Shepard Showcase

We are so excited to welcome our Shepard Scholars back for the 2024-2025 school year! The beginning of the school year is always a time of excitement and anticipation. We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer break. We look forward to bright new beginnings for our students and our staff.

Hello, everyone. My name is Angela Lincecum and I am thrilled to begin my fifth year as principal of Kate Shepard Elementary School. I have been truly blessed to be a part of this great school over the past four years.

I completed both my undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of South Alabama. I have been honored to be a part of Mobile County Public Schools for over twenty years. I was a classroom teacher and Title I Facilitator for fourteen years before becoming a School Improvement Specialist in Federal Programs. After four years of serving over twenty Mobile County schools as a School Improvement Specialist, I was named principal at Kate Shepard.

Kate Shepard is an amazing school filled with awesome students, staff, and parents. I am confident that this year will be successful for our students academically, socially, and emotionally. I can't wait to get to know you and your students this year. I look forward to another successful year at the place where we....Know. Love. Grow.

Greetings!

My name is Frederic Robinson. I have been married to my wonderful wife, April for 16 years. We have two beautiful daughters, Carli and Caylee.

I have been in the Mobile County School System for nine years and I have taught at E.R. Dickson Elementary School my entire career.

I love cooking and eating good food, fishing, traveling, reading the Bible, and creating music.

A fun fact about myself is that I was born the night of hurricane Frederic and that’s where my first name came from.

I am so excited to join Kate Shepard Elementary School, to meet new people, and to help lead our students into their bright future!

Mr. Robinson

We will strictly adhere to our uniform policy this year. Please see below or refer to our website for the updated policy. Students must wear correct outerwear. Any non-uniform outerwear will not be allowed once students are inside the building. Per MCPSS policy, hoodies will NOT be allowed at any time.

Please make sure to write your child's name in all outerwear. When students lose their jackets, it is much easier to identify them in the lost and found if they are clearly labeled.

All snacks are $1.00 each. Snack money will be taken up by the classroom teacher first thing each morning. If your student is tardy, they will not be allowed to purchase snack. Please make sure your child is at school on time each day.

Ice cream will be sold on Fridays only. Ice cream prices are $1.00. Ice cream will not be sold on Kona Ice Fundraiser days.

Students may purchase Kona Ice on the following dates during PE:

August 23

September 13

October 11

November 8

December 6

January 10

February 7

March 14

April 4

May 16

Prices for Kona Ice are as follows:

Klassic - $4.00

King - $5.00

Color Changing - $6.00

Kowabunga - $7.00

Students must turn in Kona Ice money to their teacher at the beginning of the day to order. Please send cash only and the exact amount for purchase.

All fundraising proceeds will go towards facility upgrades and student and staff incentives.

Students may wear school spirit t-shirts each Friday. We have a limited number of last year's spirit shirts, sweatshirts, and fleece jackets left for purchase in the office. Please let Mrs. Wetzel, our bookkeeper, know if you would like to purchase last year's spirit wear (limited number available).

A pre-order form went home for our new navy blue spirit shirt last week. Pre-order forms are due on Friday, August 23. Let your child's teacher know if you need another form.

Thank you for your patience as we encounter our annual back to school traffic. We know that the first few days of school always require a bit more patience as we ensure that all our students arrive and dismiss safely. I am certain that our traffic congestion will subside as we get back into our routines. Please do not park and walk your child up to the building. All carpool students should be dropped off in carpool line. We have plenty of staff on hand to assist with getting your child to their classroom.

PLEASE help your student remember their carpool number. This will help us get all students out and loaded quickly.

Parents may not park along neighboring streets or businesses and have their child walk to campus. All walkers MUST have an approved walker contract on file with the school. Please help us to keep our students safe and our community neighbors happy. If you have any questions as to whether your contract was approved, please call the school office.

Remember, students are not allowed to get out of their vehicles before 7:45 a.m. nor should they be allowed to wait on the front porch. They must remain in their vehicles until they hear “Unload”. Walkers should not arrive on campus before 7:45 a.m.

To keep our students safe, we will not move carpool traffic until all students are off the sidewalks. Please know that this is for the safety of our students. Thank you for being patient as we work together to create a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal.

NEW DISMISSAL PROCEDURE: As you pull into our carpool pick up line, please make sure to have your carpool hanging tag displayed. You will turn on your hazard lights while waiting for your student to load. Once you have all students loaded, please turn hazard lights off to indicate that you are loaded and ready.

If a yellow tag is placed on your vehicle, you will the first car at the front of the loading and unloading zone.

If a red tag is placed on your vehicle, you are missing the proper pick-up tag for your vehicle. You will be directed to park in one of the parking spaces in front of the school.

The third lane is only utilized during morning carpool for car riders. In the afternoon, the third lane is only used for daycare vans.

7:45 - School takes in

8:10 - Tardy Bell

2:45 - PreK Dismisses

3:00 - Dismissal begins

3:30 - All students should be picked up by this time

All students must be picked up by 3:30 p.m. After 3:30, students will be taken to Extended Day After School Care. A $20 drop in fee will be assessed per student and occurrence and must be paid at time of pick up.

Unpaid late pick up fees will result in students not being able to purchase ice cream or Kona Ice until the fee is paid.

We expect our teachers and staff to KNOW our students by building positive and encouraging relationships. Our students KNOW that they are learning in a safe and secure environment. Students also KNOW that we have high expectations and they can and will achieve greatness.

We must all show LOVE, kindness, and compassion to others.

We expect all students to GROW. The faculty and staff at Shepard will nurture and cultivate growth in our students academically, socially, and emotionally.

There is a scholar in us all. We are life-long learners with great potential for life-long success. Welcome to all of our Shepard Scholars where we...

KNOW. LOVE. GROW.

We are excited to introduce to you the "Capturing Kids' Hearts" initiative that we will be implementing at our school. We are committed to providing a positive and engaging environment where all students can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

At its core, "Capturing Kids Hearts" focuses on building positive relationships between students and their teachers, as well as fostering a sense of belonging and connection within the school community. Through this initiative, we aim to create a safe and supportive environment where every child feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

CKH is built on 4 foundational principles:

1. Social Contract: Students and teachers will work together to create a set of rules and expectations that everyone agrees to follow. This allows for open communication, mutual respect, and a sense of ownership within the classroom.

2. The 10-Second Rule: We believe in the power of greeting every student with a smile and a personal greeting within the first 10 seconds of their arrival in the classroom. This simple act sets a positive tone for the day and helps students feel seen and valued.

3. The Circle of Influence: We will encourage our students to focus on what they can control, rather than dwelling on things outside of their control. This mindset empowers them to take ownership of their actions and choices, fostering a sense of responsibility.

4. The Four Questions: These 4 questions serve as a framework for problem-solving and conflict resolution. By asking themselves and others these questions, students learn to take responsibility, communicate effectively, and find solutions that benefit everyone involved.

We believe that implementing the "Capturing Kids' Hearts" process will have a profound impact on our school community. We encourage you to learn more about "Capturing Kids' Hearts" by visiting their website and also through ongoing conversations with your child about their class social contract that they will create during the first few weeks of school. We value your partnership in this journey and look forward to working together to create a positive and nurturing environment for our children.

August 23 - Kona Ice Day; Spirit Wear Pre-Order Forms Due

September 2 - No School - Labor Day

September 3-6 - Book Fair

September 6 - Grandparents' Luncheon

September 10 - School Picture Day - Students must be in full uniform

September 13 - Kona Ice Day

September 16 - No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers

September 17 - Open House 4:00-6:00 p.m.

September 30 - No School - Virtual Learning Day

October 11 - Kona Ice Day; Last Day of 1st Quarter

October 14 - No School - Teacher Work Day

Email: shepardregistration@mcpss.com
Website: https://shepardelemmcpssal.schoolinsites.com/#
Location: 3980-B Burma Rd, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: 2512211645
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KateShepardElementary
Twitter: @kateshep_elem