I hope everyone has had a great week! Sending a friendly reminder that there is dismissal at 11:30 on Monday. Students who would like a school lunch will be able to have a lunch before going home. You may send a home lunch, as well. Secondly, we will have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday evening and all day Friday. We look forward to connecting with you!
Have a great weekend!
In partnership,
Anne Gillespie
Principal
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Elections for the 2024-2025 PTO Board will be held in May, and the PTO is looking for school community members who would be interested in joining the Board.
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Dear Shorewood Families,
We have had a busy third quarter in the library and makerspace. Please see below for information about what the students have worked on over the past few months.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Patricia Hill (library media and technology specialist)
Amanda Argue (REACH teacher)
Library Skills
The students have worked on independently finding and checking out books. Our kindergarten and first grade students have listened to a story every week and all students have been given time for independent reading. The students have also been exploring the online resources available through the library resources folder in Classlink.
The fourth grade and fifth grade classes are participating in a reading challenge program. The students could choose the assigned reading option, the reading survey option, or the Book Bowls option. The Book Bowls will be held on May 6 (fourth grade) and May 9 (fifth grade).
Technology
The students have been learning how to be safe, responsible, and respectful digital citizens. Depending on the grade level, the students learned about media balance, powerful passwords, clickbait, and the importance of not sharing personal information online.
Makerspace Projects
The students worked on a kindness week choice board and had the opportunity to be creators using the materials in Shorewood’s makerspace.
A solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024 and it can be viewed across the United States. The max view in Madison will be around 2:06 p.m. We have mid-day dismissal that day at 11:30 so students will not be here. However, here are some resources if you are interested in viewing the eclipse with your student!
Learn how to view the solar eclipse safely. Also, here is a Wakelet with resources compiled from a variety of organizations. The Madison Public Library also has free eclipse glasses while supplies last.
Resources and Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, April 8th: 4th quarter starts, Mid-day dismissal at 11:30
- Thursday, April 11th: Evening conferences
- Friday, April 12th: No school, all day conferences
- Monday, April 15th: No school
- Wednesday, April 24th, 11:00: Lockdown drill (more info coming)
- Wednesday, April 24th, 5:00-6:30: Science Night!
Help Lines:
Text “HOPELINE” to 741741
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 608-280-2600 or 1-800-273-8255
Briarpatch Helpline: 1-800-798-1126
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ+: 1-866-488-7386 or click here for Trevor Text & Trevor Chat
24/7 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990
24/7 Parental Stress Line - 1-800-632-8188
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) Help Line: 608-251-4445 or 800-747-4045, If you are in immediate danger, call 911.