Shaner Shark Bites
Building a Strong Foundation
Our Mission
The Shaner School is committed to the building of a strong academic foundation for our young students. Each student will receive instruction in all domains that is suited to his or her learning needs and that is delivered in an educationally exceptional manner. We are dedicated to providing the necessary building blocks that will help our students be successful in their elementary years.
Shaner Sharks of the Month are students who have been identified by their teachers for consistent demonstration of the Smart Shark Habits.
*To be considered, students must have good attendance with no more than two absences in the month and must have been in school for the full day throughout the month (students who are dropped off late/picked up early more than twice in the month are not eligible). Students must consistently demonstrate "Smart Shark Habits". These "sharks" get to participate in an ice-cream party at the end of the month.
September Sharks of the Month
Layla C.
Jimena G.
Elijah A.
Ava E.
Joshua H.
Grayson T.
Aleah R.
Lincoln D.
Logan N.
Zara B.
Stella C.
John R.
Jackson M.
Celena C.
Paisley N.
Harper D.
Levi B.
Esmeralda G.
Sienna B.
Eisa E.
Jaylani D.
Legacy M.
Winter K.
Enzo P.
Amir G.
Damon J.
Luna S.
Layla D.
Finley B.
Romeo T.
Godwin A.
Edriel R.
Payton C.
Clara R.
Marlaina S.
Vittorio F.
Kai S.
Shark of the Week
Each week students put all of their earned Shark Tickets in a drawing to for the "Shark of the Week". Those chosen get to take the Shark Mobile for a spin around the Shaner Building.
Kindergarten Shark of the Week from Mrs. Kyle's Class (week of Sept. 23rd)
Shaner September Staff of the Month - Congratulations Ms. Foster!
Upcoming Events
October
October 7th - October 11th - Week of Respect - See flyer below.
Tuesday October 8th - Books in Your Back Yard Family Event - SIGN UP BELOW!
Wednesday, October 9th - 7am All Pro Dad Breakfast - SIGN UP BELOW!
*Thursday, October 10th - Early Dismissal - Staff PD
Friday, October 11th - School Closed - Staff PD
Monday, October 14th - School Closed (Columbus Day Observed)
Tuesday, October 15th - Youth Alliance Family Night - 6:00 pm (Hess-more information to follow)
Wednesday, October 16th - 7am iMom Breakfast - SIGN UP BELOW!
Thursday, October 17th - Family Night at Chuck E. Cheese - More info to follow - check back soon.
Saturday, October 19th - Trunk or Treat (see information below)
October 21st - 25th - Violence Awareness Week - More info to follow
Friday, October 25th - District Wide - Pink Out Day
Tuesday, October 29th - Black and Orange Day (District Wide)
*On abbreviated (early dismissal) days students should arrive home approximately 2 hours earlier than their usual schedule.
Additional dates will be added as new events are organized! Check back often!
Next month . . .
Celebrating our Veterans
Click on the image below if you have served or are currently serving in one of our Military Branches!
November
Monday, Nov. 4th - Friday, Nov. 8th - Schools are CLOSED
Tuesday, Nov. 11th Veteran's Day - Student Activities held on the 12th.
Thursday, Nov. 14th - LIFETOUCH - INDIVIDUAL PICTURE DAY
*Tuesday, Nov. 19th - Early Dismissal District Wide - Evening Conferences - Scheduled via Genesis
*Wednesday, Nov. 20th - Early Dismissal District Wide - Afternoon Conferences - Scheduled via Genesis
*Thursday, Nov. 21st - Early Dismissal District Wide - Afternoon Conferences - Scheduled via Genesis
*Wednesday, Nov. 27- Early Dismissal District Wide - NO PM Kid's Corner
Thursday, Nov. 28th & Fri. Nov. 29th - School Closed - Happy Thanksgiving!
Save the Dates!
All Pro Dad & i MOM Events for Students and Parents/Guardians. . . sign up now!
Join us for breakfast! We will be having our Shaner All Pro Dad & iMOM breakfasts at the Shaner School in October. These events are fully funded by a Hamilton Township Education Association F.A.S.T. (Families & Schools Together) grant. The breakfasts will take place in the Shaner gym from 7:00-7:45. Registration is required.
Sign up in the links below!
Wednesday, October 9th- All Pro Dad Breakfast:
https://forms.gle/so7W6g9WDPfraW2o8
Wednesday, October 16th- iMOM Breakfast
Week of Respect
Books in Your Back Yard Event
Family Night at Chuck E .Cheese - Thursday, October 17th
A portion of purchases during these hours when specifying you are there for the Shaner School; will be used for student incentive events at Shaner.
School Violence Awareness Week Activities
Trunk or Treat - Sponsored by the PTA
Do you want to host a "trunk"? Click on the picture below.
Ticket Information will be sent to families via REMIND!
October is Fire Prevention Month - Check the Batteries in Your Smoke Detectors!
October Menus
Pre-School
Kindergarten
Communication is the Key to Success!
CHAIN OF COMMUNICATION
When a concern arises, please follow the proper chain of communication:
1. Request a meeting first with the teacher.
2. If the teacher is unable to resolve the concern, you may request a meeting with your child's guidance counselor.
3. If the concern is still not resolved to your satisfaction, you may request a meeting with the Building Principal.
4. If the concern is not resolved at the building level, a meeting with the Superintendent of Schools should be held.
5. Only after attempting to resolve the concern in this manner should the Board of Education be consulted.
Remind Application
In addition to phone calls and email, teachers and transportation will utilize the Remind Application to connect directly with parents/guardians.
For additional information, you can also visit www.hamiltonschools.org and district social media pages on Instagram and Facebook.
School Messenger
School Messenger will be used as one mode of communication with parents. District and school wide information information will be shared via school messenger. Please make sure your contact information is updated on the Genesis Parent Portal and you are allowing the content to be sent to you. You have the option to receive texts and/or emails.
Arrival Procedures
SHANER SCHOOL ARRIVAL
Courtesy busing is provided for all students. We encourage you to use this means of transportation for your child each day.
If you need to transport your child to school, please adhere to the procedures detailed below:
The school doors will not open before 7:45 am; therefore, you may not drop off your child early. After parking in one of the designated areas (designated parking spaces and street parking are available) walk your child to the walk-up entrance (door #14). Use the crosswalk and sidewalks to safely escort your child to the walk-up entrance where a staff member will greet him or her at the door as he or she enters the building.
If you need to conduct business at the visitor desk, please park in a designated guest parking space. You will be asked to ring the doorbell at the visitor entrance to enter the visitor lobby. Please always drive slowly and cautiously around our school building. Traffic is one-way through the Shaner drive. All visitors to campus must comply with directives from school personnel.
Please have your child to school on time each day. Doors will close promptly at 8:00 am. Students will be marked tardy if they arrive at 8:00 am or later. If your child arrives late to school, an adult must accompany your child to the visitor door where you will ring the doorbell for assistance. Parents/guardians must sign your child into school. The tardy will be counted against his/her attendance.
Dismissal Procedures
SHANER SCHOOL DISMISSAL
Bus
When your child rides the bus home from school, a parent or designated adult must be waiting outside at the bus stop for him/her. Drivers are required to return children to school when no one is present at the designated stop to greet them. If a child is returned to school, he or she will be placed in the aftercare program where a returned student fee will be assessed. If your child is repeatedly returned to school, bus privileges may be suspended.
Early Parent Pickup (prior to end of school day – before 1:45)
*We encourage you to have your child remain in school for the full legal attendance day; and not pick your child up early from school. If you need to pick-up your child early from school, please understand that all class time that is missed will be counted against his/her attendance and will be indicated as a tardy. Each tardy will accrue to absences on his/her report card. This includes being picked up from school prior to dismissal.
If you do need to pick-up your child early, you must do so before 1:45 pm (11:45 on abbreviated days). The office closes promptly at 1:45 (11:45 on abbreviated days) to parents and visitors for the purpose of safe and efficient facilitation of the dismissal process. Parents/guardians do not need to notify the school or complete the parent pickup form in Genesis if you are picking up your child early (anytime before 1:45 on regular days or 11:45 on abbreviated days). Please be sure that the person picking up is indicated in your emergency contacts to help expedite the process. Anyone picking up children after 1:45 pm (11:45 on abbreviated days) must use the Genesis Parent Pick Up process (see next section). If the process detailed below is not followed, your child will be sent home on the bus and you will be directed to meet him or her at the bus stop.
Parent Pickup (end of school day)
Parent pickup opens at about 2:00 pm each day (12:00 on abbreviated days).
The procedures outlined below must be followed in order to use our parent pickup service. For your family’s safety we will not accept messages to a student’s teacher, phone calls, or notes as means to have a child sent to parent pickup at the end of the day. Genesis Parent Portal must be used and completed before 11:40 to add your child to the end of the day parent pickup list.
Information regarding using the parent pickup feature of Parent Portal is emailed to parents prior to the start of the school year. It is also available below.
For assistance with Parent Portal email genesishelp@hamiltonschools.org
Please be prepared to show a photo I.D. every day.
Students must be picked up by 2:30 pm (12:30 on abbreviated days). Parent Pickup will close at 2:30 pm (12:30 on abbreviated days). Students not picked up on time will be taken to Kids Corner where a fee will be assessed.
Please do not remain on campus upon receiving your child from Parent Pickup staff. Additional directions for use of parent pickup may be given by our parent pickup staff and security team.
Parents will form two lines outside of Door #14. Each line will be served concurrently.
Using the Genesis Parent Portal to arrange parent pickup
GENESIS PARENT PORTAL
Genesis is your portal to all information pertaining to your student. We ask that you maintain updated contact information at all times. Accounts are auto created for you. If you experience difficulties in logging into your account contact: genesishelp@hamiltonschools.org
What is the difference between the Genesis Parent Portal & "Pick My Kid" App?
Genesis Parent Portal - Is the way you arrange for your child to go to parent pickup.
Genesis Parent Portal is the way in which you arrange for your child to go to parent pickup. It must be done in the portal no later than 11:40 am
What is the Pick My Kid App?
*After you register your child for parent pick up on the Genesis Parent Portal and upon arriving at the school; you use the, "Pick My Kid" app to inform the school you are here. This is used to save time in looking up your information and expedite the prearranged parent pick-up.
Click on the PDF below for directions to set up both applications!
Reporting your Child(ren) Absent
By Phone: Call 609-625-6600 and choose option 1
Join the PTA
Please considering Joining the PTA. They do so many wonderful things for our students!
District Calendar at a Glance
Download the most recent copy below or click the image above.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Recess Guidelines (Weather Based Heat/Cold)
After School Care
KIDS’ CORNER
Kids’ Corner services are available at a reasonable cost before and after school daily. For more information about Kids’ Corner contact Mr. Cliff Melder at 476-6311 or visit the school website to view more information: Link: www.hamiltonschools.org
Food Services Information
Download and Practice
Printable Copy Below
Free Meal Application Information
Meet Your Shaner Administrative Team
Ms. Melanie Lamanteer
Principal
Mrs. Colleen Bretones
All About Box Tops
Our Current Amount Earned to Date
$33.10 of 500.00 (Goal) - as of: 9/10/24!
Get in the Spirit - Visit Our Spirit Wear Store!
School Spirit Wear:
The official spirit wear supplier for Hamilton Township Schools is Showcase Sports.