March 23 , 2007
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March 23 Friday
- French National Language Exam
March 26 Monday
- Early Childhood Parent Chat
Student Activity Center 8:10 a.m.
March 27-28 Tues-Wed
- Spanish National Language Exam
March 28 Wednesday
- Spirit Day
March 30 Friday
- First Grade Program
Janet Root Theatre 8:30 a.m. - Upper Division Barbecue and Jazz Concert
March 30-31
April 2 Monday
- Booster Club Meeting
Student Activity Center 7:00 p.m.
April 4 Wednesday
- Upper Division Tapping Assembly
Janet Root Theatre 1:30 p.m. - Honors Tapping Banquet
Orange Blossom, Downtown St. Petersburg 6:30 p.m.
April 10 Tuesday
- Lower Division Picture Lady/Gentleman Day
Classrooms 2:00 p.m.
April 11-12 Wed-Thurs
- WrAP Testing for Grades 3-4
April 12 Thursday
- Shorecrest Parent Association Meeting
Student Activity Center 8:15 a.m.
April 12-14 Thurs-Sat
- Track Districts
April 13 Friday
- Middle Division Curriculum Fair
April 16-19 Mon-Thurs
- ERB Testing for Grades 3-4
April 17-18 Tues-Wed
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April 20 Friday
- Alpha Parent Day
Student Activity Center - Duathlon and Fun Run Relay
Haskell Field 5:00 p.m.
April 20-21 Fri-Sat
- Tennis Districts
April 24-25 Tue-Wed
- Middle Division WrAP Testing for Grades 5-9
April 25-28 Wed-Sat
- Celebrate the Arts
April 25 Wednesday
- Spirit Day
April 30 Monday
- School Closed
Attention All Parents
Don't miss the Summer Reading Book Fair!
- Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17-18
- 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Student Activity Center
Get a head-start on your shopping! This is a great opportunity to purchase books for all grades on the summer reading lists.
Don't forget that for grades 5-12, the books on the summer reading list are required, and all of these books will be available at the Book Fair. For Early Childhood-grade 4, many of the books on the suggested summer reading lists will be available. There will also be a table of new books for fun summer reading for all ages as well as Spirit Wear items. This event is also a fundraiser for the library, and 20% of the total sales will be donated to the Shorecrest library.
Shorecrest Parent Association
SPA Needs You
The Shorecrest Parent Association (SPA) is looking for a few good people.
Have loads of fun and be part of an exciting group of people who give countless hours for the love of our school and children.
There are openings for the 2007-08 year. Don't worry - we have on-the-job training!
Please contact your parent association leaders for more information:
- Gayle Horden
- Shari Fuss
- Jean Johnston
- Mary-Ellen Howells
- Marcia Johnston
"The greatest good is what we do for others."
- Mother Teresa
Upcoming Games and Meets
Complete Schedules
Directions to Games
March 24 Saturday
- JV Baseball
Home vs. St. Pete Catholic (Doubleheader) 10:00
March 26 Monday
- Varsity Softball
Home vs. Academy of the Lakes 4:00 - MD Softball
at Canterbury 4:00 - Varsity Baseball
Seminole Tournament
at Seminole High School
1st game vs Bradenton Southeast 4:00
March 27 Tuesday
- Varsity Track and Field
Shorecrest Home Meet 4:00 - MD Softball
Home vs. Trinity School
CANCELLED - MD Baseball
Home vs. Canterbury 4:00 - JV Tennis
vs. Admiral Farragut at Treasure Bay 3:00 - Varsity Tennis
vs. Admiral Farragut at Treasure Bay 4:00
March 28 Wednesday
- MD Baseball
at Admiral Farragut 4:00
March 29 Thursday
- Varsity Tennis
vs. Clearwater Central Catholic at Royal Racquet Club 4:00 - Varsity Baseball
Seminole Baseball Tournament at Seminole High School 7:00
March 30 Friday
- Varsity Tennis
Home vs. Cambridge 3:30 - Varsity Softball
at Cambridge 4:00
Time's Running Out
Shorecrest Summer Programs 2007
Before you know it the school year will be over. Do you know what your child is doing this summer? We wouldn't want your child to miss out on a wonderful summer opportunity at Shorecrest, so now is the time to register for his or her favorite summer program.
There are still plenty of available programs. From sports to cooking to academic enrichment, there is definitely something for students of all ages.
The following programs are very close to maximum capacity:
- Camp Read S'more
- Goin' Buggy
- Under the Big Top
- Lost in Space
- Hawaiian Luau
- Brian Shane's Charger Basketball Camp (week of 6/18)
- iMovie Camp (week of 6/11)
Please visit us on the Shorecrest website at www.shorecrest.org for the latest updates and summer program information. If you have any further questions, contact Amber Hutton, at 727-409-1668 or summerprograms
@shorecrest.org.
We look forward to your child spending the summer with us at Shorecrest!
Costa Rica Trip Is CancelledWe are sorry to announce that the trip to Costa Rica has been cancelled. We will try to offer this same trip next year. Thanks for your interest. |
Click here to download a pdf version of the brochure and registration form.
Twelfth Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament
Friday, May 4 marks the date and Isla Del Sol is the place for this year's Alumni Association Golf and Tennis Tournament. Don't miss it! We are currently looking for sponsors with several levels to choose from. For sponsorships, registration, and complete information, click here.
This year, all golf participants are automatically entered into three hole-in-one contests, with prizes including $1,000 cash, a trip to the $1-Million Hole-in-One Contest in Las Vegas, and two new cars! For tennis we will have a pro-am format with the Shorecrest Varsity Tennis team serving as the pros again this year.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit every Shorecrest student by enhancing the programs of the school and the Alumni Association. Please consider a sponsorship for this year's tournament.
Player positions always fill quickly, so sign up today!
2007 Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination
The Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award was established by the Shorecrest Parent Association in 1984 as a commemoration of Janet Root's innumerable volunteer efforts and as a means of recognizing other outstanding Shorecrest volunteers. The award plaque hangs in the Central Administration Building. It bears Janet's name and the names of the past years' recipients.
Many wonderful people give their time, energy, and effort to Shorecrest each year. If you know of someone whose contributions have been outstanding, please nominate that person for the 2007 Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award. Without your input, a worthy volunteer might not be considered. Furthermore, names of individuals receiving nominations are kept in the Shorecrest Parent Association file since past nominations may be a factor in selecting an honoree.
The Selection Committee has adopted the following criteria for choosing the recipient:
- Length of service to the Shorecrest community
- Service in a variety of areas, i.e. Booster Club, Fine Arts, Library, Grade Level Representatives, Shorecrest Parent Association, etc.
- Positions held as a Committee Chairperson and Committees Served
All nominations must be submitted on the Award Nomination Form to be considered. Feel free to obtain volunteer details from the nominee (this does not have to be a confidential nomination). Forms are available at all SPA meetings, on E-bytes, and will be sent out in the mass mailing.
Nomination forms are due by Friday, April 20, to Mary-Ellen Howells via e-mail at mareh24@aol.com, or mail to 127 Bay Point Drive, NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33704. The 2007 Janet Root Volunteer of the Year Award winner will be announced at the Shorecrest Parent Association Spring Luncheon on May 9, 2007.
Duathlon - April 20
*** Bonus ***
Date Extended!
We have extended the date for the drawing of the six spots for the St. Anthony's Meek and Mighty Triathlon to Friday, March 30. So get your registration forms filled out and sent in. Remember: Your child will not have a chance in the drawing if you do not send in the form! Forms must be received by March 30 to be eligible for the drawing.
Remember to start practicing your biking and running. There are only four weeks until Duathlon Day. Parents, preparation is not necessary to complete this event, but instead is a time for you to spend quality outdoor fun time with your children. Your encouragement will make all the difference in the way they see themselves.
Be sure to practice good bike safety - click here for tips.
New race course distances - check them out here.
Race Preparation Tip
The weather is beautiful, and it's time to take your bikes out with your family. Remember your helmet and practice in your neighborhood. To get an idea how far you would ride in the Duathlon, go to the chart on the Duathlon website.
The Duathlon event on Friday, April 20 is a bike/run/bike for students in Early Childhood through fourth grade.
Registration forms have been mailed to all Shorecrest families. So send in your registration forms to have your children experience this great race!
Click here to go to the Shorecrest Duathlon link, where you will find the registration form, race course distances, sponsorship opportunities, and a list of our sponsors.
Big Event
The Big Event may be over, but you still have a chance to sign up for some of the best parties of the year or sign up your child to hone a sport with a professional athlete. Events include:
- Baseball Clinic
- Boat Poker Run
- Ladies Spa Night
- Football Clinic
- Charger Blvd
- Texas Hold'em - for Men & Women
Here's a link to the Big Event site.
From the Admissions Office
Videography by Sunrise Productions - Please note changes
Sunrise Productions has been producing the Shorecrest event DVDs this school year. Unfortunately not enough videos have been ordered to be able to continue this program. For the events that have already been filmed, the DVDs will remain $20 plus $3 for shipping and handling costs. Sunrise Productions will still videotape the Spring Musical "42nd Street" and Baccalaureate / Commencement. For all other events (eighth and fifth grade dramas; Kindergarten, first, and fourth grade programs; and Alpha parent day), videography will not be available through Shorecrest.
Completed Events
- Poetry in the Park (EC-grade 4)
Thurs., Oct. 19 - Fall Arts Showcase
Sat., Nov. 18 - Winter Band Concert
Tues., Dec. 5 - "Big Bad": Sixth and Seventh Grade Drama Production
Tues., Dec. 12 - Early Childhood Holiday Sing
Wed., Dec. 20 - Third Grade Program
Fri., Jan. 26 - Grandparents Day
Fri., Feb. 2 - Second Grade Program
Fri., Feb. 9
Upcoming Events
- Spring Musical, 42nd Street
Thurs.-Sat., April 26-28 - Baccalaureate / Commencement
Sun., May 20 / Sat., May 26
Updating E-mail
If you need to change your e-mail address or would like to add additional e-mail addresses, please send your e-mail addresses to the registrar at jroberge@shorecrest.org. Thanks!
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Students cleaned up the playground at Ronald McDonald House on Community Service Day. (more photos of March 9 events)
Show us what you've got - Lower Division students enjoyed many activities on Field Day, March 9. (more photos)
Middle Division
Report Cards
Student report cards for the third quarter will be sent home to Middle Division families on Monday, March 26.
Lunch Special
On Friday, March 9, our parents hosted a special lunch for the Middle Division students. It was catered by Tijuana Flats, and the burritos and quesadillas were enjoyed in a picnic-like atmosphere on Haskell Field. After an extended lunch period, students broke into grade-level groups. Some students performed their raps from music class, watched Mulan and compared that movie to their studies in history, made Latin American inspired crafts, played video games on a life-sized projection, or enjoyed touch football on the field.
Community Service Day
The Middle Division will have a special morning of service activities on Friday, April 20. The event, two days before Earth Day, will have an environmental theme for two grade levels, with the sixth grade involved in a community clean-up effort and the eighth grade following up with an ongoing environmental sea grass in-class project.
The fifth grade will be starting their animal care project that will culminate in an end of school year field trip, while the seventh grade will be engaging in campus beautification activities in and around the quad area. Su Stevens, the Shorecrest Service Learning Coordinator, has worked with local organizations to develop partnerships with groups such as Keep Pinellas Beautiful (sixth grade) and Tampa Bay Watch (eighth grade). She has worked with parent partners such as Michelle Ginocchio and with educators including Oceanography teacher Michele D'Ambrosio to develop programs that are beginning to blossom and are becoming ongoing.
Ms. D'Ambrosio and students worked at Fort DeSoto in December.
It is our shared hope that these activities will spark future service initiatives and activities among our Shorecrest Middle Division students. Indeed, this is already built into the fifth and sixth grade initiatives and is evidenced by a group of eighth grade girls (whose Gandy area afternoon project was featured in a previous E-Bytes) who are moving forward with plans to follow up on their coastal clean-up efforts.
The day will begin at 7:50 a.m. with a normal morning meeting. After the service activities on and off campus, the Middle Division will reconvene at approximately 11:45 a.m. to allow each grade level to share details of their efforts. Students will be dismissed at 12:10 p.m. on this day, although lunch service and supervision of students required to remain on campus will be provided.
Three Cheers for...
• Our Digital Film Imaging students who won the Award of Merit at the Student Surrealist Art Exhibit sponsored by the Salvador Dali Museum. The exhibit is a juried competition for Pinellas County middle and high school art students from public and private schools.
Seniors Owen L., Broghan C., and Dusty S., and junior Sean S.
The exhibit featured over 100 works produced in various media. The judging was from over 400 entries, and 12 award winners were selected. Congratulations!
• Sixth grader Courtney C., who spent her Spring Break attending the Jr. National Congressional Youth Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.
Courtney first traveled to Philadelphia to examine the events, leaders and values that led to the formation of the United States. She investigated the critical factors surrounding the Declaration of Independence and focused on the ways in which the U.S. Constitution influences life in the United States - and how we, as citizens, influence the Constitution.
In Washington, D.C., Courtney convened with her Leadership Focus Group to engage in a First Amendment simulation where she debated and negotiated with her fellow scholars. Courtney then investigated the legacy of leadership at some of Washington D.C.'s most important historical sites, including Capitol Hill, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial and the White House.
At each of these sites, Courtney learned how leaders use their voice to take a stand and make a difference. In the evening, she worked with her LFG members to create a social organization to serve as their own "voice of change" for a special topic that impacts local communities.
Courtney also traveled to Harper's Ferry, located at the junction of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. This beautiful area was the site of abolitionist John Brown's daring and ultimately unsuccessful raid on a federal armory in 1859. Courtney, along with park rangers dressed in historical garb, engaged in a variety of simulations such as making fake bullets, scrubbing laundry, participating in military drills and learning some folk dances that mimicked life in America during the years leading up to the Civil War.
• Senior Broghan C., who engaged in a signing ceremony for West Point, March 9, 2007. Friends and family gathered at his home to witness this event. Coach Phil and Sandy Hayford were present along with other Shorecrest representatives as Broghan signed the certificate of appointment with intent to play football.
West Point's head coach, Stan Brock, has thanked Coach Hayford for being instrumental in Broghan's decision to play for West Point. Congratulations, Broghan!
• The Cub Scouts who collected almost $100 for Relay for Life's Team Freedom in less than two hours by fund raising outside Gateway Publix. The scouts raised awareness of cancer and the Relay for Life event while earning their Citizen Badge.
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As the afternoon wore on, they became better speakers and started strategizing on how to better position themselves to collect more donations. They were all very polite and enthusiastic and received a lot of praise and positive feedback from the public. Great job!
Early Childhood
Parent Chat on Monday
Join Betty Gootson in the Student Activity Center at 8:10 a.m. on Monday, April 26. We will be discussing parental concerns about children's development, social issues, and any other topics people may have on their minds. Younger siblings are welcome!
What Sticks?
The newest center in the Alpha Exploratorium features several kinds of magnets.
The children are enjoying the process of discovering what can and cannot be picked up using these scientific instruments. They especially like forming chains of things that will stick together!
Budding Authors
The Junior Kindergartners' developing love of books and growing interest in reading is evident when the children embark on book-making projects. While teachers often provide story starters, it is very exciting to watch the children initiate and follow through on their own ideas.
These days, the children often spend time in the Exploratorium creating lengthy volumes on topics of their choice. They use a variety of art mediums to illustrate and either "write" their own text or dictate it to a teacher. Maybe one day some of these children will return to Shorecrest as visiting authors!
Developing Healthy Eating Habits
Parents often lament about their children's poor eating habits. During snack time the children are encouraged to try new foods and thereby expand their diets. While including an element of choice sometimes will spur them on to try something different, having them participate in their food preparation is an even better way to get them to eat. Even simple things work, like letting them roll turkey and/or cheese into their own tortillas!
Lower Division
Writing is Fun!
Third graders have been busy learning about different literary devices to help make their creative writing and poetry come alive. They are studying similes, metaphors, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, and hyperbole.
Using a multimedia program called MediaBlender, children work with partners to illustrate a different device each week. Once pages for each device are complete, they will use a storyboard to organize their pages, learn how to create buttons to link them all into one presentation, and add sounds. Look in future editions of E-Bytes for links to their final presentations.
Above are samples of their wonderful poetry using onomatopoeia, words that describe the sounds objects, people, and animals make.
Field Day
On Friday, March 9, the Lower Division students participated in their annual field day. The students showed their team spirit by dressing in their team's color and enjoyed the beautiful day while playing various water and relay games.
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The Upper Division student volunteers served as team leaders and event coordinators. The day culminated with a student favorite, the teachers competing on the obstacle course! Fun was had by all!
Locks of Love
The Lower Division celebrates Brittney R.'s cutting her hair for Locks of Love!
Kindergarten Journals
Three kindergartners paid a surprise visit to Mrs. Jennings' office to share their most recent journal entries.
Senna, Sophie, and McKenna had all written about what they would like to be someday. It looks like we have two potential teachers and a TV broadcaster!
Junior Kindergarten Chat
It was great to have an opportunity to chat with many of our JK families about our kindergarten program. I look forward to staying in close touch. Diana Craig, Director of Admission, is also delighted to give anyone a tour who may be interested.
Art Beat
Gorilla Theatre Young Dramatist's Project Winners
Petar Y.'s play There It Is, the Sea was chosen as one of eight winners of the Young Playwright's Festival at the Actors' Theatre of Santa Cruz. It will be performed as a staged reading with professional actors and a director in Santa Cruz, California on April 27 and 28. Congratulations to Petar. Petar will not be able to attend (it's the same dates as 42nd Street) but will receive a DVD of the performance.
In addition, Petar and Gabriel N.'s plays (There It Is, the Sea and Strand in the Closet) were both chosen to be produced at the Gorilla Theatre. Petar and Gabriel both will receive $250 royalty and a membership to the Dramatists Guild, as well as the thrill of seeing
their play produced on the Gorilla stage.
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Gabe N. and Petar Y. |
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In addition to our two winners, Gabe N. and Petar Y., two of the Honorable Mention plays are also by Shorecrest students, Alex N. and Jonathan V.
Some responses to last week's poll:
Your Spring Break - tell us about it.
California bound, hiking in the Santa Barbara mountains, visiting UCLA, getting back to our roots.
- Parent
Yah I'm doing absolutely nothin'... I'm chillaxin.
- Cool eighth grader
We're painting and re-decorating while Dad's out of town!
- Third grade mom
I am planning on lying on the couch in my pajamas and eating potato chips and ice cream wishing that I had friends to invite over.
- Anti-social teenager
Stay at home, do a math competition, clean, and reorganize. It's going to be REALLY fun! *sigh*
- Sarcastic person
Absolutely nothing!
- Fifth grader
I'm going to the barn.
- Horse lover
Skiing on mountains.
- Dumb blonde
Went to this totally awesome hangout... and I played the piano.
We're going to Ginnie Springs. In an RV.
I am going on a cruise to Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Oman. In Egypt we are going to Valley of the Kings and the Great Pyramids.
- Sixth grader
My spring break has gone just as I've planned so far, driving home from school.
- Wicked awesome dude who is cool
I'm going on a cruise... how about you?
I am going to volunteer at homeless shelters.
It is going to be a movie week!
- Movie lover
My family went to Deer Valley, Utah to snow ski for spring break. I met some new friends who also go to Shorecrest, and are in the sixth grade. We went tubing and skiing together.
We also found out we live only a couple of blocks away from each other.
- Fifth grader
Recovering - yeah, that was pretty much it.
- Eighth grader who is a big fan of baseball
I went swimming.
- Girl
We went to a spring training game in Lakeland, watched the Detroit Tigers play the NY Mets. Nice stadium, great weather, good chow. Unfortunately the Mets lost.
- Teacher
Saw the movie 300. Great and weird.
- Seventh
I went skiing in Park City and had a horse show. I placed 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 6th in various baby green classes (I was showing a baby horse).
- Horse lover!
I went to Colorado and went snowboarding in Beaver Creek. I also caught a bull shark, and it was really fun.
- Girl
Disney!
- In third
It was totally radical!
You will never know.
- Student
It was pretty good. I didn't go anywhere, though. I just stayed home and hung out with my friends. - Seventh
Shorecrest Business Partners
Modern Business Associates, Inc (MBA) is a Tampa Bay based Human Resource Outsourcer (HRO) that specializes in tailoring a variety of Human Resource services for business owners and operators.
With MBA, answers to your benefits, insurance, personnel, financial planning, compliance and regulatory questions are just one phone call away. MBA is proud to be a Shorecrest Business Partner and participate in supporting Shorecrest's excellence in education. www.mbahro.comMBA Corporate Office Please contact Mark Lettelleir, Ph: 888.622.6460 |
Alucon Shutter, Inc.
3634 Central Ave. 727-323-8185 We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Shorecrest community and applaud your efforts in fostering the development and well-being of our children. We Roll Out Safety For You!! |
Relay for Life
Relay Update
With only one week to go until the 2007 Northeast St. Petersburg Relay For Life, we just surpassed the $70,000 mark for funds raised to date. Congratulations to all the teams that have been working so diligently to raise money.
Relay Itinerary
6 p.m. |
Opening Ceremonies |
National Anthem by Third and Fourth Grade Chorus |
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Speakers |
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6:30 p.m. |
Survivor and Caregiver Laps |
Begin lining quarters along track |
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6:45 p.m. |
Survivor and Caregiver Group Photos |
Survivor Reception |
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7 p.m. |
Committee Introductions |
Star Supporter & Fundraising Club Recognition |
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7:15 p.m. |
Team Stretch and Team Lap |
7:15-7:45 p.m. |
Band Jam |
7:45-8 p.m. |
Brazilian Drums |
8 p.m. |
Zumba |
8:30 p.m. |
Hula Hoop Contest |
8:45 p.m. |
Candle Lighting Song, Middle Division Chorus |
9 p.m. |
Luminaria Ceremony |
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9:30-10 p.m. |
Band Jam |
10 p.m. |
Scavenger Hunt |
11 p.m. |
Oreo Stacking Contest |
Midnight |
Trivial Pursuit |
1 a.m. |
Movies and Popcorn |
2 a.m. |
Board Games |
3 a.m. |
Bingo |
4 a.m. |
Jump Rope Lap |
5 a.m. |
Pilates |
6 a.m. |
PJ Fashion Show |
7 a.m. |
Aerobics with Teresa Jones |
8 a.m. |
Jr.K Lap |
9 a.m. |
Caregiver Lap with Survivors |
9:15 a.m. |
Volunteer Appreciation Lap |
9:30 a.m. |
Team Captain Thank You and Final Team Laps |
10:00 a.m. |
Closing Ceremonies |
Relay Teams and Booth Activities
Team Name |
On-Site Fundraisers |
Ninth Graders |
Snack food/drinks |
Austin's Mitzvah |
Jewelry, hot chocolate, chocolate chip cookies |
Birthday Party |
Cupcakes and balloons |
Boardwalk |
Chick-fil-A breakfast, Glow-in-the-dark items |
Boys Are Back in Town |
Vault drinks, blended coffee drinks, celebrity sports figures |
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Charger Admin. and Friends |
Blackjack Table |
Cool Cats |
Dippin'dots, Karaoke, Raffle |
Crafters for a Cure |
Books, DVDs, videos, crafts |
Crazy Eights |
Snow Cones |
Gone Fishin' |
Painted Chairs, Light-up Yo-Yo's |
Green Eyes |
Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Gift Baskets, Baked Goods |
The Hobo Brothers |
Chili with rice or chips |
Interact, Canterbury |
Canterbury Knight Club |
Key Club |
Carnival Games, Carnival Food |
KFC-Kids Fighting Cancer |
Raffles for iPod, Dooney and Bourke handbag, hockey stick |
Oompa Loompas |
Wonka bars, glow bracelets and necklaces, water |
REACH |
Guess how many, bounce house, Relay mugs/cups |
Romani Hotties |
Greek salads |
Runner Girls |
Grilled food, kids Relays, Raffles for Hotel Stay, Gym Membership |
The Sophomores |
Dunk tank |
Survivors and Friends |
Jewelry, Tacos in a Bag, Margaret Ann's Cookies, FrouFrou Flip Flops |
Team Cello |
Silent Auction for professional family photo shoot, GameOn party, Gold's Gym membership, Dr. William Adams' services, facial therapy, One Lucky Dog gift basket, Devil Rays/Yankees tickets and a Subway party, J-Con gift basket, signed Bucs memorabilia, Vein Center gift certificate |
Team Freedom |
Massages |
Them Awesome Sixth Graders |
Inflatable Obstacle Course, Light-up Eyeglasses, etc. |
Trinity Lutheran Church |
Hot breakfast foods |
Windy City Treats |
Pizza, Hot Dogs, Spin Art, Table Football |
If you have any questions or need any other information or materials, please contact Mrs. Stevens at sstevens@shorecrest.org or stop by the Middle Division office anytime. For more information about the event - to form a team, join a team or donate to a team - click here.
Final Team Meeting in the Student Activity Center:
- Tues., Mar. 27 at 7:30 a.m.
Athletic News
Complete Athletic Schedules
Upcoming Games and Meets
Booster Club FactoidDid you know that Booster Club dues and proceeds paid for fitness equipment? |
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Charger Senior Chosen To Play in Soccer Challenge
Taylor T. participated in the 14th Annual Senior Soccer Challenge. Pinellas boys and girls all-stars competed against participants from Hillsborough County. The game took place March 9 at Countryside High School. The Pinellas girls won for the fourth year in a row by a score of 4-0. Taylor had many friends and fans come to watch the game. It was a great way to end the season. Congratulations to Taylor for representing Shorecrest so well in this prestigious game!
Taylor (center) and friends
Soccer All County Teams Announced
Taylor T. was named to the Pinellas All County second team. Kelli A., Chelsea R. and Kim N. also received Honorable Mention recognition for the Girls All County team. Philip V. and Stephen S. each received Boys All County Honorable Mention too! We are so proud of our soccer teams this year and all their accomplishments.
Varsity Tennis
The Girls and Boys Tennis teams competed against Canterbury on Friday, March 9. The girls team won 5-2 and the boys team lost 3-4. Morgan B., Jillian G., Stephanie W., Danielle D., Matt K., Andrew R., and Tommy M. all won their matches.
Photo courtesy of Sun Haven Photography
On Tuesday, March 20, the Chargers hosted Keswick Christian at the Racquet Club. The boys team won 7-0. Matt S., Drew S., Matt K., Andrew R., Frank R., Zach H., and Tommy M. were all victorious. The girls team also won. Danielle D., Stephanie W., Jillian G., Bronwyn G., and Kathryn K. all won their matches. This was Kathryn K.'s first Varsity match. She and Bronwyn G. played doubles and won 8-2. Our Boys Varsity Tennis team's record is now 5-3, and our Girls Varsity Tennis team's record is 7-1!
The Chargers hosted Admiral Farragut on Wednesday, March 21 and both teams won 6-1. Matt S., Drew S., Matt K., Frank R., Mark N., Zach H., Tom M., Lauren F., Danielle D., Jillian G., Stephanie W., and Bronwyn G. all won their matches. Way to go, Chargers!
JV Tennis
On Thursday, March 8, the JV Tennis team once again met Berkeley Prep. The girls team defeated Berkeley for the second time this season, with a score of 5-2. Impressive play was displayed by all the girls, and Kathryn K. and Caitlin S. had close hard fought matches. The boys lost a heartbreaker. Austin F. played a solid #2 and won his match 9-7, and Jacob W. playing in the #5 spot won 8-1. Nick L. (8-3) and Bak M. (8-4) both won their singles matches. Brendan E. and Henrik B. played a great doubles match, winning 8-3. The most exciting match of the day was Thomas K. and Austin F.'s doubles match, which came down to a tie-breaker, where they lost 7-9.
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On Friday, March 9, the boys tennis team bounced right back to their winning ways defeating Canterbury 7-0 and the girls team won their matches 6-1.
The boys and girls picked up where they left off before Spring Break, both defeating Admiral Farragut 7-0 on Wednesday, March 21. Excellent play was displayed by Thomas K., Brendan E., Henrik B., Jacob W., Bak M., Austin F. and Nick L. The boys are now 6-2 for the year. The girls team can't be stopped. Kathryn K., Sidney H., Madi K., Sydney K., Sami B., Caitlin S., Kathryn K., Hannah S., and Kayla K. all played great on Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Racquet Club. The ladies team is now 8-0. Go, Charger Tennis!
Varsity Track
On Saturday, March 10, the Chargers traveled to Northside for a meet during spring break. Individual results were:
- Girls Pole Vault - Casey E. - 1st place
- Girls Pole Vault - Sandy L. - 3rd place
- Girls Pole Vault - Carley S. - 6th place
- Girls 400M - Samantha S. - 1st place
- Girls 100M - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls 100M - Jasmine C. - 4th place
- Girls 100M - Taylor T. - 6th place
- Girls 800M - Pavandeep B. - 1st place
- Girls 400M Relay - 1st place
- Girls 3200M Relay - 1st place
- Girls 1600M Relay - 1st place
- Girls Mile - Sarah E. - 1st place
- Girls Mile - Lindsey E. - 2nd place
- Girls 2 Mile - Sarah E. - 1st place
- Girls 2 Mile - Lindsey E. - 2nd place
- Girls Discus - Sarah M. - 7th place
- Girls Shot Put - Kelli A. - 6th place
- Boys 400M - Ian B. - 2nd place
- Boys 100M - Ian B. - 2nd place
- Boys 100M Hurdles - Ryan D. - 2nd place
- Boys Pole Vault - Wyatt K. - 4th place
- Boys 2 Mile - Stephen S. - 3rd place
- Boys 1 Mile - Wyatt K. - 7th place
- Boys 400M Relay - 3rd place
- Boys Pole Vault - Nick S. - 5th place
- Boys 200M - Mike M. - 8th place
- Boys 200M - Philip T. - 10th place
On Tuesday, March 20, the Chargers traveled to Northside Christian to compete in the Mustang Invitational. The Boys team finished in 4th place and the girls team finished third. The following are individual winners:
- Boys Triple Jump - Sheridan W. - 1st place
- Girls Long Jump - Pavandeep B. - 1st place
- Girls 100M - Jenn Ca. - 1st place
- Girls 400M Relay - Jasmine C., Jenn C., Taylor T., Casey Eva. - 1st place
- Girls 800M - Pavandeep B. - 1st place
- Girls 200M - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls 3200M - Sarah E. - 1st place
- Girls 1600M Relay - Pavandeep B., Samantha S., Taylor T., Carley S. - 1st place
- Girls 3200M Relay - Sarah E., Lindsey E., Pavandeep B., Samantha S. - 1st place
JV Track
The JV Track competed in their last meet on Tuesday, March 13, at Keswick Christian over spring break.
Some outstanding performances were:
- Girls Hurdles - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls 100M - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls 200M - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls Long Jump - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Girls 100M Hurdles - Jenn C. - 1st place
- Boys High Jump - Gerrett R.
- Boys High Jump - Shawn S.
- Boys Sprint Medley Relay - 4th place
- Boys 100M Hurdles - Jules J. - 6th place
Varsity Softball
The Chargers hosted Indian Rocks Christian on Thursday, March 8, and lost 5-2. The game was tied 2-2 through the 5th inning and the Chargers out hit the Eagles most of the game.
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On Wednesday, March 21, the Chargers played Tampa Catholic in Tampa and lost 10-6. Crishana W. had a double and four RBI's, while Nicole P. added a triple to the offense. Sara W. scored twice for the team, and Serena H. made some outstanding plays at second base.
Middle Division Softball
On Thursday, March 8, the Chargers traveled to Indian Rocks Christian and lost. The team had some great hits and ran the bases like pros. Coach Fitch commented, "I see a lot of improvement, and we are looking forward to the second half of the season."
The Chargers hosted Admiral Farragut on Wednesday, March 21, and lost 21-19. Sidney W. pitched the whole game and fought all the way to the end. Lainey M. caught a great game behind the plate. Even after an injury, Lainey stayed in the game to help the team. The Chargers hit well and the base running was excellent. Jena V. and Miranda M. had outstanding hits for the Chargers. Overall, the team played great and the coaches were very proud of them.
Varsity Baseball
The Varsity Baseball team took a Spring Break trip out of town to play Newberry on Friday night, March 9. The Chargers had an easy time of it winning 11-0. The Chargers dominated offensively with 13 hits, and the pitching was excellent holding Newberry to a two hitter. Jeff R. was the winning pitcher for the Chargers. Clay B. led the hitting with two doubles, three runs scored, and three RBI's. Other players contributing to the offense were Chris K., Jeff R., Jason K., Dan M., and Daniel W.
On Saturday, March 10, the Chargers played Ft. White on the second day of their Spring trip. The Chargers again had no trouble winning 11-0. Dan M. pitched another good game allowing only three hits, striking out four and did not walk a batter. He raised his pitching record to 4 wins and 0 losses. Leading hitters for the Chargers were Robby T., Ben S., and Michael B. who hit doubles. Dan W., Clay B., Jeff R., Chris K., and Marc B. all had singles for the Chargers.
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The Chargers traveled to Lakeland Christian on Thursday, March 15. Shorecrest won the game 7-6. Robby T. worked the 1st six innings, striking out seven and did not walk a batter to pick up the win. Dan M. pitched in the 7th inning and retired one hitter and Jeff R. struck out the final two hitters to get the save. Ben S. led the hitting with a triple and a single. Dan M., Robby T., and Hashim L. all singled for the Chargers.
On Saturday, March 17, the Chargers hosted St. Pete Catholic and won 7-2. Jeff R. pitched a complete game for his 5th win of the season with 0 losses. He did not allow an earned run, gave up five hits while striking out eight. Leading hitters were Jeff R. with two singles, a double, two RBI's, and two runs scored. Hashim L. got a single, a double and 2 RBI's. Clay B. hit a single, had a sacrifice fly, and had two RBI's. Robby T. and Dan W. each scored a run, and Dan M. had an RBI.
The Chargers hosted St. Pete Catholic again on Monday, March 19. The Chargers rallied in the bottom of the 7th inning for an exciting 6-5 win. Robby T. picked up his 3rd win of the year in relief of Dan M. Clay B. led the hitting attack with two singles, a double, and a run scored. Hashim L. had two hits, Dan M. had a triple, and Jeff Re., Ben S. and Dan W. all had singles for the Chargers.
The Chargers traveled to Admiral Farragut on Wednesday, March 21, and won 12-1. The Chargers scored five runs in the top of the 1st inning and never looked back. Robby T. pitched the first three innings to get the win with three hits, only one walk, and seven strike outs. Chris K. pitched the final two innings and struck out all six hitters that he faced. Leading hitters for the Chargers were Robby T., Hashim L., Clay B., Daniel W., Jeff R., and Kyle W. The Charger's next game is at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, in the Seminole Georgiadis Holiday Tournament.
JV Baseball
The JV Baseball team played Northside Christian on Saturday, March 17, and lost 2-0. Jason K., Kevin K., and Brian K. all pitched well for the Chargers. Unfortunately, the Chargers offense was lacking and they were held scoreless.
Middle Division Baseball
The Chargers faced Academy Prep on Friday, March 9, at home and won 30-2. Leading hitters for the Chargers were Joey S., John S., Marc S., Tyler S., and Miles B.
On Wednesday, March 21, the Chargers hosted Admiral Farragut and won 10-1. John S. pitched a one hitter and picked up the win. Will S. and John S. scored three times. Juan Carlos D. and Joey S. contributed with a couple of hits.
Spring Sports Pictures
Spring Sports pictures will be taken on the following dates:
- Middle Division Softball - Tuesday, March 27 at 3:00 (Softball field)
- Varsity Tennis - Monday, April 2 at 3:00 (Racquet Club)
- Varsity Softball - Tuesday, April 3 at 3:15 (Softball field)
Northeast Photography
Order your athletic team and individual pictures from Northeast Photography.
Go to: Collages.net
- Username for all Baseball teams: baseball07
- Username for all Softball teams: softball07
- Username for all Tennis teams: tennis07
- Username for all Track teams: track07
- Password for all sports: 7348
Sun Haven Photography
Order your athletic candid photos from Sun Haven Photography and type in Shorecrest for Event Name.
Videos of Athletic Events
Every Boys Varsity Football game is available, each with highlights included. The 2006 Season's Highlights is now available for pre-order.
The following teams have videos available: Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer, and Boys Varsity Baseball
Video productions are available by ordering directly from www.Stefio.TV or by calling 528-3180.
Request for Athletic Photos
Just a reminder that E-Bytes is always looking for great photos of Shorecrest students' athletic events. We prefer to receive them in digital format. Please e-mail the original, unedited file to clingman@shorecrest.org.