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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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Patti Hicks recently bumped into former Shaker Road School student Annie Rowell at Target in Concord. We were thrilled when Annie reached out to us afterward through the SRS alumni page! Hear what Annie has to share about her experiences at SRS and beyond!
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I am reaching out as a former student of Shaker Road School. I attended Shaker from 1993-2000. The other day I was at Target in Concord when I ran into Patti Hicks and was thrown for a loop because she recognized me! I left Shaker when I was 10 so you can imagine how surprised I was to hear my name from across the registers.
At the time I was so surprised I didn`t get a chance to ask Patti about Shaker and its growth or share with her much about what I have been up to since I left in 2000. Shaker was an incredibly important part of my childhood and still think back on my time there fondly. Back when I was a student we would take a day off from school to go skiing at Sunapee—I don`t know if that is still the case but those were some of my favorite memories growing up. I also see that Ms. Samantha Daniels is still working at SRS. She was my 4th-grade teacher and was still Ms. Hicks then! She was one of my favorite all-time teachers!
When I was a student at Shaker I was Annie Rowell, but in 2018 I married my husband Doug Clark, and took his last name. We are both teachers at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, NH. Cardigan is an all-boys junior boarding school. In addition to us both being dorm parents and advisors, I am a teacher in the Gates Program, which teaches innovation and invention to students in grades 6-9. Doug is the Head Mountain Biking Coach and ski coach and works in our student life office. Doug and I have a 3-year-old daughter Tess and we are expecting a little boy in February.
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Photos: Annie with her daughter and husband, and with her SRS Kindergarten class (second row, second from the left, wearing a black bow). The class photo is divided into two sections, with the second half shown in the last image.
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We absolutely love the annual SRS Halloween Parade! The costumes were fantastic, and the weather couldn’t have been better!
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Come take a walk with us at the annual Shaker Road School Pumpkin Stroll! #shakerroadschool #srsptg #srscommunity #srspumpkinstroll
Middle School pumpkin carving and Pumpkin Stroll preparations! #shakerroadschool
The annual Pumpkin Stroll was truly magical! A huge thank you to all the families who carved so many amazing pumpkins and joined us Wednesday evening to see them glowing along the decorated pathways, courtesy of the SRS events committee. Stay tuned for video highlights! Here are some photos captured just before the Stroll.
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Congratulations to the 5/6 Boys Soccer Team who had an undefeated regular season and came in third place in the MVSL tournament!
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Middle School pumpkin carving! #shakerroadschool #srscommunity #srspumpkinstroll
Middle School spent some time on Wednesday afternoon carving pumpkins for that evening`s Pumpkin Stroll. Thanks to all the parents who came out to help assist with carving and to ALL the SRS families for their support of the Pumpkin Stroll by bringing in such creatively-carved pumpkins. Big thanks to the generosity of Moulton Farm and Apple Hill Farm for donations of pumpkins for our event. We are so grateful!
Stay tuned for photos of the Pumpkin Stroll and today`s parade!
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See you tomorrow morning for the annual SRS Halloween Parade, one of our favorite events of the year! Follow the signs for parking and be sure to stop by the PTG table for a beverage.
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In this mini series, we’re spotlighting our Middle School enrichment activities. These enrichment classes meet each week and give students a chance to either dive into a new topic or explore a favorite interest in more depth.
Today, we`re highlighting MATHCOUNTS. So far this term, students in this enrichment have learned about tic-tac-toe strategies including analyzing possible opening and second turn moves; practiced mental math with the Alphabet Arithmetic Challenge; learned about `fun` functions and practiced evaluating them; completed various practice problem sets; and played and reflected on math games like Dice Duel and The Multiplication Game.
MATHCOUNTS provides engaging math programs to US middle school students of all ability levels to build confidence and improve attitudes about math and problem solving.
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Second, Third, and Fourth Grade had a blast carving pumpkins yesterday for the upcoming Pumpkin Stroll. Thanks to the parents who came to help!
Photos: Caitlin Connelly
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Over the coming days, we’ll be spotlighting our Middle School enrichment activities. These enrichment classes meet each week and give students a chance to either dive into a new topic or explore a favorite interest in more depth. Today, we`re excited to introduce Fifth and Sixth Grade ceramics. In this class, students are building foundational skills in both hand-building and wheel techniques. They’ve been creating pinch pots, coil pots, and slabs, and are also learning the basics of wheel throwing, including centering to form bowls, vases, and other shapes. Glazing will be introduced this week.
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This is an exciting week at SRS! The Pumpkin Stroll will take place on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Stop by the PTG table at The Birdhouse to enter your guess in the candy corn guessing contest for a chance to win a prize.
Our annual Halloween Parade will be on Thursday, October 31, starting at 9:00 am. Parents and grandparents, stop by the PTG table for a hot beverage while you wait for the parade.
Please follow the signs for parking for both events. We look forward to seeing you!
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We are looking forward to the annual Pumpkin Stroll next Wednesday evening, October 30, from 6:00-7:30 pm. To help support the event, the PTG is having a pumpkin carving contest. The class or advisory that brings in the most carved pumpkins by percentage wins a pizza party...plus prizes will be awarded for cutest, scariest, funniest, most creative, and best school spirit! Drop off your masterpieces next week in front of the Pre-K building or at The Birdhouse.
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In social studies with Mrs. DiMaggio, Kindergarten students have been exploring different museums through books. They “visited” an art museum, where they learned about the artist Vincent Van Gogh, and read “Vincent Can’t Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky” by Barb Rosenstock. Afterwards, the students used construction paper and paint to create their own starry night skies. See photos of their activity on Facebook.
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Congratulations to the 7/8 Coed Soccer Team for their outstanding performance at the MVSL tournament this past weekend! After three intense games, the Herons finished just two points shy of a tie for first place, securing third overall. The team played with heart all season, consistently worked to improve, and supported each other as true teammates. It`s always a bittersweet moment when our Eighth Graders play their final SRS game.
Check out more photos from the tournament on Flickr (link in bio).
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A few scenes of some of the Kindergarten students working on their pumpkin lifecycle projects! #srskindergarten #kindergarten #srsscience #shakerroadschool
Congratulations to our 5/6 Girls Soccer Team for earning second place in the Merrimack Valley Soccer League tournament last weekend! What a spectacular way to wrap up the season!
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It`s pumpkin season and an opportune time to explore how living things go through distinct stages of growth. Mrs. DiMaggio’s and Ms. Connor’s Kindergarten students explored the life cycle of pumpkins in science class and then used their fine motor skills in a hands-on activity involving coloring, cutting, and pasting to help them remember each stage.
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Some recent after-academics fun: Pre-K students making their own adventures and Third and Fourth Grade scootering!
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Upcoming Events
“The Anxious Generation” Book Discussion
November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmK-8 Grade Veteran’s Day Celebrations
November 8Veteran’s Day, SRS Closed
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