Shepherd Elementary Update

Update for February 28th, 2025

Dear Families,

We have had a great week here at Shepherd Elementary. Started the week with some sunshine and the kids really enjoyed their recess with the warmer weather. We had a great assembly were students learned to draw with Author-Illustrator Ruth McNally Barshaw to kick off March is Reading Month. Have a great weekend!

Shepherd Elementary Staff

Upcoming Events

March 7th- End of trimester 2

March 11th- PTO meeting 6:30-8

March 12th- Kindergarten Parent Information Night

March 14th- Boys Bash 7-9pm

March 17th- St. Patrick's Day

March 21st- Last day of school before spring break

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Drop-off and End of Day Dismissal Reminder

Just a reminder to parents and guardians that we have various modes available for student pickup. Please utilize the most appropriate pick-up method for your student.

Drop-off: Please make sure your student is not being dropped off on Maple St. That is not a drop-off location. Please make sure students are being taken to the main elementary entrance.

Dismissal: We begin dismissal at 2:50pm and make our way to where students need to go at the end of the day. All students should be dismissed by 3:00pm. If your students pick-up mode needs to be changed, please change it on the app OR call the office by 2:15pm. The office has the ability to change it on the PikMyKid platform. I have to follow what PikMyKid says at the end of the day.

Pick-Up Modes

Elementary Staff Walker: Walking within the elementary school to parent/guardian/approved pick-up person.

Secondary Walker: Walking to the middle/high school to parent/guardian/approved pick-up person.

Independent Walker: Able to walk independently to their after school destination (home, daycare, etc.).

Walk-up Pick-up: Meeting with an adult after school. This is supervised by adults and students will be checked out as they leave.

Car Line: Picked up in the car line by approved adult.

Bus: Taken to home/preferred destination by district bus.

WAAC: After school program located in the elementary. *Have to be enrolled in the program.

Different Ways To Ask Your Kids, "How Was Your Day?" - Think Kindness

Sometimes it feels like you are talking to a door knob when you ask the question, "How was your day?". You get the good 'ole response 'fine'. What'd you do today? . . . "Stuff". Well, we decided to compile a list of different ways to ask, "how was your day?"

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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.

Shepherd BlueJays App

We're thrilled to re-announce the new app for Shepherd BlueJays! It's everything Shepherd BlueJays, in your pocket. Download the app for Android or iPhone.

Food Service Update

Reminder Free Breakfast and Lunch

Free breakfast and free lunch are available to your students every day! Menus and nutrition information can be found here: https://shepherdschools.nutrislice.com/

SES Handbook 2024-25

SHEPHERD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Student & Parent Handbook Letter from the Principal Dear Parents and Guardians: We are eager to welcome our students to Shepherd Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. We are excited to watch your children grow academically, socially and emotio...

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