Shadowlawn Scoop October

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As October begins we find ourselves nearing the end of the first quarter of the school year. Shadowlawn has had a strong start to the year and we are set up for success!

During the first 7 weeks all classes spent time daily learning about success strategies for positive behavior such as Accepts Responsibly for Choices and Actions and Strives for Quality Work. Ask your child to share with you some of the learning they did during their Blueprint lessons as they are great skills for life-long success.

Many thanks to those of you who came out to our Curriculum Night in September and had an opportunity to learn what to expect this school year from your child's teachers. We hope you can join us for our Spooky STEM night on October 22nd. This will be a fun, interactive evening for the whole family - and we'll be serving a pizza dinner!

The 1st quarter ends on October 17th. Printed report cards will be send home on October 28th.

We hope all of you faired well during the recent storm. If your family needs assistance or support with anything please reach out to our school counselor, Mr. Conceicao who can be reached via email at concee@collierschools.com or by phone at 377-8406.

Wishing you all a lovely fall!

Amber Eliason, Principal

October 1: National Principal's Month

October 2: National Custodian Day

October 3: No School for Students / Teacher Training Day

October 4: Fall Picture Day - Uniforms Only

October 6: National Coaches Day

October 7-25: Lollipop Sales Fundraiser Before School - to benefit Yearbook Club

October 10: English Language Learner District Parent Meeting - 6:00 in MPR

October 14-18: National School Lunch Week

October 17: End of Quarter 1

October 18: No School for Students / Teacher Plan Day

October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week

October 22: 4th Grade Field Trip to Artis Naples

October 22: Family STEM Night at SLE 5:30-7:00

October 25: Shadowlawn PTO Chuck E Cheese Night

October 28: Report Cards Sent Home

November 5: SAC Meeting & Parent Presentation - Topic: "Helping Your 1st & 2nd Grader with Math Homework" 7:40-8:15

Click HERE to access the CCPS academic calendar.

Save the Date for our Spooky STEM Night for Shadowlawn Families. Come see your teachers, do fun science experiments and math games, have dinner, and wear a costume!

Come join your Shadowlawn friends at Chuck E. Cheese night on Friday October 25th. Part of the evening's proceeds will go to the Shadowlawn PTO to help support school activities throughout the year.

More info will come home in Thursday folders as the event gets closer!

Picture day is this Friday October 4th. Students must wear their school uniform for this picture.

Pictures can be ordered online at www.leonards.com/photprepay using the Access Code: C663895 or by sending in the order form that was sent home. Additional forms are available in the office.

This month, our character traits at Shadowlawn Elementary are Cooperation, Honor, and Respect. Once again this month, one of our character traits, respect, is one of our 3 school-wide expectations as well. We are continuing to recognize students who have done an outstanding job demonstrating these traits throughout the month. Our next Student Leader of the Month celebration is scheduled for October 4th and we can’t wait to see our next group of students being recognized!

Ship's ahoy! Kindergarteners are off on their adventure of learning letters and numbers in various ways. During Freedom Week, we are discovering America and showing our patriotism by creating the American Flag on postcards.

Our first graders are busy bees in the classroom! In math, they’re diving deep into fact families, mastering addition and subtraction facts with confidence. Over in ELA, they’re becoming mighty cartographers, creating their own maps to showcase their knowledge on their community. Lastly, during Hispanic Heritage Month, students are exploring different rich cultures and contributions of famous figures.

Second grade is working on Text features. Students in Ms. Denis and Ms. Rupert’s class are working in small groups. Next time you’re on campus, be sure to check out their excellent work

Third grade has been deeply engaged in our first novel study of the year, Charlotte’s Web, where we are diving deep exploring character’s perspective by examining what characters feel, think, see, say and do. We have also enjoyed a trip to the Artis of Naples to learn about instruments in an orchestra. Finally, students have also been busy learning multiplication times tables facts in creative ways.

4th grade students in Ms. Kuhn’s ELA class taking full advantage of learning about American leaders during America’s Founders Month! They have spent the month of September growing reading comprehension skills, while also incorporating social studies to enhance their knowledge on our country. Reading rocks!!!

Fifth-grade scientists had a blast during Lab Day, exploring hands-on activities including separating mixtures of sand and iron filings. Students also delved into the fascinating world of owl pellets, analyzing them to discover what owls eat. It was a day full of discovery, problem-solving, and excitement for our young learners!

Collier County Parks and Recreation have a number of Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation programs available for all students to participate. Please check out the flyers below for information.

A year of fun awaits! Be a Girl Scout. Get ready for fun, friendship, and amazing adventures. From kindergarteners learning to tie their shoes to high school seniors exploring colleges and careers, Girl Scouts of all ages try fun new things, discover hidden talents, gain amazing life skills, and—most importantly—find a supportive group of friends. If you’re ready to make awesome memories with forever friends, become a Girl Scout at gsgcf.org or customercare@gsgcf.org.

This free mentoring program will give your child the tools to achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, educational success and encourage positive choices. All youth in the program gain access to fun, free activities, financial resources and scholarship opportunities.

Each pairing is monitored by certified and trained case managers, and all Mentors are background checked and vetted according to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Standards.

Call 855-501-2447 or visit www.bbbssun.org for more information.

The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County offers after-school programs and full-day camps for school-aged children in grades K-12. Our programs provide a safe and engaging environment where your child can participate in academic support, sports, arts, and leadership activities. Teen programs, such as College & Career Readiness and Work-Based Learning, are tailored to help middle and high schoolers prepare for future success. Sign up today at www.BGCCC.com to ensure your child enjoys enriching experiences both after school and during school breaks!

Join Cub Scouts! It’s all about Fishing, Camping, Smores and Much More!!! For girls and boys in grades K-5. Come join the adventure, Cub Scouts where FUN and learning connect. Learn new skills and earn awesome patches, build projects and make new friends! Learn to tie knots, set up a tent, bows and arrows!!! Smores and a campfire, explore nature, and more! Ask questions at (239) 936-8072.

Website: www.beascout.org

Cub Scouts – Pack 325

Pack 325 is a local Cub Scout pack that is always interested in having new children join as well as adults to volunteer! This is a great opportunity for students to meet friends as well as to practice all of the character traits we’ve been learning at school!

Link to Pack 325 Cub Scout Website

2161 Shadowlawn Drive

Naples, FL 34112

Office: 239-377-8400

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.​

For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.