue the tradition of baking they surprised us when they put the brakes on right before launch!  Like typical kids they keep us on their toes and are full of endless ideas.  There was one thing for sure, both the boys decided they wanted to do something fresh and new… But the question was, what??

Our 1st grader Gavon said; “I want it to be in a bag, with stickers like the way we did it last year.”  Okay I said.  So “What do you plan to have in the bags?”  I asked.  Mason knew right away, “it needs to be something sweet!” he said with a big smile — my boys seem to always get excited when sugar is involved!  One thing that stayed with us and has had some inspiration on both campaigns is that one of Liam’s favorite songs from Mary Poppins is “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…” he actually sang a bit of that on a clip we watched when he was in the hospital.

Imagining with a bit of worry they’d say something like let’s make pies because they’re round like the $6 Club logo, I was delighted when Mason continued thinking and asked, “what is Liam’s favorite Candy?” not sure of the answer myself, we had to do our homework so I contacted my friend Laura, Liam’s mom and found out it was Skittles or Sour Patch Kids.  Then there was the light bulb moment!

It seemed so clear you could almost see the glowing bulb right over Mason’s head!  The boys were going to bundle one of Liams FAVORITE candies with one of each of their favorite candies!  Mason’s being a Nestle Crunch Bar and Gavon’s, a KitKat Bar.  BINGO!  Like their previous campaign last year, “Baked with Love for Liam“, they created a sign they both colored and had me turn them into labels for the lunch sacks that magically became extra special goodie bags they call “Bag of Love for Liam!”

I was very proud of them for their commitment towards doing something that’s meaningful to them.  As they call it, “doing our part with heart!”  They’d successfully branched out with a fresh campaign that was a spin off of the year before, and had something NEW to offer. They boys were happy and ready to begin their journey to raise money for the Club!

In true $6 Club fashion, you can purchase one of these “Bags of Love for Liam” for just $6!  Each comes complete with a bundle of sugar in the form of three full sized candy bars, each a favorite to these three sweet boys.

They are available for sale at Sweet Story Bakery in Old Town Sherwood and Copper Creek Mercantile Sherwood Feed Store off 99w during business hours.  If you’d like to place a special bulk order for a party, event or client giveaways please email or call me directly and we will make that happen!

Thank you in advance for your support!

I can be reached at amber@gardnerteam.net – by phone at 971-832-1235 or on facebook at www.facebook.com/gardnerteam

Sincerely,

Amber Gardner and our boys!

It’s that time again, the second annual Liam’s $6 Club school wide fundraiser at Edy Ridge Elementary School.  All the proceeds raised go towards helping kids at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.  Last year, I wrote about my boys and their idea to hold a bake sale in honor of their friend Liam to raise money for his campaign.

After much success getting their baked goods out there, they raised around $500 dollars and in the process burnt out the “As Seen on TV” Brownie Baking Pan (that is a good thing) that Mason so excitedly received from Santa that Christmas.  It was fun experience for our boys to do something together for such a great friend and cause – many proud mamma moments and my house smelled wonderful with all that baking going on the the background!

This year turned out a bit different. While we were convinced that they’d continue the tradition of baking they surprised us when they put the brakes on right before launch!  Like typical kids they keep us on their toes and are full of endless ideas.  There was one thing for sure, both the boys decided they wanted to do something fresh and new… But the question was, what??

Our 1st grader Gavon said; “I want it to be in a bag, with stickers like the way we did it last year.”  Okay I said.  So “What do you plan to have in the bags?”  I asked.  Mason knew right away, “it needs to be something sweet!” he said with a big smile — my boys seem to always get excited when sugar is involved!  One thing that stayed with us and has had some inspiration on both campaigns is that one of Liam’s favorite songs from Mary Poppins is “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down…” he actually sang a bit of that on a clip we watched when he was in the hospital.

Imagining with a bit of worry they’d say something like let’s make pies because they’re round like the $6 Club logo, I was delighted when Mason continued thinking and asked, “what is Liam’s favorite Candy?” not sure of the answer myself, we had to do our homework so I contacted my friend Laura, Liam’s mom and found out it was Skittles or Sour Patch Kids.  Then there was the light bulb moment!

It seemed so clear you could almost see the glowing bulb right over Mason’s head!  The boys were going to bundle one of Liams FAVORITE candies with one of each of their favorite candies!  Mason’s being a Nestle Crunch Bar and Gavon’s, a KitKat Bar.  BINGO!  Like their previous campaign last year, “Baked with Love for Liam“, they created a sign they both colored and had me turn them into labels for the lunch sacks that magically became extra special goodie bags they call “Bag of Love for Liam!”

I was very proud of them for their commitment towards doing something that’s meaningful to them.  As they call it, “doing our part with heart!”  They’d successfully branched out with a fresh campaign that was a spin off of the year before, and had something NEW to offer. They boys were happy and ready to begin their journey to raise money for the Club!

In true $6 Club fashion, you can purchase one of these “Bags of Love for Liam” for just $6!  Each comes complete with a bundle of sugar in the form of three full sized candy bars, each a favorite to these three sweet boys.

They are available for sale at Sweet Story Bakery in Old Town Sherwood and Copper Creek Mercantile Sherwood Feed Store off 99w during business hours.  If you’d like to place a special bulk order for a party, event or client giveaways please email or call me directly and we will make that happen!

Thank you in advance for your support!

I can be reached at amber@gardnerteam.net – by phone at 971-832-1235 or on facebook at www.facebook.com/gardnerteam

Sincerely,

Amber Gardner and our boys!

First settled in 1853, Sherwood is well known for its farmland.  When it comes to homes in Sherwood, the town is not short on rural residential opportunities…

Country, Custom and Luxury Homes in Sherwood

For many, choosing Sherwood is a wise choice as it offers a wide range of living environments.  Nestled amongst a country setting you’ll find your perfect Sherwood home whether you’re in the market for a working farm, equine facilities, vineyard property, country real estate, luxury estate, private gated community, trendy town-home or newly constructed single family residential home.  Even Old Town Sherwood offers a mix of historical type cottage homes, Bungalows and newer condos inspired by turn of the century Renaissance design.

European, Craftsman and Traditional Homes in Sherwood

Today Sherwood has been regarded as one of the fastest growing towns in Oregon, also receiving multiple community awards.  Two of which were from CNN Money Magazine rating Sherwood among the TOP 100 BEST Places to Live and Raise a Family.  With Several Sherwood neighborhoods to choose from, you’ll find there’s a home style to suit every lifestyle.

With rapid growth in the 90?s many come here to settle in Sherwood’s largest neighborhood, Woodhaven.  Offering over 1,000 homes in Sherwood varying in craftsman and traditional style homes, the Woodhaven neighborhood is what’s known as a master planned community.  Woodhaven is filled with walking paths, green space, a neighborhood park and is walking distance to both schools and the local YMCA.  For those seeking easy living lifestyle, Woodhaven also offers exclusive Townhome and condo living.

Heron Ridge Estates was broke ground in 2004, offering a pocket of European style homes in Sherwood ranging from about 2,000 square feet to over 4,000 square feet in size. This community is unique in that it’s just off the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and at the edge of town, yet walking distance to modern conveniences such as shopping and entertainment.

With five custom built Renaissance communities constructed throughout Sherwood, you’ll find a great selection when it comes to some of the latest features and amenities.  Renaissance homes in Sherwood are known for their quality craftsmanship and elegant design.  Each community offers the sense of a miniature enclave with the benefits of both privacy and views.

Executive and Family Homes in Sherwood

Sherwood is a town filled with families.  You’ll find many Sherwood homes offer a daylight basement option in addition to bonus rooms and even up to 5 bedrooms.   Executives working around Portland, the High-Tech industry and many headquarter offices in the surrounding area often seek to live in the quiet of the Sherwood community.  Many of the homes in Sherwood, including luxury communities are built to offer home office accommodations and are nestled among a variety of natural settings such as green spaces, common spaces and tree lined lots.  Many Sherwood homes and neighborhoods are set amongst higher elevations boasting territory, city and Mt. Hood views.

One Level Homes, Condos and Town-homes in Sherwood

For those who prefer easy Sherwood living, you’ll find a good selection of one level homes in Sherwood.  From Oregon Trail, Sherwood Village to Woodhaven and several Sherwood neighborhoods in between, you’ll discover options are plentiful when it comes to one story homes.  If a trendy condo or town-house is what you seek, Sherwood Oregon surely offers that too.