Shepherd Elementary Weekly Update

Holiday spirit days begin next week, be sure to checkout the calendar below for the dress-up days. Also, we are asking families to complete a survey regarding Capturing Kids Hearts. We hope you have an amazing weekend!

Shepherd Elementary Staff

Upcoming Events

December 22nd - Jan. 5th: Holiday Break

As a Capturing Kids Heart School we are requesting that you take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Thank you ahead of time to all our wonderful families for the support of our students.

Click here to take the survey

Clothing Weather Reminder

41-50 degrees = recommended coats or sweatshirts

40 degrees or lower = recommended coat, boots, gloves, hat, and snow pants

10 degrees or lower (including wind chill) = recess will be held indoors (classroom)

Best judgment in accordance with weather conditions is expected by parents. When students do not bring the appropriate outdoor clothing, their recess experience will be modified in accordance to the judgment of staff. If your student is in need of appropriate outdoor clothing, please contact the office. Shepherd Elementary may or may not have additional gear available when students forget.

This year, we are excited to announce "Parent University" where we will provide a safe place to learn together right in the comfort of your own home! We are going to read the book, "The Anxious Generation." Parent University is going to be guided by Tracey Galgoci who is not only a board member here at Shepherd Public Schools but also is the Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Gratiot Isabella RESD.

The book we will read and discuss together is being graciously provided by a Saginaw Chippewa Tribal grant! We appreciate the Saginaw Chippewa tribe and all the support it gives to our school!

We will begin Parent University in January. So get ready to sign up and learn together!

Watch this video to meet Tracey and hear about the book

Meeting Dates -Virtual and in Person at Winn 6:00-7:00pm

The sessions will be a combination of presenting and time for families/staff to talk to each other.

I am inviting both families and all staff members to these.

January 29 Part 1 “A Tidal Wave: The Surge of Suffering” pgs 1-45

Feb 12 Part “The Backstory: The Decline of Play Based Childhood” pgs 49-110

Feb 26 Part 3 “The Great Rewiring: The Rise of the Phone Based Childhood pgs 113-218

March 12 Part 4 “Collective Action For Healthier Childhood” pgs 221-299

Click here to sign up!

Any student that is an independent walker MUST head home after school. Students may not stay after school and play on the snow hills or playground.

For SES Elementary pick-up and drop-off, please follow the blue arrows. Please do not drive south on 4th St. off to Wright Ave, instead use either 2nd or 3rd Street. Both of these streets will lead you to the appropriate location to access the pick-up/drop-off line. We will have staff waiting at the elementary loop to assist students entering and exiting your vehicle. Our top priority is student safety.

PikMyKid Changes

Please DO NOT call the office after 2:15pm for changes to your students pick up mode. All changes needs to be made before this time. Students will be dismissed according to the pickup method listed in PikMyKid.