We are so happy to be back in session today. You should receive a letter today with information on NTI student support. Here is a link to the letter in case it doesn't make it home.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbCmZ9cpMgrv50bk5JOlRIlQ90Hd3xEJuhqI2CqOCN0/edit?usp=sharing
I would also like to share the Parent Advisory meeting minutes and the slides that were presented during our recent virtual meeting. We had a good turnout, and based on that participation, we will continue to offer virtual meeting options moving forward.
As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I can be contacted at 859-428-5500, shannon.brickler@grant.kyschools.us, through Thrillshare, or ClassDojo.
Parent Advisory Minutes Link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ityBLsD31poPCxUf0bLM1981M3EvYP37OcFI0LkJqA/edit?usp=sharing
Parent Advisory Slides Link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uUG7gbDgnmKkaXVrjuouiQGOfxJOnw8T9QHGR8gbTh8/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Shannon Brickler
Principal
We know you all have LOTS of NTI packets...attached is a chart with due dates! If your student is struggling to complete their NTI packets, information is being sent home with some dates for after school NTI support! ❤️💙
Happy FRYSC Week! FRYSC stands for Family Resource and Youth Service Center. Family Resource Centers serve elementary students and Youth Service Centers serve middle and high school students. Did you know that there are 961 Family Resource and Youth Service Centers in the state of Kentucky?! Their purpose? To bring together their school, families, and community partners! To remove non-academic barriers! To make their school the best it can be!
At Sherman Elementary, I (Mrs. Hamilton) have been Family Resource Center Coordinator for 6.5 years. My favorite FRC programs are Afterschool Art and Garden Club - both being creative and growing plants are passions of mine! I love Sherman Elementary and look forward to working with staff and students here daily. ❤️🐎💙
This year’s theme is: Outplay Meanness. Outlast Negativity. Out-Kind Everyone.
All week long, our school will be taking on the ultimate kindness challenge 💛
We’re kicking things off Monday with Welcome to Kindness Island, so wear your tropical gear and help us set the tone for a week full of positivity!
Let’s work together to outplay unkindness, outlast negativity, and show what happens when a school chooses kindness.
If you have not already, don't forget to RSVP for our upcoming Family Night by Sunday, Feb. 8th!
Family Night - Storytime & Crafts
Thursday, February 12th at 5:30 PM
FREE event for Sherman families! Wear pajamas! Enter back cafeteria doors. Pasta dinner (RSVP below). PTT Meeting. Storytime with Mrs. Bartlett! Activities & Crafts! SEL resources. Books for ALL attendees! Enter prize raffle!
🍝RSVP for Pasta Dinner by Feb. 8th 🍝
With several roads still unsafe for our buses to travel and the potential for more snow tomorrow, Friday, February 6, 2026, will be NTI Day #10 for Grant County Schools. This is our last NTI day.
Cameras are optional, microphones should be muted when not speaking, and we ask that participants use the raise hand feature or chat to contribute to the discussion. Our goal is to create a respectful, collaborative space where all voices are heard as we work together to support our students and school.
Thank you for your partnership and flexibility as we try this new format. We look forward to a great conversation.
Here is the meeting link: https://meet.google.com/jmb-eghu-dev
Thank you,
Shannon Brickler
We will continue with our Parent Advisory Meeting today at 6:00 PM, and the meeting will be held virtually. We hope this format allows more parents and guardians the opportunity to participate.
We have a great school, and with your continued support and partnership, we will continue moving forward on our path to greatness.
Please use the link below to join the meeting at 6:00 PM:
https://meet.google.com/jmb-eghu-dev
We look forward to connecting with you and continuing our work together.
Warm regards,
Shannon Brickler
Principal
Grant County Schools will use NTI Day #9 on Thursday, February 5, 2026. We are incredibly thankful for the crews who have been working around the clock pushing snow and helping us get closer to safely returning to school. A special thank you to our own maintenance department for relentlessly clearing sidewalks and parking lots—your dedication does not go unnoticed. We know this work is demanding, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Mrs. Vanhoose is kind, loving, and always there for any student or staff member who needs her! We love you, Mrs. Vanhoose! Happy National School Counselor Week! ❤️🐎💙
Grant County Schools will have NTI Day #8, Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Teachers will be available to answer any questions throughout the day.
📝 NTI Day (Non-Traditional Instruction)
• Counts as a school day
• Students work from home
• Elementary: NTI packets
• Middle/High: Google Classroom
• Schools will share additional instructions
February is a SHORT month, but Sherman has LOTS of things happening! See calendar for dates. Sign ups shared on ClassDojo!
It’s a time to spread kindness throughout our school, our families, and our community. Each day will bring new opportunities to show kindness in big and small ways as we take on the Ultimate Kindness Challenge.
We will Outplay Meanness. Outlast Negativity. Out-Kind Everyone. 💪✨
Attached is our daily theme dress-up schedule. Dressing up is encouraged and fun, but always optional! Each grade level will also take part in a special kindness project during the week.
We can’t wait to see our students shine kindness across our school, our families, and our community! 🌟💛
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, Grant County Schools will be closed. We hope everyone has a safe day and we are hopeful to see everyone soon!
ARCHERY practice is cancelled for today (2/2). Please plan accordingly! 🏹 -Coach Haley
We are so happy to be back in person today and to see our students! The family newsletter is attached, and a hard copy will also be sent home. Please note that there is a correction on the printed version: the Parent Advisory Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 6:00 PM in the school library. Here is a link to the parent advisory agenda-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1om2vjGL0scRFUr4kEZGe7G_BkCtgrF4QwNtrpQYbMiw/edit?usp=sharing
Stay safe and warm!
Mrs. Brickler
📌Save-the-Date📌
Sherman Family Dance
💫"A Night Under the Stars"✨
Saturday, February 21st
STRIDE Students of the Week ❤️🐎💙 These students do a great job of meeting expectations & they are great examples to their classmates! Keep up the great work!
