Shoreham Elementary School

Hello SES Community,

I enjoyed seeing and meeting Shoreham parents/guardians last week at their child's parent /teacher conference. It was amazing to see and hear how much growth students have made academically and socially since the beginning of the year. We couldn't have done this without the help and support of parents / guardians and for that I thank you! It truly takes a village.

With that being said; I just wanted to take a moment to thank our Shoreham community for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend the BCS /SES configuration meetings . It truly helps to hear all perspectives so we can ensure we are making the best decision for our students going forward.

Lastly , students had a great time making Scarecrows for our school last week. They look absolutely wonderful! This week we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week by having students showing support through different activities each day. We also are having our annual Trunk or Treating event this Friday starting at 5 pm. I can't wait to see the all the different costumes !

Best,

Lashawn

Please remember:

1. If your child will be late or absent please call Irene in the main office.

2. Send your child with proper footwear for school (including sneakers for PE).

3. Students are not supervised outside / inside before 7:30 am.

4. If you are picking up your child at school please make sure to pick them up on the southern

side of the school NOT the northern side by the church.

5. Pick up students from the main entrance only

Tuesday, October 28th - BCS / SES Virtual Configuration Meeting - 6pm

Wednesday, October 29th - PTF Meeting 6:00 - 7:00pm

Friday, October 31st - Trunk or Treat at 5pm

Wednesday, November 5th - Early Release

Monday, November 24th - Friday , November 28th -- Thanksgiving Break ( No School)

There is a final virtual community presentation on October 28th at 6pm, join with this link.

All community feedback will be shared with the ACSD Board on November 10th. The Board will review the final design and all feedback in November to determine the 2026-2027 path forward for Bridport & Shoreham students.

We invite our community to share feedback on this community survey.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to inform you that Shoreham Elementary school will be participating in Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign held each year to promote drug awareness and prevention. This year, Red Ribbon Week will take place from 10/27-10/31.

What is Red Ribbon Week?

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention campaign. It began in 1985 in honor of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who gave his life in the fight against illegal drugs. Since then, millions of students, families, and communities have joined together each October to raise awareness about the dangers of drug use and to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.

Why It Matters

By participating in Red Ribbon Week, we aim to:

• Encourage students to make positive choices
  
  

• Promote awareness about the risks of substance use
  
  

• Empower young people to live drug-free lives
  
  

• Involve families and the community in prevention efforts

What to Expect at SES

Throughout the week, students will engage in fun, educational activities that support this year’s theme: Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free. We’ll also have themed dress-up days with our spirit week, classroom discussions, and other age-appropriate activities to help reinforce the message.

We encourage you to talk with your child about the importance of living a healthy, drug-free life and join us in supporting this important cause.

Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Amber Bragg

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Red Ribbon Week

October 27-31

Monday- I’m RED-y To Stay Drug Free!

Wear as much red as you can

Tuesday- Peace & Hugs instead of drugs!

Wear tie dye or bring a stuffed animal

Wednesday- We Are All a Work of Art!

Show your creativity with your outfit or artwork

Thursday- Use your head and don’t do drugs

Wear a fun hat or have a crazy hair day

Friday- Show Your Character and Live Drug Free

Dress as your favorite book character

School Attendance & Unexcused Absence Protocol:
Thank you for working with us during the first month of school to help your children build strong attendance routines. As a reminder, if your child has a planned absence for more than three days, you need to request the superintendent’s permission for that absence to be excused. Absences are generally considered excused only if a student is sick or their absence is approved by the Superintendent as an educational opportunity.

Our attendance protocol is based on the new Agency of Education guidance. We know these new rules may take some getting used to, and we appreciate your support as we work through them together. Please view the full protocol here and reach out to your principal or the superintendent’s office with any questions.

Happy fall to all!

The 3rd-4th grade ended their soccer season 10/18 with a 3 game series with 7 players.

We had 72 kids in the toddler-4th grade soccer season which was amazing!

Reminder: 11/2/25 Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser from 11am-3pm at school. We have a couple spaces left for vendors and would love to see family and friends stop by to shop the local products. Girl scouts will be selling food items and will also have an assortment of raffle items.

Stay tuned for the basketball schedule to be released 11/3/25 for the January-February 2026 season.

Thanks,

Molly

Shoreham Rec Director