Oct. 5, 2007

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Anne Frank Play and Exhibit

Athletic News

Athletics: Upcoming

The Big Event

Box Tops 4 Education

Clinic Bytes

Early Childhood

E-Bytes Reminders

Fall Festival

Lower Division

Middle Division

Parent Announcements

Parents Page

Picture Retakes

Poll: Fall Season

Poll Results: Chef

Service Learning

Three Cheers for...

Upcoming Events

Updating E-mail Addresses

Upper Division

Volunteer Opportunities for Parents

Upcoming Events

Oct 5 Friday

• Third Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Lisa and Marc Jacobson

Oct 6 Saturday

• SAT
• Jr. K Parents Social
  hosted by Chris and Marc Fratello
• Twelfth Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Paula and Bill Van Law

Oct 7 Sunday

• Eighth Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Kathy and Joe Saunders

Oct 8 Monday

Oct 9 Tuesday

• Picture Lady and Gentleman Day
  Lower Division Classrooms 2:00 p.m.
• Seventh Grade Drama Program
  For Parents and Friends
  Janet Root Theatre 7:00 p.m.

Oct 10 Wednesday

• Big Event Kick Off Meeting
  at the home of Robin Murphy
  8:30 a.m.
• Guest Speaker Pakistan Ambassador-at-Large Jamsheed Marker
  Janet Root Theatre 10:25 a.m.
  All Parents Welcome to Attend

Oct 12 Friday

• Seventh Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Albert and Debbie Saltiel

Oct 13 Saturday

• Tenth Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Kathy and Geoffrey Boyajian
• Alpha Class Parents Social
  hosted by Bill and Corrie Stover

Oct 16 Tuesday

• Picture Retakes
• Golf Districts Begin

Oct 17 Wednesday

• PSAT in Crisp Gym
• Eighth Grade Vocal Performance for MD students (Families & Friends welcome) Janet Root Theatre 12:45 p.m.

Oct 18 Thursday

• First Quarter Ends

Oct 19 Friday

• School Closed - Professional Day

Oct 20 Saturday

• Swim Districts
• Second Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Jade and Christopher Quick, and Mark and Danae Granet

Oct 22 Monday

• Senior College Visit Day

Oct 23 Tuesday

• Volleyball District Tournament at Shorecrest
  Crisp Gym 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Oct 24 Wednesday

• "Anne Frank and Me"
  Janet Root Theatre
  1:00 p.m. for Middle Division
  7:00 p.m. St. Petersburg Community and Shorecrest Families

Oct 25 Thursday

• "Anne Frank and Me" for Upper Division
  Janet Root Theatre 9:25 a.m.
• Volleyball District Final at Shorecrest Crisp Gym 7:00

Oct 26 Friday

• Poetry in the Park
  Lower Division
• Varsity Football vs. Gateway Charter
  (Punt, Pass, and Kick)
  Haskell Field 7:30 p.m.
• Fourth Grade Parents Social
  hosted by Kalju and Johanna Nekvasil

Oct 30 Tuesday

• College Night for Juniors

Oct 31 Wednesday

• Fall Festival

Nov 1 Thursday

• "Class Acts" by Upper Division Theatre Students
  Black Box 7:00 p.m.

Nov 2 Friday

• First Trimester Ends (K-8)
• Varsity Football vs. Northside Christian
  Haskell Field 7:30 p.m.

Nov 3 Saturday

• SAT
• Grade 11 Parent Social
  hosted by David and Jane Nunnelly

Nov 5 Monday

• Booster Club Meeting
  Library 7:00 p.m.

Nov 8 Thursday

• "Ann of Green Gables" for Grades 3-6
  Janet Root Theatre 1:00 p.m.

Nov 8-10 Thurs-Sat

• State Swim Meet

Nov 9 Friday

• School Closed -
  Professional Day
• Varsity Football vs. Academy at the Lakes - Senior Night Haskell Field 7:30 p.m.

Picture Retakes

Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, October 16.  Any student (Alpha - eleventh grade) who missed having their picture taken on Picture Day should have their picture taken then. Forms are in division offices or you may access an order form online.

All orders and payment must be sent to school on Tuesday, October 16.

If you ordered individual school pictures, students should be bringing them home sometime next week. Anyone wanting pictures retaken may do so on Tueday, Oct. 16. Original pictures must be returned on Picture Retake Day in order to receive the new pictures.

Big Event Kick Off Meeting

October 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the home of Robin Murphy.

Don't miss this first meeting regarding the Big Event!

Shorecrest Off Campus Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

This year's Book Fair will be held off-campus at the Barnes & Noble across from the Tyrone Square Mall from November 9 - 18. The hours of the Book Fair will be 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Many wonderful activities have been planned for the Book Fair! On the first evening, Friday, November 9, Curious George will be visiting the store, and on Sunday, November 11, there will be a story time with some very special guest readers:

• 1:30 - Mrs. Betty Gootson
• 2:30 - Headmaster Mike Murphy
• 3:30 - Mrs. Penny Jennings

Also, if you are interested in purchasing a book for a teacher from their wish list, there will be baskets with teachers' names on them in the book store that will have the books teachers requested.

Please make sure to identify yourself as a student, parent, etc. of Shorecrest when you check out as this is the only fundraiser for the library for the year. Barnes & Noble will give a percentage of the purchases directly back to the library fund for any consumables that you buy, whether they are books, calendars, cards, chocolates, gifts, etc.

Author Amy MacDonald to Visit Shorecrest

Internationally known children's author Amy MacDonald will be visiting Shorecrest on November 12. Mrs. MacDonald will speak to students in Early Childhood through grade 4 about being an author, and will discuss her books.

Mrs. MacDonald's books include Rachel Fister's Blister as well as Little Beaver and the Echo and have been on both Parent Magazine's and the New York Times' "Best Children's Books" lists.

A form to purchase a book for Mrs. MacDonald to sign will be sent home in the October 11 mailing, as well as put in backpacks. The deadline to return this form to Mrs. Smay is Oct. 22.

Volunteers Needed for Fall Festival

Middle and Upper Division Parents -

We need your help for Fall Festival!

Our Fall Festival planning is well underway. We would love it if some of our Middle and Upper Division parents would be willing to work from 10-12:30 on October 31 to help staff games and activities.

This would allow the Lower Division parents to spend the whole festival with their children. If you are only available for part of that time, we would still love the help. Please contact Karen Quilty (727) 827-1037 if you are available. Thanks!

Spirit Wear Items - Special Orders

Two special order items from Spirit Wear that were ordered and paid for on Spirit Night have not been picked up. Unfortunately, there are no names on the order sheets to notify these individuals. If you placed a special order on Spirit Night and have not yet received it, please contact Susie Davis, Myra Wolfson or Jan Lowry.

Upcoming Games and Meets

Complete Schedules

Directions to Games

Oct 5, Friday

• Cross Country
  Disney Invitational at Wide World of Sports
  Girls JV 3:00
  Boys JV 3:40
  Girls Varsity 4:10
  Boys Varsity 4:50
• MD Volleyball (A)
  at St. Pete Christian 4:00
• Varsity Football
  at Indian Rocks Christian 7:30

Oct. 6, Saturday

• Swim and Dive
  Varsity FPSA Meet in Orlando
  Prelims 8:30
  Finals 6 p.m.
  Boys Diving 10:30
  Girls Diving 2:30
• MD Swim and Dive
  Meet at Tampa Prep 10:00 a.m.

Oct 8, Monday

• MD Volleyball (A)
  at Keswick Christian 4:00
• JV Volleyball
  at Keswick Christian 5:00
• Varsity Volleyball
  at Keswick Christian 6:00

Oct 9, Tuesday

• Varsity Golf
  Bay Conference Tournament at Feather Sound 1:00 (Shotgun)
• MD Volleyball (B)
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 4:00
• JV Volleyball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 5:00
• Varsity Volleyball
  Home vs. St. Stephen's 6:15

Oct 10, Wednesday

• MD Golf
  Final Match at Twin Brooks 4:30

Oct 11, Thursday

• JV Volleyball
  at St. Pete Catholic 5:00
• MD Football
  Home vs. Northside Christian 6:00
• Varsity Volleyball
  at St. Pete Catholic 6:30

Oct 12, Friday

• MD Volleyball (A)
  Home vs. Sarasota Christian 4:00
• Swim and Dive
  Bay Conference Meet
  Home 5:00
• JV Volleyball
  Keswick JV Tournament 6:00 and 8:00
• Varsity Football
  at Lakeland Christian 7:30

Oct 12-13

• JV Volleyball
  at Keswick JV Tournament TBA

Oct 13, Saturday

• Cross Country
  Bradenton Runners Club at GT Bray Complex
  Varsity Girls 8:00
  Varsity Boys 8:50
  JV 9:15
• JV Cross Country
  Invitational at GT Bray
  JV Open – 9:10

Oct 13-14

• Varsity Sailing
  2007 District Championship for New Schools/Great Oaks Qualifier (420)
  USF Saint Petersburg

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Lower Division

Literature Circle Blog

Have you read a good book lately? Students in Mr. Lee's fourth grade class have, and they want you to know about them. Mr. Lee's students read for pleasure at home; and when they finish a book, they write a critique or summary of what they read.

Then they post their work on a Literature Circle Blog. After they've posted, they can respond to other students' blog entries. Often Mr. Lee's students listen to the advice of their classmates when they choose the next book they will read. Mr. Lee's students invite you to visit their blogs (one | two | three) to learn more about their latest literary adventures!

Charger Radio

Today is the official launching of our podcast network, Charger Radio. Podcasts are audio files that are published on the web. You can think of it as our own radio show! And what makes the podcasts on Charger Radio special is that they are produced by teachers and students in the Lower Division.

Podcasts can be about anything - weekly classroom news, book reviews, interviews, poetry readings, virtual field trips - just to name a few ideas. Creating them has many educational benefits. During pre-production, students practice organizing their ideas and write scripts. During production, they develop public speaking skills as they make unique connections with the content they are studying. They also work hands-on with the latest technology to create a product to share with a potentially world-wide audience!

You can listen to our podcasts on the web, download them to your computer and even listen to them on your MP3 player. You can visit our website or, for the tech savvy listener, subscribe to the radio show and be notified when new episodes are posted. Tune in to the latest episode.

First Steps Towards a New Goal

There is a Chinese proverb that says: Every journey begins with one step. Fourth graders recently took their first steps toward a new goal for the year. After careful consideration and discussion, each student shared a goal to work towards - including everything from improving eye contact and reading "every book I can" to eating more meat.

To solidify this first step, they painted their feet and put their footprints on mats. The first step is always the hardest, but now that's done! All that's left is continuing to grow in these new areas.

Chess Club

Shorecrest's Chess Club has always had a presence at the monthly Saturday competitions organized by the St. Petersburg Chess Club. Most likely this year will be no different as our clubs are off to a great beginning.

Second grade teacher Karl Tremmel offers two days of chess instruction for first and second grade students. Karl states, "This is a skill that will be in students' lives forever and will help them in all their academic pursuits." The third and fourth grade group just got started.

Coach Andrew Scherman, who has worked with Shorecrest students for several years, is unable to coach this year, but we are pleased to welcome Mr. Craig Van Tilbury. Mr. Van Tilbury, who is an Olympic gold medalist with two international titles, has worked with Mr. Scherman at Shorecrest for over a year. He reports, "We're looking forward to another record-breaking year with the always enthusiastic students of your wonderful school."

Conference Day

Thank you to all our parents for participating in Conference Day. The communication that takes place is invaluable.

Reminder

Please join us for the Third Grade Social at Lisa and Marc Jacobson's home on October 5. We hope to see you there!

Early Childhood

Buddy Reading

Mrs. Samuel's Alpha class and Mr. Lee's fourth grade class are building community by reading together at least once a month. The first time they met, Mr. Lee's class read transportation books one-on-one to the Alpha children.

The excitement in the room was electrifying. Each Alpha child listened to at least three different stories and conversed eagerly with their fourth grade friends. They are looking forward to their next get-together!

All About Colors

Does mixing red and yellow always make orange? What about yellow and blue, do they always make green?

The children in Alpha and Junior Kindergarten love to experiment with colors and do so in many different media. By mixing colors with finger paint, tempera paint, water, and play dough, they are discovering that the answer is yes!

How Do You Make Raisins?

Mrs. Jotch's class recently discovered that you don't have to go to the store for raisins; you can make them!

The children washed green and red grapes, put them into a dehydrator, and then patiently waited 36 hours for them to be ready. Everyone declared them to be the most delicious raisins ever!

Shorecrest Rappers

Everyone knows the song, The Wheels on the Bus, but Ms. Uebel's class learned a new version of the song.

They think that the rap version is even more fun to sing than the original way!

EC has the Charger Spirit!

Two Spirit Days last week gave the Early Childhood children a chance to show their school spirit in a big way!

They had a great time at the all-school pep rally and many of the children and their families turned out later for the Homecoming football game.

Parents Social

We're looking forward to the JK Parent Social Saturday night at the home of Christine and Marc Fratello. Join us!

Middle Division

Lunch Meetings for New Students

This coming week, the Middle Division Administration is inviting students new to Shorecrest to a special pizza lunch. New students in each grade will have their own special lunch with an opportunity to reflect on their first few weeks at Shorecrest with Mrs. Lippincott, Mr. Davis, and Dr. Schoolman.

Pizza lunch dates:

• Fifth grade - Oct. 8
• Sixth grade - Oct. 9
• Seventh grade - Oct. 10
• Eighth grade - Oct. 11

This event is for students only (sorry, parents!), and these students will not need to bring their lunch on their scheduled pizza lunch day. We are proud of our newest arrivals, and we are glad that they have chosen to join us here at Shorecrest!

Seventh Graders Take The Stage

Drama students in seventh grade have been working with Ms. Nelson on skits and sketches that they themselves have written. On Tuesday, October 9, these pieces will be performed by members of the seventh grade at 7:00 p.m. in the Janet Root Theatre. There will be a 12:50 p.m. show for all Middle Division students on the same day.

All seventh grade students are involved in the production, be they in the cast, the stage crew, working the lights or sound, or in another important role. We hope they break a leg, and we are sure that they have created some fun and lively scenes. All are invited!

The Wheels Keep On Turning

While the Middle Division has shifted to trimesters, our four wheel teachers operate on a quarterly rotation and will be concluding their work with their current grade groups on Thursday, October 18. Students will begin their new wheel rotations on Monday, October 22.

The four wheel classes are: Art, Music, Public Speaking/Drama, and Computers/Technology. Grades and comments for these classes will be sent with the Trimester One report cards. (Trimester One ends on Friday, November 2).

Recycle Those Costumes

The Middle Division Service Club is running a Halloween costume recycling drive. It will benefit Bay Area children through the YWCA of Tampa Bay. Please drop off any gently used or like new costumes and dress-up items for children of all ages.

Items can be dropped off in any division office. The service club will collect, sort, and transport the costumes to the children of the YWCA Family Village to help them have some Halloween fun.

Shorecrest Theatre

in Partnership with the Florida Holocaust Museum

presents

Anne Frank & Me

A play for multigenerational audiences

written by
Cherie Bennett with Jeff Gottesfeld

October 24 - 7:00 p.m.

Janet Root Theatre

Tickets are on sale at the Florida Holocaust Museum or at our theatre box office on the evening of the performance. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, and free for students and faculty. View PDF flyer.

Upper Division

Weekend Library Research Sessions

On October 6 and 7, Mr. Heller will hold weekend research sessions for Ancient History Day projects between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at two locations of the St. Petersburg Public Library:

• Saturday, Oct. 6
  West St. Petersburg Community Library
  6700 Eighth Avenue North
• Sunday, Oct. 7
  Main Library
  3745 Ninth Avenue North

Bring your library card or, parents, get one for your child beforehand or on the day of the session.

2007 Homecoming Week

Bulldoze the Bulldogs

Tuesday "Farm Animal Day"

Individual Winners

• Stephanie "Mooing" G. Sophomores (2 pts.)
• Rachel "The Donkey" S. Seniors (2 pts.)
• Jeff "The Chicken" R. Seniors (2 pts.)
• Max "The Other Chicken" M. Sophomores (2 pts.)

Group Winner

• "The Four Ponies" Sophomores (2 pts.)

Wednesday "Retro/Decade Day"

Individual Winners:

• "Soul Train" Crishana W. Seniors (2 pts.)
• "Roman Warrior" Stephanie G. Sophomores (2 pts.)

More Homecoming pictures

• Frank "Slash" R. Sophomores (2 pts.)
• "The Pilgrim" Charles C. Juniors (2 pts.)

Group Winner

• "The Senior Spartans" Seniors (2 pts.)

Banners

• First Place Sophomores (7 pts.)
• Second Place Seniors (5 pts.)
• Third Place Freshmen (3 pts.)
• Fourth Place Juniors (1 pt.)

Thursday "Class Color Day"

Individual Winners

• Shelaan H. Seniors (2 pts.)
• Lauren S. Seniors (2 pts.)
• Anthony H. Seniors (2 pts.)
• Christian D. Sophomores (2 pts.)

Crab Soccer

• First Place Juniors (4 pts.)
• Second Place Seniors (3 pts.)
• Third Place Sophomores (2 pts.)
• Fourth Place Freshmen (1 pt.)

Powder Puff Games

• First Place Seniors (7 pts.)
• Second Place Freshmen (5 pts.)
• Runners-Up Juniors (1 pt.) and Sophomores (1 pt.)

Powder Puff Fan Support

• First Game Freshmen (2 pts.); Sophomores (1 pt.)
• Second Game Seniors (2 pts.); Juniors (1 pt.)

Powder Puff Cheerleading

• First Place Juniors (7 pts.)
• Second Place Seniors (5 pts.)
• Third Place Sophomores (3 pts.)
• Fourth Place Freshmen (1 pt.)

Hockey Games

• First Place Seniors (7 pts.)
• Second Place Juniors (5 pts.)
• Runners-Up Sophomores (1 pt.) and Freshmen (1 pt.)

Volleyball Games

• First Place Sophomores (7 pts.)
• Second Place Seniors (5 pts.)
• Runners-Up Juniors (1 pt.) and Freshmen (1 pt.)

Volleyball Games Fan Support

• First Game Freshmen (2 pts.); Sophomores (1 pt.)
• Second Game Seniors (2 pts.); Juniors (1 pt.)

Overall Results

• First Place:
  Seniors 50 pts.
• Second Place:
  Sophomores 35 pts.
• Third Place:
  Juniors 23 pts.
• Fourth Place:
  Freshmen 16 pts.

Class Sponsors

• Senior Class: Mr. Richard Beaton
• Junior Class: Mr. Ron Heller and Mr. Chris Powers
• Sophomore Class: Mr. Erich Schneider
• Freshman Class: Mrs. Lisa Peck

2007 Homecoming Queen Court

• Kim N.
• Lauren S.
• Rachel W.
• Rachel W.
• Homecoming Queen: Sandy L.

2007 Mr. Spirit Court

• Zach H.
• Chris K.
• Jay R.
• Rob T.
• Mr. Spirit: Blake F.

2007 Homecoming Dance

The Upper Division student body celebrated the culmination of Homecoming Week and the Chargers' win over the Mount Dora Bulldogs with a dance at the Saint Petersburg Country Club, on Saturday evening, September 29.

The beautifully decorated venue, the music, and delicious dessert bar made for a memorable evening for the more than 270 who attended. The number of students attending the dance was the highest in the history of any Shorecrest Homecoming!

A special thank you to the Upper Division Student Council and its sponsor, Dean Sessions, for organizing such a fun Homecoming Week, a great dance, and all the arrangements needed for a safe and fair Homecoming Week.

Don't Smoke

Students in Psychology classes received training in preparation for giving presentations to area fourth grade classes about the dangers of smoking. They will discuss why they choose not to smoke and analyze the deceptions in tobacco ads.

Most graphic of all will be the display of smoking-blackened pig lungs, which students will inflate with bellows. This is not for the squeamish, which is the idea.

Shorecrest Parent Association

SPA, the Shorecrest Parent Association, held an open meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Student Activity Center.

Responses to last week's poll:
You're the guest chef on a famous cooking show. What will you make?

Athletic News

Upcoming Games and Meets

Varsity Golf

The Varsity Golf team competed at Feather Sound on Tuesday, Oct. 2, against Admiral Farragut and Canterbury. The teams could only complete six holes because of the weather, but the match was considered a win for the Chargers! Shorecrest had 118, Admiral Farragut posted a score of 130, and Canterbury was third with 151.

Individual scores were:

• Nick Q. - 27
• Matt R. - 28
• Charlie D. - 30
• Skip P. - 33

The Chargers will be hosting the Bay Conference Tournament at Feather Sound on Tuesday, Oct. 9, with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Good luck, Chargers!

Middle Division Golf

The Middle Division Golf team won their final match of the season at Twin Brooks on Wednesday Oct. 3. The entire team shot in the 30's, earning their fourth win out of the five tournaments this season.

Contributing scores were posted by Anthony Q. 32, Marc S. 33, and Patrick A. 35. The team scores from this tournament were as follows: Shorecrest 100, Thurgood Marshall 106, LCC 116, and Academy Prep 146. The final tournament will be an individual stroke-play event and will be held next Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Twin Brooks at 4:30.

Coach Every couldn't be more proud of the team this year. Each golfer demonstrated class, respect, integrity, and golfing skill while representing Shorecrest proudly.

Varsity Volleyball

The Chargers Varsity Volleyball team lost to Northside Christian Monday night, Oct. 1, by the scores of 21-25, 14-25, 14-25. Taylor B. recorded 3 kills and 2 blocks on the match, while Sam L. had a good defensive game, recording 4 digs.

The Chargers lost a tough match to CCC Tuesday night, Oct. 2, by the scores of 21-25, 23-25, 16-25. The team had an aggressive serving match, recording 14 total aces. Rachel S. and Ali F. each had five, Erica S. added two, and Kim N. and Brooke O. each had one.

JV Volleyball

On Monday, Oct. 1, the JV Volleyball team lost their match against Northside Christian School 11-25, 26-24, 12-15. The girls worked well together. Several of the girls, Madi K., Stephanie V., Nicole P., Tanja G., Kelsey C. and Sidney H., combined for 13 aces throughout the match.

The girls also played Clearwater Central Catholic on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Although they fought hard, they lost the match with the scores of 23-25, 25-20 and 7-15. The match consisted of several long, exciting rallies. Chantal J., Sidney H., Kelsey C. and Carola R. had ten digs during the match. Next week the Chargers will face Keswick on Monday and St. Stephens at home on Tuesday.

Middle Division Volleyball A Team

Last Friday, Sept. 28, the Middle Division Volleyball team traveled to Keswick to compete in their annual middle school volleyball tournament, and the ladies ended the night with two victories and one defeat. The ladies opened play against Keswick, winning in two by the score of 25-11 in both games. Bradenton Christian was their second opponent at 5 p.m. The Chargers won the first game 26-24, but dropped the second and third by the scores of 10-25 and 9-15.

They ended play on Friday with a victory over Bayshore Christian 25-22 and 23-25. The ladies were down 1-8 in the third game and turned it around and went on to win 16-14.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Chargers faced a tough Guardian Angel team, but went down playing their best, losing 15-25 in both games. On Saturday afternoon, the ladies played Indian Rocks Christian for the fifth and sixth spot. The ladies went down in two close games 22-25 and 23-25. The ladies ended in sixth place and showed much improvement over the season's earlier tournament. Well done, Chargers!

On Monday, Oct. 1, the team traveled to Northside Christian to face the Mustangs. After watching the thrilling victory by the B Team, the ladies went on to defeat the Mustangs in two, 25-8 and 25-23.

The Chargers hosted Wellington School's Middle Division team on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The ladies lost the first game 24-26 and the second 4-25. The team's next match is Friday at St. Petersburg Christian at 4:00 p.m.

Middle Division Volleyball B Team

The Chargers traveled to Northside Christian on Monday, Oct. 1, and won by the scores of 20-25, 25-20, 15-13. The team was down 8-13 in the third game, when Amanda I. took charge and served seven straight points to win the match. The whole team played well, and Victoria B. and Amanda I. excelled at serving. Way to go, Chargers!

Swimming & Diving

It was a busy Homecoming weekend for the Swim & Dive team. Not only did they compete in the City Championships on Saturday, Sept. 29, but swimmers Blake F. and Sandy L. were also named Mr. Spirit and Homecoming Queen.

The City Meet was hard-fought on Friday night, with Hannah S. and Rachel T. securing a second and third place in diving for the Charger girls team. Jack S. was the boys City Champion and is the current top male diver in Pinellas!

The boys team took home a third place trophy and the girls team placed fourth in the city. Another exciting note of interest was that our own Joelle J. and Chloe H. sang the National Anthem before the meet.

The following swimmers were City Champions:

• Boys 200 Free Relay - Joe A., Marcus H., Henry S., and Philip V.
• Boys 200 Breast - Henry S.
• Boys 100 Breast - Henry S.

Swimmers who showed vast improvements in their times were:

• Felipe C. - 100 Fly
• Rachel T. - 100 Fly
• Marcus H. - 100 Fly
• Paige T. - 100 Breast
• Matt I. and Chris K. - 100 Back
• John F. and Jacob W. - 500 Free
• Natalie K. and Chris K. - 100 Free

Hope A. had a great day and broke the school record in the 100 fly with a time of 1:03.71.

Middle Division Cross Country

The Middle Division Cross Country team competed in a two-mile race hosted by Canterbury at Puryear Park on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Both the girls and boys teams took first place!

Top finishers for the girls were:

• 1st place - Caitlin A. with a time of 14:23
• 2nd place - Kathryn K. with a time of 15:16
• 3rd place - Molly M. with a time of 15:32
• 4th place - Ann Marie F. with a time of 15:44
• 5th place - Julia B. with a time of 15:56
• 6th place - Sydney B. with a time of 15:56
• 7th place - Sarah L. with a time of 15:56
• 8th place - Savannah B. with a time of 16:29
• 9th place - "C" T. with a time of 16:45

Top finishers for the boys were:

• 2nd place - Jean J. with a time of 14:10
• 4th place - Billy C. with a time of 15:06
• 5th place - Jerome J. with a time of 15:25
• 8th place - Geoffrey B. with a time of 15:46

Varsity Football

The Chargers played well before the Homecoming crowd against Mount Dora last Friday evening, Sept. 28. The final score was 56-8. Harrison S. was selected by the St. Pete Times as "Player of the Week." Harrison had two rushing touchdowns and two pass interceptions and returned one for a touchdown. "You can't overlook Harrison," Coach Hayford said. "He is always a threat."

Toms B. scored twice on a six yard run and on a 59 yard strike from quarterback Hunter T. Hunter also had a rushing touchdown. Robby T. and Phil T. rounded out the scoring for the Chargers. Evan J. kicked all the extra points for the Chargers.

Our defense played very well, and they were led by Mike M., Daniel W., Harrison S., and Tyler S. The coaches played many of their younger players in the second half. "It is great to get them some game experience," Coach Hayford commented.

The Chargers play "a big game" this Friday evening against a District and Conference opponent Indian Rocks Christian. Game time is 7:30 at Indian Rocks. Go, Chargers!

Middle Division Football

The Chargers Middle Division football team traveled to Keswick last Friday and won by the score of 33-12.

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Zack S. had a 41 yard pass reception from Carson R., and Alex D. had a 47 yard touchdown run. Dakota H., Daniel A., and Conor M. rounded out the scoring for the Chargers. Defensive leaders were Luke N., Tripper R., and Dan A. The Chargers' record is now 3-0. Keep it up, Chargers!

Punt, Pass and Kick Contest

Be sure to come see our top fourth, fifth and sixth grade athletes compete in this year's Punt, Pass and Kick Contest. The competition, which is sponsored by the Booster Club, will be held during halftime of our Chargers' Varsity Football game against Gateway Charter on October 26. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

The top boys and girls from all three grades will go head-to-head in three areas: punting, passing and kicking. Trophies will be awarded to the top athletes. Support our Chargers and come out to the game!

Fall Sports Pictures

Fall Sports pictures will be taken by Northeast Photography for:

• Varsity Golf
  Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 at Feather Sound
• Varsity Cheerleading
  Thursday, Oct 11 at 3:15 in the gym

Order your athletic team and individual pictures from Northeast Photography within 30 days. Go to: Collages.net

• Username for the Varsity Football team: football07
• Username for the Middle Division Football team: mdfootball07
• Username for the MD Football game of Sept. 15: mdfootballgame
• Username for Volleyball: vball07
• Username for Golf: golf07
• Username for Cross Country:cc07
• Username for Swimming & Diving: swim07
• Username for Cheerleading: cheer07

Password for all sports: 7348

Videos of Athletic Events

Varsity and Middle Division football games as well as volleyball games are available with highlights included for $20 each 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 good 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.

Service Learning

A Muddy Good Time

There were 335 volunteers from throughout southwest Florida who took part in the largest-ever salt marsh planting on Saturday, Sept. 29. They planted a record-breaking 34,000 Spartina plugs over 34 acres of the Terra Ceia Ecosystem Restoration Project in northern Manatee County.

Several Shorecrest families made this a Saturday family activity. Fifth grader Tatum L. was there with her parents and uncles, and sixth grader Ricky C. came with his mom. Lower Division Spanish teacher Sra. Leon-Cone was there with her family as well.

It was great to see Shorecrest students engaging in service outside of school and doing something good for the environment during weekend family time. They got muddy and had fun - all for a great cause!

All the volunteers were treated to lunch and received t-shirts that say "I made history!" Everyone is invited to come back and visit the area to see the progress of the plants.

Tatum and Ricky plan to reflect on their experience during the next Middle Division assembly on Wed., Oct. 10.

Shipping Out to Iraq

Three boxes filled with Beanie Babies and letters from Shorecrest students in grades 5-12 are ready to go to Iraq over the next few weeks. The Any Soldier Project, led by junior Cortney C., involved the collection of more than 400 Beanie Babies and nearly 100 letters over the last month.

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Shorecrest families were so generous with Beanie Babies that we are now reaching out to other schools in the area, as well as local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, to get more letters written.

Thank you to all those who donated their Beanie Babies for Iraqi children and wrote letters and notes of thanks, encouragement and support to the members of the U.S. military stationed in Iraq. We offer a special thank you to the teachers who helped their students write some heart-warming letters.

Three Cheers for...

• Fifth grader Ali A., who received the American Cancer Society's Hope For Tomorrow Award for Pinellas County at its annual board of directors' dinner.

Lynn Webb and Ali A.

Ali was among 14 nominees from Pinellas County considered for the award, and she was selected as the Outstanding Youth for her overall efforts to increase awareness about cancer and the need for finding a cure.

This latest accolade complements the Relay For Life recognition she has already received as the top individual fundraiser (over $6,000) at the 2007 NE St. Petersburg event and as a "Star Supporter" and the recipient of the "Team Spirit" Award in 2006.

Winning the Hope For Tomorrow Award at the event was a surprise for Ali. Her parents, along with ACS staff partner Lynn Webb, were there to celebrate with her.

• Liz R., who has won the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) writing award. Only 595 students nationwide (that's on average 12 students per state) won this award, and Shorecrest, because of its size, is allowed to have only one entrant. So Liz is one of only 49 students in Florida to win this year!

Students who are selected by their schools to compete have to submit a "best of" writing sample, and also sit for a two-hour writing exam. Then the winners are selected from the entry pool. Fewer than a third of the entries are actually selected as winners. This is the second time in three years that a Shorecrest student has won the award.

• Third graders Isabel M., Hannah B., Naomi M. and Ben G., and Kindergartners Simon M. and Joseph B., who just earned their yellow belts from Superkicks.

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They have been in training since the summer and are now working toward their gold belts!

• Brandee T., who won four individual medals and the all-around trophy at a recent gymnastics meet. She has now qualified for the state meet in her age group. Great job, Brandee!