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“SRS gave them the confidence to try new activities…because their time at SRS demonstrated that trying different things can be a very positive experience. Most importantly, SRS allowed them both to have a strong sense of self going into high school, along with a belief in demonstrating respect for all of their peers, regardless of how close or distant they were in their relationships to others.”
Maryellen and Craig R., Alumni Parents
“SRS has made it possible for us to be a full time working family and have our children thrive in a full school experience. The flexible hours and on-campus experiences combined with the great education and loving teachers it has been well beyond what we could have imagined. Shaker is a place that our children love to be and as parents we know when we drop them off they are safe and happy.
Tracey P., Current and Alumni Parent
“SRS does not just provide excellent academics, but a strong sense of community, as well. SRS is a family, so much so, that my two graduates have come back as camp counselors during summer camp. Another amazing strength of Shaker is all the opportunities and field trips offered outside of, or in support of, academics. Some of my kids’ greatest memories are the trips to D.C., AMC, leadership, etc. “
Erin L., Current and Alumni Parent
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The SRS Science Fair was the exciting culmination of weeks of research and hard work by our Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students. Each class embarked on a unique scientific journey and shared their findings in a creative showcase of projects.
Read more about what the Middle School students researched and check out some of the Science Fair action here.
Sixth Grade used their understanding of ecosystems together with their knowledge of geography to develop virtual visitor centers that highlight some of the unique ecosystems in Africa.
Seventh Grade studied different weather systems and created displays and dioramas to share their work.
Eighth Grade studied planets in our solar system. They came up with compelling reasons to travel to our unique neighbors and shared their work through presentations and models.
Photos: Cathy Linden
#srsscience #scienceclass #nhmiddleschool #newhampshire #concordnh #nhindependentschool #shakerroadschool #middleschool #sciencefair
Today is the annual SRS dance recital and our tumblers and dancers are ready! We’re excited for a great show! Photos by Maria Lennon. #srsdance #shakerroadschool
This week in "extreme science" with Mr. Hicks and Mrs. Linden, Middle School students experimented with Peeps candy in a microwave and in a vacuum, made fog-filled bubbles with dry ice, and ended the class with a flaming bubbles demonstration!
The Middle School Enrichment block takes place every Wednesday and this spring, in addition to extreme science, includes drawing, ceramics, film making, and rock band. Enrichment activities give our SRS students the opportunity to dive deeper into a favorite activity or to try their hand at something new.
Photos: Cathy Linden
#extremescience #srsscience #scienceclass #middleschoolscience #middleschool #srsmiddleschool #nhmiddleschool #newhampshire #concordnh #nhindependentschool #shakerroadschool
A reminder from the SRS PTG...
The SRS PTG has ordered a limited number of flower bouquets from Cole Gardens for SRS families to pre-buy for the upcoming dance recital on Saturday. For your convenience, flowers will be reserved for pick-up at the Concord City Auditorium on April 6!
Purchase via Venmo or Paypal by sending $20 per bouquet to the SRS PTG. Be sure to include your name and quantity in the notes of your order.
Venmo: @SRSPTG
PayPal: https://paypal.me/srsptg
Any remaining bouquets will be available for sale at the recital on a first come, first served basis.
#srsptg Cole Gardens @srsptg
Under Mr. Solsky`s direction, the Middle School Rock Band meets weekly and has been practicing their songs for the May chorus and band concert. This concert is special because it`s held outside during the school day, so the entire school is the audience (as well as those parents and grandparents who are able to come). The set list currently includes "Africa," "Island in the Sun," "Better than Revenge," and "Hooked on a Feeling." We`re excited to hear the results of all their hard work!
#shakerroadschool #srsmusic #srsrockband #middleschool #srsmiddleschool #concordnh #nhindependentschool #middleschoolrockband
Kindergarten through Eighth Grade is gearing up for the Science Fair, taking place on Thursday evening. Pictured here are Ms. Poirier`s First Grade students who are putting the final touches on their animal habitat projects. Students selected an animal to research and have been busy creating habitat dioramas and mini books to show what they learned. We can`t wait to see their finished work at the Science Fair!
#shakerroadschool #srsfirstgrade #sciencefair #concordnh #nhindependentschool #animalhabitats #scienceclass #seekreachsoar #firstgrade
Spring is in the air! Last week, Maria and Emily`s Pre-Kindergarten students moved their afternoon activities outside. We`re looking forward to more of this!
#shakerroadschool #srsprekindergarten #prekindergarten #srsprek #concordnh #earlychildhoodeducation
Wrapping up the week with some shots of these camera-curious Infant and Toddler students! ❤
Enjoy the weekend, everyone!
#srstoddlerprogram #shakerroadschool #toddlerprogram #musicclass #srsmusic #concordnh #earlychildhoodeducation
Our Kindergarten students are making monsters in art class! To start the project, they applied water-based markers to filter paper to create the monster heads. After spraying the paper with water, the marker ink turned into beautiful watercolor designs. Students then applied construction paper shapes and used markers to create monster features like teeth, eyes, hair, hats, and more. Each monster is wonderfully unique, just like each of our Kindergarteners!
#shakerroadschool #srskindergarten #srsart #monsterart #concordnh #nhindependentschool
Join us for one of our favorite events: the SRS All-School Art Show! We welcome SRS families to the opening reception on Monday, March 18 from 5:00-6:30 pm in the Auditorium. The show will be open all week during school hours as well as during Science Fair on Thursday, March 21 from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Come celebrate our students` creativity, hard work, and artistic expression!
#srsart #shakerroadschool #artshow #studentartshow #concordnh #nhindepedentschool #visualarts
Take a peak at Monday’s Toddler 2 music class! #shakerroadschool #srsmusic #musicandmovement #earlychildhoodeducation
After a busy day of learning, getting outside in the afternoon to run and play is a powerful form of stress relief. Plus, through this unstructured playtime, students are learning how to negotiate, work together, express themselves, and make decisions. Moments like these are just as important as those in the classroom.
#shakerroadschool #srsprek #prekindergarten #concordnh
Catch the Infant and Toddler 1 students in action at their weekly music class! #shakerroadschool #srstoddlerprogram #earlychildhoodeducation #musicandmovement #musicclass
Our Fourth Grade students learned about American artist and designer Laurel Burch, known for her unique jewelry art and vibrant paintings of animals and mythical creatures. Students were charged with making their own Laurel Burch-inspired art and given the freedom to use any medium. Students have been busy making 3D sculptures, drawings, and fabric and cardboard art.
Afterwards, students started a unit on one-point perspective and set to work creating drawings and paper collages of shapes that appear to extend off into the distance, meeting at one point.
#srsart #shakerroadschool #srsfourthgrade #artclass #laurelburch #concordnh #nhindependentschool
Mondays are for music and movement in the Infant and Toddler Program at Shaker Road School! Every week, SRS music educator, Mrs. Minsinger, visits our youngest students to lead them through action songs that encourage movements that align with the lyrics. As students become more familiar with the songs, they begin to anticipate the corresponding actions—their bodies ready to jump, clap, or twirl at just the right moment! Over time, students begin to memorize the lyrics and eventually sing them. It`s a joy to watch! Each music session ends with a singable picture book.
Pictured are Toddler 2 students.
#shakerroadschool #srsmusic #musicclass #srstoddlerprogram #toddlerprogram #concordnh #earlychildhoodeducation #musicandmovement
Mondays are for music and movement in the Infant and Toddler Program at Shaker Road School! Every week, SRS music educator, Mrs. Minsinger, visits our youngest students to lead them through action songs that encourage movements that align with the lyrics. As students become more familiar with the songs, they begin to anticipate the corresponding actions—their bodies ready to jump, clap, or twirl at just the right moment! Over time, students begin to memorize the lyrics and eventually sing them. It`s a joy to watch! Each music session ends with a singable picture book.
Pictured are Infant and Toddler 1 students. Stay tuned for Toddler 2.
#shakerroadschool #srstoddlerprogram #toddlerprogram #srsinfantprogram #srsmusic #musiceducation #concordnh #musicandmovement
Take a look back at the SRS Winter Olympics, where the Middle School advisories went head-to-head in a series of outdoor games that tested their agility, strategy, and teamwork. While traditional winter games had been planned, due to warmer temperatures, this year’s games included dodge ball, capture the flag, floor hockey, knockout, and gauntlet.
#shakerroadschool #srsmiddleschool #srsstudentgovernment #srswinterolympics #concordnh #middleschool #nhmiddleschool
We were so impressed with our Fourth and Fifth Grade drama students in their production of “Aristocats KIDS!” If you missed the show you can catch some clips here! #srsdrama #stsperformingarts #performingarts #concordnh #srsfourthgrade #srsfifthgrade #nhindependentschool
Did you know we have 119 dance and tumbling students!? That`s almost half of all Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students! Under Casey Nameche`s direction, students are learning an array of disciplines including tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling. Dancers have been busy perfecting their choreography for the upcoming recital on Saturday, April 6, at 10:00AM at the City Auditorium. Tickets on sale next week!
Pictured here is the Third Grade jazz and tumbling class.
#srsdance #shakerroadschool #dancelessons #srsthirdgrade #dancerprogram #srsperformingarts #performingarts #concordnh #nhindependentschool
It`s maple syrup season, and our Kindergarten students had the incredible hands-on opportunity to learn all about this sweet tradition with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mr. Daley.
Mr. Daley first shared picture books with the students to show the various steps of the process. Afterwards, they headed outside where they used a hand drill to make holes in a couple of the maple trees on campus. They tapped in spouts and hung buckets. After enough sap was collected, Mr. Daley boiled it down off campus and brought in the syrup. It was a proud moment for the students as they tasted the syrup they helped produce! Throughout this process, the students recorded their observations in their journals.
#shakerroadschool #srskindergarten #maplesyrup #newhampshire #maplesugaring #concordnh
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