Spartan Weekly
Shepard Middle School, March 15, 2024
Weekly School Update
Dear Parents,
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our musical, Finding Nemo Jr! The students, led by Dr. Printz, put on a heartwarming performance! Our young actors bring to life Nemo's journey with his father Marlin and their underwater friends. It is truly an unforgettable performance capturing the essence of friendship, family and the power of perseverance. A big thanks to everyone who came out to support the young actors and enjoyed our musical on Thursday evening. The last performance is tonight at 7:30pm! Please come and enjoy!
We look forward to seeing you next Thursday evening and Friday morning for spring conferences. On a side note, if your child has lost an item or two, please check Lost and Found in the front foyer. Items left over will be donated in April. Finally, please find the week's highlights and other information below.
Thank you for your continued support,
Dr. Theresa Dunkin, Principal
Mrs. Marie Zlotnikov, Associate Principal
Mrs. Ginger Logemann, District Coordinator of Student Services
School Information
Important Bus Notice
Please remind your student(s) to ride only the bus they are assigned. We will be sending a reminder text message to students on Monday letting them know it will be considered a safety issue, a major infraction on their behavior chart if they ride the wrong bus. No exceptions.
Shepard Book Fair
The Shepard Book Fair is nearly here! From March 18-22, the Shepard Learning Commons will host our school's book fair with a percentage of all purchases returning to our school community through books that are added to the library collection! There are many ways to make purchases to support Shepard:
- Stop by the fair in the Learning Commons anytime starting at 7:45 am and throughout the school day. We also will be open after school until 4:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday.
- You may also make purchases online at https://www.abcfairs.com/ (Just note this order is for Shepard Middle School in the comments section of the order.)
We will accept cash, credit card, and Apple Pay/Google Pay for payment. All orders purchased here at school will be tax exempt, so there will be cost savings as well! This is a great way to get a good spring break read for you and/your family members!
Total Eclipse of the Sun
On April 8, 2024, parts of North America, including Chicagoland in Deerfield, will experience a rare total solar eclipse. The sun will be 93% obscured from our viewpoint, making it a significant event that won't be seen again for another 21 years. We will be sending home parent permission slips so our students, with special safety glasses provided by the district, will be able to view the eclipse. More information will follow after spring break.
Chess Champ!
March Madness Competition in Core 4!
Bernies Books
Maker Monday
6th Night Life Event! Thank you PTSO
Last Friday over 100 sixth graders filled the gym with joy and laughter enjoying the inflatables and snacks provided by Shepard PTSO. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our chaperones and look forward to upcoming events for students to create more unforgettable moments with classmates!
More of Night Life Success!
Important Dates
March 21 Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30 a - 8 p
March 22 Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 a - 11:00 a
March 25 Spring Break Begins
April 2 School Resumes
April 8 Total Eclipse of the Sun