Shoreham Elementary School

SES Community,

We started this month off with learning that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which means we are supposed to have six more weeks of winter .Our students are really excited about having more winter-like weather so they can go sledding down the hill in the back of the school during recess. I have to say that this has been a great opportunity for students across grade levels to connect and share in a positive adventure.

Ms. Muskopf's 4 / 5 class shared their learning about the states at our last all school assembly. They did a great job at asking questions of our student body. For example: What is the state insect for the state of Pennsylvania?

It was great to see and hear the pride students had about their work.

We also hit the 100th day mark last Friday. It was great to see how our K- 3 students and teachers collaborated on 100th day by having students counting out 100 cups and stacking them up to make a tower and counting out 100 unifix cubes and seeing if they are taller than the cubes .

We also had the pleasure of having Shelburne Farms come for 1 / 2 a day. They took each class outside to do some observing of the environment and looking at animal tracks . It was great to hear about the things that students discovered.

As we approach the last week before vacation our student council connected with our student body to share about Spirit Week . Below you will find a description for each day. Each day has two different spirit day theme options. We hope this is a way for students to connect and celebrate with each other while maintaining a strong sense of community.

Best,

Lashawn Whitmore-Sells

Principal

Shoreham’s Spirit Week

February 17th - February 21st

Our hope is that Spirit week will be a fun week for all students and staff before we go on break.

Students have the option of not participating if they choose to.

Each day students have 2 options to choose from. Students should be wearing items that are respectful of themselves and others.

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Monday:

School Colors – Burgundy / White / Shoreham T- Shirt Day

Tuesday:

Crazy Hair Day / Crazy Hat Day

Students can style their hair in a safe wild wacky way. Design a hat that is wacky and safe

Wednesday:

Formal Day / Career Day

Feel free to dress up in your favorite formal wear or dress up in a career you like such as; doctor, chef, teacher and or principal.

Thursday:

Backwards Day / Mismatch Day

Clothes are put on backwards . Clothes don’t match at all

Friday:

Comfy Clothes Day / PJ Day

Please wear something that is really comfortable. Pajamas need to be appropriate .

February 17th - Band Concert at 2pm in Gym ( Open to families)

February 17th - 21st - Spirit Week

February 19th - Community Coffee

February 24- March 3rd - Break

March 3rd - Town Meeting

March 4th - Parent Teacher Conferences (7:40 - Noon)

March 12th - Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00 - 7:00 pm)

March 31st - No school

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

2024-2025 District Newsletter Additions for Newsletters:

Our school board policy E21 limits the distribution of “non school sponsored literature”. Organizations sometimes ask schools directly to share a flier/event/resource and sometimes the district office receives the request. If the request comes to your school, please check the policy sections (a)-(h) which spells out materials we are prohibited from sharing. The most frequent ones we have to decline are materials “(f) Is primarily of a commercial nature, including but not limited to all material that primarily seeks to advertise for sale products or services; or (g) Whose primary purpose is fund-raising.]

Community Feedback needed!
Parents, Caregivers, Students, Staff & Community, we want to hear from you! In the Spring of 2024, ACSD began a two year process toward joint accreditation by NEASC and IB (read more here). We are currently in the self-study and evidence gathering phase and we want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to fill out this NEASC Learning Community Survey to help inform how we are doing in key areas and where we need to focus and improve in the future.

Please choose the survey links that best fits your role and school affiliation.

ACSD Elementary Schools:

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=54

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=54

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=54

Baseball sign ups are now open for the April-June season.

We are in need of a head coach for mighty mites so please reach out.

Many Thanks,

Molly Kerr

Shoreham Recreation Department