The Third and Fourth Grade Chorus performed at Poetry in the Park. (More Pictures)
Oct. 20, 2006
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Upcoming Events
Oct 20 Friday
- School Closed -
Professional Development Day
Oct 21 Saturday
- Swim and Dive Districts
Oct 24-25 Tues-Wed
- Boys Varsity Golf State Tournament in Vero Beach
Oct 25 Wednesday
- Spirit Day
- Fifth Grade Parents Social
at the Old Northeast Tavern, hosted by David and Michelle Rau, and Bill and Christi Mills - "Class Acts" for Families and Friends
Black Box Theatre 7:00 p.m.
Oct 26 Thursday
- Intro to Theatre presents "Puss in Boots"
Janet Root Theatre
1:00 p.m. - Grades K-4
7:00 p.m. - Families and Friends
Oct 27 Friday
- Cross Country Districts
- Varsity Football vs. Northside Christian
Away 7:30 p.m. - Second Grade Parents Social
7-10 p.m. at the home of Toni and Patrick Walsh
Oct 27-28 Fri-Sat
- Swim and Dive Regionals
Oct 31 Tuesday
- Lower Division Fall Festival and Halloween Parade
Nov 1 Wednesday
- Padmini Durr will demonstrate Classical Indian Dance - for Grades 9-12
Janet Root Theatre 11:15 a.m.
Nov 3 Friday
- First Trimester Ends
- Third Grade Parents Social
at the home of Michele and Stephen Sobota - Varsity Football vs. Morehaven
Away 7:30 p.m.
Nov 3-4 Fri-Sat
- State Swim Meet
Nov 4 Saturday
- SAT
- Eighth Grade Parents Social
at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Mehul Shah
Nov 6 Monday
- Booster Club Meeting
Student Activity Center 7:00 p.m.
Nov 7 Tuesday
- College Night for Juniors
Janet Root Theatre 7:00 p.m.
Nov 7-10 Tues-Fri
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Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Student Activity Center
Nov 8 Wednesday
- "Harry the Dirty Dog" for EC-2
Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m. - Book Fair Family Night
Student Activity Center 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Nov 9 Thursday
- Health Workshop: Cervical Cancer
Shorecrest Library 7:00 p.m.
Nov 10 Friday
- "Paul Revere" for Grades 3-6
Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m.
Nov 12 Sunday
- Admissions Open House EC-12
Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m.
Nov 13 Monday
- Admissions Open House EC-12
Janet Root Theatre 9:00 a.m.
Nov 14 Tuesday
- Lower Division Picture Lady and Gentleman Day
Classrooms 2:00 p.m.
Nov 17 Friday
- Kuumba Dancers and Drummers for Grades 5-8
Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m.
Nov 18 Saturday
- Fall Arts Showcase
Nov 20 Monday
- Barbecue for Eighth Grade and Upper Division
Nov 21 Tuesday
- Early Childhood Feast
ECC 11:15 a.m. - Kindergarten Feast
Student Activity Center 11:30 a.m.
Nov 22-24 Wed-Fri
- School Closed
Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov 27 Monday
- School Resumes
Nov 27-Dec 8
- Holiday Gift Drive
Nov 29 Wednesday
- Spirit Day
Nov 30 Thursday
- Shorecrest Parent Association Meeting
Student Activity Center 8:15 a.m.
Fall Festival Information
October 31st
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Fall Festival is almost here! Please make sure to turn in your wrist band order forms by Monday, October 23, if you have not done so already. The cost is $20 per child and includes all games and prizes, face painting, blow-up rides, rock wall, arts and crafts, one snack (popcorn, cotton candy or snow cone) and lunch.
This year, Mr. Murphy and members of the administrative team will cook hot dogs and hand out chips and a drink (water or juice box) for all children. Adults may also pre-order a hot dog, chips, and bottle of water for $2 or a hot, pressed cuban sandwich from George's Meat Market, chips, and bottle of water for $4. If ordering, please include your payment with the wrist band order.
For more information, please click Fall Festival.
Middle and Upper Divisions:
Lower Division parents are looking for middle and upper division parents to volunteer at the Fall Festival any time between 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on October 31. This would allow lower division parents to spend more time with their children during this fun event. If you are interested in volunteering some time, please contact Karen Quilty at kquilty@verizon.net or Jessi Acosta.
Knowledge Saves Lives
Health Workshop
...for Mothers, Daughters, Guardians and Upper Division Students
The HPV Virus and Cervical Cancer workshop will be held on November 9 from 7-8 p.m. in the Shorecrest Library.
Shorecrest parent Dr. Katarzyna Bagheri will present this one hour workshop on sexually transmitted diseases, focusing on the HPV virus and ways to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is caused by a virus many people get in their teens and twenties. In 2000 approximately 9.2 million young adults, 15-24 years of age had a form of genital HPV. If you would like more information prior to attending the workshop, visit tell-someone.hpv.com or call Dr. Bagheri directly at 343-6606. This workshop will be open to the public.
Introducing Shorecrest's Videographer: Sunrise Productions
Shorecrest has hired Frank Gibson of Sunrise Productions to be our exclusive events videographer. Mr. Gibson will be filming many of our school's theatrical productions and special events and will be selling DVDs of these events for $20 per DVD and $3 for shipping and handling costs.
Forms to order a DVD will be sent home in backpacks prior to the events for Early Childhood and Lower Division or mailed in the semi-monthly mailings for Middle Division and Upper Division. Forms will also be available in Division offices.
We believe providing a videographer is a valuable service to parents so that they can simply enjoy their children's productions or events without having to worry about filming themselves! Because Shorecrest pays the cost for the videographer, we do need a certain level of parent commitment to order videos so that we can continue to provide this service.
The following events are scheduled to be videoed:
Poetry in the Park (EC-grade 4) |
Thursday, Oct. 19 |
Fall Arts Showcase |
Saturday, Nov. 18 |
Sixth and Seventh Grade drama production |
Tuesday, Dec. 12 |
Early Childhood Holiday Sing |
Wednesday, Dec. 20 |
Third Grade Program |
Friday, Jan. 26 |
Grandparents Day |
Friday, Feb. 2 |
Second Grade Program |
Friday, Feb. 9 |
Eighth Grade drama production |
Wednesday, Feb. 28 |
Fourth Grade Program |
Thursday, Mar. 8 |
First Grade Program |
Friday, Mar. 30 |
UD Spring Musical |
Thurs-Sat, April 26-28 |
Alpha Parent Day |
Thursday, May 3 |
Kindergarten Program |
Friday, May 11 |
Fifth Grade drama production |
Thursday, May 17 |
Baccalaureate / |
Sunday, May 20 / Saturday, May 26 |
Guidance Series
Parenting Today's Teenager
- Geri Carter, author of: Parenting Today's Teenager
- Wednesday, October 25
- 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- Administration Building conference room
Geri's interactive format will tailor the content to the exact information you are looking for - whether it is clarification of some of the concepts or detailed information helping you bring some new ideas into your household. Bring your questions to this great, energetic group.
Please e-mail alippincott@shorecrest.org if you are interested in attending or have any questions.
Some responses to last week's poll:
What's your favorite place to eat? What's good there?
Nick n' Willy's... pineapple pizza is the best.
- Jr. K student
McDonalds (of course) - chicken mcnuggets and fries.
PF Changs at Westshore. The best! Get reservations first or you'll wait a while - but the wait is worth it!
- Woman who never cooks
The Shorecrest canteen! I especially enjoy the ice cream machine.
Home - pizza.
Steak 'N Shake - vanilla milkshake
- First grader
Red Mesa. Chicken enchiladas, and the trail salad w/goat cheese... yummy!
- Parent
Home. Good food, good company, relaxing atmosphere. What could be better!
- Teacher
La Superica Taqueria, 622 Milpas St., Santa Barbara, California. Order the chicken pechuga with freshly made tortillas. Worth a trip across country just to eat there.
- Santa Barbarian
Babalu on Fourth Street. The crab legs are tasty.
- Parent
I like to eat at a pie place.
- A person who like pies
I love Tony's Little Italy on 49th and 38th. It is the best pizza ever!
- Person
Edo! Japanese yummy food!
Bellini in Dunedin... Everything.
- Mom
Bennigan's. I like the chicken and my sister loves the grilled cheese. Daddy likes the lemonade and mommy likes the soup. And you can act like a KID there!
- Third grader
Cafe Ponte! Everything they serve is fresh and inspired, but I'm particularly enamored of their beet salad, which they constantly reinvent.
- Eleventh grade vegetarian foodie Mom
Harvey's.
- Artphnatic
El Cap, c'mon, you all have been there! They have the best burgers around.
Well, I like stopping by The Three Broomsticks - that's in Hogsmede - and gently sip a nice butterbeer.
- Harry Potter
The Thailand Restaurant of course! The only place where you can have REAL Thai food! What's not to like!
- The heiress
Subway! It's healthy! And delicious! Yum yum yum!
- Fifth grader
I love to munch on a bowl of fruit that is drenched in yogurt and topped with nuts - in my bed - while curled up with a good book - and no one calling me!
- Busy mom ready for some down time
The new City Cafe & Market on 4th St. N., where the Hungry Bear used to be. They have the best build-your-own salad bar in town and they serve the best (non-greasy) breakfast in the area.
- Parent
Carino's! It has an awesome chicken fettucini! Also, the Italian sodas are great!
- Italian food lover
My favorite place to eat is Flemmings. I get shoestring potatoes, broccoli, steak, and a cappucino!
- Seventh grader
I like to eat at the Bonefish Grill the best. They have delicious appetizers like bang bang shrimp which is fried shrimp with a zesty sauce on it and ahi tuna with wasabi. Yummy!
- Parent
Panda express... chicken wings.
Kool food at Burger King.
- Girl
McDonalds... umm... that's tough... the happy meals are the best! Ask for Bionicles.
My favorite place to eat is the Waffle House. It has the best waffles on earth.
- Wakeboardgirl
I love rice from Thailand at the Thai Orchid and tacos from Mexico at Carmelita's.
- Student who loves Shorecrest
Macaroni from Macaroni Grill.
I like Ponderosa. Can you say, "all you can eat buffet?"
Paisano's on 4th Street. Good pizzas and Italian dinners. You can watch the chatty guy making balloon rabbits and hats for the little kids.
- Dad
I love eating on plates, bowls, salad plates, whatever... I mean the possibilities for the kind of stuff that gets on these things are endless, it's awesome, try it.
- Dish man
Panera. I like the bread.
- Tenth
4th Street Shrimp Store! Everything there is good.
- Seafood lover
Um... probably Arigato (Japanese restaurant) - everything is good there! They cook right in front of you and it looks so delicious! And in social studies we are learning about Japan, so that's good!
- Total fifth grade
Outback Steakhouse. Their steak and chicken are great.
Tropical Smoothie because they are just so delicious!
- Girl
Burrito Brothers either in Tampa or Gainesville (the Gainesville one is better because it is the original). The Guacomole is the best.
Tokyo Bay. Chicken teriaki, white rice, miso soup, and top it off with green tea ice cream.
- Sophomore
Starbucks! Get the chocolate cream based frappacino! OMG, its great!
- Student
Cody's. Good food.
- Depressed person
The Kenosha, WI, kitchen of the elderly but energetic Nona. Spinach ravioli, tangy sausages, anchovy spaghetti - wow, that woman could cook. (She didn't think I'd eat the anchovy spaghetti, which one of her Florida great-grandsons called "Mr. Spock's favorite dish," but I loved it.)
- Dad
Dave's Aqua Lounge and Bar. French fries and hamburgers.
- Eighth grader
Bern's - Who doesn't love steak at Bern's?
- Eighth grader
Ha ha ha ha ha! Sorry, I'm still laughing at the people who said the Yankees would win the World Series. What was the question? Food? Uhhhhh, Olive Garden. Minestrone soup, fettucini alfredo, breadsticks dipped in alfredo and a side of olives with the Italian dressing.
- Definitely a Michigan girl
I will eat anything! (with some limitations).
- Seventh grader
Hooters! The wings are great!
- Wing fan
Well, for me it has to be either Carrabbas or the best restaurant ever, Gators! It is so cool - awesome grouper sandwiches and games and a bunch of other stuff. Go there (that is unless you're a Seminole fan who's missing out on some great stuff.)
- Gator and I'm proud
I like Red Mesa because of their delicious meals and warming care that the people present to me each and every wonderful evening I visit this magical place.
- Seniors baby all the way!
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Lower DivisionPoetry in the ParkThe energy and enthusiasm built all week as the children refined their performances of their poems. Mrs. Rowe worked tirelessly to create a new backdrop for which maintenance good-naturedly created a bigger structure. The day finally arrived and Mrs. Jennings proudly introduced Peter Meinke, renowned poet and writer of short stories.
The program included some new poems, like "Casey at the Bat" and some familiar favorites ending with the fourth grade's impressive recitation of "Paul Revere's Ride." Poetry in the Park remains one of Shorecrest's favorite traditions. Poetry CaféSecond grade parents and grandparents joined the children for a Poetry Café, a delightful hour of reading original and favorite poems. One of the highlights in Mrs. Counts' class was Sophie's grandfather from England reading "Autumn" by John Updike. Upper Division Students Visit Lower DivisionDr. Hamilton's Upper Division psychology students visited several Lower Division classrooms to interact with and observe children in their various developmental stages.
Dr. Hamilton commented that the Lower Division teachers brought to life all of the theories they are studying in psychology. BunniculaAmerican Stage awed the second through fourth graders with their production of Bunnicula. Though this is a familiar story to many, the performance allowed thorough enjoyment of its subtleties.
The children were amazed to learn that Mrs. Jennings had taught one of the actors, Stephen Malandro, in kindergarten at Shorecrest.
A Trip to the FarmThe kindergarten classes visited the farm last week. They were able to see, touch, hear, and smell farm animals at the Seminole Elementary Tour Farm in Seminole.
The children were excited to learn about many animals that live on farms and meet them up close. Safety PatrolsCongratulations to our past three Golden Patrols: Jake S., Avery C., and Christian J. Keep up the great work!
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A Letter from the Headmaster:Maybe the Apple is the Forbidden Fruit
Independent schools like Shorecrest provide our students and their parents with the fruit basket approach to education. We strive to employ talented teachers who are dedicated to their fields, their students and the school community. We admit students who can meet the expectations of the curriculum, will take advantage of the opportunities in the clubs and co-curriculum and will behave in an honorable, respectful and courteous manner. The consistency of the talent and commitment of the people in the school allows us to be mission centered. Parents and students attend our school knowing that there will be an emphasis on academics. Yes, we have a variety of learners and abilities, but academically, we are far more homogeneous than most schools. Students who attend Shorecrest are swept up in a school culture that expects and desires a commitment to school activities beyond the classroom. We want athletes, artists, service leaders and intellectually curious people. We want students to develop the multi-dimensional talents they possess. We want them to try the apple, but we are thrilled when they realize the apple is even better when blended with the other fruit in the basket. One of our key differentiators is we expect this of every child in the school. Parents who do not get drawn into the apple-only approach to education realize that in the long run their children will be better off attending schools that equip them with the study skills, discipline and the enthusiasm to participate in a full range of activities. Most independent school parents realize that the investment they are making will provide their children with opportunities to participate and be known both today and in the future. The track record of our graduates and the graduates of other independent schools like Shorecrest can be reassuring to parents. It is important to know that independent school students have the highest rate of college graduation success. There is so much hype about getting children into college; it is easy to forget to ask whether the child ever finishes with a degree. The college graduation rate of independent school students is a point of pride. Those of us who work in schools like Shorecrest believe that the combination of study skills, academic backgrounds and habits of being involved in their school and local communities are elements that contribute to the successful completion of a college program. If I follow my colleague's comparison, I would use a fruit basket to replace the apple as a symbol for quality education. Maybe this is just another sign of the changing world for which we are preparing our children to experience. We do not need to throw out the apple. We just need to be sure we are providing the full range of opportunities that will allow our children to be leaders in their schools and their communities. Cheers!
Three Cheers for...• Esther Happle, a JK parent, and Patricia Ford, a Middle Division parent and EC traffic volunteer, who both successfully completed the 60 mile Breast Cancer walk last weekend.
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One of my favorite colleagues in the Tampa Bay area uses the comparison of a fruit basket and an apple to demonstrate the difference between a liberal arts / college preparatory education and one where a student just attends classes and receives a diploma. Both may be enough to earn a student acceptance into a university; however, the fruit basket education prepares students to thrive and grow. For those who select the apple approach, they might be ready for college or they might be missing some of the key study skills and learning habits that allow a person to take full advantage of university and community life.
• Junior Danielle T. and her friends, who raised $1,000 to donate to The Children's Home in Tampa. Danielle asked for monetary donations instead of presents at her Sweet 16 birthday party and then presented the money to the Pinellas Auxiliary. Thank you, Danielle, for your selflessness. 
Varsity Golf team advances to State Tournament.
Athletic NewsComplete Athletic SchedulesBoys Varsity Golf Team Advances to StateCongratulations to the Boys Varsity Golf team who placed second in the Regional tournament on Monday, Oct. 16, at Tarpon Woods Golf Course to earn a trip to the state tournament. The team missed being Regional Champions by one point. This is only the second time the Boys Golf team has made it to state! (The last time was in 1998.) Going to State are eighth grader MJ M., sixth grader Jack M., eleventh grader Michael H., eleventh grader Mark S., and eleventh grader Geoffrey R. Individual results were:
The team will travel to Vero Beach to play in the state tournament at the Sandridge Golf Course next Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 24-25. They will be able to play a practice round on Monday. Good luck to the team and Coach Iaquinta! Varsity Volleyball Team Advances to District Semi-final!The Chargers won their first District match Tuesday night, Oct. 17, by defeating Northside Christian School 25-13, 25-21, 22-25, 25-7 at Keswick. Alisa F. led the way for Shorecrest with 16 kills, while Kim N. had 10 and Chelsea R. had 8.
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Middle Division Golfers End Season on a High NoteThe Shorecrest Middle Division Golf team had a very successful season. Coach Every couldn't be happier and more proud of his great group of boys. The team placed 2nd out of 9 teams, falling short of Immaculata by one single point. The Chargers record was 4-1! Individual awards given out by the First Tee Program were as follows:
Coach Every is looking forward to next year and hopes the team keeps practicing and working hard on their games. JV Volleyball Team Ends Season at Keswick TourneyLast Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14, the Chargers competed in the Keswick JV Volleyball Tournament. On Friday, the team lost to Academy of Holy Names and Tampa Prep in two games. The Chargers faced Northside Christian on Saturday morning and lost in two games. On Saturday afternoon, the Chargers beat Bayshore Christian in three games. They gained valuable experience playing some top teams in the area. Middle Division Football Team Wins in LakelandThe Middle Division Charger Football team won again last Thursday, Oct. 12, beating the formidable Lakeland Christian Vikings 24-18.
To call the Charger defense stifling, the offense punishing, and the special teams exhilarating would be an understatement. This was a total team victory from the first play of the first quarter to the last play of the game! Special thanks to all the parents who made the trip to Lakeland to support the Middle Division Chargers. Go, MD Chargers! Middle Division Swimming ResultsOn Saturday, Oct. 14, the Chargers Middle Division swimmers competed in a meet at Tampa Prep. Top finishers for the Chargers were:
Winter Sports Teams Getting UnderwayThe Girls and Boys Soccer teams have begun practicing. The Girls Varsity Basketball team will begin next week and the Boys Varsity will follow the next week. With six soccer teams and five basketball teams, the Charger courts and fields will be full this winter! Shorecrest Coach to Lead Pinellas County All Star Volleyball TeamEach year the Pinellas County Volleyball Association hosts an all-star game for the top seniors in the county. Our very own Kelly Jackson was selected as the assistant coach for the all-star game last year and became the head coach this year. All of the coaches in Pinellas County nominate their top seniors, and then the head coaches have a draft to select the players for their teams. Chelsea R., a Charger senior, was selected as the number six overall pick. She was the second outside hitter selected, and she will be playing on Coach Jackson's team. The all-star game will be held on November 14 at 7:00 at Indian Rocks Christian. Several college coaches will be in attendance, and it is a great opportunity for the seniors to showcase their talents. Come out and support Coach Jackson and Chelsea Rabe on this terrific accomplishment! Northeast Photography Sports Pictures:
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5th place - Rebecca K.
Shorecrest Parent Association
Used Uniform Sale
The Used Uniform Sale took place Wednesday morning and was a huge success! Parent proceeds totaled over $3,400 and Shorecrest Parent Association (SPA) received $1,345. Uniforms that were not sold or picked up were donated to charity (without logos) or were set aside for emergency use.
Thanks to everyone who donated clothing and a special thanks to committee members Judy Appelbaum, Stacy Brandenburg, Betsy Cureton, Helen Friedman, Tiffany Lettelleir, Stephanie Tellios, Susie van Gelder and co-chairs Michele Sobota and Teresa Jones, who spent many hours organizing and preparing for this event! Also a big thank you to Stephanie, Jennifer and Brittany van Gelder, Marcia Johnston, Christi Mills, Monique Roberts, and Su Stevens for helping out the day before and day of sale. If you have any questions regarding the sale or are interested in helping out next year, please contact Teresa Jones or Michele Sobota.
Upper Division
Mr. Heller Seen in Miami
History teacher Ron Heller attended The Florida Council of the Social Studies (FCSS) conference in Miami last weekend where he delivered a paper entitled From History to Herstory: Getting High School Girls Wild About History. The conference was well attended and informative. Mr. Heller in Greece last summer |
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BOO
Next Saturday, October 28, the Clio Club will host its annual History Halloween Hop. This year will be a decades theme (you pick the decade - ancient, old or new). Admission will be $5, and proceeds will go to Central America Blanket Relief. Raffle tickets will be sold for the chance to participate in pumpkin smashing, and, yes, there will be the Battle of the Bands. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and bands.
So save the date!
New Student
New Shorecrest student Deborah D., from Venezuela, is welcomed by Jackie S. and Jasmine C.
Key Club
Key Club had an exciting start of the year! Mr. Ma and the new officers warmly welcomed the new Key Clubbers, who are standing in front of the Key Club banner which was generously donated by a parent.
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Key Club week, Big Brothers and Big Sisters skating party and Christmas gift drive are just a few events that all Key Clubbers are happily anticipating.
Ronald McDonald House
Last Friday, October 13, a group of Interact members went to Ronald McDonald House and cooked a delicious dinner for 40 residents.
Many of the students in the club had donated food and drinks, and these were delivered by Michael W., the committee head. The students decorated the eating area and cooked the meal at RMH. Special thanks goes to Enee Abelman, who helped oversee the meal in the making.
SADD Red Ribbon Week
Next week, SADD will be hosting Red Ribbon Week in the Middle and Upper Divisions. This is a special time designated in October to encourage students to celebrate being drug free. There are posters, slogans and ribbon bracelets that will be visible.
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SADD President Shelby H. is organizing two meetings with the Middle Division to tell them about the importance of 'saying no' to drugs. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, everyone is encouraged to wear red and there will be a 'red bake sale' at lunch. Some of the phrases include: 'I've got better things to do than DRUGS', 'We are the FUTURE - Let's Make it DRUG FREE', and 'Run Your Own Life...Stay Drug Free'!
College Visits This Week
Oct 20 Friday
- NYU 8:30 a.m.
- University of Connecticut 9:30 a.m.
Oct 23 Monday
- Boston College 12:00 p.m.
Oct 25 Wednesday
- Spring Hill College 8:30 a.m.
- Gettysburg College 10:30 a.m.
- Trinity University 1:30 p.m.
at Sheraton in Tampa - University of Virginia 7:00 p.m.
at Tampa Prep - Wesleyan University 7:00 p.m.
at Rusty Pelican Restaurant in Tampa
Oct 27 Friday
- Georgetown 8:45 a.m.
Oct 28 Saturday
- Service Academies 10:00 a.m.
at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa
All Things Considered
Mike Murphy, Stephen Manella, Richard Beaton and Kate Behler were among the Shorecrest volunteers who answered phones last weekend at the WUSF-FM's membership campaign.
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Shorecrest received several on-air mentions during each of the six hours the volunteers took telephone pledges from listeners.
Middle Division
Parent Coffee Features Science Inquiry Focus
Parents in the Middle Division are invited to attend our next Parent Coffee. The event is set for Tuesday, October 24, at 8:15 a.m. in the Student Activity Center. This month, Ms. Michele D'Ambrosio and Ms. Tracie Belt, seventh and eighth grade science teachers respectively, will be speaking about "inquiry-based" science, Oceanography (our eighth grade course), and exciting science study projects and events already underway this year.
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 14, which will be our next Parent Coffee date. This Coffee will occur at 7:00 p.m. for those who cannot attend morning sessions.
Toasting Pots and Marshmallows
The sixth grade Art Wheel concluded their quarter's studies on ancient civilizations by pit firing their primitive pots.
The fire's smoke enhanced each pot's burnished surface with different shades of brown. While watching the pots burn, the students roasted marshmallows. Stop by and see the pots on display in the Middle Division office.
Fall Fun in the Afternoon
The Middle Division will have a special afternoon on October 31. With the help of Student Council and the Parent Liaisons, the Middle Division has created a fun day of different activities. Students are encouraged to wear "clashing" clothes to school. In the afternoon, there will be games, contests, and treats. It should be a great way to celebrate the end of the quarter and the coming of fall.
The Sea Floor
Students in Oceanography are involved in a "top secret" project. They are constructing topographical features of the sea floor using florist foam and dropping marked dowels to simulate lead lines, just like the first deep ocean explorers did on the Challenger expedition in the 1800's.
This is a "top secret" project because students will be mapping their peers' sea floor by dropping the "lead lines" through peg board holes and graphing the features. They can not see the sea floor features through the peg board and must rely on their "lead lines" to figure out the features below. They will be constructing graphs from their findings, and making 3-D models of their sea floor in math class.
Annual Fund
What a Terrific Week!
"We could not be more pleased with the response of our parents," says Ken Slaby, parent of a fifth grader, Board member and Chair of the Annual Fund Campaign.
To date 40% of our families have participated, giving more than 53% of our Annual Fund goal. Robb Resler, Director of Advancement, took his place this week in car line collecting pledges and reminding our families to make their Annual Fund gifts.
With Friday being a school holiday for our families, there was concern that not everyone would be able to respond with their gift decision. So the deadline for inclusion in the Bucs drawing has been extended to all gift commitments which are received by noon on Monday, October 23.
Dave Moore's MVPs will be a special group of 24 Shorecrest donors (parents as well as faculty and staff) who will have the opportunity to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, November 5, as special guests of Dave Moore (#83) and his wife, Anne. Every Shorecrest family who makes their Annual Fund commitment by noon on Monday, October 23, will automatically be entered into the drawing to win two tickets per family. Don't miss your chance to see the Bucs play! Click to make your contribution on-line now!
Grade Level Participation
The participation billboards went up this week, and the sixth grade continues to have an early lead, approaching 63%. First grade and Alpha are hot on their heels, both at approximately 58%. This year we expect many grade levels to reach the 100% mark. Who will be first? Click for the latest grade level participation update.
Click here for a complete list to date of Annual Fund Donors for 2006-07. A special thanks to each family who has already participated. November 15 has been set as our date to reach and exceed our Annual Fund goal. You can help achieve this goal with your early gift! Click to make your contribution on-line now or return to the Office of Advancement your completed pledge form found at the bottom of your Annual Fund letter received at home. You may also fax it to 727-521-1452.
Remember our Goals for this year:
- $420,000 (reached $390,000 last year)
- 100% parent participation (reached 81% last year)
Annual Fund FAQ #5
Does it matter when I make my gift?
Yes, a gift given early in the school year (September-November) allows us to anticipate the success of the Annual Fund campaign. It also allows the money to be put to use in the classrooms earlier rather than later in the year. You have the option of making a pledge early in the school year and fulfilling your pledge by April 1, 2007.
Click to make your contribution on-line now!
Thank you.
Annual Fund FAQ's - complete list
Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Questionnaires
Just a reminder to all of our families that your opinions are extremely important regarding the new master plan. Several weeks ago every Shorecrest family received a copy of the Preliminary Case for Support along with a questionnaire to assess the thoughts of our Shorecrest Community on this project and the need for a capital campaign effort.
You had the option of returning the hard copy questionnaire to the consulting firm of Sinclair Townes or taking the survey online. If you have misplaced this information or just find it more convenient to link to the survey from here, click on the Capital Campaign Survey to go directly to this questionnaire. We need you to complete the questionnaire no later than Friday, November 3, 2006.
Early Childhood
Outstanding Orators
The Early Childhood students took to the stage like professionals during Poetry in the Park!
Each of the Alpha and Junior Kindergarten classes performed just as their teachers hoped they would! Ms. Uebel's and Mrs. Samuel's classes recited their nursery rhymes, Hey Diddle, Diddle and Little Fish with clarity and poise, as did Mrs. Lipan's, Mrs. Moyle's and Mrs. Carson's classes with their recitations of The Three Little Kittens, The Crocodile, and The Kitchen Marching Band. Perhaps they are all future thespians; get ready, Mr. Leavengood!
Our Firefighting Friends
What's the most exciting thing at the fire station? It's no contest, according to the Junior Kindergarten students who went to the St. Petersburg Master Station this week. Hearing the alarm go off and watching the men slide down the pole was definitely the most exciting part of the visit for Mrs. Moyle's and Mrs. Carson's classes.
Though no calls came in during the tour for Mrs. Lipan's class, the children still thought it was a great place to visit. Everyone enjoyed the video about Sparky and the ABC's of Fire Safety and seeing where the firefighters relax, cook, sleep, exercise, and go to school.
Preparing and Planting
Gardening is fun but also lots of work as the Alpha students recently discovered. The children didn't seem to mind a bit as they raked and shoveled to prepare the earth for planting. The sunflower seeds that they planted in cups, and then transplanted into the garden are growing quickly, and the children love to watch their progress. Stay tuned for updates on the sunflowers and future planting news!
Over, Under, On, Off, and Through
Learning the concept of positional words is lots of fun when teamed with gross motor activities. During a recent exploring day, the Junior Kindergartners had an exciting time navigating an indoor obstacle course that integrated those two areas of development.
The children crawled under tables and ropes, jumped off the jumping box, walked on the smooth, straight and textured, curvy balance beams, climbed through shapes, and stepped over and crept under ropes.
2007 Northeast St. Petersburg Relay for Life Event Chair
Northeast St. Petersburg Relay for Life is proud to announce the 2007 Event Chair, Shorecrest parent Patricia Ford, the mother of a fifth grader and a sixth grader.
She made the commitment to take on a leadership role in American Cancer Society's next NE Relay for Life while she was training for the Komen Foundation's Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk that raised over $4 million in the Tampa Bay area to support breast cancer research.
"It was worth the pain" says Mrs. Ford, whose mother has been battling breast cancer. "Finding a cure for any cancer would be nice."
Mrs. Ford is looking forward to the Relay for Life that's returning to the Shorecrest campus for its second year. The 2006 event raised over $115,000, far surpassing the goal of $35,000. Thirty-five teams participated in the first-year event, and the goal for 2007 is 50 teams.
"I hope the Relay will do something for Shorecrest to bind us together even more as a community," says Mrs. Ford. "It's not just our event; we want everyone (in the northeast St. Petersburg area) to get involved."
Check upcoming issues of E-Bytes for more information about the planning meetings and how you can get involved.
Click here for more information about this Relay for Life event.