THE LION'S DEN

This month, Shady Hills Elementary is thrilled to welcome Mrs. Iarussi as our new principal! Mrs. Iarussi brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and a deep commitment to our students, staff, and families. Her vision for our school includes a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and fostering a supportive community. We’re excited to see her lead us forward, and we look forward to a great year under her guidance.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Iarussi to the Shady Hills family!

We’re excited to share that our Gifted Parent Night has been rescheduled! If you have RSVP'd you will receive the meeting link via email the day before the event. If you haven't, there is still time!

Whether you’re a seasoned parent of a gifted student or just curious about how we support these bright young minds, this event is for you!

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
• Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

During this interactive session, we’ll cover:

• Strategies for nurturing your child’s talents
• Insights into our gifted education programs
• Tips for fostering a positive learning environment at home

Join us as we empower parents and celebrate the brilliance of our gifted students. RSVP here to receive the meeting link.

Sandra I. Morales

The Great American Teach-In is on November 22, 2024 from 10am-3pm. It is an inspiring event that invites community members, especially parents, to share their knowledge, experiences, and skills with students. This annual event brings real-world experiences into the classroom, allowing students to learn about a range of careers, hobbies, and life lessons directly from people in their community.

We are excited to invite parents to participate! Whether you work in an office, teach, build, create, care for others, or even have a unique hobby or travel experience, we’d love for you to share it with our students. This is a wonderful chance to inspire and motivate the next generation by offering them a glimpse into various career paths and life stories. Your involvement will make a difference, spark curiosity, and open new doors for students.

If you’re interested in participating, please let us know. We’ll work with you to make it a fun and engaging session for our students. Thank you for considering this opportunity to help shape young minds and share your passion!

We are thrilled to announce that Sea Turtle Ambassadors has been awarded a grant from the Pasco Education Foundation! This support is a tremendous boost to our mission of educating and engaging our community in marine conservation and sea turtle protection.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Pasco Education Foundation for their commitment to fostering environmental education and helping us expand our outreach and impact. With their support, we’re excited to continue inspiring young minds and empowering our community to protect and preserve our coastal ecosystem.

Thank you, Pasco Education Foundation, for helping us make a difference!

We’re excited to announce that the Dental Bus will be visiting our school from November 12–15. If you signed and returned the permission slip, your child will have the opportunity to receive dental care right here at school. This is a convenient way to ensure your child’s dental health is up-to-date without needing to schedule an outside appointment.

Thank you for supporting your child’s health and wellness!

We are deeply thankful for the generous donations made towards our school.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors:

Heritage Pines Men's and Ladies Golf Association (Platinum Level Donator)

Nayeli Gonzalez (Silver Level Donator)

Good Growin' Lawn Care, Landscape, and Fertilization (Silver Level Donator)

These contributions make a significant difference in enhancing the environment and educational experience for our students. Your support is greatly appreciated!

It is important that we have healthy students on campus on time and ready to learn everyday.

Friendly Reminder: Our early bell is at 9:20 am and our late bell is at 9:40 am.

We care about the safety of our students, and in order to maintain this, parents must abide by the car line rules. If your child is a car rider, please be sure to have them remain in the vehicle until the first bell, which rings at 9:20 am and staff members are present. STUDENTS ARE NOT TO BE DROPPED OFF ANYWHERE OTHER THAN THE CAR LOOP.

Please make sure all transportation changes are submitted by 3:15 pm on the day of the change. The cutoff time for dismissal is at 3:15 pm. While emergencies do arise, it is important to have submitted these changes in a timely manner to avoid confusion.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and educational activities or in its hiring or employment practices. To report violations of this policy, contact: District School Board of Pasco County Equity Manager/Title IX Coordinator: Office for Employee Relations, 813.794.2322, sblue@pasco.k12.fl.us