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More scenes from SRS Grandparents' Day 2022!
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More scenes from SRS Grandparents' Day 2022!
#srscommunity #shakerroadschool #srsptg @srsptg
Today we welcomed over 350 Shaker Road School grandparents and grandfriends to campus for Grandparents' Day—one of our favorite days of the year! The day kicked off with food provided by the @srsptg and a welcome from Principal Dr. Matt and PTG President Sherry Correia. Next, students sang songs led by music teacher Mrs. Minsinger.
Afterwards, grandparents from the Infant Program through Fifth Grade dispersed to the classrooms to meet teachers, spend time with their grandchildren, and join in classroom activities.
Middle School grandparents joined the Friday Middle School meeting where students provided updates about team sports and clubs and led an activity surrounding this month's Citizenship theme of cooperation. Students then gave their grandparents a tour of the Middle School and the campus.
Thank you to all the grandparents and grandfriends who joined us today! It is a joy having you on campus and witnessing the love and support you have for your grandchildren! We know there were many who couldn't make it and we hope to see you next year!
Stay tuned for more photos!
#shakerroadschool #srscommunity #grandparentsday #concordnh #srsmiddleschool #middleschool
Today we welcomed over 350 Shaker Road School grandparents and grandfriends to campus for Grandparents' Day—one of our favorite days of the year! The day kicked off with food provided by the @srsptg and a welcome from Principal Dr. Matt and PTG President Sherry Correia. Next, students sang songs led by music teacher Mrs. Minsinger.
Afterwards, grandparents from the Infant Program through Fifth Grade dispersed to the classrooms to meet teachers, spend time with their grandchildren, and join in classroom activities.
Middle School grandparents joined the Friday Middle School meeting where students provided updates about team sports and clubs and led an activity surrounding this month's Citizenship theme of cooperation. Students then gave their grandparents a tour of the Middle School and the campus.
Thank you to all the grandparents and grandfriends who joined us today! It is a joy having you on campus and witnessing the love and support you have for your grandchildren! We know there were many who couldn't make it and we hope to see you next year!
Stay tuned for more photos!
#shakerroadschool #srscommunity #grandparentsday #concordnh #srsmiddleschool #middleschool
Some recent sunny day afternoon activities including Simon Says, pick-up soccer, and horseback riding (horseback photos courtesy of Mrs. Potter)!
#srsafterschool #shakerroadschool #afterschoolactivities #afterschoolprogram #concordnh
We are so excited to welcome Grandparents and Grandfriends to campus tomorrow! #srscommunity #shakerroadschool
The Third and Fourth Grade girls soccer season is off to a great start! A young team with many first time players, the girls have improved tremendously in the first few weeks of the season.
Last Friday evening, the girls took on the Outing Club at home. Although the team lost the game, they showcased wonderful talent with their passing and defending. The team's positive attitude and ability to work together will lead them to a successful second half of the season!
Great job, Blue Herons!
#srssoccer #shakerroadschool #srsathletics #srsthirdgrade #srsfourthgrade #srsblueherons #goblueherons
Once each week, our Third and Fourth Grade students visit the First and Second Grade students to read to them! It's a wonderful experience for both age groups. The older students develop their leadership, confidence, and reading-aloud skills in a relaxed environment, while younger students get to witness the older students' excitement towards reading. Plus, they all get to know each other better so that when they pass by each other on campus they see familiar, friendly faces!
Thanks for the photos, Mrs. Stockhaus!
#srsfirstgrade #srssecondgrade #shakerroadschool #readingbuddies #srsthirdgrade #srsfourthgrade
It's an exciting week at Shaker Road School as we have two big events that we'd love for you to participate in!
First is Grandparents' Day, Friday, September 23. All SRS grandparents and grand-friends are invited to Shaker Road School to celebrate with their grandchildren. Come enjoy breakfast and student entertainment, and then head off to class with your grandchild. Let us know you're coming by registering at https://forms.office.com/r/DLEmGHxHwM (you can also find the link on our website).
The second event is the SRS PTG Fall Golf Classic on Saturday, September 24. There is still room to register—and the more the better! This is a fun, no-pressure tournament and sure to be lots of fun with a food/drink tent, raffles, putting contest, and more! SRS parents, grandparents, alumni, and their guests are invited to join the fun!
Cost is $50/golfer and includes food and a complimentary drink ticket. Follow the @srsptg for tournament details. You can register now by sending $50/golfer to the SRS PTG via PayPal https://www.paypal.me/srsptg or Venmo https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3275598893940736650 . The PTG will then send you a link to sign up for a tee time!
#srsgrandparentsday #srsptgfallgolfclassic #srscommunity #grandparentsday
Our after-school activities are in full swing—from soccer and robotics to horseback riding and golf—and loads in between. Pictured are First and Second Grade scootering, Third and Fourth Grade golf, and Third and Fourth Grade cross-country running!
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More photos from the @srsptg Back-To-School Picnic. 💙
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Round two of photos from the @srsptg Back-To-School picnic. How sweet to be back together again and to meet new SRS families! Thanks to all who came out!
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Thanks to all the families who came out to celebrate the new school year at the SRS PTG Back-To-School picnic last night! It was a wonderful turnout and the food provided by B's Tacos and BB Scoops was delicious. Thanks to the PTG for putting it all together, including the food trucks and the raffle prizes, and to the faculty and staff for helping with the event!
Stay tuned for more photos!
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Scenes from last week’s Pre-Kindergarten /Kindergarten Sing-Along #srsmusic #shakerroadschool #srsprek #srskindergarten #prekindergarten #earlychildhoodeducation #musicandmovement
We are looking forward to seeing all SRS families from the Infant classroom up through Eighth Grade tomorrow at the PTG Back-To-School Picnic from 5:00-7:00 PM. Meet by the Pavilion and bring blankets or chairs to sit on. The @srsptg will be facilitating a fun raffle for some great prizes. Make sure you get your free ticket from a PTG rep! Purchase food from the food trucks (B's Tacos or BB Scoops) or bring a picnic. We can't wait to see you there!
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With Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade classes all off on trips last week, Ms. Carter's Fifth Grade students were the biggest kids on campus. Fifth Grade is an exciting year of growth at SRS as students become more aware of themselves as independent learners and work to develop self-advocacy and study skills. They also become more accustomed to using the Office365 and PowerSchool platforms as learning tools so that they are ready to hit the ground running in Middle School! Pictured is the class beginning their first Wordly Wise lesson.
#srsfifthgrade #shakerroadschool #seekreachsoar #middleschool #srsmiddleschool
Mr. Daley shared his first day of school photo with us! It’s a new year and a new knee for Mr. Daley after knee replacement surgery over the summer! #newandimproved #welcomeback #srsfirstday2022 #shakerroadschool
Last week in Nikki and Jackie's Pre-Kindergarten class it was "All About Me" week. Here, students got their body shapes outlined in chalk and then colored them in as they saw fit!
#srsprek #shakerroadschool #prekindergarten #allaboutme #earlychildhoodeducation
These two First Grade students found a red eft! Nice discovery! Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Potter! #shakerroadschool #redeft #easternnewt
One of our favorite musical activities at SRS has returned after a pause during the pandemic: the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten sing-alongs led by Mrs. Minsinger on Friday mornings. This is a time for students to get together to sing familiar songs, typically accompanied by actions or fingerplays. Students also get the opportunity to move to classical music and hear a song-tale at the end of each session.
Students (and teachers!) love this time together. Pre-K and Kindergarten sing-alongs take place in addition to weekly music classes and provide an opportunity for these students to get their bodies and minds working together, build motor skills, learn new sounds and words, strengthen their memory and listening skills, and practice self-expression!
#shakerroadschool #srsprek #srskindergarten #srsmusic #seekreachsoar #concordnh #earlychildhoodeducation #musicandmovement
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
“Small classes allow teachers to work with each child’s strengths and weaknesses, letting them blossom both academically and socially.”
Erin L.
“Commitment to the arts at SRS doesn’t mean that students can’t be committed to other interests, like athletics or robotics and math team–the same kids who excel in those areas are often the ones singing, dancing, and acting.”
Ken and Alice S.
“After SRS, my children’s transition to high school was very smooth because of their preparedness to study independently, ability to exhibit strong study skills, and confidence to meet academic challenges.”
Chris S.
Upcoming Events
K-8 Class & Team Picture Day
September 27Infants-Pre-K Class Picture Day
September 29Pre-K Back-to-School Night
October 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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