Region In Review
January 27, 2023
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Spartan Scope, produced by Mr. Mowen and his Shepaug TV Studio Broadcasting classes!
Robotics
Robotics student Ariel Battelstein works on completing her final project, an automated elevator that stops on two floors and can be operated to go up or down with push button sensors. Students learned how to build and program on the Vex V5 platform with two different languages and studied programming constructs, making comparisons between the languages.
Students were able to choose between a variety of projects to solve real-world problems. By working collaboratively with peers to receive feedback on potential improvements, they were able to resolve problems through the Engineering Design Process.
Music
Washington Primary School students spend time in music classes with Mrs. Doiron working on their rhythm, and chord recognition, by performing pieces from the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.
Three Kings Day Parade
On Friday, January 6, a group of AP Spanish students from Shepaug Valley School traveled to Spanish Harlem in New York City for the 46th Annual Three Kings Day Parade, sponsored by the Barrio Museum. The students traveled by train to 125th Street and visited the Ely Mar Mexican Bakery where they sampled authentic Rosca de Reyes, a traditional Mexican sweet bread with candied fruit and a hidden figurine of el niño Jesús inside.
The students then viewed the parade, which included the Three Kings, their camels, and hundreds of New York City schoolchildren, musicians, and other revelers. Finally, the students dined in La Fonda Boricua, an upscale Puerto Rican restaurant in the heart of Spanish Harlem before heading back home.
Unified Sports
On Tuesday, January 17, Shepaug students competed in the Unified Sports basketball game against Nonnewaug. Thank you to all that cheered and participated!
Fliers & Upcoming Events
Upcoming PTO Events for Middle School
Friday, February 3rd at 2:30-4:00 pm -- 6th Grade Pool Party with Ice Cream Bar
Friday, February 10th at 7:00-9:00pm -- 7th & 8th Grade Valentine’s Party
Permission slips are linked here and here. Paper copies are available in the main office. There is a $5 entry fee for each event.
Region 12 Calendar
January 30th - Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, SVS, 5:30pm
January 30th - Special Board of Education Meeting, SVS, 7pm
February 2nd - FFA Supporters Meeting, SVS, 6pm
February 2nd - FFA Alumni & Supporters Meeting. SVS, 7pm
February 3rd - 6th-grade Open Swim & Ice Cream Social, SVS, 2:30pm
February 6th - Long Range Planning Committee Meeting, SVS, 5:30pm
February 6th - PTO Meeting, SVS, Zoom, 6:30pm
February 6th - Board of Education Meeting, SVS, 7pm
February 7th - PTO Meeting, BFS, 4:30pm
February 7th - PTO Meeting, WPS, 6:30pm
February 8th - Superintendent Meet & Greet, BFS, 3:30pm
February 9th - PTO Meeting, BS, 3:30pm
February 10th - Superintendent Meet & Greet, BS, 9am
February 13th - REACH Open House, 2:30pm
February 10th - 7th & 8th grade Valentine's Day Social, SVS, 7pm
February 13th - Superintendent Meet & Greet, WPS, 6pm
February 15th - Superintendent Meet & Greet, SVS, 6:15pm
Follow Region 12 on our social media channels for updates and information!
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