Shoreham Elementary School

SES Community,

It is hard to believe that it is the last day in January. We have had very cold temperatures and not a lot of snow this month but that has not stopped our students from enjoying sledding at recess! Students have done a great job at being safe and inclusive .

This month students also learned about an historical icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They learned about his dream and why it was so important to keep his dream alive as well as their own.

Best,

Lashawn Whitmore-Sells

Principal

“First I’m going to choose the most powerful tool in the world...a pencil.”

-Quote from a 5th grade learner

In art classes this year, we have all been practicing to be open minded thinkers in order to communicate our personal voices through visual art processes.

Currently third, fourth and fifth graders are exploring the concept of symmetry, both reflective and radial. We will soon be moving into some three dimensional art processes using clay and other materials. Currently the students are using tools to create mandalas. The process allows them to express themselves while also expanding from the inward out with pattern, shape and color. We have discussed what a pattern is and different places where we can find patterns in art, in music, in math...so many ways!

Kindergarten through second grade have also been exploring symmetry and creating collages with cut paper techniques to create artworks. We have been noticing patterns in nature, such as, weather and snowflakes for inspiration.

There is so much creativity and originality that shines from our kids at Shoreham! They exhibit agency in their choices of tools and materials.

Third grade through 5th grade students have sketch journals that they can choose to use for planning, problem solving and documenting evidence of their thinking.

We have had the opportunity to have art groups on Friday afternoons, where student artists have some extra time in a small group setting to connect and create.

I thank you for the privilege of working with the children at Shoreham Elementary School!

Warmly-

Sarah Flinn

January 31st - Progress Reports go home

February 7th - Shelburne Farms Outreach

February 10th - Band concert at Salisbury 6:00 call, 6:30 start

February 12th - Early Release Day

February 17th - 21st - Spirit Week

February 19th - Community Coffee

February 24- March 3rd - Break

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

6. Students need to bring proper clothing for outside recess.

Come Join Us

for our

Monthly Community Coffee

Where:

AMS Room

When:

Wednesday, February 19th

Time:

8:00 - 9:00 am

This is an opportunity for Shoreman Community members to connect with others and to learn more about what our GREAT students are learning and doing.

If you have questions, please contact Lashawn Whitmore - Sells

*Most preschool programs will begin enrolling in February/March for the 2025-26 school year.

Community Movie Night &

Meet with Local Agency Representatives

The Platt Memorial Library and the Shoreham Rec department are hosting a

different kind of information night at Shoreham Elementary School on

Saturday, February 15 from 5-7pm!

Bring the kids to watch The Wild Robot (rated PG) while you meet with

representatives from local agencies right outside.

ACSD School Board, Mount Independence 4H, Girl Scouts, Selectboard,

Planning Commission, Fire Department, Rec Department, Platt Memorial

Library, and the Addison County Energy Navigators will be on hand to

answer questions and tell you about their services.

Energy Navigators provide free advice on making your home more efficient

so that you have lower utility bills and increased comfort. They connect

you to resources that help you save money.

Mount Independence 4H will also be selling food and Girl Scout Troop 52032

will be selling cookies.

Molly Kerr

Shoreham Recreation Department